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The Numbers Game – Crystal Palace

Our series of pre-season members’ articles continues with a look at Crystal Palace.

We kick off our analysis by assessing their team displays against the 2015/16 campaign, before scanning their primary goal threats and creators.

We’ll also take time to compare their displays under both Alan Pardew and Sam Allardyce, with one eye on what the now managerless Eagles can offer in 2017/18.

After battling to beat the drop for most of the season, the Palace ended the last campaign in fourteenth position on 41 points – more or less identical to 2015/16, where they ended in fifteenth spot with 42 points.

In terms of a cutting edge, there was a definite improvement – a total of 39 goals in 2015/16 was better than just two other teams, but this jumped to 50 last time out, the ninth most impressive scoring record in the top-flight.

But when assessing the two seasons, there was little difference in the underlying numbers.

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  1. Arn De Gothia
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know when pregames starts?

    Tataa

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

      First pre-season friendly is Watford v Woking on 8th July.

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        A glamour fixture indeed.

        1. Mane Of Steel
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Haha!

      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thnx man, kind of you

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'll put that in my calendar now! 🙂

        This site is amazing for following pre-season. I assume the pre-season tab will go live around then?

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

        It's at Woking. Was in the area over the weekend and the locals are really looking forward to it!

  2. Mane Of Steel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    With Matic set to come back to United, are you guys more interested in Pogba? Hopefully priced at 8.0, seems to me a decent shout.

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

      Really seems great
      Wish he plays more forward than herrera

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Was interested anyway tbh, but I guess this just adds to the appeal, provided he doesn't end up being another Schneiderlin

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

      Maybe the defence is a tad more attractive also.

      1. Mane Of Steel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm thinking about going with the cheapest nailed united alongside Pogba.

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

      " With Matic set to come back to United "

      If he signs it will be first Time he has Signed for United .
      Its not Ronaldo coming back FFS

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

      Surely looking at him in my GW1 team.

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

      I'm more interested, but I want to see how Mourinho are planning to use Mkhi, Mata, Rashford and Martial before I jump on him. I don't think Rashford and Martial are great strikers for 4-3-3, while Mkhi and Mata are probably better in 4-2-3-1.

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

      Not at all

    8. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, not any more interested than before Matic. Would like to see someone up top who is actually going to score for United before I truly consider their offensive assets.

  3. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Matic has always been my favourite defensive midfielder

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

      And Lindelof your favourite defender? 😉

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Swedes are the best

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

          Holy crap. You are one hellauva Man Utd fan Andy.

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

      woooosh Andy

      Stop Sucking up lol 😆

      Sergio Romero your best GK when he signed ?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nah. He's only worlds second best....behind De Gea of course.

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

      MU are turning in to an old Chelsea/WBA hybrid

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Being defensively solid is amazing for winning trophies, particularly during knock stages in cups. Having the ability to nullify world class players is a vital quality.

        But you can be defensively solid and still show attacking flair. Mourinho's last Premier League winning side still scored a good number of goals and were exciting going forward.

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

          Think its really valuable in leagues as well as cups tbh. Been reading The Number Game and whilst I don't agree with it all, statistically it's better to have a strong defense than attack in the top 4 leagues.
          I feel Utd may be been on the wrong side of luck season just gone - few of those Ibra chances get converted and they would have been right in the mix

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

    What's all this nonsense about an Aguero-Sanchez swap on the cards?

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

      Monday mill.

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

      Nonsense is the key word here . Its utter BS

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Exactly that - nonsense 🙂

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

      Some people think it might actually happen. 😆

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal fans really want Aguero. Who can blame them?

      Will never happen though. Arsenal aren't even a Champion's League club anymore - their main appeal is gone.

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

        * only appeal

      2. Tim T
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm an Arsenal fan and I seriously doubt this is anything other than newspaper fantasy...
        However I don't think Champions League is important for any club to sign any player anymore - if they put enough money on the table in terms of wages players join...

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

          So Youre Telling Me There's A Chance ? ! 😉

          1. Tim T
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Haha - zero chance for Aguero at Arsenal, but that is more because if he was available I'm sure teams like Bayern, Madrid, Barca, Juve etc would all be interested, all pay him a good wage and are better clubs 🙂
            But it is why Arsenal have a chance of signing a player like Lacazette and how Liverpool could sign Mane last year.

            1. fedolefan
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, I'm not sure how some people categorically state Champions League qualification can make or break a deal. Surely, one year out is hardly a big deal for players. It's funnier when it comes from United fans, who conveniently forget that they weren't in the Champions League when they signed Pogba and Ibra. It's a consideration for players, but good managers can easily convince the better players that them coming over will be the missing piece to them getting back into the Champions League. As you say, it's wages and their agents demands that dictate everything. All this other talk is us wanting to believe what we want to happen.

