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Scout Report – Ahmed Hegazi

West Bromwich Albion have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Egyptian international Ahmed Hegazi on a season-long loan, with the option to make the move permanent next summer.

The 26-year-old joins from Egyptian side Al Ahly, and according to Baggies head coach Tony Pulis, will be a welcome new face at the Hawthorns:

“We’re pleased he’s here, he’s a good addition. He’s got good pedigree and has played for some good clubs. Hopefully, he’ll be a good signing for us. With it being a loan and, if he does well, we’ve already agreed a final deal. It’s really, really good for us.”

The History

Hegazi began his youth career at Egyptian club Ismaily, and progressed to make 28 appearances for the first-team between 2009 and 2012, scoring one goal.

In December 2011, Italian side Fiorentina agreed to pay € 1.5 million for the centre-back, but he would only make four appearances in all competitions over the next three years, with injuries – including reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament – severely disrupting his progress.

He spent the second half of the 2014/15 campaign on loan at Serie B outfit Perugia and featured 10 times, before moving to Al Ahly in September 2015.

Hegazi chalked up 56 appearances over the past two seasons, registering two goals and one assist, and was a key member of the side that won back-to-back league titles.

It’s on the international stage where Hegazi has really made his mark, though.

He made his senior debut against Sierra Leone in September 2011 and has made 39 appearances for his country, producing one goal and two assists.

Hegazi shone at the 2017 African Cup of Nations as Egypt advanced all the way to the final, only to lose 2-1 to Cameroon, with the centre-back named in the team of the tournament.

The Prospects

With Pulis having few defensive alternatives outside of Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Allan Nyom and the versatile Chris Brunt, the need to bring in reinforcements ahead of the new season was obvious.

Standing at 6ft 5in tall, Hegazi’s aerial prowess seems well-suited to Pulis’ ideal profile for a central defender. Providing he settles in England, he should provide solid competition for Evans and – in particular – McAuley.

Hegazi will relish coming up against big target men, although he does lack pace and could struggle when left one-on-one against pacey attackers.

But given Pulis’ preference for a deep defensive line to limit the space behind the back four, Hegazi shouldn’t find himself exposed on too many occasions.

The Baggies often retreat to the edge of their own penalty area, deploying a rigid back four with additional screening by central midfielders. Hegazi’s strength and positional awareness in that scenario will be key factors.

The Egyptian looks destined, at least initially, to be the back-up behind McAuley as he’s eased into his new surrounds. But he could get a chance sooner than expected if the Northern Ireland international’s thigh problem fails to clear over the next few weeks.

McAuley is also turning 38 in December and is unlikely he’ll be able to start every match. He was withdrawn early in fixtures throughout April and May, with a season of hard knocks taking their toll. That recognition of the centre-back’s tiring legs is perhaps a hint of what’s to come over the new campaign.

Pulis does have Dawson as an option in central defence and could shift Nyom to right-back, deploying Chris Brunt on the left. However, if Hegazi settles quickly, he looks a natural successor to McAuley alongside club skipper Evans – not least because of his towering presence at set-plays.

Crucially, Hegazi has been handed a starting price of 4.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), making him the cheapest Baggies defender in the game. The same applies in Sky Sports, with the new recruit priced at just 6.2.

But given the goal threat of McAuley and Dawson, along with the two West Brom goalkeepers proving very popular as an 8.5 “fire and forget” combination, Hegazi will struggle to make an early impression on Fantasy managers.

Baggies defensive assets are set to be in demand as we select our Gameweek 1 squads, due primarily to their very favourable opening schedule (BOU, bur, STO, bha, WHM).

Ben Foster is currently sitting in 20.6% of squads, while McAuley boasts an ownership of 11.6%.

Fantasy managers will be hoping they can improve on the meagre six clean sheets they managed last term. The fact that they ranked ninth for fewest shots conceded from inside the box last term offers hope they can do just that.

