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Hall of Fame Analysis – Part Two

After examining the strategies deployed by those in the top ten of our latest Hall of Fame refresh, the second part of our analysis looks deeper into their player selection and their “template” squad.

For those unfamiliar with the Hall of Fame, this is a ranking system applied to everyone who takes part in our Fantasy Premier League mini-leagues – both the free and members league. Managers’ performances are then traced to give a Hall of Fame rating.

The Live version is updated after each Gameweek and can be viewed by Members via this link.

The career version, which shows the standings at the end of each season, is free to view here or via the HoF tab in the main menu. For more information about how those at the top of the career HoF are doing, we urge you to read TopMarx’s latest community article.

If you would like to know more about the Hall of Fame we have included a quick guide in this article. Alternatively, you can view this movie to listen to Mark and Rate My Team’s Chris Atkinson talk you through it.

Let’s now take a look at the current top ten live HoF managers’ players and the template that emerges from this “elite” group.

Goalkeepers

Given that our analysis of the top ten’s strategies showed an eagerness to exploit double Gameweeks, it seems likely that their future moves will be governed by these changes in the fixture schedule. This certainly looks the case for their next goalkeeper transfers.

Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford (4.1) and Tom Heaton (5.1) are the most popular picks, sitting in seven and six sides respectively. This pair are also the most popular combination, with four elite managers opting for both.

Cost is a key factor in their selection, with the Burnley man starting at just 4.5 and the Black Cats young keeper available for 4.0 for early adopters.

The ability to make saves is also part of the appeal – Heaton’s haul of 111 is top amongst stoppers, while Pickford has accrued an impressive 87 from his 19 starts – his average of 19.8 minutes per stop is quicker than any regular.

Heaton’s outstanding value for money is further highlighted by the fact that he has produced 21 bonus points – at least three times all but one other keeper.

FPL’s second most popular keeper Hull’s Eldin Jakupovic (4.1), West Brom’s Ben Foster (4.7) and Stoke’s Lee Grant (4.4) are all in two sides and are the only other custodians trusted by our top ten.

But with Crystal Palace’s Wayne Hennessey (4.3), Middlesbrough’s Victor Valdes (4.6) and Manchester United’s David De Gea (5.4) all enjoying two fixtures in Gameweek 34, it seems certain that should a Wildcard be deployed soon, then one of this trio will find suitors.

Of these, the Red Devils keeper looks an outside bet only, given this elite group’s desire to find value between the sticks.

Another option the top ten are likely to consider is Southampton’s Fraser Forster (5.0), who, along with United and Arsenal, is set to enjoy 11 fixtures over the final nine Gameweeks.

Defenders

Change is also likely across their backlines, which look ill-prepared for the impending double Gameweeks – not one of this elite group owns a defender from Arsenal or Southampton.

Possible Saints targets could include Ryan Bertrand (5.4), who has accrued four assists in his last five starts, while Laurent Koscielny (6.2) looks another potential recruit among the Arsenal ranks, given that he has earned bonus points on eight occasions.

Only two currently own Manchester United’s raiding right back Antonio Valencia (5.8) ahead of his double Gameweek 34. The smart money will be on the Ecuadorian sitting in most of this group’s teams by then after delivering attacking or clean sheet returns in all but one of his last eight starts.

Among ‘Boro assets, Calum Chambers and George Friend (both 4.3), who are both injured, sit in just one team each. It seems possibe that they will remain, in the hope they are fit for their double Gameweek 34, which looks favourable for the Teessiders when they visit Bournemouth and host Sunderland.

But which of their current crop of defenders will they jettison?

Sadly, Everton’s Seamus Coleman (6.1), who sits in seven teams, is set to make way after suffering a leg break on international duty for Ireland on Friday.

Following this development, the four managers with Leighton Baines (5.7) may well retain him as Everton defensive cover. The same can be said for the two managers that have Ashley Williams (5.2).

West Brom defenders certainly also look surplus to requirements, given a poor upcoming schedule that includes a trip to Manchester United and a visit from Liverpool in their next four.

All of this group own a Baggies rearguard representative. However, with six goals so far, the five that currently hold Gareth McAuley (5.2) may choose to retain The same is unlikely to be said for the four Chris Brunt (5.1) owners and one manager that has Allan Nyom (4.4) on board. Neither of the latter pair has handed their owners returns since a clean sheet against Stoke in Gameweek 24.