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

          Arsenal don't pat top dollah. Plenty of Europe's Champs League qualifying cream would take him and pay more.

    6. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FPL wise would Agüero be better value at Arsenal? I certainly think so.

      But like you say it's a load of rubbish.

  5. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    #WelcomeDeBoer

    Interesting press conference.

    Reading up you really cant doubt what he did for Ajax, having not won the Eredivisie for seven years, he becomes manager and wins it 4 years on the spin on the back of making the most of the academy.

    His Inter record was disappointing, but appointment was definitely bad timing for a first job out of his own league, with the difficult and chaotic internal political situation/takeover/interference going on with Inter at the time. Hopefully its a lesson/experienced well learned for Frank and he can make a few signings of his choice and maybe unearth some more gems from our academy, the next Zaha/Victor Moses/Nathaniel Clyne maybe.

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

      He did well in the CL too tbh. Was reading about it. A big appointment for you guys. Best of luck. Hope Palace produce some good fantasy assets.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah I watched that conference, it was very interesting. I love Parish's Kaizen approach, he seems like a good owner. Palace are an established Premier League team now, based in London (big plus), with strong attacking players, but they can't keep relying on beating the big teams going forward. A more balanced approach is necessary long term.

      I like the appointment, I got the feeling we can expect them to improve defensively but will still exploit the pace and quality they have up front as much when the opportunities arise.

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

        It would be brilliant if he brought through some (cheap as FPL assets) kids from Palace's academy - that's de Boer's main strength. However, the Pl is unforgiving, especially for a new manager with a bottom-half table club. Hopefully if they hit mid-table safety with time to spare we'll see some youngsters emerge.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I would argue that Ajax's academy is one of the best in the world, and De Boer was just playing to their strengths.

          Whilst I do think De Boar will improve the academy, we may not see any Palace youth players get frequent starts in the Premier League, just yet. They still have to be a certain standard.

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

            Yeah, it's more likely he'll use his knowledge to bring non-British kids into the academy and nurture them over the long term. But he's ex-Barce and Ajax - he's steeped in academy culture.

  6. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    hi mate,

    i am missing FPL so much.

    Do you know when ll it be possible to create our new team?

    cheers and good luck for next season

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

      Week commencing 10th July

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

        Lol damnit you got there before me 😉

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

          😎

      2. Mane Of Steel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ffs United Fan. Don't you say anything else besides that?! 🙂

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

          Mark , sign United Fan up 😉

  7. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    People complaining that all the best contributors have moved elsewhere. Where would they have moved to?

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

      Fantasyfootball24/7.

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

      Or must have opened their own ventures.

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      There is a special forum. Need to get an invite though.

    4. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't know what you mean I'm still here 🙂

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

      Nirvana

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Somewhere where there isn't ridiculous moderation.

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

      *banned shrug emoticon*

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

        😆

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

      **** em let the elitist snobs tell each other that they are better than the rest if it makes them feel better.
      Always up and coming contributors to take their place anyway so good luck to them.

      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Half of them still spend most of their time on here anyway.

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

        Maybe you should take a moment to remove that enormous chip from your shoulder and stop making pathetic comments about somewhere you know absolutely nothing about. And for your information your comment couldn't be any far more removed from the truth.
        You're obviously just hacked off that you haven't been invited and trust me you won't be.

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

          Lol

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

    Should the name of the site be changed to 'Fpl opens on week commencing 10th July.co.uk' for some days?

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

      Gravless Casuals.co.uk after FPL opens

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

    'Sup? 😀

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

      Yo 🙂

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

        Hey. 🙂

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

      'Sup?

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

        See below. 🙂

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

      Story Doosra?

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

        Got to go to bloody shops in a mo.

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

          Awful stuff.

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

            This.

    4. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Soop?

  10. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How accurate do these prices look? & thoughts on this team?

    De Gea 5.5m
    4m

    Cedric 5m
    Dawson 5m
    A.Smith 4.5m
    Mee 4.5m
    Newcastle DF 4.5m

    Ozil 9m
    Sane 8m
    Pedro 8m
    Zaha 6.5m
    Stanislas 5.5m

    Aguero 12m
    Lacazette 10.5m
    Benteke 7.5m

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

      Will tell you on or after July 10.

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

      Cedric 5.5
      Özil maybe.
      Sané 8.5
      Pedro 7.5
      Zaha 6.0
      Benteke 8.5

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

      looks pretty good .

      you can add probably 0.5 here and there

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

      Zaha 7
      Ozil 9.5
      Stan 6
      Aguero won't be below 12.5.

      My guesses anyway. All moot until it opens anyway.

    5. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      seriously why do people do this? whats the point?

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

        No point. It's just for fun. They're bored.

    6. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say Smith, Tekkers and your midfield are underpriced.

