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The Numbers Game – West Bromwich Albion

Our summer series of members’ articles – offering an in-depth team-by-team analysis of 2016/17 – continues with West Bromwich Albion.

To begin with, we’ll look at the performance levels over the team statistics in an attempt to spot trends or improvements.

We then delve into the player data, analysing the key individuals as we scour for early targets ahead of the new season.

In addition, we’ll check in on the Baggies’ threat from set-pieces, in particular, with their reliance on dead-ball situations remaining pivotal to their prospects.

West Brom certainly upped their attacking output in the previous season.

Pulis’ side netted a mere 34 goals – the second-worst record in the top-flight – on their way to finishing in fourteenth spot in 2015/6. Yet last term, they found the net on 43 occasions to claim tenth position.

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

    WIth Daniels (BOU) no longer on penos is it worth it to go for him? Dint he score most of his last season 4 goals from penos?

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

      Ake my choice

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No, he didn't have penalties last season. Scored a few the the season before.

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No. None.

    4. Kroosin'
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Either him or Ake, or even smith if nailed. All good.

  2. A Betting Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How feasible is it to run a team where 1 of Dawson, Fab, Zaha or Chicharito would have to be benched each week? Although Fabregas would likely be a short term punt.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Anything's possible.

      I'd love to have a team that could support Cesc non-starts

  3. andrinho
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please:
    **********************************************
    Foster (Elliot)
    Bailly Kolasinac Cedríc (Mee) (Rosenior)
    De Bruyne Alli Zaha Ritchie (Loftus-Cheek)
    Lukaku Jesus Chicharito

    Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks

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

      8

    2. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7.5

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

    Thoughts on my team please guys!

    Foster/Elliot

    Kompany-Kolasinac-Yoshida-Suttner-Long

    KDB-Willian-Mane-Milijevoic-Carroll

    Lukaku-Mouie-Kane

    1. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      6

  5. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    About time the all-important "Team News" section of the site was populated?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's still pre-season though

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Man Utd play tonight.

  6. rjcv177
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Well... Last RMT for sure
    Big problems to solve? (look at it only until GW7)

    DDG (Elliot)
    Bertrand, Danilo, Dawson/Mee (Long)
    Eriksen, Salah, Zaha, Ritchie (T.Carroll)
    Luk (C), Kun, Gabbi

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

      no KDB my only gripe. really do think he'll be top points scorer. it's definitely good enough for now otherwise, points all over the team

      1. rjcv177
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        thkx. regarding KDB i'm not on the bandwagon, and to be honest very strange reaction to "pre-season form". it counts for the bighitters but must be seen as fluke for the budget ones?

  7. Red Rock
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Alonso vs Valencia

    More attacking returns from Alonso but their opening 5 fixtures are tricky aside from Burnley.

    Valencia has an incredible opening 5 games but only registered 1 goal and 3 assists in equal mins

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

      I have Alonso

      1. Red Rock
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Do you have a United defender as well? Just not confident going with Alonso with those fixtures. Had him last season and he served me well.

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

      All this talk of mourinho wanting a new RB is putting me off drafting Valencia. For the season it's probably too risky isn't it? For the first few matches, I think he's safe though

      1. The Seagulls and the Trawle…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Am going with Valencia. Fixtures for chelsea aren't easy, plus not sure they will be as solid defsively as last year. Also it is still possible Chelsea go for Alex Sandro or another left wingback, which will take playing time off Alonso.

        And am hoping Valencia's offensive power will increase this year with lukaku heading those crosses.

  8. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is nobody else worried that Danilo is nailed for one week, two at a stretch?

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

      most of us have him short term until Trippier recovers

    2. Inter Me Gran
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Trippier should be back by week 2 according to early reports

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd be worried. Sane and maybe even Sterling could play wingback

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling will not play wingback.

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Probably not. But it is Pep, and iirc he and Sane played as wing backs together in a game or 2. Might have been after some subs

      2. Inter Me Gran
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I was thinking of a Southampton defender for the first few weeks then hopefully a trippier recovery

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Good choice

    4. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Danilo, Walker and Mendy will play 2 out of 3.
      I see Danilo playing almost the same games as the other two, as he will cover both.
      welll...at least that's what i'm hoping 😉

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

      He's not nailed for any weeks. Could be Walker and Sane on the flanks.

