Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 38

The season is done, so what better time to start plotting for the next?

The final day of the campaign produced goals galore and plenty of pointers to take with us through the summer drought.

Here’s the final Stock Check of a fascinating Fantasy Premier League 2016/17.

On the Rise

Harry Kane
Remember the good old days when the young folk could afford a house and Harry Kane cost 4.4? Or 6.0, 10.2 or even 11.9?

Those days will be long gone next season. The Spurs striker has been declared Fantasy royalty and, as a result, will likely command a right royal price of nearer £13.0m.

An incredible end to the season involved seven goals and 48 Fantasy Premier League points across the final two Gameweeks – enough to secure a second consecutive Golden Boot and win mini-leagues for managers from the Aaland Islands to Zambia.

His Hull City hat-trick brought in bumper points for the 11.3% of us who captained him yesterday, with 54,000 managers (33% of those who used the chip) triple captaining Kane to another monster total.

Big-ticket strikers will come and go over the summer, but the Spurs frontman will surely be the first name in our squads for next season, and to hell with the cost.

Kieran Trippier, Ben Davies
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has been consistent on two counts all season – he won’t comment on rumours and he will rotate his full-backs.

Rumour has it, though, that Kyle Walker is on his way elsewhere, so Trippier could well end up in the box seat.

The former Burnley defender started just six matches all season. Rather tellingly, three of those came in the last five fixtures, and his output was superb – he managed five assists from such limited pitch time.

Walker recorded six assists – from 30 starts.

Should Walker leave, Pochettino will doubtless look to strengthen at right-back/wing-back. That uncertainty could well keep Trippier’s price down, at least in comparison to other Spurs defensive assets.

Davies was also outstanding in the absence of the first choice left-back Danny Rose.

The Welsh international finished with a goal and assist from the final two Gameweeks and, in 15 starts as cover for the injured Rose, he returned a clean sheet, goal or assist in 11 of them.

Rose will surely be first choice again once fit, but Davies may yet start the season if the England man continues his slow recovery after undergoing surgery only last week. Either way, rotation will again form a large part of Pochettino’s plans and Davies could well continue to be a cheap, if not nailed-on, route into a defence of some pedigree.

The one rider regarding all of the Spurs stars for next season is the fact that they’ll be playing at Wembley. They struggled there in this year’s Champions League campaign and will need to acclimatise to their temporary home rather better if they are to live up to their status and FPL prices.

Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus
The most expensive player in the game this year had a bit of a nightmare, right?

Well…no, actually.

Aguero reminded us all of his prowess with a 16-point haul on the final day amid news that he will, according to Pep Guardiola, be a Man City player for next season.

And he’ll start afresh with his best season right behind him. Yes, Aguero scored 33 goals in all competitions this year – his best ever return in a Sky Blue shirt.

This season was the first in which we have not been able to rely on the Argentinian as a nailed-on starter, and there’s no doubt he’s had better domestic campaigns. But 20 league goals from a turbulent year of injuries, alleged fall-outs with his new coach and the first coming of Jesus should remind us all that Aguero is still a goalscorer supreme – whatever the circumstances.

Few of us had faith in him for Gameweek 38. The Argentine increased his ownership by just 1,200 FPL managers, whereas Jesus picked up 155,000 new owners – bettered only by Kane and Philippe Coutinho.

The young Brazilian duly delivered with a double-digit haul. Again. And from the right flank.

With or without Aguero in the side, Jesus produces. Together for the last two matches of the season, the 20-year-old delivered back-to-back 11-pointers when stationed out wide.

Whatever the configuration up front for City next season, Jesus will cost a good deal more than his initial 2016/2017 price tag of 9.0, while Aguero will likely be cheaper than his top of the range 13.0

We’ll have to choose one or the other for our teams at least initially. Jesus should get the nod, but we write off Aguero at our peril.

Kevin De Bruyne
Another who seemed to suffer under Pep, at least initially, the Belgian set up two more goals yesterday to end as FPL’s top creator, with 21 assists to Christian Eriksen’s 20.

From Gameweek 33, De Bruyne was outstanding, providing seven assists and chipping in with two goals to cement fifth place among FPL midfielders.

Often asked to play a deeper role under Guardiola, his goal output duly suffered…but only a touch. He managed five this year, compared to seven last time out, but more than doubled his assists to end the season 68 points better off than in 2016.

When you consider that De Bruyne also hit the woodwork no fewer than eight times this season – three more than any other player – and an inch or three lower here and a slice of luck or two there could well have given him a double-figure goal output and a place in the top three midfielders as a result.

There’s a very pleasant side effect to that misfortune – his price may well hold around the 10.5 mark for next season. That could be money very well spent.

