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The ScoutCast – Episode 246 – Smashing

The ScoutCast quintet take on established Fantasy thinking in this latest episode, as we debate the quest to smash the current template squad.

What is the template? How can we break it? Should we even bother?

The discussion that unfolds is predictably sprawling and often heated, as once again the conflicting philosophies on Fantasy management in the ScoutCast crew are laid bare.

Elsewhere we let the rest of your community questions steer the conversation, as we contemplate Sanchez at United, battle Firmino vs Aguero and even find time to check in on Stoke.

Try as we might, even we struggle to argue about Stoke.

By the way, off the air we carried on the debate and, in the end, everyone agreed that I was right and that I also had the best beard.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Would you expect Tottenham to change formation for the tougher fixtures, limiting Son's potential?
    Thinking if I should ditch him next week

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Can’t see Son being dropped anytime soon.
      Will be very important for Spurs as they push to secure a top 4 finish..

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe the 3-5-2 but i dont think they will until Alderweireld is back

    3. CaptainKeita
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I can see Son getting points against two out of three tough fixtures that are coming up.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Which tough fixtures are coming up ?

    4. AnderEstimatedHerrera
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      They might change it against Liverpool attack,
      no need for Manu or Arsenal though

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

        Son could be important on the counter against Pool.

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

      Too good form to be dropped atm. Been brilliant.

    6. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you all

    7. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I will keep him until City v Leicester and swap to Mahrez

  2. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Got 1 FT and 1.4ITB, anything pressing or save?

    DDG
    Alonso Ota Jones Mee
    Salah Sterling Son Lingard
    Kane (c) Firmino

    Speroni RLC Marriappa Niasse

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nice. Save.

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mee to Kenny maybe?

      1. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Coleman will start getting game time soon so we should be looking to ship out Kenny soon(ish)

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      save and do something with your bench next week

  3. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Looking through teams on here I seem to be the only one who still has hazard.
    Should I get rid before tomorrow or one more chance.
    Help!

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Decent differential and good fixture, one last chance then maybe KDB

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Or better yet keep him this week then find a way to upgrade him to Sanchez if he joins United

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Tks .think I'll keep.

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’d keep him.
      Will likely play up front and could provide you with good differential and O/R rise.

    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Who are your other mids?

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Gross who I'm shifting to Arnie.
        Sterling Salah and Lingard.I've two frees.

    4. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bournemouth and Watford after Brighton. Selling will be tough.

  4. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play foster or Adrian? Probably my hardest decision this week except who to captain!

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Adrian

    2. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty close but RMT suggests Adrian is the better option (3.64 to 3.22). However I feel like both will concede but Foster has a bigger save-point potential.

      I'd play Foster.

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Adrian

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

      Adrian

    5. ENZO SZN™
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Foster. EVE 0-0 WBA

  5. Typo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Going forward would you have:

    A: Pickford

    B: Karius

    I have Kenny.. Leeeeaning towards Karius

    1. CaptainKeita
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Karius

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

      Pickford.

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

      Karius

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Don't get Karius. Won't play regularly. Pickford is the best option.

  6. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any of these worth doing?
    1. Christen->Alonso. Richarlison-> Ibe (0.0m).
    2. Christen->Alonso. Richarlison-> Shaqiri (6.0). Eriksen-> Pogba. (0m) (-4).
    3. Other.

    Lloris.
    Christensen, Kenny, Otamendi.
    Sterling, Salah, Richarlison, Arnautovic, Eriksen.
    Kane, Firmino.
    Speroni, Ogbonna, Mee, Calvert- Lewin.
    2ft, 0.3m.

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe 1.

      However, don't have richarlison, but expect him to get chances away to Lei and Stoke next week too though.

    2. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Are you certain that Christensen is FPL toast ? I'm clinging to the ope he'll be back in the tem ........ otherwise my dreams of Mahrez are kayboshed

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

    Do we expect anything from Eriksen this GW or is there any other obvious replacement?