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

      Quite accurate and team looks solid. Hopefully Lacazette deal goes through.

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

      Don't think you can pick Lyon players mate. Also, benteke to be 8m imo.

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

    Made my team. 😀 Just got to carry on with my bloody ticker. Week 7, at the mo.

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

      Good. Any suggestions are welcome.

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

      (C) CE, GW 1? 😉

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

        *checks ticker* No, Sánchez. Actually. 😆

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

          City or Arsenal? 😉

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

            Arsenal defo. City Sanchez will die as an fpl asset.

  12. Ronny Hotdog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Been lurking/occasionally posting for a fair few years now. Don't really see much OTT moderation people are talking about?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You don't see it because it's removed 🙂

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

        Jesus you scared me. Throw us a warning before you pop out from the shadows. Tell your fellow mods too.

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

      Post some unconventional stuff. You'll know yourself.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It it fairly relaxed by most mods, there's not much to complain about. Some words have recently been relaxed by the filter, and that in itself shows the direction they want to go.

      Test: Brighton are shit and will get relegated.

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

        Weird, pretty sure Jonty added "Brighton%relegated" to the swear filter last month 😕

        1. Diva
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          But the s word is fine to use in relation to Brighton? 😀

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

            We'd be blocking most of the comments come August if that was on the list 😉

            1. Diva
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              😆

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          😆

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

        Scunthorpe?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Probably the most difficult word to deal with for any football site 😀 You'd need to write a complex filter just for it, so it can be allowed through without opening up exploits elsewhere 😉

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ignore this guy ^ Spews nonsense.

            Just add a Scunthorpe exception to the c-word filter.

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

              Apparently the Yanks don't like that town and call it Sconthorpe. (That was what I was told anyway)

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      When "Pornhub" in a joke context gets deleted you know the shark has been jumped. Maybe the powers that be need to spend time not ignoring customer service emails rather than being pathetic?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I don't check emails

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Nor does anyone from recent experience!

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

            Emailed you just there, Jarvish. Sorry, I missed your first one - that was a hectic day.

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

          You should. It's the professional thing to do.

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            And in my professional job I do.

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

              I thought you were semi pro?

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

                He's hanging on to his amateur status so he can moderate in the Olympics.

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

              In that case you and your fellow FFS colleagues are amateurs.

              1. andy85wsm
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                And you still can't keep away 😀

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

                  It's never been easier to stay away in 7 yrs. Look at my history. Should be easy to figure out why I posted.

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

            It's not his profession! 😛

      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        It's understandable in some cases but I recall a post simply saying "smuggled the Mitchell brothers in" being removed by the J-man. Now that's just crossing the line.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          What was the context though?

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

          I recall a certain thread getting locked because people might say something bad... it was just some guy asking about what people in England thought of the Irish and every single response was genuine and sincere...

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

      It is certainly not OTT imo and i can see the logic in the rules even though i generally ignore them 😉

      It can be kinda insulting to be modded sometimes and that might brown some guys off but you have look at from the mods point of view.

      Things could get out of hand if we were left to our own devices so mods are probably a necessary evil.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This.

        I think the mods do a difficult job very well. They deserve more credit; not criticism.

        This place would very quickly descend into lord of the flies without them.

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

          Yeah like last night 😉

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

          Holy shit. Who are you and what have you done to our leader FPL Virgin?

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            In all seriousness, I stumbled onto the official EFC forums several years ago. They were unmoderated and people were posting some of the most vile things imaginable. That's where my healthy respect for what the mods on here originates from.

            Plus ... the mods protect me from people who threaten to punch me 🙂

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

              I thought it was the mods who want to punch you the most. Good day for the mods in a long time.

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

                +1

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  You've misplaced your +1. The structure of this website really needs to be looked at. So many people mis-post.

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

                    Damnit.Yeah Mark needs to have a look at this problem.

              2. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                No it was Ayew Serious. He was very threatening towards me.

                Sad times. My overarching aim on here is simply to make people laugh.

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

                  You are a vital part of the community as I keep saying. And I do think that everybody loves having you around here.

        3. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You're the best - never change Virg, never change... 😆 😆 😆

  13. Sprinter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    any news on a return for the ultimate fpl?

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

      Won't be running this season.

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

        disappointing really enjoyed it..

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not happening I'm afraid

  14. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Don't understand Chelsea replacing Matic with Bakayoko. One's PL proven, the other has had one good season in his career

    If it's not broken, don't fix it?

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

      So who should they replace him with?

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

        I think OP means be doesn't need replacing?

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

          40m for Matic. I'll happily sell him anyday.

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

            this, think we (chelsea) are getting top dollar for a player who was very good in Jose's first season back but hasnt lived up to expectations since then and limits the team in certain aspects. Kante is obvs the number 1 DM in the league. Clearly Conte thinks he can get a better replacement to go alongside him in games where we need the steel.

            Bakayoko looked great when I watched Monaco earlier last season, and he is only 22 so loads of room for improvement.

            Also has to be good news for Fabregas gametime too if Matic goes

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

              Yes. Kante is much better DM than Matic. Chelsea should buy another good CB who is good in the air. Problem solved.

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

                i think we will defo be looking to sign another CB

                VVD or Bonucci are latest to be rumoured

                plus Lukaku is happening and Alex Sandro would be an amazing signing

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

                  Sunny days for PL, some good signings on the radar.

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

      Seems Matic is very much a Mourinho man. Conte didn't seem to rate him too highly.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Matic doesn't really suit a two-man midfield imo. His best role is anchor, and therefore is best suited to a 433 style where he can enable other creative central midfielders to push forwards. He's not a bad passer himself, but that's not where his world class talents are 😉

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        On a side note, does anyone else view 433 and 4231 and pretty much the same formation? During the attacking phase of a 433, the most forward CM pushes into the hole anyway, sometimes two CMs.

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

          Not really. A 4-2-3-1 (Mourinho style one) is a 4-4-1-1 when defending. 2 banks of 4, the #10 and striker alone up top not really tracking back.

          4-3-3 is a 4-5-1 when defending generally with the wingers back. And when attacking, the #8s do push up but not into the 'hole' imo.

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

            They can be similar though.

          2. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Makes sense. You can tell I'm not a manager 😀

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

        Exactly. So with Herrera a bit ahead of him and Pogba further up the field, United should have a very strong midfield.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That central 3 is very sexy, it has to be said. Herrera really proved himself last season - I bet Hazard is still having nightmares 😉

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

            Herrera was priced very low last season. If he plays regularly and pushes up a bit, he could be a great differential.

        2. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's all leading towards us being tempted by Pogba. He looked so frustrating last season, hard to believe he'll be transformed but he is going to be in our thinking given their fixtures.

  15. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How come there is no talk of Pascal Gross on here, from the article it sounds like he's nailed and playing in the hole, I thought he would be one to consider?

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

      Individual has an article on him.

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

      Gross could play anywhere and be priced at anything from 5.5 to 6.5. We need to see his price, position and set piece duties before knowing what sort of FPL asset he will become.

    3. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think he'll be my capoue, and get me a load of points whilst on my bench. Might just avoid for a genuine 2-pointer

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

        I liked Individuals post. For me, I'll jump on him at 4.5 (maybe 5.0), but any more than that and he'll be on my watchlist as I see how he and the Seagulls settle.

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

          This is why I think a lot of people aren't speculating about having him in their team. Some people thinks he could be 4.5 or 5.0 player, but we are talking about a player that legitimately had 7 goals and 19-23 assists in 2. Bundesliga a few years ago.

      2. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        there's something far more comfortable about having 1 or 2 points on the bench than that type of player that scores nothing when you play him, and as soon as you bench him gets his 15 point haul - had one gameweek last season where all my benched players, got over 13 points each, including the goalie, how i hated them !

        1. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Easy team value tbf, ha.

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

      Dont think i will be getting someone who plays in the hole 😐

    5. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      We did mention him, back on June 13

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/06/13/scout-report-pascal-gross/

      I think we need pre-season before we know how this all fits together. Lots of talk of Knockheart of course but Gross could really upset interest in him.

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yes your article was the one I was referring to, great article, made me strongly consider him, just wondered why, after that, there has been no talk on him.
        And I agree, he has actually put me off Knockaert

  16. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    what will happen with Walcott this season, at the beginning of last season he seemed determined and new attitude, then gradually disappeared - potentially a great midfield option for fpl at a good price, but can't seem to secure game time, we need more midfield goal scoring options, where's Clint Dempsey when you need him lol

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

      i dont think Walcott is an option whilst he is at Arsenal

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        he's had 10 years of 'having potential' and never quite done it, at least not for more than 3 or 4 games at a time, his improved attitude at the beginning of last season (something he discussed himself in interviews) fizzled out seemingly, or Wenger just lost faith in him

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nope but I always try to convince myself.

        Seen the West Ham chatter - don't buy it myself. The fee he demands is a big risk given that he's not had long enough as a spell as a striker and he is injury prone. I'd have thought the Hammers could get a proven target and would much prefer to take that option.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          West Ham just seem all over the place when it comes to buying strikers

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

            Indeed, and their fitness department have it all on just with Andy Carroll. Surely they can't target Sturridge and/or Walcott on those grounds alone?

            1. SAY MY NAME
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Walcott is also fairly high on wages (120k/week last i heard), you need him to be fit and firing (or at least putting in a shift) every week - reckon it'll be more cameo appearances at Arsenal again this season, teasing with a few goals/assists, then getting dropped, trolling many of us

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

            I don't think anyone from the bigger clubs will want to join the Hammers unless they have no choice. They had such a bad season. Every win was pretty much a hang on for dear life win, with the exception of that Spurs win, and some of their losses were so so bad.

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

              First season in a new stadium. I reckon they'll be more settled this coming season and be comfortable mid-table.

              1. fedolefan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                That's true but they just had no playing style whatsoever last season.

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

            I hope they dont sign any new strikers this summer.
            Cause I'm targeting Antonio for GW1.
            I think he has gone under-the-radar since his injury end of last season.
            9 goals in 29 starts wasnt bad last season.

            1. SAY MY NAME
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              he had some surgery didn't he, will he be fully fit for the start of the season? Him or Lanzini could be good midfield fillers

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

                Yeah he got hamstring surgery I believe end of season but should be fit for GW1. And yeah Antonio or Lanzini could be great assets to have next season. Surely to god West ham can improve on last season poor performance.

                1. SAY MY NAME
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  definitely think they'll be better, need some 6-7m players so they could be useful

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

              Shhhh, Lanzini

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

                Antonio 😉

              2. SAY MY NAME
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                overpriced, should be 4.5m 😉 😀

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

      He scored 10 goals before Christmas and got his coffee machine. The rest is history.

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

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

      Doesn't seem to fit in Wenger's new formation. Needs to look elsewhere for more gametime. Would help us with the wage structure too.

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I've kept faith with him for years, but he just doesn't seem to have developed as a player (maybe not his fault, we've had quite a lot of players like that, and people like Adams have said Wenger gives little coaching in terms of individual player development, that it was up to other players to pass on advice), maybe it's best all round if he does move on as it doesn't look like he'll ever quite be the finished product with us, a shame though, he can be a game changer on those rare days

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've always viewed him as a great attacking player that has struggled to fit into Wenger's tactics. I think the modern game requires wingers who are at least "competent" defensively and central strikers with at least some decent strength. He doesn't seem to fit into either category.

      Now that Wenger is playing 3 at the back how can he become a regular? It seems unlikely he'll ever play WB. Maybe as a shadow striker if Alexis leaves?

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

        ive always thought he was massively overrated

      2. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        i think he could do ok in a counter-attacking team, but playing possession football trying to break through congested defenses doesn't work for him, but still a useful player in certain situations - he never did get that run as a striker that he always wanted, i guess Wenger wasn't convinced that he could do the same with him as he did with Henry for the winger to striker conversion

  17. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Years ago I used to play an FPL game where along with your squad you bought a manager! I wish we had that. As an ex-Football Manager nut I'm more interested in the managers than the players, and this season the PL shaping up to be packed with stellar quality. Look:

    Arsenal Arsene Wenger
    Bournemouth Eddie Howe
    Brighton & Hove Albion Chris Hughton
    Burnley Sean Dyche
    Chelsea Antonio Conte
    Crystal Palace Frank de Boer
    Everton Ronald Koeman
    Huddersfield Town David Wagner
    Leicester City Craig Shakespeare
    Liverpool Jurgen Klopp
    Manchester City Pep Guardiola
    Manchester United Jose Mourinho
    Newcastle United Rafael Benitez
    Southampton Mauricio Pellegrino
    Stoke City Mark Hughes
    Swansea City Paul Clement
    Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino
    Watford Marco Silva
    West Bromwich Albion Tony Pulis
    West Ham United Slaven Bilic

    Can't help thinking a few such as Hughton and Shakespeare don't half look out of their depth!

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

      I wonder how it would work if you introduced a manager as part of our squads.

      points for a win and clean sheet

      minus points for being sent from the stands or losing a lead maybe?

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

        Well it could be something like W3, D1, L0 points and for prices say Costa or Mourinho costs you 4m, Koeman 3m, Pulis 1m and Hughton for free!

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

      I also played one. i'd happily buy Eddie anyday.

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

      Margin of victory was another category I've used in other fantasy games when selecting a manager to play.

  18. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    So Man Utd are close to signing Matic.
    What do you make of it?
    Think hes overpriced for someone who will be 29 soon and not very good. Fabinho would have been a better signing imo.

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

      We discussed it further up this page ^

    2. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not a united fan, but think he's a great player. Good passer, Good controller of play. Excellent at breaking up, style of play easily has four or more years left in him at top.
      Not most glamorous,but frees up pogba to attack and fits nicely into squad. Proven winner, was possibly player of season last time mou won league w Chelsea.

      Shrewd business I think, forget price....
      pool fan myself n think he'd hugely aid Utd

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      One of the best DMs about imo *ducks*. He's a proven champion that has about 5 years left at this level. Terrific signing imo, and just what United need.

      Fabinho is still young, and whilst he shows great promise, he's not at Matic's level yet.

