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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 29

Our first article for members over the international break arrives this morning. With double Gameweek 34 in mind, we check out a pair of Manchester United assets in light of their win at the Riverside Stadium. The approaching double-headers also find us assessing an improved display from Middlesbrough’s lone frontman and the recent “Allardyce effect” on the Crystal Palace defence.

We also delve into Chelsea and West Ham’s attacks and run the rule over Leicester City’s in-demand frontman, as the Foxes’ renaissance continues.

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  1. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    My wife has him in her team

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Soon we will all have him

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Just need to make sure my nephew gets him in too

    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      That's not what my cat said

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      😆

  2. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia !!!!

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Barcelona.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Worst joke ever but I'm just here to get my post count up.

        1. Paul
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          lol This +1 😛

  3. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford (Heaton)
    Alonso Coleman Pieters (Evans Holgate)
    Sanchez Sterling Mane Siggy (Leko)
    Carroll Llorente Lukaku

    Is Sterling+Coleman >> Alli+Valencia worth a -4?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cant you remove Pieters/Evans/Holgate instead of Coleman?

      1. Weasel51
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I probably could but could do with the money to improve one of the strikers soon. Could probably get Coleman back in in 2 weeks

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Not keen on using 2 transfers getting him out and in again... but probably with your strikers and money situation u have told there is only one way for you...Coleman out ...

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Might well be , I would do it

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Do it.

    4. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton > Jaku could free up some funds. Wouldn't transfer out Coleman if I had him

  4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What moves would you do this week?

    2FT & 0.4 ITB

    Pickford / Foster
    Coleman / Alonso / Brunt* / FMori* / Pieters
    Mane / Erisken / Siggy / Coutinho* / Grosicki
    Aguero* / Lukaku / Carroll

    Who would be the priority to get in? Valencia, Sanchez, Alli?

    1. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      ASV

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can you do
      Kun Cout Brunt -> Vardy Alli Valencia?

      1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yup or with FM out rather than Brunt

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          What about Sanchez instead of Alli ? Money allows that too?

          1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Brunt, Cout, Aguero > Valencia, Sanchez & 8.9 striker

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Probably have to be Defoe/Deeney in that case the striker . It looks good too. Choose whichever you like

      2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure how keen I am on Vardy though

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Costa ?
          One more move could be Grosicki Cout Brunt to De Roon Alli Valencia

          1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, that could be sensible

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can you do Grosicki + Funes Mori > JWP + Valencia?

      1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        0.2 off - quite keen on removing Coutinho first

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Liverpool's fixtures are really good short term but I guess he is a risk after the International Break. Grosicki needs to go as well.

          1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Grosicki I'm happy to play in the next two, I'd rather transfer the Coutinho cash to get Alli or Sanchez in

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Why didn't Grosicki start last GW?

              1. John t penguin
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                tactics against opponents, changed formation

              2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I believe because they played with 3 at the back. I'm thinking they will play him as the next two are easier home games

                1. Eden Hazardous
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  I would just cut my losses and sell him tbh

                  1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    He'll go soon, but think I need to shift others first

                    1. Eden Hazardous
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 2 months ago

                      Fair enough. Could just bench him I suppose

    4. GAMeZOne
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli n Valencia

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli

  5. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    This game is simple; just look at the pictures. Saves time not bothering reading articles.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who is that guy though?

  6. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    9 days , 15 pages of posts. Challenge accepted.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nobody challenged anyone 🙄 though ...

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Joe Allen challenged me.

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      oh no you wont

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I managed 220 pages in 30 days once , this is nothing....

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          see I just added an extra post for you

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks!

            (post count +1)

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      😮

    4. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      the thing I am wondering is if you can achieve the 15 page at anytime over next 9 days, couldn't you just say you were on 15 today but they were all taken down by the 30 day rule

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I think you need to have 15 pages on March 31st

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Hope jarvish doesn't read this convo then! 😀

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I think as long as Jarvish sees you had 15 pages and acknowledges it then your fine

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I have not posted on FFS for nearly 2 months now

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I check the page count for all the applicants on the day they apply - if they are over 15 then fine they are straight in - if they are under and haven't acknowledged they are under, I reply to them to let them know. I then make a note to check their page count each day (at the same time as I check the new applicants) to see if they have reached the 15.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks for the clarification 🙂

        2. Paul
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          quite tedious imo... wow kudos to ur effort

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Ummm....... thanks?

            1. Paul
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              nah seriously 😀

              almost at 15 myself will post as soon as done 😎

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just like the good old days.