      1. Inter Me Gran
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Could be less attacking value in sane then

      2. rjcv177
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        from pre-season he's been the most impressive on that spot (left or right u choose), and he's coming from Real Madrid..he's not a guy to be benched

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

          He was benched all the time at Real Madrid and City have bought him to be a squad player. There's a reason they paid double his fee for Walker and Mendy. If Pep plays Sane on the left, which is definite possibility, who do you think will start on the right - Walker or Danilo? My money would be on the 50m player.

          1. Kroosin'
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I don't think Pep is someone who will pick a player based on the price tag. Even at Real Madrid, Danilo was really good going forward. Only his positioning was bad, but he has less defensive duties at City. I think he will be preferred over Sane on the left side until Mendy returns.

    6. Kroosin'
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He was the most impressive player in the wing-back role for them during pre-season. I am sure he will be nailed until Mendy returns, or may be even after that based on his performances.

  9. Brownie2976
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please...good to go

    foster elliot

    marriappa b davies mee tta yoshida

    de bruyne pogba zaha carroll phillips

    firmino lukaku kane

    plan on playing 3-4-3

    1. THEKID_88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Like it for the most part. Maybe downgrade Philips to Ward - Prowse or Fraser and upgrade Marriappa.

  10. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    With Newcastle's good early fixtures, any of their defenders worth a punt?

  11. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    So when Hazard is back?

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

      September.

  12. AbraSalahCadabra
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please
    DDG (Elliott)
    Cedric Daniels Kala (Gomaz TAA)
    Willian JWP Saha Iwobi (Carroll)
    Jesus Laku Kane

    Midfield

  13. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which one folks?
    A Bertrand, Dawson & Kompany
    B Cedric, Kolasanic & Stones

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

      A

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

        Actually I would go B

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

      B

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lacazette is a good starter to the season

    6 goals in the opening game of the season over the last 4 years. Including a hat-trick and a brace

    Sure fire c pick if you have him

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      making me question my Kun pick 🙁

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        and my switch to Jesus

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        sure aguero has done well too, both class players

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

      Sergio (c)

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's a weird one. I have him and am tempted to captain, but I also wouldn't mind not having him at all

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      why not the ox/iwobi/ozil/ramsey at that rate?

      Or giroud when he comes off the bench?

    5. Kroosin'
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He is the nailed Arsenal striker. With Ozil behind him and the the wing backs going forward giving cut backs and crosses, I am sure he will score plenty.

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

    Who's likely on pens at Swansea? And is it probably just going to be Llorente when he returns anyway?

  16. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mee or Suttner?

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      mee

  17. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Earned my stripes and rated many teams. What do you make of this.
    Foster
    Luiz,Dann,Maguire
    KDB,Salah,Mikhi,Walters
    Kane,Laca,Chico
    Elliot,Lascelles,Hun,RLC.
    Do your worst......

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

      Not my defenders

    2. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good, but a lot of punts.

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Don't want to have the same team as everyone else. It's not to punty though. Maguire very attacking as is Dann if he can stay fit. Laca will be a sensation and Luiz has to score a free kick sometime

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Would at the very least switch Luiz and Maguire. Both with tough fixtures and in poor form teams. Kolasinac and one of Soton defenders at 5.0 probably your best bet. Switch RLC for TCarroll. More nailed, on some set pieces and more of a safe choice. Other things are fine if youre happy with them. Good luck. 🙂

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Appreciate the feedback. When looking for defenders I look at threat. Nothing better than getting a goal from one of your defenders when they've already conceded. For that price range, clean sheets will be around the same for each team anyway.

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Chicarito, Maguire and luiz do not have great fixtures.

      Plus Chicarito is not up to fitness yet

      Besides those three it looks decent keep an eye on salah though.
      Liverpool are playing in the champions league between early gameweeks

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for your feed back. Will bear it in mind

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

      I would swap RLC for Carroll, especially if siggy leaves as he'll then be on set pieces. If it was me, I'd be tempted to take Hernandez, Walters and Maguire out and see what I could do with the funds.

      I don't see Burnley scoring that much and people are remembering Hernandez from his Utd record. Don't forget he's a fair few years older now and might take a little time to settle into West ham's style of play.