  19. ONE PUNCH MAN
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hello my lurking friends , how about some predictions for top 4 and bottom 3 this season?

    My top 4
    City
    United
    Chelsea
    Arsenal

    Bottom 3
    Brighton
    Burnley
    Huddersfield

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

      Top 4
      City
      United
      Chelsea
      Liverpool

      Bottom 3
      Watford
      Huddersfield
      Brighton

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

      Will all change depending on signings but...

      City
      Spurs
      Chelsea
      Liverpool

      Swansea(when they lose Siggy)
      Brighton
      Huddersfield

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

      City
      Arsenal
      United
      Spurs

      Swansea
      Brighton
      Huddersfield

    4. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      TOP 4
      Chelsea
      Man City
      Spurs
      Liverpool

      BOTTOM 3
      Huddersfield Town
      Brighton
      Crystal Palace

    5. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Utd
      City
      Spurs
      Arsenal

      Palace
      Huddersfield
      Brighton

    6. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Top 4
      Liverpool
      Spurs
      Man City
      Arsenal

      Bottom 3
      Bournemouth
      Burnley
      Huddersfield

    7. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      cheers everyone ,some really interesting teams here !!

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

      Top:
      Chelsea
      Man City
      Liverpool
      Man United

      Bottom:
      Everton
      Brighton
      Swansea

      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Everton really? lol
        I do think that some teams are written out of emotion here ,rather than logic

  20. FootballPhenomenon
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone have any suggestions for the best FPL tips accounts on Twitter or other FPL sites in order to have a second opinion? I will be using Scout extensively of course 🙂

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

      Give @FplKangaroo a follow on twitter...I heard he gives great FPL tips/advice 😉

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

        Are you providing advices on Twitter?

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

          I try my best 😉

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

            You got a new follower. 😉

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

              I'm also good craic 😉

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

                No need to promote yourself anymore. I'm following you.

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

                  I see you dont really use it that much. I find it great place for tips etc...some great FPL accounts on it.

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

                    I'm a ffs loyalist. Don't believe much in outsiders.

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

                      Fair enough...I just think the more opinions/views the better. But I must say I enjoy interacting with all you guys on here since I started posting 2 weeks ago 🙂

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

                        I know. This place is the most diverse amongst all the sites out there. All that is needed is another winner this season to show everyone who's the boss.

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

      @OfficialFPL

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

        Hi TM

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

          Hi BF, hope all is well.

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

            Hello TM. 🙂

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

            All good, not too long to go 🙂

    3. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Fpl general very good

      1. FootballPhenomenon
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I gave him a follow already earlier today, seems like a great account indeed!

    4. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FPLtips

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

      @FPLtips is decent. Provides youtube videos too.

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

        Pfft.

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

          Just followed you Kangaroo. Boing Boing. 🙂

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

            🙂

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bit of market research here - what do you like about their videos especially?

        They mostly do changes to their own team and then a video about the top players for that week right?

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

          Your man has a great voice.

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

          Yes, just does own team review, 5 players to watch out for next week , and captaincy advice.

        3. ONE PUNCH MAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          very informative and precise

        4. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks y'all

    6. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      @andy85wsm

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

        This. The YouTube channel is also excellent.

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

        Will you be doing any podcasts in near future Andy?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Probably not until the game launches

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

            Oh yeah. That'd be great. Waiting for it.

    7. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      i seem to remember a list of FFS users twitter names somewhere

      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Some have numerous accounts though. Loads, like.

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

      Ironically, this isn't the best spot for advice. It is the best spot to find exemplary players FPL ids so you can track the good guys and copy aspects of their team.

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

        The FPL twitter community is huge.I only joined it last Decemeber but must say there's plenty of great managers on there offering tips/advice.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Saturated is another word I'd use 🙂

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

            Yeah fair point 🙂

  21. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Little (or no) news about Rooney. Don't know if there is any interest for him at all. He will need to take a serious pay cut if he wants to play in Europe. Where do you think he'll end up? MLS?

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

      He sadly needs to leave Utd or else he may damage his Utd Legacy. If he decides to stay for the 300k a week while sitting on the bench well then things could get ugly next season.

      1. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think he'll leave. He needs playing time to have a chance to be a part of the squad that travels to Russia.

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

      he will keep picking up his 300K a week at united cos no one else in their right mind would ever pay that for a player who has been well past it for many years now

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

      Rooney. My favorite PL footballer after Torres and Suarez. Don't know. Sad to see him these days.

  22. JJJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    has anyone broken down best cheap 2 way defense rotations or 3 way yet?

    would love to see that

    thanks

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

      I don't know. But I am looking at BUR/WBA for my goalkeepers. It is not pure Home/away.