Among the fourth and fifth defender options, Watford’s Jose Holebas (4.6) is the most popular, with three inclusions. Two have Hull City assets, in the form of Andrew Robertson (4.4) and Harry Maguire (4.4) with one endorsement each, and Swansea City’s backline is represented twice, with Alfie Mawson (4.6) and Jordi Amat (3.9) backed by one manager apiece.

Mawson’s goal threat, having scored four already, allied with trips to West Ham and Watford and home clashes with Middlesbrough and Stoke in the next five, may ensure he stays put for now.

Erik Pieters (4.7) is another that could make way, but has proved a reliable source of points for his three owners recently, with a trio of clean sheets in his last five starts.

Marcos Alonso (6.8), who sits in nine teams, is the most popular defender. Given a price hike from a low of 5.9, his removal may be a risk too far for this group.

Also, Chelsea are likely to enjoy a double Gameweek later in the season, so taking him out now could prove costly should they want to bring him back at that point.

Midfielders

The HoF top ten are just as comfortable fielding a 3-4-3 formation as they are with a 3-5-2 set-up. Their midfield selections reflects that flexibility, with all but three of this group giving themselves five strong options in the centre of the park.

Of the trio that favour a four-man midfield, two sides have opted for West Brom’s Darren Fletcher (4.5) as a makeweight, while another has the Scotsman’s injured team-mate Matt Phillips (5.5).

The rest have in the main invested in Spurs and Liverpool assets, supplemented with Gylfi Sigurdsson (7.8) and Josh King (5.8).

The Swansea set-piece specialist is backed by all but one of this group and the Bournemouth midfielder, who is being fielded as a forward, is in seven sides.

Another popular player is Liverpool’s Sadio Mane (9.7), chosen by nine of the group. The winger is clearly seen as the best route to points from the Reds’ favourable fixture run, that continues to the end of the season and includes home ties against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Middlesbrough.

Two of those backing the Senegal international have also doubled up with Philippe Coutinho (8.2), although it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian, who has scored just once since returning from injury in Gameweek 21, will survive long-term.

Christian Eriksen (8.7)’s creativity and assured delivery is this group of managers’ Spurs weapon of choice.

The Dane, who has assisted 13 times, is found in seven squads, with his team-mate, Dele Alli (8.9), in just three. It remains to be seen whether the England midfielder’s penalty duties in the absence of Harry Kane will persuade more to double up or shift allegiance.

Of Alli’s three owners, two have already paired him with Eriksen, showing that this elite group are happy to invest heavily in players in the same position from an attack-minded side.

A favourable fixture run that includes trips to Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Swansea, as well as home ties with Watford and Bournemouth in their next five, add to the possibility of further Spurs investment. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are set to play ten fixtures over the final nine rounds of fixtures

Other midfielders to feature include Everton’s Ross Barkley (7.1), who is owned by two managers and Pedro (7.2) of Chelsea, who sits in just one side.

Although their midfields are looking powerful for the next few Gameweeks, sacrifices seem on the cards in Gameweek 31 when Alexis Sanchez (11.6) begins a strong run of fixtures that sees him play 11 times in the final nine Gameweeks.

Only four of our ten currently own the Arsenal man but, given our first analysis’ revelation that he has been their most popular captaincy option, it seems likely that more will follow once the tricky home clash with Manchester City in Gameweek 30 is out of the way.

Forwards

Romelu Lukaku (10.5) is owned by all of our top ten, with the Everton marksman receiving the armband frequently over the last month to contribute to some impressive recent Gameweek scores.

With his red-hot form ahead of home clashes Leicester and Burnley in the next four, the Belgian looks untouchable.

But with back-to-back trips to Liverpool and Manchester United as the Toffees’ next two fixtures, it is possible some of this group may look to temporarily remove him.

Diego Costa (10.7) has emerged as the most popular premium striker to join Lukaku, with the Spaniard now in five sides. With Crystal Palace visiting Stamford Bridge next weekend the Blues talisman looks set to be a popular Gameweek 30 captaincy pick among this group – providing, of course, he shrugs off a minor ankle problem.

