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

    Unofficial qualifiers for the FFS Cups

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19MPlr5wKZ2FXb44BK95lG5yXxecJnIbG7wRZv0uHLWg/edit#gid=0

    Draw should be ready midweek with maybe a few changes.

    1. Diva
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Is the Member's Cup cut off 75 now, TM?

      1. Diva
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ignore me, I was being dumb.

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

        That's what I worked out. Mark and co will calculate during the week but they should be fairly close.

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

      79 points -4 75 TorresMagicTM rank 2.1 million...

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

        Haha, 1 cell out lol

    3. PvA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Opaaa

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Dingo ftw

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

    Which combo would you prefer gw31-34? It's a close call according to RMT and I'm stuck. All will be playing in a 3-5-2

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

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

      C

    2. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      For me Sanchez must be in the team after next weekend so any of the latter 2.

      And lately Liverpool look like they are one click away from discovering early season form.

      Sanchez Firmino may be keepers but the lure of Alli/Erikson is tempting

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

        I have Mane and Eriksen as my other two mids, if that helps. I want to get Sanchez in, but not at all sure it's the best way to go.

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

          Last week I did what was necessary to get Alli in even with Mané and Eriksen (team below). Bambidele is essential til kane returns IMO.

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

            Yeah, for me Alli is more of a priority than Sanchez but wanted to include an option without him as well.

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C

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

      Thanks all!

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

    Pickford
    Alonso Valencia Pieters
    Mane Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente
    (Heaton TCarroll ASmith *Coleman)
    1FT 0.8 ITB

    A
    30 : Coleman > 4.6/Yoshida
    31 : Mané > Sanchez

    B
    30 : Coleman > BDavies
    31 : Mané ASmith > Sanchez Fabio (-4)

    C
    30 : Aguero Coleman > Vardy BDavies (-4)
    31 : Sigurdsson > Sanchez
    32 : Vardy Mané > Aguero/Ibra Sané/Pedro (-4)

    D
    Save, play Pieters (lei)

    ML rival is wildcarding this week which means likely Aguero > Vardy on their part for funds.

    Thoughts very much appreciated as always - Cheers

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

      It's a tough one for sure. Wouldn't want to lose Mane ahead of BUR, but not sure Aguero/Vardy trade is worth 2x-4. Can you hold off on sanchez and do B but with Mane>Sanchez in 32?

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

        No way I'm going into next week without Sanchez(c) after what he did to WHU away last time!!!
        That's my dilemma. Thinking if I'm doing B, I might as well just do C... so probs between A and C realistically.

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

          I don't think I'd lose Aguero, think there is a good chance he'll outscore Vardy.

          I'd still be tempted to keep (and captain) Mane vs BOU rather than taking a hit to get Sanchez, but since that doesn't seem an option probably just do Coleman > BDavies for now. If Vardy's going to outscore Aguero chances are it's in gw31 it's going to happen so you could hold off on Aguero imo.

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

        *BOU

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

          Yep, that's exactly why C is an option. Plays the fixtures perfectly at a cost...

  4. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have Defoe, Carroll and Lukaku.

    Best route to Vardy ??

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

      Carroll surely

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

      exact same front 3,i think i am avoiding vardy and getting a big couch

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Couch for Vardy? Waste of money imo 😛

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

          the next 2 fixtures are worth a couch

          1. Holmes
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Would be lucky to get more than 2 goals imo.... Stoke wont be easy.

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      None this week

    4. Four Four Boyz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Is Vardy that essential? I can do Carroll to Vardy for exactly the right money but don't really fancy losing him before Hull. Could massively backfire but not sure completely re-structuring your team just to get in Vardy is that necessary.

  5. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Couple of 2 pointers incoming for Lukaku?

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

      will get at least 1 goal imo

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hope so... He is lucky there arent any standout choices, otherwise would have been gone 😛

    2. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You don't know Lukaku well enough

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No concerns Everton will miss Coleman's attacking threat?

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

        Being a Luka FPL fan he isnt that pick anymore unfortunately, predictable enough

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

          Being an Everton fan I do think he flatters to deceive sometimes. Paid dividends in the last game but did nothing up until the last few minutes. Someone I have and profited on but the niggling feeling in my gut remains.

