Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 29 – Sunday

Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen grab the goals as Tottenham prevail against Southampton without the injured Harry Kane. Manolo Gabbiadini limps off at the Lane as James Ward-Prowse and Ryan Bertrand stake a claim for our double Gameweek plans. Elsewhere, Sergio Aguero maintains his goal-a-game home record against Liverpool, while Antonio Valencia’s FPL form goes from strength to strength as a much-changed United breeze past Middlesbrough.

On the Rise

Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen
While Son Heung-min failed to take advantage of a role up front, the Spurs midfield duo delivered the goods yet again as Mauricio Pochettino’s men brushed aside the absence of Harry Kane to see off Southampton.

With Kane on the sidelines, Alli stepped up to convert a first-half penalty after he was initially felled in the box. Impressively, that’s his eleventh goal in the last 12 Gameweeks, showing just why the starlet is currently backed by 27% of FPL managers.

Post-match, though, his manager admitted there is no real pecking order in Kane’s absence, going on to say “everyone can take the penalty. Whoever wants to take it that’s fine by me”.

It remains to be seen if Alli retains spot-kick duties. Regardless, today’s outcome already delivered a blow to Son Heung-min and the 95,000+ who acquired the South Korean.

Meanwhile, sitting in just 14% of squads, Eriksen’s opener – a first goal since Gameweek 16 – kept his tally ticking over behind team-mate Alli in fourth spot in the FPL midfield standings.

Having also racked up eight assists in the previous 12, the Dane’s all-round contribution heightens the appeal of a Spurs double-up in the centre of the park ahead of a run that pits them against Burnley, Swansea City, Watford and Bournemouth in the next four rounds of fixtures.

Sergio Aguero
Handed an extended stay of execution by many due to Kane’s injury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ban, Aguero remained in over 21% of FPL squads ahead of the visit from Liverpool.

Yet again, the Argentine delivered at home to the Anfield outfit – he’s now scored in all five Etihad league matches with them. Granted, his performance hardly smacked of someone at the top of their game yet with Kane and Ibrahimovic still missing for Gameweek 30, most Aguero owners will now be content to retain his serves as Pep Guardiola’s men pay visit to Arsenal’s unconvincing defence.

There’s no doubt, though, that a lack of explosive returns continues to cause concern – Aguero has now failed to produce double-figures in each of his last 11 league outings.

Given that he travels to Chelsea in Gameweek 31 – at a time when Ibrahimovic will then be available for United’s home clash with Everton – he’ll need to deliver at the Emirates to avoid an exodus.

James Ward-Prowse, Ryan Bertrand
Combining for Southampton’s opener at White Hart Lane, the duo maintained their fine recent form ahead of a run that hands them 11 fixtures in the final nine Gameweeks.

Priced at just 5.0 and owned by a mere 0.3% of FPL managers, Ward-Prowse has started seven of the Saints’ previous eight league matches, with today’s strike meaning that he has bagged two goals and an assist in his last five league outings.

Supplying the cross for Ward-Prowse’s goal, Bertrand’s penchant for picking up points at both ends of the pitch has been remarkably impressive of late, with four assists and two clean sheets in Southampton’s last six.

Residing in just 2.1% of squads, the left-back continues to be overlooked due to a somewhat prohibitive price tag of 5.4 compared with Maya Yoshida and Jack Stephens at 4.3 and 4.0 respectively.

Yet today’s display once again suggests that he could be worth the extra outlay once the double Gameweeks are confirmed.

Antonio Valencia
There can be little doubt – the United defender’s first goal of the season could barely be more fortuitous after a disastrous error from Victor Valdes allowed him the luxury of sealing a 3-1 win at the Riverside.

Nonetheless, today’s strike continued an excellent run of form that has now produced attacking or defensive returns in seven of the last eight league outings.

Snapped up by over 58,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 29, Valencia sits in over 12% of squads and with Jose Mourinho’s side set to play 11 times in the remaining nine rounds of fixtures, his points potential at both ends of the pitch is likely to see the Ecuadorian emerge as a popular pick for our five-man defences.