      Leicester have got a pretty tough start. Why not get Cedric or Stephens for the same price?

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I like Maguire attacking prowess and Hernandez I'm sure will play and he's the only one I like in that price range. On Walters, he is proper gut feeling pick. Can see him playing as second striker. I know it may not be the norm on here but I don't pick players for fixtures.

    6. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Decent that. I think Mikhi has flown massively under the radar and will be a top pick by the end of the season. Would personally swap Luiz for Kolasinac

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. I just like Luiz. Will play every week and surely score a free kick this season...

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

    Which stricker is best option?
    A) Vardy
    B) King
    C) Gabbiadini
    D) Hernandez
    E) Abraham

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

      C, fixtures

    2. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If money is no issue, Gabbiadini

  19. Crofty92
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please

    Foster
    Valencia-Bertrand-Kolasinac
    Willian-Mane-Pogba-Redmond
    Lukaku-Benteke-Firmino

    Elliot-Daniels-Loftus Cheek-Hegazi

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    To potentially score more:

    1) JWP Firmino in 343
    2) Daniels Salah in 442

    Thoughts?

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

      2

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

      2

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2 for me

    4. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2

    5. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2 all ends up

  21. afcbbbb
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Keep getting ignored!
    RMT lads! Cheers.

    Foster ( Elliot )
    Danilo Stephens Kolasinac ( 4.5 4.0 )
    KDB Zaha Willian JWP ( Carroll )
    Kane Kaku Firmino

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks ok if a bit short term.

    2. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      8

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. Fraser for JWP?

    4. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't fret, it's just busy. Posted my team 4 times and got one reply. Your mids awful.

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

      Prefer Ben Davies to Danilo but nice team.

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

      I would want Man U defensive cover and possibly Spurs as well

  22. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Rate out of 10 please??

    Foster/Elliot
    Cerdic,Luis,Davies,Kolasinac
    Willian,De bruyne,zaha,mkhitaryan
    Lukaku,Jesus

    Subs:Abraham,Rangel,Ward-Prowse

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

      Amazing

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

        Sorry, 9 😉

        1. Michelle Davin
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Serious?

    2. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe try to downgrade one of the defenders and upgrade mkhi to salah or mane? The rest looks good

      1. Michelle Davin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I really see Mkhi as a differential

  23. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mane or Alli, if you already have Kane?

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

      Alli

    2. DivocksHighSocks
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Both and scrap Kane

      otherwise probably mane

    3. ice-cold aubameyang
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mane

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

    Sane, or Utd double up with Mkhi? Can't see anyone else for the money and can't afford KdB..

    Foster
    Toby Baily Kolasanic
    Sane Pogba Willian Gross
    Kane Jesus Firmino

    Myhill Carroll Mee Goldson

    1. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sane could be an issue.rest looks good.

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

        Scouting Mkhi tonight!

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Zaha

    3. DivocksHighSocks
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      the circa 8 million price bracket is horrible

      downgrade something to upgrade another

    4. HST
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Too much in defence and a questionable midfield, push some of those funds forwards

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

        I take that on board but Trippier became Toby and my 4.5m rotation made way for Kolasanic! I'm happy with it.

  25. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    kdb captain

  26. j.m
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Please RMT

    DDG Elliot
    Cedric Daniels Dawson/Mee (Hunemeier)
    KDB Willian Zaha JWP (Carroll)
    Lukaku Kane Firmino

    0.5 in bank

    Cheers

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

      9/10

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

      Kinda like the DDG Dawson combination instead of Foster+5.5

      Dont like JWP and Firmino

      But good overall 🙂

  27. frenchfries
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi, rate my team please 🙂

    Foster
    Kola Ake Yoshida
    KDB Alli Salah Ince
    Lukaku Jesus JRod

    Myhill Mee TC Hunemeier

  28. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is a midfield of KDB // Willian // Zaha // JWP // Carroll too light?

    I know it depends on what else I've got but as a midfield I'm concerned it doesn't offer enough bite.

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

      It's a tad light but I like all of those players as picks so I think it's fine.

  29. andrinho
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    a) Monreal, Walters & Benteke
    or
    b) Kolasinac, Ritchie & Chicharito

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

      B

  30. william prunier
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A Salah
    B Sane
    ...... Vote

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Easy A

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A atm

      1. william prunier
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers