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Scout Report – Davy Klaassen

Everton followed up the signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with their second major transfer of the summer when they acquired Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen for €27 million (£23.6 million).

The 24-year-old Dutch international put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Toffees, with his signing a further statement of intent from the Merseyside club ahead of the new season.

Speaking to the club’s official website about the move, Everton manager Ronald Koeman outlined some of the qualities Klaassen will bring to the squad:

“He’s a player who is only 24 but has a lot of experience and is a leader on the pitch. He has already captained Ajax for two seasons, and that shows you the type of person he is. He is hardworking, likes to press and, of course, will give us more creativity and goals.”

The History

Klaassen was recruited into the Ajax youth academy at the age of 14 and progressed all the way through to the first-team.

He made his senior debut as a substitute in a Champions League clash against Lyon in November 2011, with his Eredivisie bow coming five days later when he scored coming off the bench in a 3-0 win over NEC Nijmegen.

A serious groin injury meant that Klaassen sat out most of the 2012/13 season before he enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2013/14.

The midfielder registered 10 goals and three assists from 26 league appearances as Ajax claimed a fourth successive league title, and he also gained valuable European experience in both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.

Klaassen continued his upward trajectory over the following season, producing six goals and nine assists in 30 league outings before being handed the captaincy ahead of the 2015/16 campaign.

Operating more predominantly as an attacking midfielder, Klaassen tallied an impressive 13 goals and eight assists in 31 league matches, and he continued to produce eye-catching numbers last term, racking up 14 goals and 10 assists from 33 appearances.

He was also a crucial member of the Ajax side that progressed to the final of the Europa League, producing two goals and two assists in 13 outings as the Dutch side eventually lost 2-0 to Manchester United in Stockholm.

Klaassen appeared for Holland at all age groups from U16s to U21s, scoring seven goals in 29 appearances, before making his senior debut as a substitute in a 2-0 friendly defeat to France in March 2014.

He scored his first goal for the national team in a 2-0 friendly win over Spain in March 2015 and has totalled four goals and one assist from his 14 international appearances.

The Prospects

Following a distinct lack of goals and assists from midfield last season, it is no surprise to see Koeman enter the transfer market in a bid to add some potency and creativity.

Only Ross Barkley (five) and Kevin Mirallas (four) scored more than two goals among the Toffees’ midfielders last term. The pair also led the way for assists, with 11 and eight respectively, with no other player managing more than four.

Bearing in mind Barkley’s future at the club is in serious doubt given he turned down a contract offer with just a year remaining on his current deal, the need to address this issue was even more stark.

In Klaassen Everton look to have a player who can add a further cutting edge to the side, with the Dutchman himself listing his strengths as including an ability to make late runs into the box and creating chances with through balls and key passes.

He delivered a chance every 49.2 minutes and averaged a shot every 47.5 minutes last term.

Those numbers aren’t overly impressive when comparing him with Barkley and Mirallas though, with the Englishmen creating a chance every 34.6 minutes and Mirallas producing a key pass every 48.4 minutes.

Klaassen also trails the pair for average minutes per shot, with Barkley (33) and Mirallas (33.5) both superior.

The numbers reflect the fact Mirallas and Barkley operated in more advanced midfield positions than Klaassen did for the majority of last season, but there is clear evidence that the Dutchman is a more instinctive and accomplished goalscorer.

Of Klaassen’s 14 goals last season, 12 arrived from inside the box, while 45 of his 60 attempts (75%) arrived from close range.

In contrast, just 41 of Barkley’s 80 shots were from inside the area, with Mirallas firing 29 of his 62 attempts in the box. In both cases that amounts to 46% of their total shots.

Klaassen could even end up as Everton’s first-choice penalty taker should Romelu Lukaku leave the club – he took seven of Ajax’s 16 penalties in all competitions last season, scoring five.

But with further arrivals expected at Goodison Park – Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson remains a target should Barkley leave this summer – the pecking order for all set-piece duties is still very much up for grabs.

While Klaassen’s production has been very impressive in Holland, the fact he could operate in a slightly deeper position than Barkley means he could perhaps be priced at 7.0 and 7.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

He could be most suited to playing as the most attack-minded central midfield player in either a 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 system, though he is also able to play in the No 10 role, where his stamina and intelligence could be put to use pressing high up the pitch.

Klaassen’s potential to provide value depends largely on who else Koeman can attract to the club prior to the season kick-off.

Regardless, Everton’s brutal opening schedule following their opening day home clash against Stoke City (mci, che, TOT, mun) means that Fantasy managers are unlikely to consider Toffees investment for their Gameweek 1 squads.

Those early fixtures provide us with the ideal opportunity to take stock of Koeman’s new-look side, with potential value on offer once their schedule eases from Gameweek six.

Klaassen offers obvious attacking promise, but with Everton’s summer recruitment still in full flow, it remains to be seen whether we’ll be provided with stronger options from the Toffees attack by the time the transfer window shuts.

Further Reference

Davy Klaassen Wikipedia

Davy Klaassen Transfer Markt Page

Davy Klaassen You Tube

580 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Salah 8.0/8.5. Guaranteed points

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Where do you see him lining up.?

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Guaranteed points? I'm not sure about that...already had a go in the prem and was a flop...but maybe he wasn't utilized effectively.

      I would be cautious about bringing him in for GW1 tho.We have no idea where he'll play.Would rather Firmino, Coutinho & Mane over him any day of the week if they all were priced around the same.

      Anyone have any price predictions for these 4 liv mids?

      Also will Mane be fit for GW1 does anyone know?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He flopped after playing 531 minutes in total, with 6 PL starts. It's a bit like judging de Bruyne, Lukaku etc under Mourinho. He just ruins these players and they prove it elsewhere. We may see the same with Martial somewhere along the line.

        1. FPL Kangaroo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          If I'm being honest..I think he has ruined Martial's Utd career already.Wouldn't be surprised if he leaves this summer.

        2. Gubbins94.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mourinho's terrible at developing youth talent. It's one thing giving them play time, it's another actually coaching and developing them.

          Rashford when you consider his work ethic in training didn't progress nearly as much as he should have this season and I'd be surprised if Martial didn't wake up everyday wanting to jump off a bridge given Monaco are the most attacking team in Europe while he's here tracking Andy Robertson.

          1. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah Martial was like Mbappe 2/3 seasons ago...now look at him.We have ruined the kid.

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Stoke, Mci, Che, Tot, Mun. Think it will be a no-brainer to bring him on in GW6 if he can hold his own effectively in the first 5 PL matches against the big boys.

  3. Johqvist
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I've always gone for either 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 not realizing the value in the premium defenders. This article is a great read and it definitely makes me want to go 4-4-2 at the start of the season.

    http://whogottheassist.com/posts/403

    What are your thoughts on lineup?

    Hope the mods are okay with me linking another FPL related site since both Individual and Matamatics are supporters of FFS first and foremost 🙂 (also there's no personal gain in this for me if anyone would think that).

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

      Aww thanks Johqvist 😀

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I consider 433. Kane kun benteke will be a good firepower for my team

      1. Johqvist
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Sounds awesome. Who will be your mids?

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          There are so many options in mid
          But alli, sane and redmond are likely. Ozil cout firm all are on my watchlist. Ozil will be great in 3421 arsenal new formation

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Couldn't agree more. No ones going to listen though- they've all got it ingrained about the heavy hitters.

  4. Individual
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Great article, 100% agreed with that in my assessment too. Would've been 9th in FPL if his output last year was in FPL (ahead of Siggy), with goals and assists in his locker plus a penchant for breaking the deadlock in tight games. 7.5m seems both realistic and a nice sweet spot for us at 3rd mid.

    Avoid for first 6 weeks but BOU BUR bha after that makes him an ideal candidate for the early WC !

  5. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Everton's Eriksen? Definitely an exciting signing I'll keep an eye on 🙂

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He is not that type of playmaker. He prefer to go to box and finish instead of crossing

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        S

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          H
          I
          T

  6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Golden Goalies - check out the Recoveries stats ...

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1867/

    😀 Bonus!

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lend me £12.50 and I will 🙂

  7. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Looks a bit like Bergkamp in the caption.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      My exact thoughts, and sounds like a silage harvester. I want a piece of him!

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I've got a brand new combine harvester, you've got a brand new key ... 😉

    2. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looks like Bergkamp at 40+

  8. John wick
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I prefer mane over salah...I personally not seen him play but guess he wont be better thanmane or coutinho

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Everbody prefers Mane . Its just he is more costly than most others

  9. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone interested in Nakhi Wells?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      wait whaaaaaaaaat ?
      Not a F****** Chance

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hell no ! Not touching Huddersfield apart from maybe T.Smith at 4.5m.

    3. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      only for bench fodder in a 352 if priced around 5m ... but will probably cost closer to 6m.

  10. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Klaasen is the new Eriksen.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why cant he be just Everton's Klaasen?

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        It doesn't work like that. Everyone has to be the next someone. I won't even bother listing the next SWP

      2. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Who said he couldn't ?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Not you 😉

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He scores a goal every 3 games, he's the new Fat Frank.

  11. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hate to burst the Salah @ 8.0-8.5 bubble, but Nolito came in at 9.0.

    1. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't touch him at that price.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nolito got some points when he played tbf or when he came of the bench. It just he played so less which wont be the case with Salah.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        8.5 looks a reasonable price for him but you never know 9.0 is s small.possibility . Mkhi came at 9.5

    3. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would rather go for Couts/Firm at 9.0

  12. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Great option if he's any better than Barkley at 7.5

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's been better than Barkley.

    2. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I wonder where Barks is heading. Probably Spurs

  13. FPL Kangaroo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Just to let everyone know..I saw Justin Bieber today...much uglier in person I thought. #OverRated

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      See pictures of him in Picaderos in Maynooth. He must be lonely, on his Todd.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Haha yeah I was waiting at the bus stop next to it.
        Just seen some fancy car pull up with the engine running for a good 5-10 mins then he just strolls out.

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He was in Maynooth? Why?

          1. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah he was in that Mexican restaurant on the main street there today.
            I think he's playing tomorrow in Dublin so prob had a free day today.

            1. UnitedFan
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Oh right, I didn't even know he was playing here.

              1. FPL Kangaroo
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Maynooth was a good spot for him to chill out ...since it's a ghost town during the summer.

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  So I've heard.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I bet you still would though.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ah yeah I wouldn't say no.

  14. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, it's Davy Klaassen here, just using Net Gains's account (because I love his grav). Everyone should please pick me. I'll score you loads of goals. Thanks

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pinkie promise on the goals?

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No, this is against my strict Dutch beliefs

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ronaldo next.

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would you cut my lawn? I'm too lazy to crank up the lawnmower.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Just buy a sheep or a goat as a organic lawn mower and you could always eat them if you get stuck

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          True, mind you I'm scoffing so much wheatgrass and the like at present, I should just do a Lawnmower man on it!

        2. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Jeez you're a Kerryman alright. 😉

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Like Jannsen was going to do last season

    5. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Seems legit. I'm in!

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you. Please send your bank account details to me and I will deduct a small charge in return for wearing a shirt with your name on it during my first goal celebration!

    6. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nahki Wells?

  15. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who's better of the 2 brilliant players; Coutinho (23 goals /assists in 36 games) vs Eriksen (36 goals/ assists in 48 games)? I hope to fit both in.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      In real life? Probably Coutinho just.
      Every game I expect him to do something special regardless of how poor Liverpool look.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Eriksen was hands down the player of the year for me last season. Couts has quicker feet though so is made for Barca.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Put your hands up where I can look them

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Eriksen IMO. And I agree, as posted earlier, he was indeed player of the season...

      Very rounded player.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Eriksen will surely be 10m, dunno what price Coutinho will be. Its going to be hard to squeeze in both.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Very hard.

          If I choose two big hitters mids I'iI be trying to squeeze Tekkers and Llorente in alongside Kane. Dunno if that will be affordable though.

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I might do similarly with Kane, Giroud and Trekkers/Austin. Will monitor preseason with interest.

            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Iheanacho may yet spring a surprise as a pick as well. We'll have to see what happens with him.

              1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Aye, indeed. Almost forgot he could come in to play if he gets a new club.

                1. Dr Dream
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  It must be getting to the stage where he's going to have to do. His potential career is drifting away from him if he stays at City.

                  1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Yep, true.

          2. Ramboros
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            That's pretty close to my plan.

            5.5 - 4.5
            5.5 - 5.0 - 5.0 - 4.5 - 4.0
            10.0 - 10.0 - 8.0 - 6.0 - 4.5
            13.0 - 7.5 - 7.0

            Exactly 100.0 spent.

            Going for Llorente + Benteke is more affordable than Jesus + 4.5 fodder.

            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              So many of the top Clubs are looking like they may become a bit flaky with their team sheets. Gonna be a tough call to start with for a lot of picks so I'm thinking "safe picks" and see what happens at the likes of City.

  16. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Cout, mane or firmino
    Who is best fpl player !
    Really difficult. But it's unlikely for me to get a liverpool player. Arsenal and city in first 4 gw

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wijnaldum possibly the best value.

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Won't be nailed on. Competing with Lallana.

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          True. Hopefully Milner is listed as a defender so might get him.

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This

      2. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        😐

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal and City is a good thing.

    3. Pep
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Salah nailed in my team

  17. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hmm..

    A) 6.0 CHE/TOT + Sané

    B) 4.5 + Mané

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

  18. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Nice goal - Bruma

    Reminds me of my youth

  19. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Will you be paying the premium price for Dani Alves if he joins Mancity ?

    He could be the Marcus Alonso of last season in terms of attacking potential. Not sure about city getting many cleanies though

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah I'd probably have him

    2. Pep
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      At 6 he is good option

    4. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not in my plans. I'll send him a text.

    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've already bought him.

    6. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      At 34 I don't think we could expect him to play every week in a league as physical as the Prem.

  20. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I quite like the look of this Klassenn fella.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      tbf he ain't that good Looking

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The article says he's 24 years old. He must have had a damned hard upbringing....he looks closer to 50...

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Threesome Love Child of Bergkamp Eriksen and Rooney 😀

        2. FPL Kangaroo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          This.

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He looks identical to Berkamp in the pic, yet not so similar in other pictures, I've gone off him. Anyway have5/6 weeks to assess his potential.

  21. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone considering Salah as a cheaper alternative to Mané? Might double up

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He'll have to pass the eye test first.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Time to stop this

      You might just jinx the deal whole together you know. First atleast let him sign for us .

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      One is enough for me and I'd want Salah to come in at minimum 2m less then Mane.
      So yes, could happen.

  22. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Do people think Bournmouth will get as many goals as last season? A number of their players look like they have goal potential...

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think they'll be more solid at the back, less cavalier.

    2. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Probably less goals overall, but more goals concentrated onto the wingers, strikers and possibly Daniels.

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't see Howe's style changing. Even if they don't get as many goals as last season they should still be one of the more attacking teams outside of the top 6.

  23. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid, possibly for the Premier League.

    Has anyone seen him play? Could he be a decent prospect?

    Don't watch much Spanish football myself.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lazy. Doesn't track back. Selfish. Has a poor free kick. Bad acne.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's a bit of a croc these days. Bench fodder at best.

    3. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah I heard he's joining huddersfield.Decent signing.

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      6.5 striker? Think I'll go with Gayle instead for that price.

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Plays like Lineker, lurking around the goals. Should be a good 5:4:1 enabler.

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Journeyman. Probably 3rd forward potential

    7. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Avoid.

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

      He is a 4-time player of the year

  24. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hmm finally a newcomer I can see myself take a punt on, depending on price.
    Always enjoyed watching him play when I had a chance.
    See him as a bit of a cargo train(one gear only) but he is also a duracell bunny as he seems capable of going on forever. A type of player I like.

  25. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Post above asking for Ronaldo. I think it should give you the whole idea of what he is capable of.
    14.0 well spent

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCKKrZwW0AAFisI.jpg:small

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why do people let themselves go and end up looking like an easter egg with feet

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        If you train and play football regularly for over 15-20 years and suddenly stop this habit which the body has adjusted to and dont exercise its bound to have.consequences .

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Even if you carry on doing what you normally do, the middle age spread can still get you. Different metabolisms with age and all that.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            My body's a temple.

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Old and in ruins?

              1. Syd.
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Everyone is welcome to enter 😉

              2. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                I'd be in tip top condition if I was 96.

                1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  But would you be in a tip top condition in 69 though ? 😛

          2. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Agreed although a general trend can be seen in Movie industries nowadays with Actors being super fit and healthy at the ages of 45-60 . Probably different from a footballer though although I cant see someone like Steven Gerrard ever being like this.

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Who ate all the pies?

                He

              2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Rooney got a big job if he is gonna beat that.

          3. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I'm exactly the same now as I was when I was in my twenties....and still play football.

            1. Syd.
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I could never put weight on in my younger days no matter what I ate and drunk but I was always very active playing sport. I have put a slight amount on as I approach the half century but I am working on losing it as I have basically cut out crap food

              1. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Once you get past 50 Syd it's the ale that does it. I don't eat any crap food but like the pop too much. I'm not a fat bar steward but there are signs of a liking for beer.

              2. Dr Dream
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                I use a rowing machine every day...sometimes twice...

  26. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What sort of price do we think Bolasie will be....assuming he misses the start of the season.

    I was set fairly early on with both of Bolasie and Zaha last season and was looking forward to keeping them both for a good while. I still maintain, as I did then, that they would have needed up with similar pts.

    I could easily see myself doing that again given the chance.

    I'm guessing he's gonna be about 6.0....does that sound about right?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yes 6.0 is about right . Perfect price even

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Like Zaha he would have had a couple of good spells during the season. Just a matter of timing it right.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          yep

          Bolasie A Lukaku G was a common theme at the start of last season and then he got injured

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I can't see him being anymore than £7 million but you might not see him until the far side of christmas and with no Lukaku there will he be the one to step up to the mark

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That's a shame. Having said that a year is a long time...he may not even actually attain what he had before.

    3. Like an Egyptian Magician
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon he'll be under 6.0. I'm thinking 5.5 max.

  27. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all, I'm gathering some data for a little experiment and I would love your answers to add to it.

    Here's the question. Without looking anything up, name ten universities/colleges in the United States. If you cannot name ten, name as many as you know.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Harvard
      Stanford
      Atlanta
      Princeton
      Yale
      California
      New York
      Washington
      San Diego

      You probably could just list the States as they will all have a university

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'll count five of those, the rest seem to be the application of your theory at the bottom 😉

      2. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm from uk.
        I would only know Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford by name for sure. I would throw in MIT as a guess.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Good guess! Cheers!

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Errrr....mmmm....None.

      Oh hang on...Barkley. Is that one?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        http://berkeleycollege.edu/

        Close enough 😉

    3. Licky
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Harvard
      Brown
      Princeton
      Yale
      San Diego State
      LSU
      Georgia Tech
      Boise State
      College of the Sequoias?
      Texas A&M
      University of Alabama
      Michigan State
      Air Force Academy?
      Ohio State
      Oregon State

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think a lot of that knowledge (though I guess a few are incorrect) comes from NCAA.

      2. Licky
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        ... and Stanford now that I've read syd.'s comment. 😛

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You watch your fair share of college sports, huh? 🙂 Impressive

          1. Licky
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not really, I've played the NCAA football games though and of course you know which colleges players are coming from when they're drafted into the NFL.

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Huh. Well, cheers anyway!

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Harvard
      Princeton
      CalTech
      Cornell
      Yale
      Stanford
      Berkley

      What kinda question is this anyway Kun?

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Westpoint counts right?

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          West Point counts! I'm doing a study on college reputation.

          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Is Tralee Institute of Technology trending?

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Never heard of it, and hasn't come up in my international data thus far

    5. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Harvard
      Stanford
      Yale
      Alabama
      Florida State
      Florida
      Texas
      Notre Dame
      Ohio State
      Duke

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers! Out of curiosity, do you watch college sports?

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I do 🙂

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Figured 🙂

    6. ddande
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cal
      UCLA
      Oregon
      Oregon State
      Washington
      Washington State
      Arizona
      Arizona state
      USA
      Stanfird

      1. ddande
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        *USC not USA

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks for the clarification haha

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

      Creighton University
      University of Nebraska
      Arizona State University
      University of Arizona
      Doane College
      Swarthmore
      Marquette University
      Brigham Young University
      Northern Arizona University
      Washington University in St. Louis

    8. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Harvard
      Stanford
      MIT
      Yale
      Brown
      Chicago

  28. joinho
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Guy in brazilian supermarket
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9suoFmsS0m0

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wenger to bid 5,000,001 for him

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        5,000,000.99

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Guy in Irish supermarket

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6o2MlUa5Y&t=6s

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lmfao

      2. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Looks like he was trying to buy more beer!!

  29. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    As above (Bolasie)

    As usual last season I made sprint for the money for the first few weeks and ended up with this for GW5...

    Courtois

    Valencia Walker Baines

    Sanchez Bolasie Zaha Hazard

    Ibra Benteke Lukaku

    I really hope we get a couple of enablers like Bolasie and Zaha again this time...that team was really good.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Demari Gray cough.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Oh yeah. He's good he is.

        What do we know that would nail him on for a start week in and week out. Who's his competition ?

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mahrez leaving would be the biggest assurance. Albrighton seems to be in favour also.

          1. Licky
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This. I'm interested.

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Redmond

  30. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How do you think liverpool will lineup with salah?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Salah right Mane left. Bob central, Phil deeper.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Berb, have you crunched the numbers regarding what this means for Phils output?

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Not fully. But his stats in the 8 are promising. Will post full stuff soon. Don't have that much time atm

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Oh, nice one. Thanks.

      2. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bob ? Firmino you mean?

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yes Bobby Firmino.

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane Firmino/Sturridge Salah
      Lallana/Cout Hendo/Can Wijnaldum