Scout Squad

The Scout Squad – Gameweek 30

With the break from Premier League action nearing its conclusion, we now mull over the players in contention for a place in this Friday’s Scout Picks.

This article aims to give a greater insight into the decision-making process behind our selection, as Mark, Paul and I list the 18 players we think have the best chance of success across the four positions, listing them in rank order.

The discussions and disagreements that will take place behind the scenes are then showcased, as each of us looks to back our players for a place in the Scout Picks, as well as our Spot the Differential article.

Finally, we will also reveal the Community Champion who has been selected by our lottery to represent the community and be in with a chance of winning a £100 Amazon voucher.

Mark PaulJonty
GoalkeepersKasper SchmeichelHeurelho GomesLukasz Fabianski
Lukasz FabianskiLukasz FabianskiDavid De Gea
Eldin JakupovicEldin JakupovicKasper Schmeichel
DefendersMarcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoMarcos Alonso
Antonio ValenciaAntonio ValenciaAntonio Valencia
Ben DaviesAlfie MawsonKyle Walker
Alfie MawsonRobert HuthRyan Bertrand
Christian FuchsHarry MaguireAlfie Mawson
MidfieldersAlexis SanchezAlexis SanchezGylfi Sigurdsson
Gylfi SigurdssonGylfi SigurdssonRiyad Mahrez
Dele AlliSadio ManeDele Alli
Josh KingDele AlliJosh King
Dusan TadicJames Ward-ProwseAndre Ayew
ForwardsJamie VardyRomelu LukakuJamie Vardy
Romelu LukakuJamie VardyRomelu Lukaku
Diego CostaSergio AgueroDiego Costa
Jermain DefoeTroy DeeneyAndy Carroll
Troy DeeneyOumar NiasseTroy Deeney

Goalkeepers

When asked on the Scoutcast to nominate a clean sheet, my first action is to scan the fixture list for Middlesbrough’s next opponent.

The Teessiders have struggled in front of goal, scoring just 20 times – fewer than any side – which has prompted the selection of Swansea City’s Lukasz Fabianski (4.8) as my top choice keeper for Gameweek 30.

Boro’s visit to the Liberty Stadium has also caught the eye of my colleagues, who have both handed him second spot. Granted, Paul Clement’s troops have only recorded a solitary shut-out at home but, with such a woeful attacking unit paying visit, we are all backing the Welsh side to improve upon that record this weekend.

Kasper Schmeichel (4.9) is another with two nominations, ahead of Stoke City’s visit to the King Power Stadium, with Mark and I backing the Foxes’ renaissance under new boss Craig Shakespeare. The Potters failure to score in each of their last three away matches gives us hope that Leicester can earn a clean sheet as they look to record their fourth successive victory under the new regime.

Paul remains unconvinced that Shakespeare’s side can achieve this, and will be reminding us that Leicester have shipped four league goals over his short tenure.

Instead, joins forces with Mark to back Hull City’s Eldin Jakupovic (4.1) to keep West Ham at bay when they drop by the KCOM Stadium on Saturday.

But with the Tigers only managing one league clean sheet at home since Marco Silva took the helm in January, I’m ignoring the Swiss stopper and backing Slaven Bilic’s side to find the net. With 23 goals on the road, a tally only bettered by Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, I have strong Hammers statistics at hand as I attempt to persuade Mark and Paul to reconsider.

Paul is the odd man out in endorsing Watford’s Heurelho Gomes (4.9) as a source of clean sheet points when Sunderland visit Vicarage Road.

The Brazilian – who has made at least five saves in two of his last three home outings – faces a Black Cats side that has failed to score in six of their last seven matches.

I’ve thrown in David De Gea (5.4) into the mix, just in case team-mate Antonio Valencia, one of our top-ranked defenders, emerges as a late doubt due to jet lag after turning out for Ecuador this week. Although unlikely, it is always good to have a plan B for this promising home match against West Brom.

Defenders

Valencia (5.8) gets universal support for good reason this week, with attacking or clean sheet returns in all but one of his last eight. Meanwhile, the Baggies have shipped nine goals and managed just a solitary shutout in their last six.

But while the raiding right back is the most popular player in the transfer market, with more than 89,000 new FPL owners, he isn’t our top choice defender this week. That honour goes to Marcos Alonso (6.8), with the Chelsea left wing-back earning star status across our defender selections as he prepares to welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge.