    Mahrez comes to mind but something tells me it's me trying to be too smart. Should probably just play him and have two FTs for GW25.

    Stick with Eriksen right?

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm making the Eriksen to Mahrez move but in my case I also have Kane (c) and Alli and have two frees for GWK 25.

      If I just had the one transfer I'd possibly wait.

      Long term though Eriksen is not a player I want when Son offers better returns for cheaper and Spurs have such poor fixtures following three. Mahrez on the other hand has perfect fixtures seemingly forever.

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

        Cheers Jonty, yep that's (only 1FT) what's putting me off a little. Son is the one I'll look to get from GW28 and ditch Eriksen (my only Spurs mid) after this GW. WIl also have more info. Love my team otherwise and who know, he might even become Pogba if he keeps his form.

        I'm just lucky this GW that this is my main problem so I apparently just want to do something just for the sake of it. My experience says it's not a good idea so saving this week.

        Thanks for the tip!

      2. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Jonty, would you keep Son after next GW? tough fixtures but could be still golden. Or would you get Mahrez instead?

      3. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'm currently torn between Mahrez or Sane as my replacement. I think City's fixtures might just sway me towards the German though

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

      I’ve a similar predicament - have exact funds for Eriksen -> Mahrez, Kenny -> Jones (-4) before I get priced out, but feels like it’s more sensible to hold FT.

      Personally wouldn’t do Eriksen -> Mahrez on its own this GW.

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

        Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback. Just wanted to be sure I don't need to do that luxury move I guess.

        Thanks!

  8. Gameweek 24's best differential
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Who will be this Gameweek's best differential and why?

    1. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Alli/Son captain maybe?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        For me owning Alli and Son together is differential enough. But Alli's form against Southampton may tempting for some.

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough.
          Might just end up capping Kane in the end. 😀

      2. N00B
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This ^ . I have Kane but I will captain Alli because of his record vs Saints.

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      This may be particularly handy for those looking for a budget gem to replace former magic bean Loftus Cheek.

      Ibe still looks strong? But are there others around the 4.5-5m mark.

      A little more and I think Albrighton could be the man - great fixtures and can be played each week.

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Going without Salah this week as I'm keeping faith in Alli/Son over Salah.
        Albrighton surely comes in for me next week to fund Salah.
        Looks the best budget option atm with form and fixtures.

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          If Albrighton scores this Gameweek and Lingard doesnt then I can see the Leicester man becoming part of a new template.

          1. Whats the Mata?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Yes.
            Also will Lingard be nailed on with the arrival of Sanchez?

          2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Albrighton doesn't get huge returns. Maybe max of 7 points for him. Big Shaq can get 15 points at a go

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

            Only for those who aren't targeting Mahrez, surely?

            I can't see folk doubling on Leicester midfield and locking out options in the other positions.

            Lingard deserves a bit of time too. More eye tests required, particularly if Sanchez injects more goals in that team.

            It will take a couple more disappointing performances, like Monday, before I'll be really fidgety. I suspect that day will arrive, but I reckon he'll do enough in the next 3-4 to convince most to keep and some more to buy.

            1. J0E
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Interestingly Mahrez is not a huge bandwagon this week though. Must be something about his price point or people not having an available spot for a 8m plus mid. Great differential for us template busters 😉

              Just sixth most transferred in this week and with only a 12% ownership many are staying clear of the Algerian.

              Meanwhile, that low tolerance level for 6m or so mids has already seen 83K ditch Lingard after just one blank. Two blanks and that could turn into a firesale given 'the beast' that is the FPL market.

              1. Grendos
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I very much hope Mahrez is my template buster this week! He's owned by only one other in my mini leagues as well so he could be gold! Until everyone else gets him in...

              2. Tomcooper9
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I very much want Mahrez but wasn't prepared to get him for a hit (already plan to use my FT to change DCL to Wilson). Plan to get next week possibly for Son as Spurs fixtures become difficult.

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

            Ox?

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thoughts on big Shaq as an option. He does well against crap teams at home. He has a pote

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          He has potential of occasional big returns vs crap teams

      3. mogadishu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Jonty, do you think it would be viable playing Albrighton every week if you’re also playing two other cheap MIDs, Arnie, Lingard for example?

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I wouldn't have Lingard and Albrighton. One or the other...as mentioned above and by Mark on the Scoutcast the tolerance level of low priced mids is very low - one or two blanks and people start ditching in their droves. Good to have one spot for that sort of player - means you are more agile and can hope on and off bandwagons more easily, while avoiding price drops.

    3. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Willian

    4. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lanzini, everyone focused on Arnie but he makes West Ham play

      1. Grendos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This was my initial thinking but I went for Arnie yesterday instead. With Carroll out and Hernandez maybe on his way out. Arnie is an in-form and playing OOP, too good to miss!

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

        It’s worked for me so far!

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bony 🙂

    6. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard ? Only 7 percent ownership. I'm debating whether to keep or sell for Mahrez? Any words of wisdom Jon?

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'd get Mahrez in.
        You'll else end up keep Hazard forever waiting for his haul.

      2. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wait,hazard points will come good now

    7. james 101
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard could come back strong, just to mess with all our minds...

    8. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      3 names, Vardy,Tosun,Willian

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Walcott

      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Vardy in 15.5% of teams...so not the strongest differential overall...good if you are higher up though in the rankings.

        I like Willian alot this week - on set pieces and Brighton are awful at defending those. Can see him starting too in Morata's absence, with Hazard as false 9.

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Any value in backing a Brighton defender this week Jonty? Chelsea have scored 1 goal in 4 matches, no Motata or pedro, hazard out of form, general fixture pileup, and just played 120 mins on Wednesday.

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I'd be surprised if Brighton can keep a clean sheet. Duffy third sub for me.

            1. The Rumour Mill
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Fair do's, cheers for the input. Good luck for the weekend!

    9. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane. Swans defence will be impersonating headless chickens this week

    10. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard (C)

      1. BAMBAA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I did this last gw and I think I haven't learned anything from that experience and do it again..

    11. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane - think liverpool could rip swansea apart

      D.Silva (if he plays) - seems to get more scoring chances when teams sit back, which the toon might do

      Hazard - he has skills

      Aurier (if plays) - clean sheet and attacking returns possible

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

      Hopefully CHE double defense is gonna be a differential enough. Just need Christensen to start alongside Alonso finally.

    13. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Okazaki.

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

        Could well be. Being ignored but I think he starts and he's been very effective when he gets minutes.

      2. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Also, with the good fixtures and new manager, a Stoke player will probably make a statement. Just difficult to predict what Lambert will do with his teamsheet at this moment...

        Shaquiri and Choupo Moting are good differential picks this weekend as well I reckon.

    14. FantasyDumbo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think Willian may prove to be the differential. When given the space he really excels.

    15. joeydelucchi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Super Riyad

    16. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Shaqiri. HUD away form, set pieces, greedy.

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Fingers crossed got him in my team. Hope he delivers in next 4

      • IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Kun captain outscoring Salah and kane

      • Kloppen Schloppen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Peter Crouch, in a Chelsea shirt

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Jokes aside. Ibe against west ham, should be goals in that game.

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

          If he makes that move then surely he would hold the record for the most Premier clubs played for .....?

      • RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        should be Sane, he starts rising. I swapped Alli to Sane and leave me with Son+Kane for Spurs.

        I also hoping for DCL would play and punish people who sell him. I play him over Ogbonna due to Wilson is on fire, small chance for WHU clean sheet.

      • HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Forgotten man David Silva returning with a bang against newcastle.

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

        I reckon it will be whoever scores from the Chelsea corner. Wouldn't be surprised if Rudiger gets a 15-pointer.