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

      Nope, will score in atleast 1 of next 2 😉

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Lets see, I'm not confident... 2 decent defense, no Coleman.

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

      Lukaku good (c) choice this week for non Vardy owners

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Aguero here

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

          Agreed, will probs go Aguero if I don't sell.

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

        Not a fan of away captains unfortunately

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

          I'm the same and that can be detrimental at times - Sanchez 23 WHU (a) the prime example.

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

      He is due

  6. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How come no one does a YouTube Social Experiment on me?

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

      You're not a paid actor

      1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Too right. Some of them are so badly fake and seeing their view count is daylight robbery

  7. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    All you guys out there planning for obvious choices of Valencia, Rose, Ibra, De Roon, Costa, Pedro etc; Could go horribly wrong planning too far ahead. Yellow card risks at the DGw point of the season.

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It resets in April, no?

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

        Basically the question I am asking? Relief if it does!

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

      I am lucky i have not made any plans so noting can wrong 🙂

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

        The cut off date is what I am looking for.

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

          April 8/9

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

            Once again thanks Torres.

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

    Anyone thinking of selling King because of his tough fixtures I'd think again. He scored a brace away to Everton and has been on fire, yes the fixtures turn tough but Bournemouth will keep attacking even the big teams and chances are he'll be heavily involved ! For his price I just don't see better value in a fifth mid or cheap striker in a 3-4-3 kings a season keeper for me

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

      Might I add if that first afobe goal had not been awarded a Mawson og he would have had an assist and should have scored another in that game too he was unlucky !

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

        Pretty sure King didn't touch it regardless.

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

          My bad thought he touched on for afobe he let it run my point stands regardless

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

      Because of his price I see no need to bust him out the team any time soon. Fixture difficulty has not been so important this season IMO.

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

      I'm keeping. Other issues regardless as have no W/C left.

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

      Yeah surely there has to be other transfers to be made. For me he's a don't buy, don't sell payer atm. I'd love to have him in my team, but will wait until wc.

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

      I think he is expendable if one is going for a power 5 midfield i do not think his form is sustainable
      Granted he is on pens but so has every man and his mother at Bournemouth this season the pen taker could be someone else soon especially if he misses one

    6. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Its keeping and playing him that might be difficult. Its one of my dilemmas this week.

  9. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Yoshida or Fabio?

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

      yoshi

  10. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Walcott > Mahrez this week worth a hit? Already have Vardy (if not, would do Kun > Ibra & Walcott > Alexis for a hit in 31).

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keep imo

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

      Keep

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

      Hold. Good plan for next week.

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers all.

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

      Nope.

  11. PvA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I think the hardest part of the international break is trying not to make silly decisions

    I have done it again by bringing Negredo in

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

      Oh Conor what have you done

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

      Might work, he's due!

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

        He's been due for a while.

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

      Gabbi to Negredo could pay off nicely.

    4. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Dafuq

  12. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Just out of curiosity, are all mods paid?

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

      Need some extra money?

      1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No. Someone like you puts hours into modding on FFS. So I assume your services are appreciated £££

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

      I'd imagine they do it for free. Its possibly something one can put on ones CV.

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

      They would have earned there keep this week there was some heavy moderation to be done

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

    What do you think of the move:

    Antonio --> Tadic/Redmond?

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

      It's a fair transfer, but would go Tadic of the two. Pedro also an option.

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

      Definitely. Toss a coin for which one.

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

      Decent. I'd go for Tadic.

  14. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    While we are arbitrarily trying to find a way to maximise our own personal HoF ratings..

    What's your total score for the past 4 seasons (before this one)?

    Me: 9199

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

      *checks ville ronka's*

      *Runs away with tail between legs*

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Last 4 seasons score:8999.

      Odd that the Suarez season (13/14) should produce my best points total and worst ranking.

      2010/11 2,222 389
      2011/12 2,193 6,323
      2012/13 2,213 9,953
      2013/14 2,307 72,132
      2014/15 2,226 5,481
      2015/16 2,253 11,762

      In 2009/10 I came 431st but can't remember my points. I changed my details and FPL hasn't recorded my points total.

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

      9258. Average score per season (5+ seasons) would be a better hof determinant.

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

      Villla Ronka will have to start speaking up for himself before TM and Diva move the goal posts and take him down

    5. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Last 3: 4860

      Started my first season in GW28...

