Say What

Say What?

Say What? goes big on Spurs this week, with Dele Alli to the fore, the middle and the back.

There’s also Zlatan on a certain someone who’s been grinding his gears, Wenger’s unlikely saviour and Claude Puel trying to marry off his daughter.

For all this – and a fair bit more – please read on.

Alli Spot-On For Pochettino

It’s not exactly a bad time to be a Spurs fan at the moment, and it’s an even better one to be a Dele Alli owner.

While we might not be legion just yet, 27.6% of us have him in our teams because (with apologies), like a renal extraction surgeon, he consistently delivers.

Since Gameweek 17, the England man has hit 11 goals, chucked in a couple of assists and seen his ownership rise by nearly a million.

Among midfielders, only Eden Hazard is now in more teams, but they could very well swap places by the end of this final, and utterly dreary, international break of the season.

The fact that Alli appears to be on penalty duties in the absence of Harry Kane sweetens the deal further.

He took, and scored, his first ever professional spot-kick in the win over Southampton, with Mauricio Pochettino revealing a strangely ‘whatever, brilliant!’ approach to the issue of who would be the designated taker.

“For me it’s OK. It’s good that we have players who want to take the responsibility to shoot the penalty. Fantastic. With no Harry Kane everyone can take the penalty – no problem.”

Alli himself took full advantage of his manager’s attitude.

“As soon as I realised H (Harry Kane) wasn’t on the pitch I saw it as an opportunity to get another goal so I grabbed the ball! We didn’t really speak before the game about who might take it so it was first come, first served. I was confident to take it and the boys let me have it but more importantly, we got the win.”

More than 90,000 Fantasy Premier League managers were not quite so overjoyed by Alli’s ball-grabbing antics – they’d brought Heung-Min Son into their sides because a) they correctly predicted he would lead the line in Kane’s absence and b) they incorrectly predicted he would take the penalties in Kane’s absence.

At least they can take some comfort from a) post-match Pochettino praise for their man and b) erm, see a).

“I think it was good. He had some chances to score and showed some great movement behind the defensive line. He worked well with Dele and Christian (Eriksen) and I am very pleased with his performance.”

As for the massive 1,742 managers who took a punt on Vincent Janssen doing both (the first) a) and b) above, even they got (the second) a) and b) boost from Pochettino.

If that makes any sense.

“He will now have the possibility to play more and be more involved. Today he showed great, great energy when he came on.”

Son’s owners do have a week of worry ahead – the midfielder is far, far away playing for South Korea in two World Cup qualifiers tonight and on Tuesday, so will return on the decidedly tired side for next Saturday’s trip to Burnley.

That could just open the door a smidge for Janssen, which could, in turn, raise doubts as to Alli’s penalty duties – the Dutchman, after all, is a specialist from the spot.

However, with the current mood Pochettino is in regarding Dele, he’ll probably let his star man take the penalties, pick the team and demand up to 90% of the Argentinian’s salary for good measure.

“It is all possible with him. In the box he looks like a striker because he is more than clever, he has made his mark. Outside the box playing like a midfielder, I saw him at 17 years old playing at Milton Keynes as a holding midfielder against Manchester United. And I don’t know, always he can surprise me, maybe one day he can play as a goalkeeper or as a full-back or centre-back.”

At least Pochettino didn’t mention Alli as a potential wing-back, because the 1.2% of managers invested in the cut-price delights of Ben Davies (4.7) have been rewarded with three clean sheets from the last five starts by the Welsh defender.

Once the international break finally takes the hint and buggers off, Spurs have three matches in a week – Burnley and Swansea away and Watford at White Hart Lane.

Danny Rose could well be back from injury at some point in that spell, so Davies is counting his regular-start blessings in the meantime.

“It’s hard work but it’s great and I certainly can’t complain. With every match that’s going by it’s another 90 minutes under my belt so it’s great, especially when we’re winning games like this.”

Investing in Spurs assets for the rest of the season in a no-brainer. After that, they have only Arsenal and Man United of the big boys still to face – and both of those fixtures will be at home – and a double Gameweek involving Leicester to factor in as well.

Buying Davies looks short-term, choosing between Son and Janssen carries an element of risk, but Alli looks to be a keeper from now until the season ends.

Not, you know, literally a keeper as in Hugo Lloris.