Four own Sergio Aguero, but with trips to Arsenal and Chelsea coming up, they may consider exit plans. His 12.7 price tag could come in particularly handy for those looking to draft in Sanchez.

Among likely replacements are Costa or Jamie Vardy (9.8), who has scored three goals and two assists in three prior to consecutive home clashes with Stoke and Sunderland.

West Ham’s Andy Carroll (6.3) and Swansea’s Fernando Llorente (6.5), who are both in three teams, are the most popular third striker options. But as the pair were drafted in with the reduced Gameweek 28 fixtures in mind, they already seem dispensable.

Given the strength of this group’s midfield, those with one of these strikers may consider benching them while they await news of the fitness of Southampton’s Manolo Gabbiadini, who is struggling with a groin injury. The former Napoli man’s four league goals since joining in January will make him an obvious third striker target, particularly with 11 matches still to play in the final nine Gameweeks.

Two sides look to have deliberately chosen a 3-5-2 route with their forward selection, with one sticking with the injured Victor Anichebe (4.3) while the other has Burnley’s cut-price forward Ashley Barnes (4.5).

The Live Hall of Fame Top Ten Template

Pickford Heaton

Alonso Coleman Baines McAuley Brunt

Mane Sigurdsson King Eriksen Sanchez

Costa Lukaku Carroll

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1,672 Comments Post a Comment
    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Haha cringy song

    2. FPL Virgin
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I get nothing but derision when I do this.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Must be the way you do it?

        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          That's what she said.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Guess you won't make the Hall of Fame then 🙁

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Particularly as you need to be a cryptographer to understand how it works 🙁

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 15 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Username change needed.

                1. FPL Virgin
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                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Can't at this point. It's a "brand" now.

  1. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton, Jakupovic
    Alonso, Valencia, Bertrand (Robertson, Wilson)
    Mane, Alli, Sigurdsson, King (Carroll)
    Aguero, Lukaku, Vardy

    How's my team looking? Considering King & Vardy to Sanchez & Deeney/Gabbiadini in the coming weeks..

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      And Aguero to ibra I assume ?

  2. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Yoga Pants (Leggings)

    Should they be banned?

    Some people think they should

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I like it when my girlfriend sports them at home, not so mich in public

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        The cheap almost see through ones are the worse ones they should be banned...... The sights I have seen have been quite disturbing

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

      Some says its the best thing made since sliced bread

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Without a doubt but I still think that a good pair of tight jeans wins hands down every time

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      My policy on this would be sexist, ageist and sizeist, so I'm not going to comment.

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I get where you are coming from but they do sell them in all sizes and there is no age restriction when buying them

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Only on fatties

      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        *memo to self: out loud is different to thinking privately*

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          😆

  3. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Cheers Jonty, very informative.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Superb article. One of his best.

      1. George Sillett
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        50 and counting.

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure who is stalking who 😆

          1. George Sillett
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I'm only the PR department.

            1. Syd.
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Its a dirty job but suppose somebody has to do it

              Hope you aren't just doing for the love of the job

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Slouchy, you're my hero! 😀

          1. George Sillett
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Still early days . Going for the ton up.

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Stick to "The Man", Slouch! They will have to listen up there in their ivory towers soon! 🙂

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

            What night is the ScoutCast on?

            1. Syd.
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              This.....

              Will be giving my Pilates class up to watch the Scoutcast

  4. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of holding for 2FT for DGW... any pressing issues?

    Heaton (TOT)
    Walker (bur) Alonso (CRY) Valencia (WBA)
    Mané (EVE) Coutinho (EVE) Siggy (MID) Alli (bur)
    Aguero (ars) Llorente (MID) Lukaku (liv)

    Pickford, Amat, Browning, Davies

    Not too happy about double Liverpool, but their fixtures after this are absolutely insane and Cout is still involved in everything.

    1FT, 0.0 itb

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You seem happy about double pool !?! I am less happy see below. As I don't have alli!!

      1. Jimbo-Jones
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Liverpool fixtures:

        EVE
        BOU
        sto
        wba
        CRY
        wat
        SOU
        wha
        MID

        Feel like if Cout starts firing he'll be indispensable

        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Wow. That is a sweet run in to be sure...

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

          Sadly they are playing well against top6 teams.