      Rotation Pairs:
      /38 ;36;34
      ARS/TOT; HUD
      BOU || SOU; SWA
      BRI/HUD; NEW; TOT
      BUR/CHE;
      CHE/BUR;
      CPL/STO; MCI; EVE
      EVE/LIV; CPL
      HUD/BRI; ARS; LEI
      LEI/NEW; HUD
      LIV/EVE; STO
      MCI/MUN; CPL
      MUN/MCI; STO
      NEW/LEI; BRI
      SOU || BOU; WBA
      STO/CPL; LIV; MUN
      SWA/WBA; WAT; BOU
      TOT/ARS; BRI
      WAT/WHM; SWA
      WBA/SWA; WHM; SOU
      WHM || WAT;WBA

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

        9.5m for Keepers is a bit too much moolah for me. I plan to cover (try) Heaton's big hauls by having Mee as a cheap rotating def for BUR home fixtures.

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

        Hi Doosra, how's things?

        Thanks for that list. Everton/CPalace at least until Wk 19 looks quite interesting depending who is No. 1 GK and prices. The exception is Wk 2.

        I'm also looking at WBA/BRI as they rotate well until Wk 13. As you said not strictly home/away but fixture-wise they do.

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

          Hallo there. OK, thank you. 😀

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

      Yup based off what Peter Blake did over at Mathematically Safe, I used the bottom 11 teams for this year. Why 11? Because my 10 didn't jive with the 10 from the bookies, so I expanded it to 11. I put together every 3 team combination from these teams:

      LEI
      WBA
      STO
      SWA
      CPL
      BUR
      WAT
      NEW
      BRI
      HUD
      BOU

      The best combination I came up with was BOU/SWA/WAT, This rotation plays 25 home fixtures, 8 away fixtures and none of the top clubs. This covers the first 33 weeks, as we move into DGW usually from that point on.

      The second best rotating defense I came up with was BUR/STO/WBA. They feature 24 times at home and 9 times on the road, again not playing any of the big clubs.

      Three other honorable mentions, all who miss playing the top clubs in the EPL:

      HUD/STO/WBA (23 home /10 away/0 no cover)
      BRI/STO/WBA (20 home / 13 away / 0 no cover)
      CPL/HUD/WAT (20 home / 13 away / 0 no cover)

      Of course these rotations are contingent on any given team having a £4.5m defender available who starts and gets minutes. I have a full spreadsheet I can share and will post an article on my site shortly.

  23. ONE PUNCH MAN
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Does anybody ever think of going with 2x4.0 m defenders whether they play or not doesn't matter ,that would improve the players in 3 remaining defensive positions or splash money in attack, because in the end we will mostly be playing 3 defenders.

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

      I'm prepared to go for one and just simply put him last on my bench forget he exists but two would be taking the piss imo

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

        Yeah I agree. My planned defense price structure for GW1 will prob be 6.0 - 5.0 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.0.

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

          Looks grand

        2. ONE PUNCH MAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          how about downgrading 4.5 to 4.0 ,it could mean difference in the like of Evans which could be your 3rd defender to Dawson/McAuley(5.0) for an example or upgrading 6.0m(like Koscielny) to 6.5( Bellerin)

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

            Suppose that makes sense but its very risky.You will be screwed if one of your defenders gets unexpectedly dropped/injured/sick.This happens a lot I have noticed -i.e. your players get injured in warm-up or last training session after a manager's press conference.Then you will be down a player for the GW.

            1. ONE PUNCH MAN
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              if that happens, I could use my transfer . Your strategy is tested and followed.I am just looking for some unorthodox strategy this year to make the game interesting.

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

                Yeah true but this could wreck your transfer plans i.e. may need to take an unnecessary hit as you already planned to bring someone else in.But yeah your idea has definitely got me thinking anyway. Might do your way if stuck for funds.

                1. ONE PUNCH MAN
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  hit for a long term defender is worth it?

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

                    Yeah maybe. If I go your way my def in GW1 would be Valencia - Cedric - PVA/Dawson - 4.0 - 4.0.
                    So I would have to play them 3 every week. Ideally would like another 4.5 to rotate PVA/Dawson with.
                    But I can see where your coming from with this idea.

                    1. ONE PUNCH MAN
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      that is a strong defense and really good with those fixtures,nice work mate

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

          +1

      2. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        so basically like Amat last season

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

          Exactly

          1. ONE PUNCH MAN
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            cheers

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

      That is fine in theory but you will need that back up on your bench from time to time so you will need at least one of them to be a starter.

      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        yes I would approach with this theory that maximum money on the field .
        Cheers for the movie recommendation, it was great.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I started with three of them last season when I planned to play an early WC - GW1 Kingsley got 8 points and Amat 5 points, that was as good as it got unfortunately, but it wasn't a terrible idea. If you want to hold onto your WC much longer than GW3/4 then it's probably not a good idea.