Vincent Kompany
Another Belgian, another cracking finish to the season – good enough to end top of the FPL form charts for defenders.

Kompany made seven successive Gameweek starts to banish any doubts of fragility and his output was equally robust – three goals and five clean sheets brought in 54 points.

With Kompany in the line-up, 6.0 on a City defender is fully justified. That could possibly drop due to his injury record, but given his superb end to the season, it might well remain unchanged.

If he can stay fit – a big if, of course – then the Belgian looks well worth it whatever the price.

Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool took all the time available to secure their Champions League place, and they had a lot to thank the Brazilian for.

He was a man possessed from Gameweek 30 onwards, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in a 71-point charge into the midfielders’ top ten.

Not bad for a man who lost seven matches to injury and then took a further five fixtures to regain his scintillating form.

Coutinho was always great value at the mid-8m mark this season. That will surely rise to around 9.5-10.0m for the next campaign, which should still remain a fair price, although we’ll have to factor in potential fatigue from Champions League duties.

Cesc Fabregas
Out of favour for the first half of the season, outstanding by the end, the Spaniard showed us all that he’s still got it in Fantasy terms – if he’s allowed to prove it with pitch time.

Two assists against Sunderland took him to six assists and a goal from his last six appearances of the campaign, two of which were little more than late-match cameos.

The Spaniard’s home form was particularly impressive – he returned a goal or assist in 11 of his last 12 home matches – and a man seemingly treading water before a summer move is now surely in manager Antonio Conte’s future plans.

His prospects, however, are still difficult to call. But given his late-season form, Conte will surely look to find a role for him, particularly with Champions League rotation to factor in.

Wait and see is perhaps the best policy for Fabregas for now. All will become clearer fairly early into next season.

The Liverpool Defence
Nathaniel Clyne was the only Liverpool defender to enjoy double-figure percentage ownership this year, and with good reason.

The Reds kept 12 clean sheets in the league this season and five of them came in the final six Gameweeks.

Champions League football will doubtless prompt a number of new signings, with an extra centre-half, an actual left-back and goalkeeper likely to be among them.

But while we might not be clear on the exact personnel, it’s probably time to take Jurgen Klopp’s rearguard a little more seriously.

Joel Matip could be the choice option from the defenders, while Simon Mignolet’s price is likely to remain around the 5.0 mark if, that is, he’s still the Reds’ number one come August.

Sam Vokes
Budget strikers providing decent returns have been few and far between this season, but the Burnley man made a late bid from the bargain basement.

Five goals in as many Gameweeks was a welcome late-season gift and pointed to real potential ahead of next season.

Vokes started this campaign at 6.0 and would seem likely to hold around that mark.

Fernando Llorente
Another striker to show us enough to earn him a high Watchlist rank ahead of next season, the Spaniard hit four goals in the last five Gameweeks to keep Swansea City up and his own reputation intact.

A 12-point haul against West Brom yesterday was his fifth double-figure return of a season marred by niggling injuries and managerial madness.

He, and the team, took time to adjust but, once settled, Llorente showed enough form to suggest that he could fit the bill as a mid-price third striker next time out.

Junior Stanislas
Josh King deserves all the plaudits at Bournemouth this season, but Stanislas shone bright when fit.

The midfielder ended the campaign by netting in each of his final three league outings, having scored the Cherries’ opener at Leicester City yesterday.

Injury hugely disrupted his season, but seven goals and six assists from just 18 starts between lengthy spells on the treatment table point to a player capable of excellent returns at a good price.

Stanislas cost 5.5 initially this term, a figure that plummeted to 4.6 by Gameweek 38. His value could well be very competitive again come August.

Definitely one to monitor through pre-season.

Jack Butland
The England man was in the team of the season for 2015/16 before injury destroyed this campaign.

But a 10-point return at Southampton yesterday – from a clean sheet, six saves and two bonus points – reminded us all of what might have been.

Just five 2017 starts mean his price could hold in the budget bracket for next season.

His understudy, Lee Grant, might have won Stoke City’s player of the year award, but we have to presume that Butland will be the one between Stoke’s sticks in August – and at a very reasonable value.

In Decline

Laurent Koscielny
The centre-half was the one reliable figure in a flighty Arsenal defence until late-season injuries scuppered many of our double Gameweek plans – Koscielny missed a fixture in each of the Gunners’ extra fixtures.

He then compounded matters by seeing red on the final day and will miss the FA Cup final and the first two matches of next term.

That will severely dent his early-season appeal in what will be an intriguing, Champions League-free, campaign for Arsenal.

Whether he can recover ground on alternative assets in the side when priced at the higher end of the market for Gunners’ defenders will be the key question.