West Brom’s pre-season matches should provide further insight as to how Hegazi is settling in. Indeed, he was immediately handed a starting role alongside Evans against Leicester City on Wednesday, with Nyom and Dawson stationed at full-back.

Ultimately, Hegazi’s Fantasy potential may depend on how much Pulis decides to manage McAuley’s minutes.

If he can cement a regular role, the new arrival could certainly play a part in our thinking as a route into a West Brom outfit that scored 16 goals from corners in 2016/17 – more than any other side.

Further Reference

Ahmed Hegazi Wikipedia

Ahmed Hegazi Transfer Markt Page

Ahmed Hegazi You Tube Highlights

4,410 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    End of an era, thanks for the ride 🙂

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40678831

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

      That's really sad. Will miss his Christmas wishes.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        🙁

  2. Football Heaven
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Pogba played in an attacking role with mkhi defensively but mkhi seemed to do more going forward. Which one to choose? Also rashford looked pretty good

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Was that the third straight pre-season blank for Pogba?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He assisted Lukaku

        Almost scored too.

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Ok, ty

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

      Thanks for this. Useful.

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Forster - Elliot
    Trippier - Cedric - Daniels - Dunk - Mariappa
    ____ - _____ - Zaha - Ritchie - 4.5
    Lukaku - Kane - Defoe

    which for the missing spots?

    A. Coutinho & Sane
    or
    B. KDB & Willian / Ramsey + 0.5 itb

  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    It's a sad day when Kolarov confirmed leaving 🙁

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

      Are you here for tea?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Coffee*

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

          Nothing new going on around to enjoy along with the coffee. Enjoy it.

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      City sold both Clichy and Kolarov? Who'll play LB?

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

        They'll buy new ones.

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

          I read they wanted Bertrand

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He'll probably play Fernando lol

  5. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Could you please RMT 4-3-3 guys, really love this one and want to know if I'm delusional?

    Thanks all, appreciate it.

    Foster
    Trippier - Cedric - Ake - Lindelof
    KDB - Willian - Stanislas
    Kane - Lacazette - Lukaku

    Myhill/ Loftus Cheek - Carroll - Rangel

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good but bench very thin

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Triggs, yeah monitoring it still if any playing 4.0 def appear before the season starts, wouldn't expect more than 2 points from my bench defenders either way so I'm OK with them as long as they start (will monitor their playing time - don't want a cameo bench of course).

        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Other option would be to lose kdb for a slightly cheaper mid and upgrade stanislas a bit otherwise you will probably have to sell him after gw 2 as fixt 3 and 4 terrible

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Really love KDB this year, could really explode. Sane my only City mid option that I would consider replacing KDB with. Alli/Coutinho/Mkhi my only other candidates I guess.

            Maybe something like this:

            KDB-Stanislas-Rangel to Sane-Zaha-Dunk?

            Will look into it, thanks mate.

    2. Aruna Dindane
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good to me! I like the power front three.

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks mate. Would have to find someone to replace Ake when BOU tough fixtures in GW 3,4.

        Appreciate the feedback, mate. Cheers.

        1. Aruna Dindane
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah, I would look to address that. Could always downgrade and upgrade one of your midfielders by that stage. Although, whilst on loan at Bou last season, he seemed to be a goal threat, which might be something to consider.

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah Stanislas game time is concern and their fixtures after first too. Like Triggs already pointed out I might have to reshuffle a little.

            Thanks mate.

    3. Up the tics
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice, I'd be worried about the bench though

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Jeff, yeah that's the sacrifice for going 4-3-3. (thinking about it, not a definite) but yes, my only concern - hard to find any mids at 5.5M that are worth mentioning. 🙁

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Agree with that. 5.5 defenders more apealing than 5.5 Mids and forwards.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Players I will get:
      Foster
      Trippier
      Kaku

      Player I would like to have
      Soton defender
      Man U defender
      City defender
      Pedro/Alonso
      Coutinho/Milner
      Kane/Alli
      Kun/KDB

      Players I am steering clear of:
      Stanislas Lacazette lindelof RLC

      Players I am tempted by:
      Ake Zaha Ndidi Gayle King

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Downgrade kdb upgrade stanislas + put an extra .5 into defence and buy a defender that coves gw 3 and 4 probably a brighton defender would be best for that

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks Triggs!