      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I will play it in GW 4 but why is this a bad strategy for long term?

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          long term I'd want at least two playing players on my bench, it will save wasted transfers in the future and you should always be able to field 11, it also allows for rotation pairs which can be handy.

          1. ONE PUNCH MAN
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            true, I need 3 defenders to play each week but I could have 5 playing defenders too for future games. I think having this luxury is great ,what I wish is more money on the field , and we all hate benched points too .

    4. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, plan on rotating my third defender, all of whom I am hoping to be at £4.5.

    5. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm looking at going the other way completely.

      I am looking at going with a 4.5m third striker as the dead wood and playing 3-5-3, 4-4-2, 5-3-2 or even 5-4-1 depending on fixture for third striker.

      I was tinkering with the squad builder earlier and a set up with:

      4.5 4.5 gk,

      6, 6, 6, 5.0, 4.5 def

      9.5, 8.0, 8.0, 7.5, 6.5 mid

      12, 7.5, 4.5 fwd line

      Looks a decent option with the fixtures and the scoring potential of the wing backs in the current fashionable tactics.

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

        I like your 3-5-3 idea. Best of both worlds 😉
        Gets my vote!

  24. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Just woke up from a 1hr 40min power nap. Reckon this will effect my sleep tonight?

    I really hope it doesn't?

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

      Hello Chappie. I think it won't.

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Hello Brian.

        Hope not.

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

      I think it will.

    3. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      isn't it too long of a duration to call power nap? It will certainly affect your sleep tonight.

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No point denying it really is there? You're right beat just accept it and move on.

        1. ONE PUNCH MAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I am sometimes in similar situations, counting sheeps those nights or damaging my next day's routine too and the cycle continues.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I would give you a yellow flag for tonight. 75% seems about right.

    5. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on your age and what/what time will you be consuming later...

  25. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Seen a few posts on here today praising me for "speaking truth to power."

    I appreciate the support and the positivity towards my maverick ways. It never goes unnoticed.

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

      Well if this is right then well done

      You Go Girl

  26. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Fellas bit odd topix howevs in the market for a new smartphone.

    Samsung s8 or iphone 7 and why?

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

      IPhone 7. Not a big fan of Samsung myself. Some of my friends using it haven't given much good reviews either. IPhone just for the smooth running.

    2. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      samsung s8 is the better phone presently, but it could come down to your personal usage and preferences.

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Buy a Huawei and save the rest of the money.

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

      I thought about upgrading my iphone 5s recently but i was not sold on the s8 or iphone 7

      The ear pods and the lack of a jack in the iphone put me off. I would lost those ear pods in no time and there are very expensive to replace.

      In fairness the s8 looked fantastic but i am a big fan of the bookbook case by twelve south and they do not make that case for the s8. I know that is a stupid reason but i said to myself i would wait and see what iphone8 offers up when it is released before i upgrade.

    5. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks fellas

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    There are potentially some good mid-priced strikers next season, and lack of quality in the budget options. What is the MOST you would pay for these players in your FPL team next season? And who would tempt you?

    Benteke
    Llorente
    Vardy
    Defoe (bou)
    Inneacho (whm)
    Bony (swa)
    Rooney (eve)

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Tekkers- 7
      Llorente- 7
      Vardy- 8
      Defoe- 7.5
      Kelechi- 7.5
      Bony-7
      Rooney- 4

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

        Gosh how can you price rooney that High?

        4 m is way tooo much

        0.5 would be a suitable price for him

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

        I think tekkers will be higher than vardy, scored a decent amount last season

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

      Would not pay more than 8.0 for any of them.

      For me best options from these are
      - Defoe
      - Llorente

      Some doubts with
      - Benteke
      -Iheanacho
      - Vardy ( Mainly his price)

      Rooney and Bony
      would rather delete my team than get them tbh

      1. 6thGoal
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Whats the draw on Llorente? I jumped the bandwagon last year and he was nothing but a disappointment. I know he finished the year strong with 4 goals in 5 games

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

      8
      7
      8.5
      7.6
      7
      7.5
      0

    4. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Benteke is tempting with those starting fixtures ,7.5m would definitely get him a place in my team.
      Also Austin at 6.5m or even 7.0m could be a bargain

      1. Ruut
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        If he's fit, Austin that is

        1. ONE PUNCH MAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          what about Long and Gabbi sharing gametime with him?

          1. Ruut
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            That's the problem Gabbi more than long. Plus look at how the new manager prefers to play, usually it'snot goals galore.

            1. ONE PUNCH MAN
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              yeah defensive team

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

    Need to turn this page asap

  29. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Firminho, Ericsson, Coutino, Cortoa, Classen and Alderweid all in my team next season.

    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't forget Carzola, Janujaz & Kolasnic.