  7. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    good morning people
    we still monkeying around today?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Morning JTD

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        morning to you also
        whats the pointless discussion for today

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Pass, I've just logged in

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Oh, I hope so

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Nothing better to do

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Morning JTD! 😉
      (post count +1)

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

      Well, strictly speaking it would be Great Apeing around.

    5. Johqvist
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could you link the monkeying around?

  8. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Valencia away on International duty? If so when is his last game before returning?

    1. tattywelshie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, last match is 28th at home to Columbia!!! Most certainly wouldn't be transferring him in before that!

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

      I don't know.

  9. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford
    Alonso, Holebas, Mawson
    Sanchez, Mane, Eriksen, King
    Lukaku, Carroll, Llorente

    Heaton, Coleman, Fletcher, Evans
    1FT, 5.2m ITB

    A. Evans to Valencia (doesn't leave enough cash for Carroll/Llorente to Ibra)
    B. Coleman to Valencia
    C. Carroll/Llorente to Vardy/Costa
    D. Save

    Leaning towards D

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good enough to save this week

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I agree D

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      On a related note - is Holebas still nailed/playing?

      1. ANON.
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know, really hoping he is. Has some good fixtures. I'll keep him for now unless I hear any news and see what happens this week. If he's benched again I'll probably just get rid

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

      D

  10. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    todays mission
    to get EH to respond to every post and achieve 15 pages in a day.

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Top m̶a̶n̶ dog

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        just realised this doesn't actually involve anyone but you
        think of plan b

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

      Bread bin likes this.

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Will ask again:

    Grant/(Jaku)
    Alonso/Valencia/Coleman/(Robertson, Holgate)
    Sanchez/Mane/Eriksen/Siggy(DeRoon)
    Kaku/Carroll/Llorente

    7.1 ITB

    What would you suggest here ?
    Rly want to bring Vardy and C him however many said that I should keep Carroll and Llorente this week.
    Maybe Coleman to Walker however I'm not sure about this move...

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1 free transfer?

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Carroll to Vardy for me

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1 FT. Was tempted to make Llorente to Vardy as Carroll have Hull

      1. ANON.
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Just save I think

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Just this Vardy, can be explosive C chocie

          1. ANON.
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah but you might want to keep Llorente longer term and upgrade Carroll instead. Can get Ibra soon anyway so might be better just waiting for that and use that transfer to improve elsewhere. eg Holgate to Boro def at some point

            1. Atimis
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Yah good point. Could also bring Walker however I don't know if I want to lose Coleman

    4. Samantuka
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso out savio / Cedric in, double gw is coming up for boro and Saints and Alonso did not deliver for the 5th consecutive weeks. It will help you to raise funds to accommodate vardy in your team.

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Llorente to Negredo bad move?

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Out of the frying pan into a much hotter pan.

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not a fan, Boro just don't score enough goals

    3. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bad move imo

    4. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good diff. Me thinks

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

  13. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How much are you influenced by stats, say as a %?
    Eg 80% stats, 20% going with ones gut.

    Reading that article the stats would put you off Vahrez but my gut tells me they're great options going forward. What say you?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Need a healthy balance of both imo. Eye test above any stats for me though .

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Stats can be misleading to a point to prove anything right or wrong in any case.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          So can the eye test. What you see and I see can be vastly different.

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            If a players confidence is down in matches dont you see that ? Or will you see something different ? His attitude too and his workrate and his positioning will be there for all to see i guess

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              At the end of the day you need a healthy balance to get the correct decision plus luck too which is a big factor too in the game

      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Me too.

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Its not always a % , depends on the player , price and team. With Vahrez , I don't have faith in their team and their price is too high. Would rather buy Saints' assets atm

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Let's say their stats were very good, would that change your mind even though you don't fancy them via the eye test?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          If they were better than those around their prices , yes. At 9m+ , rather buy Ibra , Hazard , Lukaku , Sanchez et all

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good question, and not sure really.

      I use them at different times for different reasons. Looking at Vardy last week was complete eye test because of the Sevilla match + 2 previous league game results.

      I do tend to take a look at stats but I wouldn't say I use them that greatly, but they are useful - 30% maybe?

    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Id probably say your 80/20 example holds true with me. I am very much in the stats camp.

      What you need to consider is that these stats tell you what has been but they should not be the only factor used in your forecasts. Fixture difficulty is a key dimention here and in Leicesters case a change in management.