      2. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate, any reason you're steering clear of Lacazette? Stanislas, Lindelof, Stanislas I get, but is it only because he's not proven in PL, Morata factor or because there's better value?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Lindelof new uninspiring and unlikely to get attacking returns and bonus.
          Stanislas I am unsure in terms of gametime.
          Lacazette is expensive for an untried and tested player

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yup, thought ARS had lots of chances every year, but don't have anyone to put them away. Lacazette I think just might be the one to do it. Will monitor them and see how the gel.

            Thanks mate.

    5. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I have a scarily similar team one of the difference is that you have Ake and a 4.0 wheras I went for rotating 4.5s which definitely strengthens the bench.

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yup, something to consider, but I really liked owning Ake last year. Will monitor it and decide accordingly. Cheers mate. 😉

    6. Arsenal4real
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What do you think about Javier Harnandez?

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Wouldn't start my season with him, Wham good fixtures start at GW4, would still prefer Lanzini though.

  6. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else lost interest in the draft game due to delays?

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

      I've lost interest regardless of anything.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No I'm actually very excited for it. First ever Draft League I'm going to play!

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

      It doesn't sound like a very good draft game anyway from what I've read. I wasn't planning to play.

      Have to pick team before end of transfer window
      No trading between players
      No chat facility between players (as far as I know)
      Simplified scoring system leading to lack of options

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

      No, eagerly waiting. Was there an announcement on the delay officially?

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No just a strange silence

  7. rakdaddy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How will changing stadium affect Spurs? Is it just my imagination that teams changing stadium usually have a weak season?

  8. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I think the biggest Quandary I have is how to get United defensive cover. Guaranteed 3 from 6 clean sheets but a player like Lindelof unlikely to get bonus.

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      DeGea. No need for rotation in the first 9.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thought about it. No save or bonus points and 5.5.
        I have Foster atm so Foster/Man u defender or De Gea and a 4.5 defender?

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          At least you know he'll start. Foster could do well, but that WBA defense was not exactly solid last season and Gareth McAuley is turning 38. Not confident they will rack up the CS this season.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            It might be Lindelof is not nailed.

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

      Not sure Lindelof is going to be nailed? There's only two spots and Smalling and Jones are still well in contention IMO

  9. LAMB TEA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    GK - Foster
    DEF - Trippier, Bailly, Cedric
    MID - Alli, Willian, KDB, Zaha
    FWD - Lacazatte, Lukaku, Gayle

    Bench: Myhill,4.0, Carroll, Yedlin

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

      Solid 7.5

      Look at Austin preseason over Gayle. Lascelles more nailed than Yedlin.

      1. LAMB TEA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        ya i have my eyes on austin, lascelles looks gud thanks

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

      wow, very similar to mine

      not sure about Zaha? Is he worth the 7.0 outlay

      1. LAMB TEA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        no idea, i just took him for the output, who u think more worth the money?

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Choose:

    A) Phillips/Stanislas, Zaha & Lascelles

    B) Fraser, Pogba/Mkhi & 4.0 DEF

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Philips & Stanislas were cancer last season. Be aware.

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

        Phillips did pretty well for a good part of the season.

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Stanislas did better.

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Maybe for a smaller part of the season, but better.

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Both extreamly inconsistent and injury prone.

              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Stanislas may be inconsistent, but still scored 5.1 ppg, 9th best in the league, definitely worth having for a price of 5.0 or 5.5 or whatever he cost you? Having him in your lineup would leave you good money to have a replacement who actually plays for the days he gets injured, and he scored you good points when fit. And for Feb-Mar you could have transferred him out as he was sidelined longer time.

                1. Camp No No
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  *9th best amongst midfielders.

                  1. Royal5
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    I agree he's a good option if he stays healthy and starts. He pretty much lost his place to Fraser last season.

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

      A with Phillips

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

        Leaning towards that for better fixtures and protection on the bench.

  11. Boom Xhaka-Laca
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know when draft is out

  12. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Does balance look OK with 3 big strikers ? No Liverpool due to rotation risks with Champions League qualifiers between early PL games.

    Foster
    Trippier Cedric Lindelof
    KDB Willian Tadic Carroll
    Lukaku Lacazette Kane

    Myhill RLC Lascelles Hunemeier

    1. Lebowski85
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously top heavy but I see now reason why it won't pay off. Looks solid

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That's surprisingly a good team but the only problems I see is Carroll as a starter and 4.0 defender on the bench. You'd want another 4.5 defender for protection and rotation with carroll maybe.

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

        Thanks Lindalof to Daniels and Dunk or Naugton as second 4.5 might do it

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Solid imo. Maybe Redmond over Tadic?

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

        Lol Tadic is solid and Phillips isn't!

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          ?

  13. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all!

    A) Jesus + 6.0 mid (stanislas/Phillips)
    B) KDB + 6.5 striker (Austin, Jrod, Rondon, Gayle...)

    Foster Myhill
    Trippier Cedric Ake 4.5 4.0
    xxx Alli Mhiki Willian 4.5
    xxx Lukaku Lacazette

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

      B

    2. Tiamani Warrior
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Surely that's over budget?

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

        oooops. Yeah. Alli is Ramsey

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

          actually no, it's not, it's 100m exactly...

          1. Tiamani Warrior
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Oh a and b look pretty nice then, flip a coin!

            1. Tiamani Warrior
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Oh I've just realised where the extra budget comes over my team - no kane?!

  14. Aruna Dindane
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I don't do this very often, but I would be quite grateful for any feedback on this team.

    Foster Begovic
    Azpi Lindelof Yedlin Dawson Hunemeier
    Ozil Mkhitaryan Redmond Pereyra RLC
    Kane Aguero Gayle

    Much obliged.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Far from template so you could stal a march or fail quite badly.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        steal a march

        1. Aruna Dindane
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          That's my thinking, you see. If it goes badly, there's always the wildcard to rectify it. Thanks for your feedback!

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

      actually really like it
      Is there a two way or three way rotation there in defence? Hearing Yedlin is not nailed...

      1. Aruna Dindane
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I'm hoping I'll be able to rotate between the three, depending on whether or not Hunemeirer is nailed or not. I believe Yedlin will be nailed on, he was very good for Newcastle last season, but we'll see. Thank you for your feedback.

    3. RichRover
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Like it

      1. Aruna Dindane
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, man!

        1. RichRover
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I mean REALLY LIKE IT!

    4. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku my only concern, otherwise looking great, I know you have Mkhi though, he just might cover him, you never know.

  15. Football Heaven
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A. Pogba/mkhi Aguero salah otamendi
    B. Pogba/mkhi Jesus alli kompany

  16. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Unless City manages to dump Mangala somewhere, they soon can make a defence line of the 4 most expensive defenders of history. Which, funnily, would be kinda carp.

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Walker Otamendi Mangala Stones

      Jesus wept

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No.

        Walker Mangala Stones Mendy

        They are breaking their record Walker transfer fee to get Mendy from Monaco.

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Jesus still wept though.

      3. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        In fact, you've got a point, they're not that far from it with Otamendi either. Just the records show that Luiz was a tad more expensive for PSG when he moved there.

  17. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Gayle, D Gray, Bertrand

    B) Defoe, T Carroll, Ake

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Gayle & Gray upfront?

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

        Gray (Leicester)

  18. Stevecat
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate my team:

    Foster
    Alonso, trippier, Milner
    Ali, ince, KDB, willian
    Lukaku, benteke, Rooney

    Mayhill, Carroll, dunk, Rangel.

    Will sub Rooney after stoke.

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

      The team looks decent, especially in defence.