Manolo Gabbiadini
From triumph to troll in just a few Gameweek, the Italian looked a bargain Fantasy asset on his January arrival, only to endure a torrid spring that has potentially ruined his reputation among managers severely burned by his dismal form.

A missed Gameweek 37 penalty meant bench duties yesterday. But even when given 26 minutes for redemption against Stoke, Gabbiadini fluffed his lines and missed a great opportunity to begin repairing the damage.

On the bright side, that should mean his price is likely to remain around the 6.5 – 7.0 mark for next season.

While that’s not massive, it’s not exactly peanuts either. And many will not easily forget what monkeys he made of us all in double double Gameweeks from which he produced just four miserable points.

1,728 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Of course it's a sick and twisted attack. The unfortunate thing is it isn't the first of its kind and it certainly won't be the last and yet people act surprised. Makes me so upset and angry, as far as I'm concerned all of this as/is avoidable. :'(

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah. Difficult to avoid ,but max effort needs to be made

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How is it unavoidable?

      1. BRFC1883
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Security checks. A bomb should not get into a venue/event like that.

        1. Taffer
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It didn't, it was after the concert in the entranceway. Bomb didnt get into the venue.

          1. BRFC1883
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Ah my mistake. Thanks for correcting me.

    3. Taffer
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't agree it's avoidable - humans are going to human.

      Our security forces have so much power and tech at the moment and incidents still happen.

      1. Essan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Some "people" are so sick and twisted you just cant second guess them. Who would have thought they got they kicks blowing up little girls?

        As an aside, I was at an Iron Maiden gig in Birmingham on Sunday, just after the final EPl matches had been played. Didnt see a single policeman and it never once occurred to me that I ought to or that there was the slightest risk.

      2. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        very difficult to stop suicide bombs, if that's what it is. To be in a state of mind to do something like that, to have twisted your brain to feel no empathy for people. I don't think tech and security is the answer, stopping dangerous ideas and beliefs is somehow what we need to do. If a society is truly inclusive does this happen?

        It is horrible to see what has happened in Manchester.

  2. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 59.04%

    Worst ranking in 10 years and a continuous chain of captaincy fails from week 6 to week 21.

    What was your % figure here?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 58.55%

      The other players make the difference.

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 52.25%

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Try 49.41%
      How did I finish 40k?
      Captain picks were so bad for most of the season.

      1. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        that's why your % is quite low, the rest of your team did well

    4. Hana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 64.95%

    5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 63.66%
      I mostly followed the captain poll

    6. abreu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I only got 52% and finnished well inside the top 1k, which kind of proves that the rest of the team matters too 😉

      1. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Good job, mate. 😉 Congrats.

      2. Kane Toads
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Looks a good stat.

    7. Partick Bateman
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      64%

    8. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      57.29

    9. TopMarx
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ideally you want your captain points to be high and your Highest Possible % to be low, shows the rest of the team contributed.

      captain points: 623
      % of Highest Possible: 60.02 (623/1038)

      My best FPL rank ever (4,043)

    10. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      What tool are you using for this please?

    11. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Total Actual Captain Points as % of Highest Possible Captain Points : 65.79%

    12. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      So most scores are within 5% margins of my own % so no significance.

      Interesting comment from TopMarx.

    13. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      54.08%
      Best rank ever.
      Total points hits - 128
      Total immediate points gained from transfers - 154

    14. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      66.6%
      Best rank ever!

    15. Kane Toads
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      67.1%

      1. Kane Toads
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        29k rank

  3. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    morning guys

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Morning Hawwy

    2. BRFC1883
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Morning Hawwy.

  4. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Close to home....

    A group of my sons friends from school went to that concert last night but he didn't fancy going. They're all ok but it's left us feeling a bit sick.

    Terrible thing to happen....awful.

    1. Taffer
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      makes you realise how much luck is involved in these things - hope you're sons friends are ok

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That'll stick with them for the rest of their lives.

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Glad to hear they're ok, but sad for them.
            Very sad for everyone. Children ffs.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Will Sanchez score more or less points at Man City?

      Manchester City are leading the race to sign Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez and are reportedly ready to pay around £50m for the 28-year-old. (Manchester Evening News)

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        50 million !!...That's a bargain for that level of player these days.

        1. Taffer
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          year left on his contract

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It's a bit much for a 28 year old, although Sanchez does have the Physique of Mr. Incredible.

      2. Taffer
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He will go beserk imo. Sanchez signing = Kun out w/ Jesus up top

        1. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          What about sané then ?

          1. Taffer
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Sane right/ Sanchez left/ Jesus up top

            1. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Nice

      3. Pique boo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Sanchez will go to Chelsea. Going ti Man City makes no sense

      4. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        They cam P*** off with the rumours regarding Sanchez already

    3. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Shall we just start the Jesus or Aguero debate now?