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

      Looks good imo

  5. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have a HOF of 5369

    Pretty crap ehh

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

      Last two numbers says otherwise

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        68 is always much better

  6. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Just listening to the Guardian Football Weekly podcast. James Richardson knows that prices change at 1.20am. Those after-work drinks with Mark must just fly by 😀

    He got Gibson in for Coleman, incidentally.

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

      hmm interesting, been considering this as have 2FT so have to use one but would rather wait for a cheaper boro def - chambers due back soon?

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

      It's actually more like 1:10 or 1:15 🙂
      Seriously though 1:20 is too late. If not on GM time you can decide last minute.

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      After 2am now.

  7. zotter
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How am I looking.

    Nil itb. No ft as did Coleman to Valencia

    Grant. (Foster)
    Holebas. Alonso. Valencia. (Brunt. Amat)
    Coutinho. Mane c. Siggy. Fletcher. (Antonio)
    Aguero. Lukaku. Costa

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

      Graveless
      And your team is very good

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

        Might take a hit for Antonio to tadic and play him ahead of Fletc

        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Can't afford by 0.1

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

            Probs Redmond or JWP then .

            1. zotter
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I will wildcard before the saints doubles

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe Antonio to Son?
      You need some Spurs, and it's not really a hit because Fletcher is getting you nothing at Utd.

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

        I was also thinking Son could be worth a punt

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, gtg

  8. Kimmich
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Grant
    Walker - Yoshida - Valencia
    Sanchez - Alli - Eriksen - Sigurdsson
    Lukaku - Costa - Carroll

    Jakupovic - Baines - Friend - de Roon.

    0.6itb (-4 taken this week), Who to captain this week? And would you rather play Yoshida or Baines?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm playing Cedric over Baines. Costa if fit; maybe Siggy or Sanchez

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

    Best Coleman transfer?
    (4.6 leaves enough ITB for Mané > Sanchez next week).
    Or save and play Pieters (lei).
    1FT 0.8 ITB

    Pickford
    Alonso Valencia Pieters
    Mane Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    (Heaton TCarroll ASmith *Coleman)

    Thoughts appreciated- Cheers 🙂

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yoshida has a better fixture than Pieters.

      1. Legomane
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He sure does. Nice couple of fixtures to be fair.

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

      What are your thoughts for gw34? Could get Fabio in for Coleman if you'd play him over pieters. Or get a watford def in. Their short term fixtures look very good

      1. Legomane
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Original thought was :

        30: Aguero Coleman > Vardy Cedric
        31: Siggy > Sanchez. 32: Vardy Mane > Aguero Sané

        Works really nicely with fixtures. Couple of hits though...

  10. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Son or Pedro?

    Have Costa and no Spurs cover

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

      Really ????
      Pedro simple

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

      Pedro.

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

    @CAPO DI TUTTI CAPI

    I was reading thru the treads and i seen you make case for Valencia been a ''trap''
    Did you ever consider that Walker might be a trap and why?

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What's your grav buddy?

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

        Antarctic explorer and fellow Kerry man Tom Crean
        An Unsung Irish Hero

        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Good for you. I believe kerry is a beautiful part of ireland. Might get there some day!

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

            Indeed the most beautiful

  12. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    When is Rose expected back?

    1. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Early April if the initial reports are right, but a bit worrying that we don't know anything more by now.

  13. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So Josh King didn't get a kick of the ball against the mighty GAWA 🙂

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

      Goal incoming vs Saints

    2. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Norway are so crap. I lost the interest after Carew retired

  14. DAN DARE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This week's pressers. Probably the most eagerly anticipated pressers in the history of pressers. The suspense is killing me

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No different from any other week

      1. DAN DARE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Remind me not to invite you to my presser party

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Especially for Spurs.

  15. Sebastes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which combo would you go with gw31-34?

    a) Firmino, Alli, Siggy
    b) Sanchez, Siggy, JWP
    c) Sanchez, Alli, JWP (-4)

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      C

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

      A but I'd like Sanchez

  16. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    GW 30 is the Grand GW

    - FFS Cup
    - Frequent Posters Cup
    - Norway Fantasy (League,.H2H , LMS)

    Crucial time

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Is the Frequent Posters Cup open for entry yet?