      In summary stats over the past few GWs might not be promising but with Leicesters fixtures I expect Vahrez to do well

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yep that's one thing i find a bit frustrating with arguments comparing players based on stats. 2 different players with different teams and different fixture difficulty but the argument boils down to who has the best stats. Doesn't make sense to me as you're basically comparing apples and pears.

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly. I always take into account the previous opposition when comparing the players.

    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Zero these days.

    6. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      used to in the past, people went crazy for Coutinho a couple of games ago but not gonna fall for that dreadful trap anymore.

    7. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Stats are a great tool when looking for indicators like prospective players to bring but once your thinking of players based on stats it's all gut ! My gut told me to go with Vardy last week over costa my head said costa most of my ml rivals had costa I went with my gut

    8. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would say ~75% stats for me. But not just any old stats, i use my own ratings system. However, i favour stats too much probably, but not by much, 50:50 would be to open to judgement bias for my liking.

      As for Vahrez -neither my gut or the stats tell me they're good options. Doesn't mean they wont do well though!

    9. CL4PTRAP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Stats for sure. Used with gut feel and likely player bias due to previous history in FPL. Which is stats again. So stats camp for me, almost 100% I'd say.

    10. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      50

  14. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pick 3:
    1) Pedro
    2) Lanzini
    3) Sigurdsson

    I have 2 and 3 but I am thinking of bringing in 1. Those are the only players it could be for.

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pick 2*

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just keep the ones you have 🙄

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You don't like Pedro as an option?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Like it .but Lanzini and Siggy are as good options at the moment

    3. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Keep 2 and 3 for now

    4. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro Siggy for me easy

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      All of them./

  15. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    aprt from MCI - United, are there any other potential games that can be added to that DGW34 ?

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      All the dates (and GWs) of re arranged matches are already set except Arsenal v Southampton

      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        what about Man City - WBA?

        1. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Actually sorry I think all the other matches that haven't been re arranged are v likely to be in GW37. Arsenal v Southampton in GW35 or GW36

    2. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I saw Arsenal had a chance of having an early DGW

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Arse Sot I think.

  16. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    since it increases by the day, how many points would I need to qualify for the FFS cup? 200?

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's in the 70s I think.

    2. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yesterday it was 81 fam.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Oh sorry. Cheers for the information. Sorry for the other day. Hope you didn't mind.

        1. Egyptian Giza
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          No worries my friend, what's your rank OR and how many points did you get this week?

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            600k OR. 67 points.

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      200 should be ok

  17. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How nailed are the following? %
    A. Ward prowse
    B. Holebas

    I know its not a sexy issue.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  18. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    RMT out of 10 please

    Rossbach (Fernandes)
    Parr Kippe Rindaroy (Norbye, Granil)
    Helland Midtsjo Zekhnini Innocent Gashi
    Bamba Bendtner(c) Sigurd Arson

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wish i knew :P..i have 7-8 players from those atm ...all looks good to me

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. These players satisfied my two criteria:

        1. Fill the necessary spot.
        2. Be owned by at least 1%.

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          The translation of Google is brilliant though. It uses words like clean cage and select troop etc.

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I have done all without translating anything 😆 hahha...its just the same as fpl so i just click on something same and it always is right 😉

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              But do use the translation. I could not resist laughing. Hope it turns out to be as much fun as it seems.

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yes 🙂 ... should be a nice little fun

    2. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Flo at 4.5 is a good option for 3rd forward.
      Ruud(Defender) is a very attacking defender.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Noted.what do you reckon is the best keeper combination ? Cheapies preffered

        1. Clifford☯
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I'm Currently on Hansen and Origi.

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers ...

          2. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers mate. Made the changes you suggested. Also got Origination in for Fernandes.

      2. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Rudd is the guy at 6.5, right? I have 3 players from that team. Bendtner's team.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Rudd is in ODD i guess ..

    3. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      What is this Norwegian League/Norwegian Fantasy Football and why is popular here all of a sudden?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Because they have created a website which is of good quality and PL is coming to an end. And finally why not?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Hahaha link?

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Norwegian RMTs are great. It always looks like a massive squad.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No wonder it says select troop.

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      7

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

  19. Early GWK 30 captaincy thoughts
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Early GWK 30 captaincy thoughts.

    Ahead of next Monday's launch of the captain poll for GWK 30 I thought I'd gather some early thoughts on where you will be placing the armband that week.

    Will you be going for the safety of Costa or Hazard (if fit)?

    Does a punt on Vardy appeal?

    Or do you think Aguero can do a 'Dawson' on Arsenal and rack up a brace?