      1. Taffer
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think Aguero will be sold

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I doubt it. Pep needs more than one top class striker ..... there is always very tough competition when it comes to signing the best and it's easier to keep one if you have him. It;s not as though he's been failing..

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      All the UK based people on here excited about ICC Champions Trophy starting on 1st June?
      Are you going for any matches?

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Harry Kane REALLY wanted that golden boot https://mobile.twitter.com/HKane/status/866630375602364417

      Next season I might 'set and forget' the armband on him from GW32 to GW38.

      1. Taffer
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Interesting to see who Spurs sign

        They really need a pace machine winger to complete the team, and perhaps someone to cover Dembele in the deep playmaker role when's injured/ rested

        1. bigbudgie
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Siggy or Barkley being mentioned

          1. TopMarx
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            don't see them re-signing Siggy. I agree we need pace.

        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Zaha?

        3. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Andre Gray would be great cover for Kane IMO

      2. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        someone replied to him that he had touched only one girl in his life and that he should move on, what's the meaning of that?

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

      Will definitely have 3 City assets next year, be hard to pick which 2 to go with Jesus.

      1. TopMarx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Jesus will be more expensive than this season, if Aguero drops in price he could be the better value pick, especially if he plays up top. Or get both, and Sane I think.

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Sane,Komps,Jesus

        1. BRONALDINHO
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Am I the only one who's excited about getting James Milner as a defender next season? He'll likely be not so expensive and he might even play in midfield getting pens and that sweet OOP spot

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            They are buying Robertson mostly

          2. BRONALDINHO
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            why did I comment this here 😀

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

          Might go Sanchez, Kompany Jesus. The rest of my team will be ropy. Cheap rotating defenders will be important.

    7. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      the only essential player in my team is Kane. Next season.

      1. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What about the Wembley effect?

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He scored 7 in 2 @King power,KCOM

          1. TopMarx
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            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            right at the end of the season when he wanted the golden boot and the opposition basically gave up. One reason Wembley is different is that teams raise their game when playing there, it's going to be a battle every home match.

            1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Agreed,he did score in FA cup semi final @Wembley though 😛

              1. TopMarx
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                • 11 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                he did indeed.

                Loss vs Chelsea (0-2), 2015 League Cup final (Kane no goals, played 90min)
                Loss vs Monaco (1-2), 2016 Champions League (Kane no goals, played 90min)
                Loss vs Bayer Leverkusen (0-1), 2016 Champions League (Kane injured and did not play)
                Win vs CKSA Moscow (3-1), 2016 Champions League (Kane 1 goal, played 83min, both teams were already out of the CL)
                Draw vs Gent (2-2), 2017 Europa League (Kane own goal, played 90min)
                Loss vs Chelsea (2-4), 2017, FA Cup (Kane 1 goal, played 90min)

                Not home form to get too excited about, though as mentioned he struggled at the start of the year following a busy summer.

    8. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      how comes no one has mentioned anything on the terror attack at Ariana grande's concert in Manchester.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        huh?It has been like the hot topic here 🙁

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        On this site? Plenty have mate. Look back.

      3. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Top post of this page even?

    9. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      "Former Manchester United youth coach Paul McGuiness believes Angel Gomes has the potential to become a world-class player ... [and] feels he has similar potential to world stars Andres Iniesta, Xaxi and David Silva."

      The boy is sixteen! I'm sure he has that sort of potential but it's all sorts of pressure to heap on a child. No wonder so many English youngsters fail to reach their potential.

      You don't get this in Spain for example. How much of a household name was Fabregas when he left the Barcelona academy for Arsenal? That couldn't happen in England because he'd have been dubbed the new 'Gazza' and then lambasted if he hadn't become the world's best player by the age of 21.

      Utterly ridiculous. Let these kids develop at their own pace and see how they get on.

      1. TopMarx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        agree. another problem is the money paid to players with potential, they think they have made it before they have.

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Such a shame. The short-termism is astonishing. Anything for an attention grabbing headline I suppose.

    10. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lets plan some game?For example someone could host an auction of Premier League Players(IPL auction style) then we can compare and see who has the best team?

    11. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Okay this is an anagram(a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as cinema, formed from iceman.)
      This anagram when you rearrange you will get a Premier League player:
      '"Grab thy rear"
      Try to guess! 😀

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

        Gareth Barry!

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Nice

      2. Pique boo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Gareth Barry

      3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Bingo!
        Lets do more of this shall we :D?

    12. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Who am i?

      Played for 6 teams in England and no where else

      Played for my country many times but never scored

      Won every trophy i could at club level except the Champions League

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Andy Cole?

        1. Pique boo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Nope. Try again

        2. trinzoo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He won UCL !

      2. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Paul Parker?

        1. Pique boo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Thats not it. Try again

      3. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Scott Parker

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          That's a good shout...

        2. Pique boo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Thats not it either

      4. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        when you say won every trophy at club level except CL, does that mean he won CWC and/or UEFA/Europa League?

        1. Pique boo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          No i should have been more clear. This player has won: Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield

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

            Gareth Barry?

      5. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        "Played for my country many times" a goalkeeper then? My first thought was David James, but he hasn't won the prem. Is it the other David? Seaman

        1. Pique boo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Correct! Its David Seamean

        2. Qubit
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Seaman would be my guess

    13. TopMarx
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Last team to win the title whose colours do not include Blue, White or Red?

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That doesn't leave many teams does it? Don't think Norwich or Plymouth have ever won the league so I'm stumped!

      2. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        reply fail
        Burnley 59-60 ?

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Claret and blue disqualifies them surely?

          1. TopMarx
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            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            well yes Burnley have blue, but very close guess!

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Oh ok, so Villa then?

              1. TopMarx
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                6 years, 10 months ago

                I meant close in year.

                1. GreenWindmill
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Ah - I thought you meant you were allowing the small amount of blue! 😳

      3. Bellybig
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        wolves

        1. TopMarx
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          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          correct!

          1. Bellybig
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            interesting. i had to check, first guess was newcastle, but they had white in their stripes

      4. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Wolves?

    14. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Burnley 59-60 ?

    15. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Morning all. 🙂

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ha! Quiz questions are rolling and TFF shows up 🙂

        Morning!

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It's called timing GWM 😉

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            It's like you can smell trivia.

      2. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Mornin' TFF! 😉

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Doubt he'll see that an hour later 😉

    16. Is Kane worth 13M+?
      J0E
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      Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

      Is Kane essential in 2017/18 priced at 13m or even higher?

      A price hike for Harry Kane is assured after another stellar campaign. But with plenty of other players set for rises in value is investing so much in one player really worthwhile?

      Will he be the first name on your team sheet? Or will you look to find value elsewhere?

      To put Kane’s season into perspective he registered 7.5 points a game – that’s more than any other regular starter (with Sanchez second with 6.9).

      This is also his third season where he has scored more than 20 goals, with 25 in 2015/16 and 21 the year before. With seven assists this year, three last season and seven the year before that he also has multiple points routes. In addition, he registered maximum bonus returns on eight occasions this year.

      Another factor in his favour is his role in Spurs’ set up. He is their number one striker, nailed on and listed as a forward. He is also their top penalty taker. That is not the case for forwards at Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool.

      Can any player rival Kane next year?

      There is perhaps one. With Jesus on penalties and nailed on for Manchester City he could be a smart alternative perhaps?

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Wembley factor will make me stay away at the start probably. Plus I had him from the start this season (instead of Ibra) and it didn't go well. Wait and see for me 🙂

        Jesus interests me way more as a premium option, or even Aguero depending on how things look at Man City and how they're priced up.

      2. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Probably the first one in my team!

      3. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        As it stands it's probably easy to say yes, personally I think it will be down to fixtures at the start of next season, as much as Kane has been fixture proof this season, I think playing at Wembley could mean spurs struggle to settle in for a short while, maybe get him in on my first wildcard. Who knows.

      4. Jamie_GAWA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        At the start I like to go with players I know will score well such as Kane rather than punting on trying trying to find value in other options which are more risky.

      5. Qubit
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Maybe. He could be yes, but 13m+ would make me think twice. At up to 12 he would be in my team.

      6. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It's possible that Eriksen, Alli, Son could be better value when combined, but lots can change between now and the start of the season!

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

        Planning to have Jane and Jesus. May go 3:5:2 to accommodate.

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

          The stats shout for 3 5 2.

      8. TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        see my long reply below - reply fail!

      9. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Think I will have both Kane and Jesus!

        1. AA33
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          To accommodate both, I may need to go with 3-5-2.

      10. abreu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I started off this season with Ibra and Aguero on top and managed to have a balanced team around them, so will probably do the same again in August, with Kane and Jesus/Aguero, as it stands.
        If city look to line up similar to last two matches, with Aguero and Jesus in the team, I will go with Aguero for sure if they are priced the same (guess around 11 both). Aguero played centrally, and had more attempts and touches in box. Also, Jesus convertion rate of the last games probably isnt sustainble in the long run.

        But ofcourse, much can and will happen before kickoff.

        1. TopMarx
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          6 years, 10 months ago

          I agree, Aguero the better option based on last few games

      11. Hana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        At this stage yes, but for me it depends if there is a decent priced 3rd striker. This year there wasn't for large parts of the season which made me play 3-4-3 with heavy priced forwards.