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers... Han't realised that you just had to post your id to enter

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

            Posting is what we frequent posters do 😉

  17. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard said he will be fit for game against palace, sorry if its old news

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Might not risk him given they play City a few days later

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

      Never doubted it.

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

    Poch better give me some solid Rose news. Either he's fit now, or he's had a set back and will be out till the end of April.

    1. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Do you get paid for using caps lock?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        no lol

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

          LOL should be in caps as it's an acronym

  19. Mick J
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman to

    A) Betrand or
    B) Cédric?

    I know that Bertrand has gotten more assists lately, but is his assist potential really that much ($0.6) higher?

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

      I personally don't fancy Soton defence without VVD.

      1. Mick J
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Good point! Thanks for the comment!

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I prefer Bertrand of the 2! Very good form, looked good for England too

      1. Mick J
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for the comment! I haven’t watched many Southampton games lately. How is Cédric looking?

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

    Gentlemen.

    A) Mane + Siggy
    B) Firmino + Eriksen

    Basically just exploring whether Mane is worth the extra £1.0mill over Firmino. Firmino's stats may be better (haven't checked) but he is so much more wasteful ...

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

      B for me, even more so if it's the only Spurs cover

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

      A for me although you need a spurs mid too with them.if you cant then B

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

      B but it's hard to go without Siggy

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

      B all day long

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B. And Siggy another way 🙂

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

      Maybe get Milner and save even more money.

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

      Thank you boys. Also have Alli but that shouldn't affect matters imo.

  21. leocarter27
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would bringing in Ibra for gw 31 for a -4 hit be worth it?

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me

  22. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Evening all!

    Final check. Got a big head2head I need to win this GW, what you experts think?

    A. Coleman > Valencia (Play Capoue)

    B. Antonio > Pedro / Tadic (Play Evans/Pieters)

    C. Both for -4 but could be costly in the head2head.

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Walker Alonso *Coleman* (Pieters Evans)
    Siggy J. King Mane *Antonio* (Capoue)
    Costa Aguero Lukaku

    Thanks as always 🙂

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

      I would do C...or if one I would do B with Tadic

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

        + pieters

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks mate 🙂 it's a tough one for me

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Any other votes? Doing my head in this 🙂

  23. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Captain preference please?

    A) Siggy (MID)
    B) Mane (EVE)
    C) Aguero (ars)
    D) Defoe (wat)

    For me, I'm currently thinking ACBD. But I've Captained Mane 7 times already, and can be easily persuaded.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      D

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I dont mind taking a risk, but that's reflected in my terrible captain average of about 11 or 12 (after doubling). What makes you say Defoe?

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Just scored for England and I don't rate that Watford defence. All depends if ur playing catch up or not the safe option would be Mane

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

      Defoe for me.

    3. leocarter27
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on A atm just think Siggy could score this week

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A or B

    5. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C

  24. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What are Son owners gonna do with him? He blanked last gw and he's gonna be travelling a long way from where ever he is playing but he's playing OOP and he's cheap as chips duno what to do lads?!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If I owned I'd keep for now

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

      Worried owner. I'll just play him and hope. Might shift to JWP in a bit.

  25. Henning
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hi all.

    Foster Jakupovic

    Valencia McAuley Alonso Walker Coleman

    Carroll Firmino Mane Antonio Sigurdsson

    Lukaku Aguero Llorente

    Need some advice what i should do with this team.
    Should i use my wildcard or keep it for dgw?

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Dont need to use WC
      Sort out Coleman and Antonio for this week

  26. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    ill be so annoyed if i got walker in after tomorrows internationals and then rose is confirmed fit for gw30

    1. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No need to worry - England (senior squad) have no more matches this week.

    2. ChampChomp
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Then wait until Friday

  27. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone got news on Calum Chambers? I can't find anything.

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

      Probably back 1st or 2nd week of April as far as i know

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

        Thanks. Waiting on Rose news too. Hopefully they are options for 31.

  28. Marquis-Cha-Cha
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Antonio to:

    a. Pedro
    b. Alli

    Have no other Spurs. Do have Costa and Alonso.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Very easy one that mate. B

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

      Alli then, esp as more nailed.

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

      B easily

    4. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      b

    5. Marquis-Cha-Cha
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      There it is. Thanks gents.