      My main concern would be that if you're planning on benching Rooney after stoke, is there much point in having him at all? Would it not be better to have someone that has a better start to the season so that you can rely on them if needed?

  19. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    H....which of the following teams do you prefer  please?

    A
    Foster fab
    Trippier lindelof BERTRAND dunk long
    KDB willian RAMSEY zaha Carroll
    Kane lukaku Gayle

    B
    Foster fab
    Trippier lindelof CEDRIC dunk long
    SANE willian SALAH zaha Carroll
    Kane lukaku Gayle

    Thanks

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A all day long

  20. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Why isn't Jwp more popular here? Good starting fixtures, improves year to year and has set piece duties.

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Because every year is the same. Has potential ish. Does not deliver enough points for a number of reasons

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nailed-on-ness

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks both.

      so Ince better option for 0.5 more?

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Redmond? Those green fixtures for Southampton is hard to ignore.

      2. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think Redmond Ritchie Stanislas are the best 6m options.

        Ritchie with all set pieces and pens will surely get the odd point at home

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          was thinking Gayle for Newcastle but Ritchie could be better option.

  21. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Blind at 5.5, baps monster, seemed to start in the stronger starting set up in the Manchester derby. Could easily score more than lindelof. Definitely worth a close monitoring

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Darmian and Shaw can play there though so its a punt. Maybe a decent one

  22. RichRover
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A A question for Newcastle supporters, who would you say are the 3 most 'nailed on' defenders?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Newcastle supporters are sleeping.

    2. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lascelles, Clark, then Yedlin currently.

      1. RichRover
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Morata, Lukaku, Lacazatte, Aguero, Jesus, Kane, Chicharito, Iheanacho, Sturridge, Vardy. Exciting times ahead.

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

      Defoe

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

        Oh yes. Should be the best season we've seen in a few years.

    2. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Im so happy Sturridge will be able to cheer them on =)

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

        That's harsh. He's working hard. I hope he stays fit this time.

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

      Benteke

  24. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Just how bad is my midfield? I call it the Super Seven Slags

    Heaton / Elliot
    Alonso Trippier Cedric (Lascelles Mee)
    Willian Lanzini Zaha Tadic (Carroll)
    Aguero Kane Firmino

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

      Magnificent

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        You like?

    2. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just to add, I wouldn't mind Chicharito in place of Firmino. I know the Midfield is light on and doesn't give room to upgrade. Could downgrade Alonso to 5.5 and upgrade a 7.0 to 8.5

    3. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd consider downgrading Alonso as Chelsea will struggle for clean sheets with their starting fixtures. Maybe upgrade Zaha?

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Could upgrade Zaha to Sane @ 8.5

  25. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo?
    A) KDB + JWP
    or
    B) Sane + Tadic

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't like Soton attacking assets, but A

  26. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    The Pogkaku partnership is off to a good start. Is Pogba likely to continue playing in that advanced role if they don't sign a DM?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This is mourinho. There are no am positions the vast majority of the time

  27. tottu_1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Rodriguez or Gayle ?

  28. mogadishu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    People choosing between Lindelof and Trippier, who are you going for and why?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Im not choosing between but Trippier clearly the better option imo. Attacking input helps so much with bps too

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

        Trippier clearly has the most fantasy upside - but Lindelof has the fixtures. I'm going with both for now, but I expect that Trippier will remain in my side post-WC whereas Lindelof may not.

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Trippier. Just signed a new contract, Poch got faith in him. Think he'll be eager to show him self after the departure of Walker. He also got both CS and attacking potential.

  29. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster
    Milner, VNL, Walker, Dann, Bertrand
    KDB, Mikhi/Pogba
    Lukaku, Kun, Defoe

    Quite like this 5-3-2

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      6 years, 8 months ago

      5 2 3

      Not a fan soz

      Kaneless is scary

      Miki/pogba not for me

      Dann think their are better options in that bracket

      Vnl?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah 5-2-3
        Dann could be Trippier.
        VNL is Victor Nilsson Lindelöf.