Juan Mata
While Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named amongst the subs, Mata retained his starting role as Jose Mourinho made seven alterations to cope with the hectic schedule.

The Spaniard has now started four successive league matches, producing two goals and an assist during that period, having teed up Jesse Lingard for United’s second at the Stadium of Light.

Owned by a mere 3.2% of FPL managers, the playmaker is another who could play his way into contention for our Wildcards once the doubles are finally scheduled.

His acquisition does come with a caveat, though – Mourinho’s tendency for turning to physical replacements late on in matches means that Mata has managed 90 minutes on just one occasion this season.

In Decline

Manolo Gabbiadini
Having struck six times in four outings across all competitions since arriving at St Mary’s, Gabbiadini was on many Fantasy managers’ radars due to Southampton’s expected pair of double Gameweeks.

After limping off early in today’s loss at the Lane with a groin injury, the Italian’s 10% FPL owners – including the 7,000+ who have transferred him in since yesterday – are now fretting over his availability ahead of a schedule that hands him back-to-back home encounters against Bournemouth and Palace before travelling to Palace in Gameweek 32.

Priced at 6.9, his potential absence may send many back to the drawing board ahead of the doubles as we look elsewhere for value alternatives for our three-man frontlines.

Son Heung-min
As mentioned, the fact that Alli took on penalty duties in Sunday’s victory has already dented Son’s appeal. It was believed that the South Korean would be in the box-seat for spot-kicks in Kane’s absence, having shown his intent earlier in the season.

Away from that incident, Son also struggled to retain possession in the second period as the central striker and was withdrawn on 75 minutes, with Vincent Janssen impressing in his brief cameo late on.

With Son now set for long-haul flights over the international break, there could be some doubts over his pitch time in the Gameweek 30 visit to Burnley.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Devoid of the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mourinho’s decision to omit the Armenian from his starting line-up for the trip to Middlesbrough raised a few eyebrows.

Citing the club’s busy schedule, the Red Devils’ boss instead relied on fringe players such as Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Jesse Lingard to help make the difference as Mkhitaryan warmed the bench throughout.

His decision vindicated with a 3-1 win, there are fears that Mourinho’s teamsheets will continue to cause concern for the run-in.

Mkhitaryan had previously started each of the last seven league matches he had been available for but today’s selection suggests that, with United still in with a shout of Europa League success, there is growing uncertainty over Mkhitaryan’s minutes once again.

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  1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    All out for 82. Up 10k spots to 28k. Feeling ok with my team.

    Heaton
    Alonso / Valencia / Baines
    Mane / Alli / Sterling / Sigurdsson
    Kun / Lukaku / Llorente

    Jakupovic / McAuley / Maguire / T. Carroll

    .5 itb

    Where to with this team??

    1. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      To sanch if fit
      Other wise to some che or lei

      1. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Also kun not justifying his price

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Who to Sanchez?

        1. Zlat-man
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          I wud drop one city asset

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Bertrand and Tadic for Baines and Sterling looks good.

            1. Zlat-man
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              Lol.. Mentioned bertrand here yesterday, didnt get good review.
              Tadic minutes are concern.. Right?

              1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 10 days ago

                Hmmmm.. Possibly. Best saints mid?

                1. Zlat-man
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 10 days ago

                  Honestly i had my mind made up to get Tadic within next two weeks. But todays his subbing + gabbi injury making everything confusing

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Already used your FT?
      I have almost the same team.
      I would need to do Antonio to Alli for a hit to be the same- not sure it is worth it as Away at Burnley could be tough low scoring game for Spurs.
      Nice OR though ... good work Dingo

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers mate. 1ft still there.

    3. Albrightondknight
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Good points from the Zlatman
      One fear I have with not having Kun is how good the fixtures from 32 to end of season are and 1 dgw somewhere along the line too.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        He does look good in the team. Especially with Zlatan and Kane absent.

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Kun to Ibra when he is back in my plans

  2. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Rp

    A. If haz, sanch both fit,
    Turn Cout into which one?

    B. If only one of them is fit, dcsn making becomes easy.

    C. If neither of them is fit,
    Cout > alli? (have eric)
    Cout > mahrez? (have vardy)
    Anyone else?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I would bet Sanchez out and Haz fit- so B

      1. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Lol.. Thts the ideal situation where i don have to make dcsn.

        What to do in scenario A nd C is the q actually

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          A Sanchez... Haz can go on long Blanks

        2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          C- to Alli

          1. Zlat-man
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            thx mate

  3. 404_FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    so now what do u think about pk?

    a) alli

    b) everyone who want can take it

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      B

      1. 404_FC
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        thx

  4. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Do I need one of these in my life?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PPcy4F-68

    1. rainy
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Question is, how have you managed without one?

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        I know. The nighttime toileting experience will be elevated to a whole new level

        1. rainy
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          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          That sort of thing is everywhere in Japan. Quite nice really, and returning to analogue facilities after some time there feels terribly 20th-century

          1. Cheeseoid
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            • 11 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            I think my wife would think I was insane if I put that in. But our toddler would think it was brilliant and would never go to the toilet during daylight hours again

            1. rainy
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              • 8 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              Perhaps they'll let you have one at work 🙂

              1. Cheeseoid
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                • 11 Years
                7 years, 10 days ago

                I work nights by myself in this place. So a glowing toilet would be great. Looks like it runs on batteries and clips on so I could just carry it about and have a glowing toilet wherever I need to go!

                1. rainy
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                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 10 days ago

                  See Amazon's got one for £9. How could you say no!

                  1. Cheeseoid
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 10 days ago

                    lol

    2. The Artist
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      battery life is atrocious. got one last summer, stopped using it after replacing batteries three times in 3 months.

      1. The Artist
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        now the squatty potty, THAT's worth the outlay. or just a footstool if you're not into the whole branding thing.

  5. The Owl
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Where do I go with this team:

    Heaton/Pickford
    Alonso, Coleman, Baines, Brunt, Amat
    Mane, Siggy, Coutinho, Ali, De Roon
    Lukaku, Aguero, Llorente

    0.6 itb

    A) Baines - Valencia
    b) Baines - Valencia & Coutinho - Erikson
    C) Coleman & Llorente - Valencia and Gabbi

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Gabbi is out
      Do B

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Probably B

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      C

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      B

    5. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      B looks good

  6. minges
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Those with coleman and baines, do you plan on playing them v Liverpool? Or play your lesser defenders against other weaker teams?

    Current defence is:
    heaton/jaku
    coleman baines Alonso Robertson yoshida

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Always planned losing Baines for Valencia this week and have already done so. I must say I had that double up for about 5 weeks and it did very well.

      1. minges
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        have been considering the same move but I look at walkers fixtures and would love to see all that green!

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Yeah apart from the CHE one utd fixtures ain't be too bad either. Valencia is cheaper i and think the biggest factor is an extra dgw and probably a dgw will come earlier than Walkers one.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Plan to bench them. You can do Baines -> Valencia

    3. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Playing Maguire Alonso and Valencia so I'm happy to put Coleman on my bench.

  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    In a few weeks time Ibra Kun and Lukaku would look good. Anyone got cheat to convert my 105 TV to say about 120

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Kane 😎 back in few weeks

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Ok I need additional cheat so I can have 4 upfront 🙂

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          LT X RT X Left analog stick up down left right . All have to be done at the same time .

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            I thought you were having me on but I tried it and it worked. Nice one. I probably still won't make top 10k

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              Use the 'Get me into Top 10K code' mate. Ronka uses it every time 😉 😛

  8. 404_FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    who to play this week

    a) coleman (liv)
    b) robertson (WHU)
    c) brunt (mun)

    can hull get cs ?

    1. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      b

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      A

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Probably .Although cant see any one out of those keeping a CS so play the most attacking which is Coleman

    4. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      A

    5. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      cheers guy

  9. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Thinking of saving ft this week. Hows it looking?

    Heaton
    Coleman Alonso Mawson
    Siggy Eriksen King Mane
    Kun Lukaku Costa

    Jaku Robertson McAuley Morrison

    1 ft 1.1 Itb.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Brilliant team. Can definitely save a transfer as of now

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I would play Jaku over Heaton

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Aye. Got the order wrong.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Nearly same team as mine but again I have no Tot Mid and no FT left; I am feeling left out without a Tot Mid; hmmmmm.....

  10. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Any of the 244 LMSers around?
    What rank are you at?

    Just outside 1K here.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      #Brag post 😛

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      28k

      Thoughts on Jack Stephens TM?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Not for me, rotation risk imo.

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Cheers

          Quite a celebrity at rank 1 this week

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            After hits he was 9th.
            Hard to keep anywhere near him atm.

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              He is to you what Owen Hargreaves is to him

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 14 Years
                7 years, 10 days ago

                I'm sure he will focus on him now.
                Too many little mistakes are costing me now.

                1. Delhidynamo
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 10 days ago

                  Dyou think Owen focuses on him?

                  Just play your game man

                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    It's all good. Hopefully I can get a personal best this season.

                    1. Delhidynamo
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 10 days ago

                      Yup, If you catch him/Owen while doing that it's a bonus

                      Also, Exciting day of test cricket about to start!

                      1. TorresMagic™
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                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 10 days ago

                        I stopped watching cricket a couple of years ago when I stopped playing. Might have a look later.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        If VVD is out for the season I hope it will be a good 4 mil DGW player. A lot of the DGW's are hard games so defense is not a priority for me.

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      28k

    4. Christophe Savage
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      1661 here.

      1. Paul
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Wowww 😮

    5. No h in Firmino
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      7,858 here

  11. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Normally dread the International Break but with Sanchez injured and supercoach starting back up again I think it couldn't have come at a better time.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Dangerfield?

    2. wowBOBwow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Hell yeah, afl season starting at the perfect time!

      Nankervis = Matt Phillips btw

  12. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    So palace 3 clean sheets in a row

    Reasons why in order please
    1. Big Sam
    2. Sahko played these 3
    3. Poor attacking opposition

    And is this a worry for armband on Costa or Hazard?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      312
      no

    2. BilalM
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      1 & 2

      Should not be a big worry for captaining Hazard or Costa though. But don't expect explosive returns

  13. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Going to see if I can get a rough score needed for the Members Cup.

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I always think it is strange how you can retro qualify for it.

      It is like qualifying for the champions league the year before you even got into the premier league.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        In the end, points qualify.
        Can't expect too many people to be around during the break.

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          I haven't an issue with it but you would think these people would have their name down for qualifying before qualifying takes place

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            The majority will have for sure. Chances of going far are pretty slim for anyone really.

            1. Cheeseoid
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              • 11 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              At least I look to have qualified for this one. It has been a pretty terrible season for FPL as far as I am concerned

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 14 Years
                7 years, 10 days ago

                Did you improve in Sky yesterday?

                1. Cheeseoid
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 10 days ago

                  Nah. I took a gamble and tried to hold a transfer back so I dropped to 14th but hopefully I will benefit from having it at a later date.

                  I knew only having Mane and Sane yesterday was probably going to hold me back

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Sweet. Come on 83.

  14. BilalM
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Just want to give a big thank you to you guys here. your insight helped me a lot in my gw returns for this week 😀

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Count yourself lucky none of the advice came from me. 🙂

  15. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    What's the verdict on Spurs attack mids without Kane after one game? I have not even seen highlights. Thanks

  16. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Llorente to Costa? No Chelsea for now. Llorente has a good home game but Costa is a good captain option?

    1. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Vardy is the popular pick at the moment given LEI seem to be firing a bit more offensively.

  17. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    My decision to bench Heaton for Randolph and a last-minute captaincy change from Lukaku to Mané cost me 24 points. Season defining that. I wouldn't mind the goalkeeping decision so much as I'm notoriously bad with picking the right keeper but that late captain switch will be very hard to forget. At least I can get some respite from fantasy football and recharge the batteries over the international break.

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      heaton and pickford. if u got either player you dnt need to rotate, its almost a I-win button on FFS

      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        I had that combo earlier in the season. I removed Pickford for Randolph on wildcard when Pick got injured.

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      We've all been there. At least you had Lukaku in your team. He was not in mine when he got his 21 point haul......

      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yeah I nearly had a meltdown on Saturday afternoon when Lukaku ran riot! I did have him captain for that mega haul alright and I've had other captain mega hauls (Sanchez 30 and 46-pointers, a few Aguero hauls) so I guess it all balances out over the course of the season.

  18. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Are we thinking the Soton v Man United game is likely to be rearranged for GW34?

    United's DGW37 is looking horrible if so. Spurs and City away

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Looks like City will be 34 and Soton in 37.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Hmm. How come?

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Thanks TM!

          2. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            First news of a DGW. where did the Sun get it from? It may mean other DGW news out there?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              Too early for real news. Should be more known before GW30

  19. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Leftover & cold pizza from last night.

    Unbeatable.

  20. bobbysmith76
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Think I might need to WC? Tried using AOA this week and it backfired with the Hazard injury. 1FT; 0ITB

    Grant (Foster)
    Baines McAuley Pieters (Amat Friend)
    Hazard Sanchez Eriksen Mane Lanzini
    Lukaku Llorente (Deeney)

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I'm thinking along similar lines. See below

  21. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Had a quick look at 66 teams in the Members Cup up to ID 918

    Average is 75.19

    26 teams scored under 75

    763 teams entered so far, 500 spots so think 75 will easily qualify.

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Sweet thanks for this.

    2. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Any idea about Non-members cup?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        About 1600 entered, 500 spots.
        75 probably qualifies there too.

        1. mojoindojo
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Cheers! 80(-4) will be close.

    3. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      On 83(-8) i.e 75

      1. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        What about non members cup??

  22. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    My two GKs are Jaku and Mannone

    Really kicking myself right now for not going with my gut and taking a hit to get Pickford...

  23. thep025
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Is this team in need of a WC?
    Heaton Jakupovic
    Alonso Brunt Baines Valencia Friend
    Mane Alli Sterling Sigurdsson De Roon
    Costa Lukaku Llorente
    4.1 itb... 0 FTs... Any transfers for a hit? Suggestions?

    1. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      looks fine imo

    2. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      No. Looks good.

      Llorente to Vardy maybe

      1. thep025
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Same thoughts

  24. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    I looked back over my GW history and the 140pts in hits I have given up this year. For the most part, the hits I took that were part of a well conceived plan for the future worked out OK while the rage transfers immediately after a GW ended and the panic transfers immediately before a GW began did not work out so well. I will try to remember this next year and reel it in.

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Sensible advice. Acting on tilt is never good

  25. Caleb's Kitties
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Exactly 10,000 OR

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Crazy! I was 20000 mid GW in GW13

        1. Caleb's Kitties
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Amazingg..feels like one in a million..

      1. Caleb's Kitties
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        I had hit 9,999 once a couple seasons back haha !

        1. DT42
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          I finished 2015 (calendar year) on
          4,242 - strangely pleasing!

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Funny how relatively few points impact rank. I'm 40 pts behind you and ranked around 33k. Maybe I do have some hope of a 10k finish.

  26. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Current team:

    Cech Grant
    Alonso Walker McAuley Baines Amat
    Sanchez Barkley Siggy Cout de Roon
    Lukaku Aguero Llorente

    Wildcard draft:

    Lloris Grant
    Alonso Walker McAuley Valencia Yoshida
    Hazard (if fit) Alli Siggy Mane Ward-Prowse
    Lukaku Costa Barnes

    Worth it?

    Thinking I'd like to re-invest Aguero, Sanchez and Coutinho cash into better options sooner rather than later.

    Priority is to win H2H matches for a cash league so I'm not so fussed about maximizing GW37 to the detriment of the next 6 GWs.

    Any feedback appreciated!

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I realize I'm blocked from getting Kane when fit again. Maybe should pick a different keeper eh?

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      You have 4 players no DGW. Do you have bench boost?

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yes, still have bench boost. Will look again at McAuley and the 2 from Swansea.

        Lukaku has to stay. Arguably the only reliable fit striker at the moment.

        Cheers for the reply! DZ living up to its name tonight

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Yeah. Make use of the WC to get DGW defenders. Stephens could be a good call at 4.0 with VVD out for the season.

      2. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Other options for a mostly non-playing 3rd striker instead of Barnes? Even with no doubles, he is nailed and on pens for 4.5

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Gestede could get gametime at 4.8. Grant a bit of a waste of.3 mil if you have Lloris.

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Not sure Gestede has the same goal threat as Barnes though. Good shout re the keepers. Soton don't look solid enough to justify doubling up on defence. I think Yoshida is enough. Also they signed that other CB (Cacares?) who might take Stephens' place. Thanks again for the input

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              ATM Stephens is playing well. (Better than Yoshida in terms of defending) Gestede will get more opportunities now Middlesborough have to move to a more attacking formation. Ant low priced player has risks. Barnes is an obvious choice. Gestede has a DGW also

    3. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I wouldn't do double CHE attack personally. Maybe have Defoe and Deeney up front with Lukaku. City have good fixtures after Chelsea so you might someone from their attack eventually. Also make sure you have a plan for Ibra and or Kane if you think you will want either in the future. I would go a cheaper GK too, I went with Pickford and Caballero myself.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yep, think you're right re keepers. Caballero is an interesting option. Or maybe even Stones.

        I know I'll want Kane back. United aren't scoring enough goals for me to really worry about Ibra.

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          *Stones for City defensive cover, obviously not a keeper

  27. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Thanks to all the great advice around here, I've managed to climb up to the highest rank ever in my 3 years of play. Appreciate comments on the following:

    Jaku
    Walker Valencia Alonso
    Sanchez Alli King Sigurdsson
    Costa Gabbidini Lukaku
    Sub: Robles, Yoshida, Kone, De Roon

    3.0ITB, 0FT. Too trigger happy and swapped in Gabbidini a little too early....
    Plan is to play Yoshida if Sanchez is not fit.

    I am sure it has been asked for a million times around here but are there any early news on gabbi's injury? Do you think swapping to Vardy for a -4 a little too risky?

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I wouldn't do anything yet. Worth waiting for news on Gabbiadini and seeing what fresh injuries the international break may bring

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yes a little hasty with Gabbi but understandable. I guess those with Kun may as well hold.

      Costa is probably the best bet.

  28. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    The meteoric rise continues and I couldn't be happier!

    1.67m in week 3
    9.7k right now

    Another solid week at 78pts.

    Cheers for all the help as always, and I might finally break the top 1k this year with fingers crossed.

    I'll check back after 7 red arrows when I'm in 500k by week 38 mind u!

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Top 1k would be awesome.

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Flirted with top 10k before but I want more. Good mate finished top 3k last year and I'm blowing him away atm. Topsy turvy this job!

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Job/game/hobby/obsession

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Wow, impressive. Fingers crossed for you

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers pal.

        1. DT42
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Love your aggressive approach with multiple transfers each week. Good to see it's not just the boring players at the top!

  29. DT42
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Should I rest easy over the international break?
    Or would you do any to tinkering with this team?
    Grant. Foster.
    Coleman. Baines. Mawson. Yoshida. Peters.
    Sanchez. Eriksen. Siggy. Pedro. DeRoon.
    Kun. Lukaku. Carroll.

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Keep an eye on having three Everton still with no doubles and wait until nearer next GW. Eyes on Sanchez news also. Hold for now.

    2. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yep close your eyes for two weeks. Looking nice

    3. DT42
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Thanks guys

  30. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Morning. Nice week for me, 96 points.
    So Llorente out for Vardy? Also Brunt have to go
    1FT, 4.0 ITB

    Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, Coleman
    Sanchez, Alli, Firmino, Siggy, Lanzini
    Lukaku, Llorente

    Grant, Holebas, Brunt, Anichebe

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Sound move Llorente.nice team

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yes, that would be my move too