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

    Jaku (Cech*)
    Alonso - Baines - Mccauley (Pieters, Amat)
    Siggy - King - Alli - Antonio* (Capoue)
    Costa - Aguero - Lukaku

    Any immediate transfers ( still have WC available but using it next week)

    1. King H
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Quite similar to mine below. Have you got any plans for Capoue and Amat ?

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

        Im wildcarding next week or the week after that so will sort them all out

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

      If you're set on using wc next week and have a ft I'd get Cedric or Bertrand in for Baines. If no ft I'd hold.

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

      Replacing Antonio with Pedro or Tadic is the obvious move, but you want to be doing this for free if you are wildcarding next week.

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

      Antonio out. How much money in the bank?

  16. King H
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What 2 fts would you make for this bunch of crackpots.

    Pickford
    Alonso Valencia Baines
    Hazard Alli Mane Siggy
    Lukaku Llorente Costa

    Grant Capoue Pieters Amat

    All 3 chips and WC in tact. Any help would be appreciated.

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

      What's wrong with that team first 11 are sweet bench needs work any money in the bank ?

      1. King H
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No money itb. I am happy with the team just now just wondering if any major issues lol. Cheers

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

      Good team. Maybe Baines to Vertongen and hold the other transfer to get in Sanchez next week.

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

        This - but check out the Pressers for Hazard's fitness.

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

      Looks good. What are your thoughts on gw34 and when do you plan to use wc?

      You could use a ft to do Baines > Cedric to free up some cash for future upgrades such as Sanchez and Ibra...

      Next week downgrade Siggy and do Haz/Mane to Sanchez? Then look at Ibra for if you fancy him

      1. King H
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        sorry for late reply,
        i plan on using the WC a week before the monster DgW. Will most probably use my TC on a united player for the first dgw.

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

      IF Hazard won't be fit you can get any midfielder in the game. I still don't have him but Sanchez should be one of those on your watchlist.

  17. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Morning !

    Sanchez, Mane, Eriksen, Siggy
    Kaku, Llorente, Carroll

    Would you bring Costa or Vardy for -2 to have some better capitancy option ?

    1. King H
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      -4 it would be for a hit mate and i would save your transfer.

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

        Got rid of Coleman so in fact it's -2 as he's not playing

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

        Just don't see C here...

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

      Anything is better than Carrol
      Vardy armband looks good to me

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

        I would say so however Hull looking like good fixture

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

          Maybe they have a chance as long as they are not playing in the London Stadium but Carrol is not even nailed on is he

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

            Have to check this

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

      Save.

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

        And C ?

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

          Alonso or Mane.

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

            This Alonso punt is alive here and it's tempting 😉

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez, Mane, Siggy & Lukaku all are good captain options.

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

        Yah Sanchez always a safe pick

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

      I see many captaincy options and maybe we can include Alonso too. Which one do you prefer for the coming weeks - Costa or Vardy?

  18. WhatsInAName
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What's the latest on Gabbiadini?

  19. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How does this look for a WC first draft??

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Valencia* Holgate* Davies* Yoshida*
    Sanchez* Mane Eriksen King*(contemplating Zaha too) Hjobjerg*
    Lukaku Vardy Deeney*

    Davies to Fabio GW34 (or whenever he stops playing)
    Only problem is getting Ibra for 34...might have to sacrifice Mane or Ksen

    .4 left ITB.... scrutinise away!!

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

      If on wc I'd get Valdes over Heaton. Also is Hojbjerg nailed? Would rather go with de roon or forshaw I think.

  20. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Morning everybody!
    When are you guys planing to use your TC?WC?BB?
    I was thinking maybe Ibra TC in GW 34,WC on GW 35 or 36 and BB in GW 37.

    1. King H
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      When will we know exactly which teams will be in the monster gameweek ?

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

        And when are schedules confirmed?

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

        I read somewhere that the PL will announce the dates of the remaining fixture on or around 7 Apr.

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

          Ok,thanks

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

      TC in 37, BB in 35 (hopefully!)

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If Sanchez has DGW in 35:

      TC Ibra 34
      WC 35
      BB 37

      If Sanchez has DGW in 36:

      WC 35
      TC 36
      BB 37

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

        Sounds like a plan,thanks!