“I’m delighted that I’m avoiding a battle when it comes to rallying behind Alonso. I’m convinced that if David Luiz would only step aside, we’d see the wing-back rattle in a few more goals from those direct free-kicks. Regardless, I’m struggling to see Palace breaching the Blues backline and – whisper it – Alonso may just be a captain differential as a result.” – Mark

A league-high 13 clean sheets this campaign for the Blues, coupled with a renewed focus on defence from Sam Allardyce’s charges, figure strongly in our thinking. Alonso’s place at the top of the defenders’ goal attempt table is another factor.

The only other defender with three votes is Swansea’s Alfie Mawson (4.6), due to those aforementioned ‘Boro attacking statistics, as well as the centre back’s eye for goal: he’s scored four times since cementing his place in the starting XI since Gameweek 15.

Mark and I both lean towards a Spurs clean sheet for their Turf Moor trip this weekend. Ambitiously, I’m hoping our 84m budget can stretch to Spurs right-back Kyle Walker (6.4), who has five assists, a record among defenders. Mark has perhaps wisely offered up his team-mate Ben Davies as a cut-price solution.

Paul is sticking religiously to the hope that Hull can keep West Ham at bay with his pick of Harry Maguire (4.4), while Mark is doubling up his support for Leicester’s defence by sponsoring Christian Fuchs.

While I’m not confident that Southampton can keep a clean sheet when Bournemouth drop by, I’m keen include Ryan Bertrand (5.5) in the Scout Picks due to his attacking threat. The left-back has accrued an impressive four assists in his last six starts and faces a Cherries rearguard that has conceded 13 goals over that period, more than any other side.

Midfielders

A form versus fixture debate is set to ignite when it comes to including Alexis Sanchez (11.6) in the Picks.

Mark and Paul both award him top spot from, while I’ve ignored the 26.2% owned Arsenal talisman altogether ahead of Manchester City’s visit to the Emirates Stadium.

My colleagues will no doubt point to his goal and assist for Chile on Tuesday against Venezuela, as well as four goals and two assists in his last six league starts to bolster their case. Meanwhile, I’ll be armed with a strong argument in favour of the City backline, which has conceded just twice and kept four clean sheets in their last six. It promises to be a firey tussle.

“Going without Sanchez seems to be an outlandish risk. I hear the arguments on City’s defence but, even with Arsenal’s abject form, I have to back the Chilean to overcome that and contribute another return. His consistency is unmatched and in that 30 minutes against West Brom, he looked almost unplayable. Sunday’s encounter is a big stage and I just think it’s far too dangerous to write him off and overlook him.” – Mark

There will be no such disagreement when it comes to Gylfi Sigurdsson (7.8)’s inclusion.

The Swansea set-piece specialist is my top choice, and second for Mark and Paul, having amassed eight goals and 11 assists so far this term. With ‘Boro shipping managing just one shut-out in their last six, the 18.8% Icelander looks primed to reward our faith.

Dele Alli (8.9) is another with a trio of nominations, with all three of us favouring his goal threat over team-mate Christian Eriksen’s assist potential for Spurs visit to Burnley.

The England midfielder, who looks to have taken over penalty duties in Harry Kane’s absence after his spot kick success in Gameweek 29, has scored 14 goals this season, half of which arrived on the road. But the Clarets will not make it easy on the 28% owned Alli – only four teams have conceded fewer home goals than Burnley’s 12 this term.

Josh King (5.8) gets two votes, from Mark and I, on the back of nine goals in 11 as he collides with a Saints defence that has conceded ten goals in their last six matches.

Mark and Paul also back Southampton to find the net, after taking note of Bournemouth’s aforementioned defensive form, but have different ideas as to the source.

Dusan Tadic (7.0) is endorsed by Mark to continue a fine run of form that has harvested one goal and three assists in his last trio of starts. With an ownership of just 1.8%, this has largely been unreflected in the FPL market.

“I’m always looking for opportunities to back Tadic – a stat monster who delivered some spectacularly for Fantasy managers back in that Gameweek 8 in his debut season. Sentiment aside, I’m convinced he’s going to deliver a strong run-in and, in the past few matches, as certainly passed the “eye test”. Gabbiadini’s absence would come as a major blow but I still see Tadic delivering in a game of goals at St Mary’s.”- Mark

Meanwhile, Paul backs his budget-friendly team-mate James Ward Prowse (5.0). With a goal and assist in his last three, he is also another strong under the radar option, sitting in a mere 0.5% of sides.