      12. The Hobbit
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kane is the new Aguero. Next season he will be rested (no international football), and if Spurs could continue their free scoring form next season Kane is in my team for sure, even for 13m.

        On the other hand, all depends on other choices too. The prices of good midfielders could form a preseason template without expensive forwards. We shall see. 🙂

        1. choppers13
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I think due to the performances of mid and premium midfielders this year there will be alot of price hikes. This could make a 3rd forward quite appealing as i think most will decrease in price

      13. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yes.

        He will be the first player in my team regardless of price and fixtures.

      14. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kane is the new Aguero as far as the armband goes. The only factor that needs consideration is the Wembley effect so as long as their opening fixtures aren't incredible I think proceed with caution is the best way forward.

      15. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In my experience the expensive players are rarely good value. I will certainly be keeping an eye on him, but won't have him from the off.

      16. Rian23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        12.0 starting price is enough imo

      17. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Depends on the fixtures. If they are really, good, he's in! Else, I'll wait and watch how he starts and how Spurs fare at Wembely.
        Jesus and maybe Griezmann(if he joins) wil be my 2 strikers. I'm thinking of starting with 3-5-2 next season.

      18. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        probably won't start the season - Wembley factor but also last 3 seasons the bulk of his PL returns have been post-Xmas.
        Maybe a tournament-free summer could have a positive effect.
        Going to be a difficult season for picking main strikers next season. Lukaku at Chelsea for example also has to be at least 10m+ following his 24 goals. Jesus could easily be up around the 10m price range before you add in which ever big name striker Utd bring in.
        Start of this season it was case of pick one from Ibra or Kun due to cost. Factor in a few more 10m+ options and it's going to be tricky.

        1. TopMarx
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          6 years, 10 months ago

          agree. along with expensive midfield options such as Sanchez (if still in PL), Hazard, Eriksen/Alli (though again Wembley effect, let's wait and see), KDB, Coutinho price will probably go up too.

      19. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Not at £13m for me. Personally think Aguero, Kane and Sanchez should all be priced at £12m. With Hazard, Alli, Eriksen, Lukaku, KDB sitting below them at £11.0m. I think FPL kills the game by putting players about £12m.

      20. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kane, Jesus, Coutinho, auto-select! 🙂

      21. Darklord_bg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He's the new Aguero for sure.

        25+ goals per season, assured starter, focal point of the whole team, on penalties.

        The only issue is that he and Spurs in general tend to start slow. It takes them until December to really get going. So I'll probably wait a few weeks until he gets into the groove and get him then (probably on my first WC).

        Of course availability of other forward options and pre-season form will be key as well. If he keeps up this performance in the pre-season as well, he will be the first on my list.

      22. Swansea Bloke
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He is definitely worth it as he is now the most explosive FPL asset available and most consistent. 3 years 20+ goals on the bounce is hard to come by these days. I'm pretty set on having him and Jesus and playing 3-5-2 next season. Served me well this season.

        Also I think this "wembley factor" is utter nonsense. Good teams do not play bad just because of the stadium. I think it's purely coincidental.

        1. TopMarx
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          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          the wembley factor thing is not about Spurs playing worse it's about other teams playing better. Wembley is a venue teams aspire to reach, there's no intimidation. Normally when going to an away ground you expect to feel the crowd on top of you, you expect to be up against it. Wembley is normally a neutral venue for a special occasion such as a cup final. Psychologically it is completely different for the away team and their fans. Obviously seating allocation will favour Spurs, not an even split like a cup final, but I doubt Wembley will intimidate many away sides. Quite the opposite.

          1. Swansea Bloke
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Ah I see what you mean (Also read your other hot topic! Haha)

            I still feel it won't be a huge factor for a team like Spurs and also I think the away teams will still have far less supporters there, like you say, so all the noise will be coming from Spurs fans for the most part? I'm hoping the home fans would make enough noise to make "The Wembley Factor" not an issue.

            I think if it is a factor then it'll only be a factor early on whilst settling in maybe? We'll see anyway 🙂

            1. TopMarx
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              6 years, 10 months ago

              I hope you are right and Spurs settle down into their season at Wembley. Can you imagine how exhausting it will be for them if every match is like a cup final? (an oft-used phrase that takes on a different meaning next season). The first few matches will be interesting.

      23. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He is the new aguero. However I will likely start with Jesus see how Kane gets on for a game or 2, hopefully starts slow again and get him for 12.8 for a 20 points haul and go on to win the whole thing 🙂
        He is a rank killer like aguero was

      24. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I wont touch off any Spurs player with a barge poll until i see how they settle in at Wembley

        Spending £13m on a forward makes things hard when trying to pick the rest of the team and getting the right balance which is important

        I would not rule out ignoring Harry at this price

      25. Will Grigg's on Fire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Harry does not make good starts of the seasons. He is the best choice after December and this year will be the same. Moreover Tottenham have matches in CL which will make it difficult for Harry.
        Value of 13 is too much for him in the beginning of the season.