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It does but I might be forced into Wildcarding before 34 depending on my team.

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

            That's what happened to me last year.

  21. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How's the team looking?
    Save FT?
    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso McCauley Valencia olsson Robertson
    King Alli siggy mane Fletcher
    Lukaku llorente Aguero
    1FT 2.5ITB
    Cheers!

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

      I'd save.

  22. TheEgyptianKing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    When is everyone wildcarding? soon, before gw34 or gw37

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Either for GW33 or after GW34.

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

      After GW34 - probably in GW35.

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

    Gents, here's my team with 1 FT and 4.9M ITB

    Heaton Pickford
    Baines Alonso McAuley Olsson Yoshida
    Mane Alli Barkley Morrison DeRoon
    Lukaku Aguero Gabbiadini

    Thoughts?

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

      Morrison to stronger 4th mid.

  24. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Are there any chances of Walker being rotated for the congested fixtures?

    Thinking of going Alder over Walker might get lucky with a goal. He's come close to scoring so many times this season.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. DaddyBellay
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      There may be little chance of rotation for him. In the absence of Rose, Benching to Walker will be risky for their team goals threats . So even in tight schedule, walker can start all of it if he fit.

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

      There's always a tiny chance. One knock and he may not be risked. But it's the same with every single player so yeah ...

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

    I'd wildcard , Olson Robertson fletcher McCauley llorente and aguero out go from there

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

      Reply to Red Devil sorry

  26. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have 2Ft and need to replace brunt and Coleman. Money not an issue (12.1 for 2 Def)
    A) verto(differential)
    B) walker
    C) Bertrand
    D) Valencia
    E) holgate
    F) Valencia
    G) Bailly
    H) anyone else 😀

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Valencia & Walker/Alder/Vert

      Not sure about which Spurs defender. Walker might be rested for a game between 30-32. Alder has decent goal threat and Vert is a cut price option.

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

      Walker Valencia no brainers maybe upgrade another defender to Bertrand then to cover rotation and ready for dgws

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

      B&C but you probably really want Valencia because you mentioned him twice 😆

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      All are good options, and I went for Aldeirwereld and Valencia but if I could make the transfers again i probably would have picked Verthongen and Bailly, they´re cheaper and might not get as much points offensivelyas Valencia and Aldeir/Walker, but they collects more point in the Baps department. Bailly is pretty nailed if Smalling is out for a considerable time, but that we don´t know yet.

  27. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Pickford
    Alonso – Valencia – Bertrand
    Eriksen – Mane – Coutinho – Siggy
    Aguero – Lukaku – Carroll

    Heaton – Capoue – Pieters – McAuley

    1 FT
    Bank: 0.6

    Anything worth using my FT?

    Thinking about dropping Coutinho to Tadic / Alli.
    Eventually losing McAuley to some cheap DEF in order to save some cash, as WBA fixtures are getting tougher and tougher…
    Or maybe save and then re-asses next GW..?

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      or actually I may save this week and then I can afford Coutinho & Aguero ➡ Sanchez & Vardy for 2 FTs - looks tasty, doesn't it..? 😉

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

      Save and reassess next week.

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

      Easy save.

  28. Postbox12
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who to play out of this lot?

    Walker (bur) - Davies (bur) - Fuchs (STK) - Cedric (BOU) - Valencia (WBA)

    If hazard and gabbi both aren't fit I could save the FT and play 4 at the back instead.

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Walker Fuchs Valencia

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This

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

      Cedric, Walker and Valencia

    3. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks!

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

      Wow, benching headache. I'd probably take a risk with double Spurs def. and Valencia.

  29. GoonerByron
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go..? AOA.

    Heaton
    Alonso (c) - Valencia
    Siggy - Coutinho - Firmino - Lanzini - Walcott
    Lukaku - Aguero - Llorente

    Foster - Nyom - Jones - Coleman

    0FT, 0.6 ITB

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

      Yup! Alonso (c) is sooo tempting ...

  30. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody know if Hazards injury is serious?

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

      http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/600293/Chelsea-Eden-Hazard-injury-Crystal-Palace-Diego-Costa-Antonio-Conte-rumours-gossip-news

      “I have had a week of treatment with my club. I think I will be ready for the next match against Crystal Palace.”