Should striker Manolo Gabbiadini recover from the groin injury that sidelined him from international duty with Italy, our thinking may change. But for now, this midfield pair are our key choices for Saints cover in this fixture.

“I’m getting in early as the Ward-Prowse champion ahead of Southampton’s 11 matches in the final nine Gameweeks. Owned by 0.5% of FPL managers, he’s bagged two goals and an assist in their last six matches, taking 14 of their 22 corners. At a price of 5.0, boasting a higher goal involvement (43.8%), that any midfield team-mate, he looks an ideal cheap fourth midfielder for the run-in.” – Paul.

Elsewhere, I’ve turned to West Ham for my differential candidate and their 1.1%-owned midfielder Andre Ayew (7.1). With Michail Antonio set to miss out through injury, a start looks assured for the former Swansea man, who has three goals and an assist in his last four.

Another player with a low ownership but strong form that I’m supporting is Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez (8.9), who will be looking for a third goal in as many matches when Stoke visit.

Meanwhile, Paul will be looking to convince us to include Liverpool’s Sadio Mane (9.7) for Everton’s trip to Anfield, armed with the Senegalese winger strong home record of eight goals and four assists.

Forwards

Leicester’s presence continues into our forward selections, with Jamie Vardy (9.8) earning universal support and top spot for Mark and I.

In the Shakespeare-era, the Foxes’ marksman has three goals in as many outings, as well as assisting a further two over that period. A goal against Lithuania for England on Sunday further strengthens his case for a Scout Picks berth, and with 73,000 new FPL owners, Vardy is the most popular transfer in among strikers over the international break.

Romelu Lukaku (10.5) looks another shoo-in, when he takes on a Liverpool defence that has shipped eight goals in their last six matches and kept just one clean sheet. The 47%-owned Toffees striker boasts form that also warrants selection, with nine in his last six in the league, and a goal for Belgium against Greece over the break.

Should we opt for a three-man frontline, Troy Deeney (6.9) looks to have sewn up the third striker spot, with a trio of votes. The Watford skipper has five in his last seven and hosts a Black Cats side that has conceded 24 times and kept just one clean sheet in 13 road trips.

My pick of West Ham’s Andy Carroll (6.3), Paul’s endorsement of Hull striker Oumar Niasse (5.6) and Mark’s selection of Jermain Defoe (7.8) are others in the frame for this spot.

With concerns around a possible ankle injury picked up on international duty, we’ve only given a lukewarm nod to Diego Costa (10.7). Paul has ignored the 39.4%-owned Chelsea striker altogether, while Mark and I have only handed him third billing.

As well as Costa’s fitness, another concern in selecting the Blues forward is a turnaround in fortunes for the Crystal Palace defence ahead of their Stamford Bridge visit; the Eagles have conceded just once in their last four and kept three clean sheets.

Sergio Aguero (12.7) has also failed to impress us, ahead of City’s hard-to-call Emirates visit. The Argentine earns just one vote, from Paul, and looks unlikely to survive Friday’s shakedown.

“To be honest, Costa and Gabbiadini were in my top three forwards for Gameweek 30 but as they are still listed as doubts for the weekend, I removed both at the last minute to draft in Deeney and Aguero instead. As Joe mentions above, Deeney has scored in five of the last seven (not including the own goal against Palace), while Arsenal’s dodgy defence – conceding three times in all but one of their last four – looks promising for Aguero, who was used somewhat sparingly by Argentina over the international break.” – Paul.

Community Champion

Representing the Community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek will be Gwitbrock. This is his fifth campaign, with last season’s finish of 6,825 his best to date.

The community champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2016/17 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Last Gameweek’s champion aa33 was beaten 78-54 by the Scouts.

The current champion to beat is Boris Bodega, who achieved a 33 point margin of victory over us in Gameweek 15.

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810 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Andre Ayew over Alexis Sanchez. My word.

    1. THFC4LIFE
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      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck

    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, Ayew is screaming 'buy me'

  2. THFC4LIFE
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    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tadic in the scout squad.... might get him in for Son

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

      Son has some great fixtures coming up.

      1. THFC4LIFE
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        U reckon hold then? He's my only Spurs attacker

        1. Gregor
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          I think I would.

          1. THFC4LIFE
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            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers

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

    Zero itb and no FTs

    How do I get Alli in ? Wait ?

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

    The Costa flag doesn't help !

    Could do Aguero. Antonio to Alli. Vardy ?

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

      Not for a -8. Spurs away at Burnley don't see it being a goal fest wait til next gw

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

        Ok thanks. So stick and go with Fletcher and probably brunt (given Holebas might not play)

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

      Or Antonio. Coutinho. To Albright alli

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

        I wouldn't but u seem keen on taking a few hits so crack on geez

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

          Lol. Don't like the potential xi I will have out !!

    3. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd take the hint personally to get Fletcher and Antonio out. I'd only take a -4 though. I'd defiantly wait on Costa. I'd be concerned with a bruised ankle. Even if he was on bench he didn't play a minute. Not serious doesn't mean fit for this gw

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hit *

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

    I have no Sanchez in my team. I have a free transfer. Would you bring him in now for any of the following.

    Mane Perdo Siggy Firmino

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

      All have potential this week with the Liverpool boys good for the following week also.

      I have Llorente so maybe Siggy??

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

      Nope, next week

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

      Yes any of them. Probably Firmino

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

    Tbh, I'm a fan of Paul's picks in this section. It is one of those things I look forward to with keen interest in ffs.

  6. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Whose the best third striker option if going 3-5-2??

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes

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

      Barnes

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

      Won't you only be playing two?

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

      Best is the one You want
      Sorry , but nobody here can give you a qualitive answer

    5. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Anichebe worth a look

  7. Sahil Yadav
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Are Valencia or Zlatan necessary?

    Who would you get if you could afford only one?

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

      Zlatan. Concerned about rotation given the Europa league. However Zlatan seems like he plays week in week out if available.

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

      Probably both for DGW34. Neither are essential until then

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

      Depends on your team. For mine, I would get Zlatan for next week.

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

      Valencia until 34.

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

    Antonio to Son for a hit ?

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

      Son isn't guaranteed to start this GW.

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

        Because of Korea trip ?

          1. THFC4LIFE
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            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            This changes everything!!!!! Tadic time!!!

            1. Pirlø's Pen
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              !

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

        I've got a feeling Janssen will start instead of him.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Meaning no Alli pens 🙂

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

            Maybe. Although it sounded like he only took it because he was fouled anyway.

            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              True. I was surprised as anyone to see Alli take it. I thought son and even Eriksson who can strike a ball would go before Alli

          2. Pirlø's Pen
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Noooooo

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

            Poch doesn't have much trust in this Janssen chap.. IF he gets a start he won't get pens of Alli.. he stuck the last one away nicely and will step up again if needed imo

            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Agree with the lack of confidence in him and I see why. The boy can hit a penalty though

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

                As can Alli like he showed.. would be silly to start rotating penalty takers with each game.. i would be extremely confident in saying Alli is on the spot until Harold returns

        2. Oven Glover
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Janssen has the flu apparently

        3. dark91
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Janssen has Influenza and didn't play any of Holland's 2 matches, so if Son is not back on time then Alli would probably play up top

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Def not, better options around that bracket too imo.

  9. Dobswell55
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can anyone tell me what the story is with upcoming double gameweeks?

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

      United. Middlesbrough. Palace have doubled in 34. A whole host of teams will double in 37. And saints v arsenal will be in either 35 or 36 and both double in 37 too

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

        Also Wba have no fixture in 34 and will double in 37

    2. Dobswell55
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Very interesting. Info is much appreciated.
      So best approach would probably be to move for a couple of United players (Valencia, Ibra) for week 34 - and then move towards as many double players as possible for week 37.
      Also throw the Bench Boost on Week 37.
      What ye thinking?

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

        I'm going for Valdes Valencia Zlatan 34 then wildcard 35 or 36 loading up on 37 doublers with a bias to saints arsenal. Bench boost 37. Tc already wasted

  10. drughi
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    United have 7 games in 23 days, yikes. Puts me off valencia a bit.

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

      That's normal in the first half of the season for teams playing in Europe and efl cup. Though they use efl cup for a rest

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

      I'm gna shed my United players in 35 Wildcard. I'm fine with Valencia - he's an absolute machine - but Ibra will only come in for me in 34 I think.

    3. THFC4LIFE
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      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Don't worry he's a machine first name on the team sheet

  11. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bench sterling or King this week?

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

      King

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gun to my head, Sterling.

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hope you're alright and alive.

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It's been a traumatic experience

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

      King

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks lads

  12. Pirlø's Pen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Difficult one. Bench one please!

    A. Sane (ars)

    B. Walker (bur)

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

      SURELY other options ???

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Valdes
        Valencia Alonso Bertrand
        Sanchez Alli Eriksen Tadic
        Lukaku Vardy

        Pickford Fabio Anichebe

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

          Bench Bertrand

          1. Pirlø's Pen
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Can't, I have an alliance with old Ryan

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

              Sane then

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I'd bench Tadic out of that lot.

          1. Pirlø's Pen
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Lol he is my captain

            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Hehe . He gets dragged off too early for me. Not the worse choice for captain. You got a tough decision ahead

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

          What about, wait for it, Valencia!? Bigger upside. You have Lukaku and one of them is almost certain to fail. Either Valencia or Bertie

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mmm I'd probably reluctantly bench sane

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Think that's the way I'm leaning, not ideal.

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

      Walker

      1. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes Burnley might have one of their surprises for spurs
        Citeh should roll over tepid arsenal

      2. Pirlø's Pen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Holmes, certainly gonna be a 11:58 on a Sat morning decision.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          What ever you do i advise you to not leave it till 11.58. Your in for a bit of a rude awakening if you do


          Try 11.28 😉

  13. Virgil Hilts
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I've got a FT & enough money to do Sane to Sanchez.

    Have Aguero but no other City or Arsenal players.

    Seems a straightforward transfer as long as Sanchez fit on his return from Chile?

    TIA

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

    For a 36 WC team how is this draft

    Foster. Pickford
    Alonso. Yoshida. Bellerin. Stones. Ayom
    Sanchez. Alli. Pedro. JWP. Hazard
    Defoe. Kane. Gabbi

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs defender would be nice, otherwise can't really criticise, what are WBA fixtures? Double defence viable?

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

        Possibly walker over Alonso

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

        Wba v Chelsea and city so some other cheapies I think

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Aye with those fixtures wouldn't go for the double up, wouldn't lose Alonso either.

  15. King Megnus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you rather play:

    Baines (LIV A)
    Maguire (WHU H)

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

      Baines

    2. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both in for proper walloping imo

    3. King Megnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I also have Yoshida (BOU H), was going to play him

  16. Oven Glover
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If Son doesn't play because of the long flight back to London and Janssen is out with the flu, is Alli the best/only Spurs player to play up front?

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

      Alli is best whether they play or not

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

      If Jansen is out they'll probably just tell Son to man up

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Sons a machine. He can run forever.

  17. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you give the armband to out of

    Vardy

    or

    Deeney

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Vardy

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

      Vardy, think mine is going there.

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

      Vardy

  18. Jet5605
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Does Gabbi have a chance of starting against Bournemouth?

    1. Going Home
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have everything crossed - I don't want Troy Deeney back in my side!

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

      I wish he was available, but he represents too much of a risk. Keep if you own, though, til you hear the news from Puel

      1. Jet5605
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I was considering Aguero > Gabbi which would allow me to get a Spurs mid next week. Is this worth it?

        My rival has Gabbi and I was concerned he could do well at home to Bournemouth if he's fit.

        My other strikers are Lukaku & Carroll with zero ITB

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

          That was my initial plan. But no no no. If your rival has Gabbi, I'd not be interested in any way - I'm going Kun -> Vardy(c) to free up cash... other strikers Kaku/Llorente and ML rival has all 3 of mine, hence my decision !

          1. Jet5605
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            That was my initial plan but others on here said Kun could get some joy at Arsenal and that it'd be better to save the transfer. Vardy has two lovely home games whereas Kun is away to Arsenal then Chelsea.

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

              Make your own decision, I look at that and think I would prefer to have Vardy for those fixtures, despite what people say 🙂 I'm doing Kun -> Vardy so I can do Antonio -> Sanchez next week.

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

      Wont know til presser

  19. klavan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    On WC
    A) Pedro, JWP and Deeney or
    B) Tadic, Sane and Barnes

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B, also look at Anichebe for a cheap attacker.

      Decent DGW coming up, 4.3 and Sunderland will be fighting for their life as usual.

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

        Is he back playing

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Should be soonish, if you don't need to start him this week you should be alright. Moved from Red to Orange flag today

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

      b

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

      A. JWP is a decent shout at 5.0 imo, and Pedro > Tadic / Deeney > Barnes.

      Deeney flying under the radar cos of the OG last week but he was so good for me last season when everyone thought he'd on "on the beach" - Sunderland fixture could be a hattie for him, then WBA home who are also probably not paying attention anymore.

  20. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling to......

    a) Tadic

    b) Mahrez

    c) Stick and save transfer (and captain Siggy)

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Probably C, would be tempted by A though.

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

      C

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

      a

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

      Worth taking a punt if an FT - Tadic has the stats and Mahrez has the fixtures. If you have a wider "Sanchez plan" see who fits best into that equation. I'd suspect Tadic gives you the most flex.

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

    Captain this week

    A. Mane
    B. Cout
    C. Costa
    D. Alonso
    E. Sig
    F. Aguero.
    G. Kaku

    Currently on Mane

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

      Mane

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

      sig

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

      Probably Costa of that list 🙂

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If I had all them. I'd be captauning Kun 100%

  22. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Randolph
    Baines Alonso Mawson
    Siggy Sanchez Eriksen King Mane
    Lukaku Carroll
    Jaku Brunt Crouch Chambers
    A). G2G?
    B). Who to captain Mane, Siggy, Sanchez or Alonso?

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

      A. Yes
      B. See my post. Mane for me

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

      start the hhome keeper

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

      A) G2G except we have the same keepers - I'm playing Jaku over Randolph, fancy the home player
      B) I don't like the early captain so Sanchez or Siggy for me. Alonso a risk too far.

    4. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers guys!

  23. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I don't understand is Gabbiadini flagged or 'flagged'. Are there any news, or he just won't play next two for sure?

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

      Wait til Puel's presser either tomorrow or Friday.

  24. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Could Southampton have dgw in gw34?

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

      No

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

      no,35/36 and 37

  25. D0GS B0110XS FC
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    keep alli or get sanchez for a hit?

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

      Keep alli definitely. Are these options linked

      1. D0GS B0110XS FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        taking aguero out for vardy frees some cash but to get sanchez i would have to take out alli or mane

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

          I would take Aguero out for Defoe and someone cheaper in for Sanchez. Keep mane and alli

          1. D0GS B0110XS FC
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            will it back fire not having vardy though?

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ideally you want both

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

      never sell alli,find another way for sanchez

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

      Keep definitely. Find another way to get Sanchez in.

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

    G2G?

    Pickford (Valdes)
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia (Yoshida, Kone)
    Sanchez, Alli, Sigurdsson, King (Capoue)
    Costa, Lukaku, Negredo

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

      g2g

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Aye, thinking behind Pickford over Valdes?

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

        Yeah Watford is a better fixture imo

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

      G2G

    4. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Too early for Negredo, too much depends on defence

  27. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys. I don't suppose anyone knows what press conferences will be tomorrow, and which on Friday?

    I'm tempted to do Coleman to Valencia tonight, especially if ManU press conference is on Friday.

    Thanks.

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

      Nah, shouldn't stop you from making the transfer.

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

      I think now Valencia has gotten through the Ecuador fixture, and United have said nothing about any issues with him, you're probably OK - I've done Coleman -> Tony myself

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

      Thanks Guys, think I'll do it. The 0.1m short situation is invitable in the future so I'll live a little.

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

        *inevitable

  28. The Fed
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jaku (Grant)

    Brunt, Baines, Yosi (Robinson, Friend)

    Siggy, Mane, Firmino, King (Davies)

    Costa (C), Aguero, Lukaku

    3.2 ITB, 1 FT

    Should I bring in Sanchez or Alli?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think i'd bring in Alli over Sanchez atm..

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

      Alli first, Firmino/Mane for Sanchez in 31.

  29. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A. Coutinho -> Alli -4

    B. Brunt -> Bertrand -4 (Bench McAuley)

    C. Both -8

    D. Neither

    Coutinho's goal/Everton's injuries have me thinking.. Any help appreciated 🙂

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

      d.

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

      I like B here if Coutinho is your only 'Pool player.

  30. borat
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    sterling to alexis for -4. yes or no guys

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

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

      Yes

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

      No

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

        2-1 in favour of sterling so far. thanks

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

      No

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

        so 3-0 now. thanks

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

      No, wait til 31.