    What about Sigurdsson perhaps and the goal machine that is Josh King?

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I am on Siggy at the moment. Or will stick it on Costa. Not looking anywhere else.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If I had Vardy I'd be sorely tempted, although Stoke have been doing better recently in not getting pummeled.

      Right now it's on Costa but I'm not sure I'm happy about it.

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just want to throw a name in the hat.Defoe vs Watford

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Like this. Considering a Llorente to Defoe transfer

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Llorente at home is good though

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

        Maybe Deeney vs SUN then

      3. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        That moron is good enough to just sit in my team. How he only scored 2 points last weekend is what's annoying me.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really fancy Gylfi producing some returns this week

    5. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa.

    6. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa/Hazard the best. Vardy next. I don't have either so not sure yet. Maybe Sanchez/Alli/Eriksen

    7. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa. Hazard being injured swings the decision to Costa.
      Pedro is a good shout as his home form is amazing.

      Lukaku/Sanchez/Spurs all facing tougher fixtures meaning its either a punt on Vardy or 'safe' Costa.

    8. LC1
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      (C)osta for me.

    9. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If I keep him Aguero, Siggy next choice.

      This week is quite appealing to go for either Alonso or Valencia

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

      Thinking Alonso.

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Great Shout this. Hit the post and missed a one on one chance last match and always has good chance of a CS.

    11. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero

    12. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I like the fact that Lukaku has suddenly gone off the radar. Most in form striker, could be a great diff this week.

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm in a dilemma between Alonso and Costa

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah especially with Liverpool's defence/keepers. He is my VC. I am going with Sanchez.

    13. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      (C)osta for me.

    14. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Feels like a week for a boring choice - (C)osta

    15. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy or Vardy

    16. FrankieTheGent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez

    17. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso if Hazard is out.

    18. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane, Sigurdsson or Vardy for me. Not sure at the moment.

      1. Ridcully
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso is my only Chelsea asset.

    19. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Currently on Sanchez with Lukaku as the VC

    20. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard if I owned him.
      But I'd go with Vardy or maybe Tadic if I get him in

    21. Poetry in motion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      On Sadio Mane atm.

    22. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero Siggy

    23. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy or Alonso at the minute

    24. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa or Lukaku for me. Lukaku in great form and the Merseyside derby often produces goals. Palace have tightened up too of late. Tricky call...

    25. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy all the way home to stoke

    26. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero seems to be primed to get 1 or 2 but it's so hard to trust city nowadays.

      And knowing Arsenal they'll turn up and pretend to be good again!

    27. RedMarks 赤的
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard if confirmed fit to starts.

    28. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Considering Alonso
      Will probably end up with Aguero in the End

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso is so tempting but captaining a defender is a real contender for a future 'what the hell was I thinking?' moment.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Especially with the cleanies drying up. Recipe for disaster I'd say.

        2. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          This

    29. Black Panther
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't own Costa/Hazard/Vardy so it's a tough choice. Thinking of captaining Sanchez/Aguero, both against poor defences and likely to be involved in their teams goals.

    30. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard atm with Sigurdsson vc.
      If Hazard is confirmed I'll have to reconsider though.

      Also looking at maybe doing two transfers this week. Possibly a Hazard downgrade to finance Gabbiadini to Vardy, depending on the injury situation. Even considered Lukaku out for Vardy. Vardy a definite captain for me if I get him.

    31. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's a gw with no big captain choices so i am thinking to take a risk and captain Vertoghen.

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Eh?

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

      currently Siggy (c)
      next in line Costa
      then I like punt of Pedro as well
      toss of a coin

    33. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sadly Agueroooooo 🙁

      1. Paul
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        we gonna loose again 😥

    34. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Armband firmly on Kun.

      City will absolutely smash Arsenal, the final nail in the Wenger coffin.

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

      Hazard (if fit)
      Prob Vardy if not

    36. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really is a week with no standout option. I'm going with Alonso because he has a better chance of scoring double digits than Costa

    37. CL4PTRAP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa, recently drafted into squad because I didn't see a clear captain choice in my team.

    38. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Costa is the obvious option. However, this gameweek is one where it is slightly safer to gamble, compared to last week for example.

    39. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy or Mahrez could come in for me (depending on Antonio's injury) so whichever does come in I might take a punt on.

      I do like Siggy and Kun, but Chelsea and Leicester are the standout fixtures and I think I have to gamble on Leicester smashing Stoke as most of my ML rivals own Costa or Haz.

    40. Gilles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal vs City could be a game with goals.
      So why not Aguero or Sanchez...
      Otherwise, Costa would be my safest bet.

    41. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard

    42. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      With everyone writing off Lukaku, I'm tempted to go for him, he'll want to stay in contention for Golden Boot

    43. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'll stick with Aguero. Have no Costa or Hazard.

    44. Zlatans little helper
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mawson.

    45. jumpinjeffflash
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Most likely Costa. He scored the winner at Palace earlier in the season, so I'm hoping he can do it again.

      Maybe Sanchez is if he's fit. It's a game he could really get his teeth into. But hopefully not his ankle...!

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

      No love for Tadic?

    47. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If fit it'll be on Gabbiadini, if not then probably Aguero or Siggy.

    48. Ziro
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The consistent, goal-machine-beast that goes by the name of Lukaku and plays a derby.

      1. Gilles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        And goes for the goldenboot...

        1. Judders
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Im gonna go with Vardy

    49. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think we have another gameweek here where punts are more acceptable. There isn't a standout option or at least not one who will likely score big.

      With that said I don't think a punt is necessary at this stage unless you are far behind. There is so much uncertainty coming up where ground can be made up.

    50. Swansea Bloke
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Deeney or Lukaku for me...Hmmmmm

    51. reddragons178
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Armband on Costa right now, but thinking maybe Pedro instead - though Palace have kept 3 CS in a row, Big Sam starting to work his 'magic'??
      Siggy tempting, but got stung on that Siggy v Sanchez bandwagon a few GWs ago.....ouch!!!

    52. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's gamble week.
      Alderweireld

    53. seanjuniorkelly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      One week punt of vardy has to be

    54. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tony Valencia

    55. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      For the first time ever a defender - Alonso seems a good choice

    56. Bunk Moreland
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Currently on Lukaku (C), Alli (VC)

    57. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Gabbiadini (if fit); Hazard a good option, too.

    58. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't particularly fancy Chelsea against an improving Palace, I don't see many goals in the game. Vardy an option, though perhaps not explosive enough and I wonder if he is over performing at the moment. But Leicester are certainly playing their best football of the season and have a good fixture. Aguero or Sanchez perhaps, both teams better at attacking, if City can find their finishing boots they will be explosive.

  20. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Re-post : New article, new people, same old attention-seeking me

    Henessey* - Pickford
    Valencia* - Yoshida - Fabio* - Coleman - Alonso
    Sanchez - Pedro - Fletcher- Alli - Mane
    Barnes - Kaku - Ibra*

    How does this team look for the DGW-34? Does it seem ideal or what do I need to change? Thanks

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah pretty good

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, who would you captain though? Ibra seems good but one bad fixtures among the 2?

        1. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Ibra easily

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers blud, what would you change if you owned this team?

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

      Yes

    3. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Needs an acronym i..e RMDGW34WCT

    4. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for removing the numbers 🙂

      Don't think you need CP defensive cover honestly imo
      Apart from that good and yeah Ibra captain will be the popular move that gw barring injuries 😀

  21. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Costa then sigurdsson

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cool

  22. Ber2k
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard played.

    Valdes Pickford

    Alonso Walker Valencia Yoshida Gibson

    Sanchez Alli Mane Pedro Redmond

    Lukaku Gabbiadini Deeney

    1.8 ITB

    Sufficiently covered for doubles. Boro will become City after GW34. Ibra will be in somehow for GW34. Projected front 8 for BB GW37 is Sanchez Alli Pedro Walcott Redmond Kane Gabbiadini Jesus. Have enough FT but prepared to take the odd hit. I feel better getting in Alli and Sanchez in now and sitting on them.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good fish n chips.

  23. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I would C Lamine Kone rather than Costa

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      +1

    2. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hope it pays off for u

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso then

  24. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm thinking about getting in Tadic as a differential. Who should I take out?

    A) Sterling
    B) Barkley

    Leaning towards A as it gives me more cash

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley out imo .

    2. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B. as Barkley has no dgw.

    4. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley.

    5. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers everyone. Helped me make my decision

    6. LC1
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley

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

      B

    8. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  25. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm trying 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 for the next 5GW before WC'ing. Which is best ?

    3-5-2 with
    GW30 Cout (eve) or Gray (LEI)
    GW31 Siggy (TOTT)
    GW32 Siggy (whu)
    GW33 Siggy (wat)
    GW34 Siggy (STK)

    3-4-3 with
    GW30 Gabbi (BOU) or Deeney (SUN)
    GW31 Costa (MCI)
    GW32 Ibra (sun)
    GW33 Ibra (CHE)
    GW34 Kaku (whu)

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      343

    2. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3-4-3.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Impossible to say without knowing who the rest of the front 8 is, every choice is a pay-off

      1. ANON.
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This

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

      threefourthree

  26. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Can I get some thoughts on my team: 0FT and 0.2 mill in the bank

    Grant Pickford
    Alonso Baines Brunt Chambers Amat
    Sanchez Mane Alli Siggy Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    Seriously can't wait to WC in the future, looks as thought my defence needs work. What do you think? Should I take any hits?

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If you could do Brunt to Valencia your defence would look decent. Wouldn't take any hits

    2. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No need for a hit. Yes defence needs work, but not worth a hit.

    3. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Baines to Valencia for a hit is the only move I would consider this week.

    4. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be downgrading aguero to Vardy and upgrade defence but leave enough in the bank for ibra 34

    5. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't tkae a hit

  27. Jammy
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you downgrade Mane To Firmino to afford Brunt to Valencia?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane is the only Liverpool essential for me. What are your alternatives?

    2. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably not.

      1. Jammy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Jaku, Boruc
        Baines, Brunt, Alonso, Ake, Amat
        Sanchez Mane Siggy Pedro King
        Gray Aguero Lukaku

        Was thinking Mane is the only one I would sacrifice in order to do Brunt to Valencia, Maybe Mane to Ali but then zero Liverpool?

        1. Ridcully
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Downgrade one of Gray and King to bench fodder. Probably Gray to Barnes.

        2. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Downgrade an attacker to bench fodder

        3. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          You could go 3-5-2 and downgrade Gray. He's got a couple of fixtures less anyway. I'm not keen on ditching Mané because after this week his fixtures turn tasty. The big caveat is that Liverpool are only playing well against the big boys right now, so there is an argument for saying they go bad 🙂

        4. ScotDougie
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Downgrade mane to Alli for me

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Or this. I hadn't noticed you were spud-light.

            1. ScotDougie
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Spud light lol

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

  28. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which is my priority transfer this week...?

    I was all set on Carroll>Gabbi, but now A appeals more...? I can only do one as I will have just enough for Costa>Ibra left over in due course.

    Heaton
    Brunt Toby Alonso
    Firmino Siggy Coutinho Sterling
    Lukaku Costa Carroll

    Jak Fletcher Mawson Maguire

    A Brunt>Valencia
    B Coutinho>Alli
    C Carroll>Gabbi

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A looks good.

    2. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B and play Mawson over Brunt

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm food for thought. Even with the DGW approaching...?

        1. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah its miles away, only really need ibra, valencia and boro def maybe

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  29. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If Danny Welbeck starts v City would you consider him an option?
    Upside - Fits lovely into my team so he does.
    Downside - It's Danny Welbeck

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would not.

      1. Ridcully
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        He does have two doubles and good fixtures, but I would worry about rotation.

    2. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cmon Timbo ?! Have you been drinking ?

      1. ScotDougie
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Gabby Defoe Deeney negredo or Carroll ( stats ) are better options

      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        It all depends on how much of a run he'll get in the side. Can play in 2 positions, you never know. You're a gooner, how do you see it going?

        1. ScotDougie
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          With Wenger who knows ?! His first and only 90 mins of the season against west brom was Wenger going for quickest players he had thinking we would pick west brom apart , he didn't have a plan b in place for west brom parking the bus and not leaving any space in behind he had no plan b and the team had no plan b and it showed , but back to welbeck I can't see him being used as more than impact sub in games now the only reason he may get a start is if Sanchez is injured or comes back fooked just not worth the punt at this stage with your rank play safe ( to a certain extent )

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yep probably just wishful thinking on my part

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Downside swings it for me.

  30. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Walker is too expensive for me. I like Rose, but he has 8 YCs and that is sort of a deal breaker. Vertonghen @ 5.5m worth a try? Based on their fixtures, he should at least get some clean sheets.

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wait, maybe that 10 YC limit is "wiped out" come April?

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Better than nothing. I'd still punt on Rose though if you've got the funds.

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cut off date for 10 yellow cards (Premier League) is 2nd Sunday in April.
      http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/suspensions

      1. NestorC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Do we know something about will Rose be back for gw 30?

        1. makaveli123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          "Early April" is the last I heard, but Spurs aren't known for being conservative in their estimates.

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

      Rose will be good