      26. Big Daddy Sam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He doesn't usually start the season well, so I might avoid him until he's starts scoring then WC him in

    17. PvA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy to Everton might ruin his potential

      Doubtful he would be on all set plays with Baines and (maybe) Lukaku around

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

        Kaku won't be there I hope. Makes Everton 1 dimensional. Siggy will give them more scope.

      2. abreu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Would argue Siggy is a better set-piecer than Baines

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

          I will be surprised if Baines gets a regular place next season.

      3. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If Lukaku leaves and Siggy joins Everton he will be hard to resist.

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

          The only reason Kaku won't leave is clubs will not pay the silly money wanted by Everton. I likely part x will take place.

        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          You mean
          If Lukaku STAYS and Siggy joins Everton he will be hard to resist! 😀

      4. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If he does go he'll likely be on all set plays as he's far superior to anyone they currently have. When was the last time Baines scored a fk, 2/3 years ago?

      5. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nobody should even worry about Baines.

      6. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Remember what happened to Williams. FPL favours big fishes in small ponds.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He will be a big fish if he's the only creative player in the team, especially if Lukaku stays. Think of all those potential assists. Pretty much nailed in my team I reckon.

          1. Taffer
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Everton have been lacking creativity this year imo - Siggy is a perfect fit if he is a nailed No. 10

            1. A.T
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              That is a good point actually. Will Koeman play a system that has a number 10? Siggy does best in that position but can drift out of the game in other areas. Koeman says his preferred formation is 433 with 2 wingers. If that's the case you'd have to wonder if all this Siggy speculation is just meaningless paper talk.

    18. How Will Wembley Affect Spurs?
      TopMarx
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      re-post from previous page - Spurs record at Wembley since 2015:

      Loss vs Chelsea (0-2), 2015 EFL Cup final (Kane 0 goals, 90min)
      Loss vs Monaco (1-2), 2016 CL (Kane no goals, 90min)
      Loss vs Bayer Leverkusen (0-1), 2016 CL (Kane injured, didn’t play)
      Win vs CKSA Moscow (3-1), 2016 CL (Kane 1 goal, 83min, both teams were already out of the CL)
      Draw vs Gent (2-2), 2017 EL (Kane own goal, 90min)
      Loss vs Chelsea (2-4), 2017, FA Cup (Kane 1 goal, 90min)

      Moving to a new/temporary stadium has proved problematic for other teams. Think of WHM this season, and Arsenal struggled at Wembley in their Champions League campaign in 98/99 (it does not feel that long ago!) -
      winning only two of six matches. Manchester City and Southampton also dipped in the seasons following moves to new stadiums:

      Maine Road - 2002/03
      W D L GD
      9 2 8 +2
      Etihad Stadium - 2003/04
      W D L GD
      5 9 5 +7

      The Dell - 2000/01
      W D L GD
      11 2 6 +5
      St Mary's - 2001/02
      W D L GD
      7 5 7 +1

      However Arsenal's first years at the Emirates are fairly similar to the last years at Highbury, despite starting with three draws. Highbury v Emirates (all competitions):

      Last six seasons at Highbury
      P W D L F A Win%
      172 124 32 16 393 153 72.1%
      First six seasons at Emirates Stadium
      P W D L F A Win%
      171 119 37 15 368 120 69.6%

      Except Spurs are playing at Wembley not a new WHL yet. This is not their natural home and I feel teams will raise their game when they play against them because it is Wembley. Therefore I don't think they will do as well as they did this year at home, definitely don't see them going unbeaten as they did at WHL this season. I favour City players.

      1. TopMarx
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        6 years, 10 months ago

        reply fail!

      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It's set up to be one of the big template busters for gw1. Personally I'll be avoiding to start with, unless the fixtures are too good to ignore. Spurs don't start well, going to Wembley just adds to the problem.

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Totally agree, will have the same approach I think

          He will score from time to time but now his price (12.5 or 13.0) will be a real factor

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            As soon as Spurs look settled at Wembley I'll probably captain him every week. Whether that time comes or not remains to be seen.

            1. TopMarx
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              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              this is the million dollar question

      3. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Looking at those results it's only really the Gent one that stands out as a bad result and if I remember correctly that's the game that Alli got himself sent off in idiotically. No shame in losing to Chelsea, Monaco went on to prove that they're a strong side, and no Kane against Leverkusen who are also a decent side.