Although with Pochettino so loved-up with Dele at the moment, let’s not rule that out completely.

Zlatan’s Personal Pep Talk

While Spurs wait for news of when their double Gameweek might be, Man United are already preparing for one of theirs – a Gameweek 34 involving trips to Burnley and then Man City.

United’s run-in is not of a particularly kindly persuasion as they’ll also have to face Spurs and Arsenal away and play Chelsea at Old Trafford.

But those doubles (they still await a re-arranged date with Southampton) will keep their players on our radars, and one of them will most definitely be Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Swede has one match left on the naughty step before becoming available again for Gameweek 31’s visit of Everton.

His pre-ban form was patchy, with just one goal and an assist in five starts, but he won’t be lacking for motivation once he returns – and in particular for that trip across town to the Etihad.

“I learned a lot at Barcelona, both on and off the pitch. I learned that in football any situation can change in just 24 hours. The problem wasn’t with me, it was with him [Guardiola] and he never came to terms with it. I don’t know what his problem was with me. First he called me every day to get me and from one day to the next I didn’t play anymore.”

There are plenty of United assets worth perusing at the moment.

In defence, there’s Antonio Valencia, who has three clean sheets, two assists and a goal from his last five starts. And midfielder Juan Mata has been solid in his last four matches, with two goals and an assist.

But a fired-up Zlatan?

“When I play against his team, it’s something that motivates me, it gives me adrenaline. It is normal, after what’s happened. I’m using it as something positive, not negative. But it is something always in the back of my mind.”

He might have lost nearly 800,000 managers in recent weeks, but his Pep talk should inspire us all.

Wenger’s Theological Musings

Another team with doubles yet to come is Arsenal.

We’ve known for a long time that the Gunners are dodgy in the air and, after the unedifying spectacle of rival pro and anti-Wenger planes flying over The Hawthorns last weekend, the same can now be said of their supporters.

But that’s not stopped the beleaguered coach from praising Theo Walcott to the skies.

“He has become more of a complete player, more efficient. He does better in the tactical part of his game and works hard defensively and offensively. He has been less injured as well, that helps.”

A glance at Walcott’s recent league record doesn’t really back up Wenger’s words – since returning from injury in Gameweek 23, he’s managed no goals and just as many assists.

So what’s to love about him?

“ “He has turned up in big games as well, he can score goals in big games. He showed that against Bayern, he scored the goal and I think it was a penalty on him, which shows he can influence games.”

Fair enough, he was Arsenal’s best player in their 5-1 home loss to Munich, although that’s kind of like being hailed Britain’s least-hated estate agent. Or the third most-feared Kray twin.

But if we take Wenger at his word, then maybe we should turn our thoughts to Theo.

Arsenal still have 11 matches to play, and if they are to repeat history once again and make the Champions League spots, every one of them will be a big game.

They also have two double Gameweeks to come, involving Sunderland and Southampton, and if Alexis Sanchez can’t shake off his ankle injury (or take his eyes off the door marked ‘Exit’), then Walcott is a cheap (7.3) and considerably less popular (4.2%) alternative.

Arsenal’s form has been of the straight-to-landfill variety, with four defeats in their last five league matches.

Maybe Walcott, from the wing, can help them rise again.

Take Some Praise (And My Daughter)

Continuing our double Gameweek theme, we come to Southampton, who still have home fixtures with Arsenal and United to re-arrange.

Then again, they also have Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool to face before season’s end. Throw in their inconsistency – losing to Swansea and West Ham before scoring four times in both of their next two away matches – allied with a groin injury to man-of-the-moment Manolo Gabbiadini, and banking on the Saints looks to be of the high-risk merchant/casino variety.

But one player is starting to put forward a decent case for investment – new England man James Ward-Prowse.

He’s available for just 5.0, is owned by only 0.4% and has two goals, an assist and five bonus points to his name over the last five fixtures.

He’s also been a virtual ever-present in the side since Gameweek 13, which is not surprising when you listen to his manager, Claude Puel.

“I think he is fantastic. I looked at an interview when he was 10 or 11 and he was in the same spirit as he is now. It’s easy to train James and he has made the progress because he listens and importantly he wants to progress. He is the prototype for the academy. It is not just about making professional footballers but also developing men.”

The Frenchman even revealed his, ‘ow do you English say ‘banter’?’ side when Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond got their England call-ups.

“I told them the news by calling them into the office saying ‘I had a problem with their attitudes in the training session and to know their opinion as to why’. After I said: ‘I don’t understand why you’ve been called up to England, but OK’.”

This is all very lovely. And so is Puel’s daughter, Charlene. If you don’t believe me, go here.

Why is that relevant?

Because of what Puel said about JWP next:

“He is the ideal son-in-law.”

Blimey. That’s one way to guarantee you’ll always get in the side. Unless, you know, James starts channelling his inner John Terry.

But we all love a good wedding. I’d like to see the well-spoken Walcott as best man, Wayne Rooney keeping up the spirits among some of the older guests and Joey Barton orchestrating the traditional wedding reception tear-up.

And while we’re waiting for that, keep Ward-Prowse in your thoughts, if not close to your heart, for the weeks ahead.

Beautiful Big Sam Blanks

We can only hope that Rachael, daughter of Sam Allardyce, has her mother’s looks.

At least her dad’s team is now winning ugly – Palace have taken maximum points from their last three matches and kept clean sheets in all of them.

Defender James Tomkins has been talking up his manager’s work as a result.

“In recent weeks the boss has taken us to one side on the training ground, both as a defensive unit but also as a team group, to work on our shape with a massive emphasis being on clean sheets, something which he has always been known for, wherever he has managed.”

As well as that improvement in form, another plus for the Eagles is their double Gameweek 34.

The negative is that it will involve Liverpool away and Spurs at Selhurst Park.

In fact, Palace’s run-in is the stuff of nightmares.

They’ve got Leicester, Burnley and Hull at home, but they’d better be winning those if they want to avoid relegation because the rest of their fixtures involve trips to Chelsea, Southampton and both Manchester clubs and a visit from Arsenal.

What can be guaranteed, by the looks of it, is that Allardyce’s men are no longer push-overs. And they have a simple plan to execute, according to Tomkins.

“It is not just about the back four and the keeper but also those working from the front, sitting in when needed and then breaking out in numbers on counter attacks when the opportunity comes about in games.”

Tomkins has started every match since Gameweek 19 and, at 4.9, is a well-priced way into such a well-organised unit.

Allardyce, famously, has never managed a team relegated from the top flight. If he is to continue that run, the likes of Tomkins will be why.

Buying into Big Sam’s defence looks risky, but could turn out surprisingly beautiful.

The I-Pulis

We end on another beautiful thing…

West Brom’s last eight matches are just soooo Tony Pulis – won four, lost two, drawn two. It’s the stuff of mid-table comfort, well-drilled units and a shouty man in a tracksuit and baseball cap.

And it’s also a lot to do with the Baggies’ in no-way secret weapon – their exemplary set-plays – as the shouty man himself was happy to explain following the win over Arsenal.

“We do it differently against zonal than man-for-man. They have five or six players across the six yard box and they have two players who try and block your runners. So if you get away from one of the blocks, you are running at a standing object. You’ve got someone with a standing jump against a person with a running jump. I’ll bet my bottom dollar the person with the running jump will score.”

The player to benefit from Arsenal zoning out at the weekend was Craig Dawson, who scored twice on his way to a bumper 17-point haul.

His fellow defender Gareth McAuley, meanwhile, has been a major beneficiary of West Brom’s dead-ball prowess all season long – his six goals have prompted 32.3% of us to buy him in. Among defenders, only Tottenham’s Kyle Walker is owned by more FPL managers.

The problem for us now is that West Brom have a Gameweek 34 blank while their scheduled opponents, Man City, play in the FA Cup semi-finals.

That will tempt many of us to cut and run, ignoring the fact that McAuley and co will have a double Gameweek further down the line to boost a reasonable run-in which involves tough tests against Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea that are somewhat offset by matches with Watford, Southampton, Burnley and Swansea.

With 12 goals scored between McAuley, Dawson and Chris Brunt this season, benching Baggies’ defenders for the Gameweek 34 no-show might well be the wiser option.

Don’t believe me? Well, West Brom also have technology on their side, as Dawson explained.

“Every detail is covered in training. Away from that the gaffer gives us lots of videos of the opposition and makes sure we can study those in the week. We have an app.”

Yep. An app.

No news on its name, but ‘Plants versus Zombies’ seems strangely apt when considering Arsenal’s defending at The Hawthorns, ‘Farm Heroes Saga’ covers Pulis’ more agricultural leanings and ‘Grindr (Out The Results)’…maybe football isn’t quite ready for that one yet.

1,485 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Going with 4-5-1 is so tempting, my favourite formation! 😀

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I'm tempted by Coleman, Valencia, Alonso and Walker as my back 4 but it means not getting Ibra or Kane in....

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Yeah, went with Ibra as my only forward in first half. Not sure if its worth taking risk at this stage...

        4-4-2/4-3-3 is also good choice

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          I think realistically it will be 3-4-3 for me with Ibra/Kane, Gabbi and Lukaku up front until WC.

          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Except Kane, I dont really feel that 11m players are worth their price tag. Scoring 1 goal a week on consistent basis without explosion makes it tough to justify their price tag 😳

            1. The Big Fella
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              We're so short of forwards this year that there is little choice going forwards. The thing with Kane and Ibra is, especially given Ibra's DGW, you have to get them because ownership will be so high.

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 6 days ago

                Yeah, the risk is high... I'm sure they wont be able to justify the price but going without Ibra/Costa means too much workload on Luka to do the job

                1. The Big Fella
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 6 days ago

                  You're right about Ibra though. Just 5 gameweeks with double figures, 2-3 at around 8-9 points and then 1 week at -1. All that for 11.4..... Maybe not. Might bring Kane in and then swap him out for the DGW and then swap back afterwards.

                  1. Holmes
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 6 days ago

                    Any idea when Kane is returning? Anytime soon?

                    Getting Alli or not depends on his return

                    1. The Big Fella
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 6 days ago

                      I've got Alli already. He is looking very good this season. I hope he keeps it going. Poch said Kane COULD be back after 4 weeks as Kane was very positive so that would mean same week as Ibra. Decisions, decisions!

                      I am torn despite what I wrote above. Ibra will have had a rest. Kane will have been in rehab. It is more likely Ibra comes back in form (he was looking tired last couple of matches) than Kane.

  2. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    A) Valencia, Alonso, Walker, Yoshida, Ake
    B) Coleman, Valencia, Alonso, Yoshida, Ake
    C) Baines, Coleman Alonso, Yoshida, Ake

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A

    2. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      D) Valencia, Alonso, Walker, Jagielka, Ake

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A narrowly over B but maybe Fabio instead of Yoshi

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Cheers. I think A is the way forward too. C is my current back 5. Fabio is a midfielder, isn't he?

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Fabio is a Boro left back so ideal for week 34 DGW

  3. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    What a boring game. Important result though.

  4. FFPro
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Aguero subbed off after 58min
    Sanchez played the 90

  5. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Its odd really. In life all succesful people are envied and hated on. Floyd mayweather, connor mcgregor, Ronaldo, prince naz. All who back their mouth up with actions.

    So probably no surprise ruth and fpl virgin are picked on in here. They should take it as a compliment really.

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Is that you Ruth's mum?

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        This is clearly his dog

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Prince Naz who?

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Don't worry, he's fat now.

    3. TJ_777
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Just because someone is successful doesn't mean all criticism is hate. Calling his BB theory as dumb without a counter argument is hate. Calling him a hypocrite for doing something he has dissented against is fair criticism, and has nothing to do with his success. This would probably get the same reaction whether he was 1st or 10th or 100th in the league

    4. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      You missed Trump.

    5. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Whats interesting is you've picked four of the most obnoxious sportsmen of all time, yet presume its their success people hate.

    6. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      You can be successful and NOT be a titt.

      Simple really.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Just look at all those roger federer haters 😛

    7. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Thanks, matey. It's all good humoured 99% of the time.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Has anyone really picked on you?

        I thought everyone admired your work.

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Looking forward to finding out who is behind the "work"

    8. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      People have seen his admission on this forum which he is now denying... people have screenshots of the admission...

      Can someone just post the damn screenshot so everyone can see fir themselves... I don't know how to do it

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Let's see one of his groupies try and defend that

          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Seems no one in the RuthNZ household can find a way of defending themselves here..

            Thought so... can we move on now and stop defending him

            If he admits it then fair enough but his denials are draining

        2. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Get out of that one Romnel

        3. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          This looks to be damming evidence OldSchool tbf
          Ruth clearly states to the other team as “my cash team”

          There are does seem to be some discrepancies in Ruth's story

          Unless Ruth can not prove conclusively that he is not in control of the other teams i can see no other way of resolving this than his wife and Sam's team been deleted and a formal apology to the people that feel aggrieved

          All that said Ruth is amendment about his innocents in the matter and it is hard to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty

    9. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Who upvoted this nonsense?

  6. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    How come Sanchez is still flagged if he just played 90 minutes ?

    Spurs shouldn't have let Paulinho go. He is better than Dembele or Wanyama

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Probably asleep? Paulinho eh, he was so good for spuds LOL 😉

    2. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Dembele? No chance.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      They must be sleeping now

    4. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      shh

    5. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Paulinho's in China, right? I wonder how much longer until a Chinese League Allstars XI would be competitive against their European equivalent.

  7. TJ_777
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Just read through ruth gate stuff and i wanted to hear @chapelle why you think the accusations are unwarranted?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      *grabs popcorn*

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        lol - should be opens another can though... 😉

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Crikey mate there's 1 thread raging about it, do we need 2? LOL 😉 hic!

      1. TJ_777
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        what can i say. Americans love us our drama.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Hahah by the looks of it, we like reading it too. Drama it up mate.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Because its just a game? 😉

    4. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      You should ask him this question when you see him posting something.

    5. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      There is no way to 100% prove ruth is in charge of all teams. Fact!!

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        You are wrong . Fact !

      2. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        He admitted it himself, didn't you read that part sometime back?

      3. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        I actually feel slightly sorry for you in that you are so easily taken in. You must be getting conned constantly.

        1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Not at all. I did give my bank details to a nigerian gentleman over the phone today as he promised i won a large some of money. Not gullable at all.

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Do you mean that if it could be proved that he is in charge of all the teams, then he is in the wrong?

      4. TJ_777
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Idk dude. AZ pretty much confirmed it.

  8. Tinzelbat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Just counted my transfers and i have made 246 transfers so far this season can anyone beat that? getting me an overall points total of 1738.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Link?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Only 51 that count.

          1. Tinzelbat
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Yea had those wildcard nights also though

        2. Sultan
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          this is jokes! Did you sleep at all between GW3 and GW4?

          1. Tinzelbat
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Haha not much mrs wasnt to happy 🙂

        3. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          lol, yeah but yer WC in 4 lol

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Hmmm...

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      246?!? O_o

      History says 51?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Is your team a dream team? 😛

        1. Tinzelbat
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          It was until i took hazard out for wally last match 🙁

      2. Tinzelbat
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Count the transfers some sleepless nights on wildcards haha

    4. Hakuho FPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      #fakenews

      1. Tinzelbat
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Count the transfer i dont post fake news

  9. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    A) Cout>Alexis (if fit)
    Or
    B Cout>Eden (if fit)
    Or
    C) Mane, Cout> A, B (if fit)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      C

      1. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        That blocks me from getting Ibra/kane when available tho.

        Which one between a and b only?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Hahaha why put C as a choice then?

          1. Zlat-man
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Lol, only to see how most think of this option. If many suggst this, i will certainly consider it more.

    2. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A and then one of Ibra or Kane.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A

  10. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone have valencia's minutes and stats after international breaks?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I know he's only missed 3 - 2 injury, 1 suspension.

  11. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Netley, are you joining the Norway fpl?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I am buying Chair & Psyche... the only reason te join lol 😉

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Have you done anymore research? 🙂

      Still aboard the Bendybus?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        No. I have been posting updates. Go through them and tell me if they are of any help.

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          No for bendy. I'm not sure.

  12. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Debating not transferring anybody for this GW as the South American lads will be knackered and may not play a full 90 (I want Valencia for Baines) then having 2FT the following week. Does anybody have a strong opinion one way or the other?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Luxury jets, limousines here & there... yeah, well knackered lol 😉

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        I hear you but I used to live there mate. The trip back to the UK is really tiring plus then you have jetlag to deal with. Killer, mate.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          I think they can manage it quite well. The games keep them fit and then they get 'em back as quick as possible so they can adjust, rest and back for training.

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Did Baines to Valencia ... hope it works out... I believe he has from a Tuesday game until a Sunday PL game... 5 days... should be enough

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Better to save FTs whenever possible

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        I agree with this... Ruth laid me out for my impatience...

  13. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Is this reasonable: Brunt, Coutinho, Gray and Llorente--->Valencia, Alli, Vardy and Gabbiadini for -8?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Gabbi injured

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Okay scratch that. Rest for -4?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Yep, wait for pressers till next week

  14. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Play which one
    A Robertson (WHU)
    B Pieters (lei)
    C Evans (mun)

    1. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I think you have them in the right order.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Robertson

  15. joersherman
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Thoughts on team guys? Best next moves? 0.3m itb

    Grant Jaku
    Alonso Valencia Coleman Daniels* Brunt*
    Sanchez Mane Siggy Markovic* Clayton
    Kun* Kaku Llorente

    1. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Maybe hold this week, then Kun + Markovic to Kane/Ibra + Spurs mid with 2 FT

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      What's happened with Markovic? Is he injured or dropped or what. He looks like your weakest link.

  16. Pique boo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    So I have a math exam coming up soon. Anyone really good at math want to take the exam for me?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I will help you just as soon as i solve the Riemann conjecture
      I thing i am getting close £££ 🙂

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Depends on the level of exam 😛

      1. Pique boo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Basic calculus 😉

    3. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      How tough is it?

      1. Pique boo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Depends how smart are you?

    4. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I'll take it,but not really good 😛

    5. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      How can anyone take it for you?

  17. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    How do!!

    I'm on Bali with the family for a month (yeah, I know - soz) and am really struggling to (a) give a toss about FPL but (b) not so much that I don't wanna keep playing this month

    If I were WC now, what's the perceived wisdom for a WC template now that the dgw's are announced?

    I'm sorry to be so lame but I just don't have the time to scroll through pages of FFS (at least not without taking a hearty beating from SWMBO)

    Any help would be greatly appreciated

    1. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Team currently

      Foster / Pickford
      Alonso / Jones / Brunt / Coleman / Clyne
      Sanchez / Coutinho / Mane / Siggy / Carroll
      Costa / Lukaku / Lorente

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Dont WC that team for sure... If going on a break, keep Pickford in starting XI.

        Alonso, Coleman and Clyne is a decent defense for next few weeks. You can change Brunt to someone like Fabio/Kone.

        Coutinho to Spurs mid and you are good to go

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Yeah you can work that with a hit a week for now.

      3. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Looks nice.
        Jones is injured, so if money permits, replace with Valencia (dgw coming,, and pray he starts all the games).

        And get in a spurs mid

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Three teams have dgw34. Man Utd, Palace and Boro. Personally I won't be chasing my tail to get any of them.

    3. Brap.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Maybe get your wife, or son, or grandfather, or nephew to decide the moves?

    4. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Thanks for the replies*,sorry I couldn't reply before now

      *Though perhaps not Brap

  18. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Who would you rather have for dgw?

    A. Zaha + chambers (if fit)
    B. PVA + clayton
    C. Chambers+ clayton
    D. Chambers + fabio (stay away from CP amd boro attackers)

    1. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Can't do PVA + Zaha?

      1. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Seems too risky woth CP fixtures

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A.

      Dont think Clayton is a good pick and double Boro is too much for me...

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A
      A
      A
      A
      A
      A

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      A

    5. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Sweet, strong opinion on one option. Cheers all

  19. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    That Cavani celebration! *facepalm*

    It was only 10mins and he was celebrating as if he has won the WC 😳

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Those Uruguay players look physically very strong 😳

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Are you joining the Norway fpl?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Whats your team name in the FFS league in Norway fantasy mate? I recognise only a few due to their different names

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Who am I?
          Manager name is Brian Clough.

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            🙂 now i know

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              Haha.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        I'll pass.

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Why? It would be more fun if you also play it.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Doubt I'll watch 1 game.

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              Most will not watch a game anyway 🙄

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 6 days ago

                Seems silly to play if you don't.

                1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 6 days ago

                  One fpl winner didnt watch a game whole season.Silly ?

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 6 days ago

                    Lucky. Think they watched some.

                2. Holmes
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 6 days ago

                  Last time I watched a PL game was... Umm... Cant recall. Probably couple of years back, that Newcastle vs Spurs game where Krul made something like 13-14 saves 😆

            2. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              Oh. Idealist TM. One player less to compete against then.

        2. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Hahha TMs post will be like

          Price Rise- Haugen,Ruud

          Price Fall- Bendtner

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            And he would ask opinions on his team every 3 hours instead of 1 day due to the lack of time.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      All this hassle to qualify and then goes out in first round :p after qualifying

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      No Cup this year! 😳

      Can use my luck to improve OR instead 😆

    4. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Just entered.

      LMS entry coming in week 37.

      How is life?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Things are ok here, just lots of rain.
        How about you?

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          Wondering how the series in India will end up. Seems the friction is back between the sides.

          Trent Boult is out of the last test v Safas plus Southee. Could be a pantsing.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            I stopped watching cricket 2 years ago where I stopped playing.
            Australia were rebuilding when I was watched.

            1. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              And you are an Aussie?

              1. Fitzy.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 6 days ago

                TM has all the luck... 🙂

  20. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    On @Holmes advice, I am copying and presenting it to you 6th time 😛

    Heaton, Jaku
    Alonso, Baines, Brunt, Robertson, Friend
    Sanchez, Firmino, Barkley, Siggy, Carroll
    Lukaku, Costa, Llorente

    1.2m ITB, 1FT

    Thinking of Barkley to Alli and Baines to Davies. Then save a transfer and in GW32, Llorente to Barnes/Gestede and Costa to Ibra. In GW33 save a FT and in GW34 Brunt to Valencia and Siggy/Firmino to Tadic.

    Looks good?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Valencia will be over 6 by then 😛

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Yeah didn't think about that 😛
        Then Valencia would be coming before Ibra

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Just think about this week. All that future planning just does my head in.

      Boot Barklay asap.

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        You're right. I think the planning we do goes to waste 80% of the times

    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Do you guys think Brunt would be a better option to keep than Baines?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Brunt fixtures are very bad plus no game in 34...Baines has two tough fixtures then 3 nice fixtures plus being on pens makes him a little fixture proof too....

      2. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        I have this same q.
        But i will probably endup selling both, for dgw players

      3. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        no wba are selling assets

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Bavies is a waste, Rose back soonish.

    5. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      It's a good team, Lukaku and Baines IMO are fixture proof. Just do Barkley to Tadic (Bournemouth at home, in good form, on penalties, low ownership) and you look good. Don't plan so much for the future GWs already. Go with the flow, Good luck!

  21. Hochoki
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    who is the other man u player u will play in DGW apart from valencia and ibra ??

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Nobody . Guy has big potential

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Two is enough. For me anyway.

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Maybe another defender or Pogba

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Still got WC? Mata then, but avoid if not.

  22. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Is there a fpl stats/price changes site for the Norwegian fpl?
    I reckon lots of managers will be lost without it if there is not 🙂

    I am intrigued by the concept of the Norwegian fpl but for the same reasons TM gave i wont enter because i probably wont watch a game and am certainly not one for stats sheets

    I would probably play La Liga and Serie A fpl if it was rolled out the same as the epl fpl
    Is there any chance of this happening?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Norwegian fpl? 😆

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Ja 🙂

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      There is a Reddit group, at least:

      https://www.reddit.com/r/Eliteserienfantasy/

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Ah Tom Crean, me eyesight's a bit bad what with the drink.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        You should try my own brew it will put hairs on your chest

        http://www.beer-coasters.eu/coasters/dingle-brewing-1.jpg

  23. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Any news on Gabbidini? Saw from some news that he is definitely out for 2 3 weeks minimum? Vardy time for -4?

  24. rwyatt
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Pickford, Jaku
    Alonso, Walker Coleman, (Brunt, Fernandez)
    Sanchez, Alli, Lanzini, Siggy, (Fletcher)
    Lukaku, Costa, Llorente

    0.1m ITB, 1FT

    Am I good to go? Thinking of dropping Brunt to Yoshida/Chambers(if fit) and upgrading Llorente to Gabbi(if fit as well) for GW 31 later, not this GW. Cheers.

    1. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Looks fine to bank a Ft.
      Captain?

      1. rwyatt
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Thanks. Currently on Siggy.

  25. Angin out the Begović
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Kun --> Vardy?

    Playing catch up of 40 points leader has Kun, Costa, Kaku

    i have Deeny kaku

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      What if he does Kun to Vardy as well? IMO Kun will get good points in the upcoming GWs. Pep doesn't have a choice and Kun will give it all to prove himself to Pep. Hold on to him! If you're looking for a differential to cut the deficit, look elsewhere in the midfield maybe.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Kun is almost the defining factor in your ML. If he keeps you have an outside chance because of his price and your spread of wealth.

  26. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    The way Ibra is already hyped for DGW34, it's a bad omen. Last time he was hyped so much was for the GW27 armband, people kept humming his name for weeks and weeks and we all saw what happened 🙂 the most captained player of the week returned a mammoth minus 1 point.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      History does not determine the future in FPL; only life!
      I think it is more the point can you afford not to have him?

      1. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        This

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Luka was also hyped last week, went well? You win some, you lose some 😛

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      hes unreliable basically

  27. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Thoughts on Anichebe?
    Plus: 4.3 value, Double GW, Frees up money, Good for bench boost.
    Minus: Crap side, Injury concerns, May already be relegated.

    A GW35 choice?

    1. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I didn't buy into the hype after his two good gameweeks earlier in the season and certainly wouldn't consider bringing him in now or in the future! Don't do it!

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Never owned hi either for same reasons. 4.3 though

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Prefer Borini... Being a former Anichebe owner, I would say avoid. Wont be available when you need him... 😮

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Just the 5.1 price tag. Obvious better choice.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      “We’ve sent Victor to work with a specialist in America and he should be back shortly – this weekend or next I think,” said Moyes.

      http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-fast-track-victor-anichebe-12759909

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Maybe Moyes is clutching at straws. Knee injuries are notoriously complicated.

    4. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      hes a trap!!!!!!!!!!!

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Could be.

    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Thanks for your input guys. Obviously a bench warmer that comes in handy on a bench boost.

    6. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      You missed the most important point. He's completely awful and will only ever get you 2pts max.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Did I? 37 points in 10 games is a good return on a 4.3 priced player. I either go large on forwards and sacrifice players all over the park or I sacrifice a forward and get good players all over the park.

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          I'd just want the striker slot. Would rather a 4.5 and below defender. Gonna need at least Ibra and Lukaku soon, then likely Gabbiadini or Kane. But fair enough, it's your team.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            Not digging at you bud.

            My proposed team for GW37 with Bench Boost costing me no tfr penalties:

            Pickford/Cabalero
            Valencia Walker Yoshida Mustafi McAuley
            Sanchez Alli Hazard Sane/Sterling Redmond
            Costa Ibra/Kane Anichebe

            No Anichebe how to change the team? 0.2 itb atm.

  28. jia you
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    Deeney(C)at home to SUN a bit too punty?
    Hazard (Palace have tightened up a lot though) & Siggy my other two considerations...

    1. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Hazard if fit is the way to go. Yes Palace have tightened up recently but look at their recent fixtures - they haven't faced a decent attacking team in a while. I'd Captain Siggy ahead of Deeney too personally.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Thanks, have Gabbi too if he gets fit in time for BOU so plenty of better options I guess!

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      Shocking. I couldn't imagine a situation where I'd captain Deeney.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Yeah, you are right, would be a punt too far (prob a pen miss and another og) but SUN really look there for the taking.

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 days ago

          They might be v better teams, but Watford aren't exactly lighting the world on fire. I'd always try and captain someone in good form. Who's Lukaku playing next week?

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 days ago

            That's one thing that's probably going to happen next week, Lukaku being overlooked! I've put a few ahead of him with my captain choice anyway for whatever reason. That derby could be a very open game if there's an early goal!

            1. noquarternt
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 6 days ago

              I just never gamble on it and always go for the poll leader. Couldn't imagine captaining someone other than Agüero, Lukaku, Sanchez, Kane, Hazard, Costa in a normal Gamewerk. Just too much risk.

              1. jia you
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 6 days ago

                I hear you and it makes sense not to gamble I guess. I have Hazard, Sanchez & Lukaku so it is probably madness to put an armband on another! Cheers and GL!

  29. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 days ago

    I have had PVA since my early season WC. Should I keep or sell? Bad fixtures but have DGW albeit tough ones. His attacking threat is real.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      His goal threat in a tighter defence amplifies his worth. Not many will invest so you may have an advantage?

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 days ago

      I would be inclined to keep him i think
      Like you say his attacking threat is real and Palace should be fighting hard on the run in
      I like PVA he is explosive and i might take a punt on him yet

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 days ago

        Thanks! But how is his injury? Will he be back soon?