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Leverkusen result also stood out like a sore thumb. They're a good side in a highly competitive league, but Neverkusen, who many expected to finish 3rd, were a domestic laughing stock this season. One point & not scoring in 2 games against them was poor.

          No need to sugarcoat it. Spurs are the superior team of the two also.

      4. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Food for thought TM ...thanks for the articles through the season btw

        1. TopMarx
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          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          a reply fail made into a HT! (more thoughts on Wembley factor in the "Is Kane worth 13M+?" HT above).

          you're welcome, I'm looking forward to the HoF update and finding out who the next Top Five will be.

    19. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Probably wont have him for the first few gameweeks and see. This season and the 2 before, he has had very slow starts then exploded in the new year.

      Things may be diffrent next season but will probably be looking at Jesus/Aguero/Ibra for wk 1.

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

        Doubt Ibra will be there. If so, what will you do with the remaining 50% of your budget.

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Probably go with 4 defenders under 5.0M that are guaranteed starters (Yoshida types) and include the likes of King/Sane/Siggy/Eriksen, but still too early.

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

            I think you will find big price hikes for all you mention. The FPL got their prices quite accurate this season. There were very few reliable budget options. Also, the high defensive score were usually big hitters. I think a more balanced approach will be needed next season.

          2. ***00tennis***
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            King won't repeat his value from this season-also most likely be classed as striker now

    20. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How's the hangover people ?

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Waiting to find out if I have won the Scout Picks Community challenge. I think I have.

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Very laudable if you pulled that off in an SGW! Time to buy something nice.

          1. Boris Bodega
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Getting my shopping list ready.

      2. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In a state of confusion and deflation.

    21. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Newcastle are poised to firm up their interest in Burnley's 25-year-old striker Andre Gray. (Source: Chronicle)

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Strange choice if true. I don't think he's done much to impress this season.

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Deeney would be a better bet. Watford are in talks with Roger Schmidt apparently though

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I'm thinking Deeney at West Brom could work fpl wise. Defoe at Bournemouth could be another.

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Good shout for Deeney at WBA. Defoe at Bou would be pretty annoying for Callum Wilson

              1. Boris Bodega
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                I can't see Bournemouth wanting Defoe, unless he is cheap, which he won't be.

      2. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Is he better then Dwight Gayle?

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          equally lethal championship strikers

    22. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      how was Luis Suarez in FPL, it's only my first season.

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It was my first season when Liverpool finished second in the league, and Suarez was easily the best captain. I seem to remember he spent the first third of the season banned/injured, but then was scoring massive on a weekly basis.

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

        Better than any player this(and last) season, he was mental.

        The only issue with him was he was gone for a large portion of the season due to suspensions.

    23. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Any liverpool fans here follow Graeme Kelly? He tweeted the other day saying that if Liverpool qualified for CL, then VVD, Keita, Sessegnon and Ox would sign for Liverpool. Is he reliable?

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

        Ox could be a beast at Liverpool. Needs a run of starts.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          i like him as player.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        VVD would be a huge acquisition.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Arguably the best defender in the league

      3. Delhidynamo
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Keita the Lazio guy?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          the Red bull guy

          1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            The RB in RBL doesn't stand for Red Bull. The DFB wouldn't allow the corporate name.

    24. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If you could pick four players right now, without knowing their price, and you have to have them in your team regardless, who would they be?

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kane
        Jesus
        Kompany
        Siggy

      2. dhamphiir
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        FPL or football club?

        1. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          FPL

          1. dhamphiir
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Kane, Azpilicueta/Alonso, Sanchez, Alli

      3. Darklord_bg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nobody...every season is different, I'll wait and see.

    25. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jesus, Kane, Alonso in that order. I don't have a fourth!

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Reply fail to Zouma

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I'd agree with that. Would be mad not to have Alonso, although Chelsea's recruitment will be interesting. Jesus and Kane essential. Possibly Siggy too if he moves to West Ham or Everton

    26. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero and Jesus both at the same price next year? I reckon both at 11.5

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Jesus has to be cheaper, surely. Aguero has years of FPL pedigree behind him and the dataset behind Jesus is too small. I would be very disappointed if they were the same price and if Jesus were over 11m.

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          This

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Jesus 9-10.5 and Kun about 11-11.5

    27. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      And now, which players linked to the prem from abroad, would you start with in your team IF they moved, regardless of price?

      Last year I punted big on Mhiki with his assist stats from Dortmund. Huge backfire.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I don't generally go with newly arrived un-PL-proven players from the off. Maybe there might be an exception, not sure though

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          This.

      2. dhamphiir
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I hear rumour about United linking with many player like Griezman, Lukaku, James Rodriguez, Bale, Mbappe, Aubameyang, Cesc