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

          That's probably why they're rushing a move for Crouch 😉

      • pjomara
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Don't own either but Mane or Sane could do wreck but one big differential with ownership under 10% is David Silva, might well be down to 7.9m in price

      • CaptainKeita
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ibe and VVD for me. Already got Vardy, so Albrighton is a no go.

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

        Oxlade-Chamberlain

        Good fixture, is on corners and looking lively going forward.

      • The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sane

      • Lignja
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wilian, Silva, Ox

      • Norman Conquest
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        the ox because he's cheap good fixture decent form and it enabled me to get salah back in

      • DeeDub
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Big Shaq's long range shots against Huddersfield - somebody bookmark this!

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

          Hold tight

        2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I have got him. If he fails u are the reason

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

          bookmarked

      • Swansea Bloke
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I've taken a punt an ultimate punt on Choupo-Moting so I'm driven to say him in hope he'll actually come through for me over the next few GWs...Long shot!

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

          Had him when he was OOP striker now he's a winger

          1. Krionos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            What will Lambert do with him though? If he's back OOP could be a nice call. I like it. Good way to push up the ranks if you are in the 10K

      • SH@KTIMAAN
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Tosun

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

          Slimani Mk II

        2. Krionos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I really don't understand people transferring in Tosun and Walcott??? Everton have been dire going forward and Big Sam just recently said he would go even more defensive???

      • 2right
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        3 got you:

        1. West Brom defenders all cheap // Dawson, Evans, Hegazi — Everton are in transition in attack and could hit another blank

        2. Palace’s form is good - 7 points from 9 and 2 clean sheets // Hennessy, Kelly, PvA all cheap

        3. Jordan Ayew has 3 home games coming up // he’s cheap and his form is good —— wonder goal midweek

        1. 2right
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          3 for* you

      • jimmissel90
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Moses

      • Hardly Athletic
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Andreas Christensen. Chelsea have scored the most headers this season and Brighton have conceded the most headed goals. Great chance of a clean sheet too.

      • ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson.....hopefully 🙂

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

        Aguero(c)

      • Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Lanzini !

      • Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Willian or Ramsey

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

        Ox, Albrighton, Shaq and Wilson

      • Arteta
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully Aguero ©

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

          Hardly a differential though

      • RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        OX! :COOL:

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Man not Cool

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

            :mrgreen:

      • The Moe
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Isnt Mane a differental this week?

      • wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Iwobi

      • Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        My new star midfielder..Stephen Ireland,tempted to play him ahead of Lingard

      • Biancazzurri
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Shaqiri.

      • Railwayman
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Christensen goal and 15 points incoming or maybe even 21 😀

      • Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Gundo is the best differential out there if he keeps playing. Wish he was nailed.

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Also would add Dragovic whilst Leicester have other injuries - I can see a goal coming

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I would say Zouma if I was genuinely brave too - I'll stop now!

      • ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Dunk

      • jumpinjeffflash
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ibe, I reckon. Less than 1% ownership and his recent numbers look good. Facing a West Ham team that can be a wee bit leaky.

      • Game of Throw_ins
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Maguire 15 pts. 1G, 1CS, 3BP.

      • Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Martial.
          1G, 1A, 3 baps

        • Kante Touch This
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Is Mane(7.4%) a big enough differential to replace Firminho(39.2%)?

          Currently in 2nd in my mini league, 1st place has Firminho, is it worth risking it?

      • Typo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A or B:

        A: Alonso, DDG + 5.4mid(who)

        B: Alonso, Karius/Pickford + 6.5mid(who)

      • RobinNdaHood
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hi,

        2 free transfers, 0.1 ITB.
        Current team is:

        Pope / Elliot
        Jones / Otamendi / Mee / Masuaku / Fernandez
        De Bruyne / Salah / Sterling / Richarlison / Loftus-Cheek
        Kane / Morata / Calvert-Lewin

        Planning to do
        Morata -> Aguero
        De Bruyne ->Pogba
        Richarlison ->Arnautovic

        Good moves?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Over 2 weeks ...
          Morata -> Wilson
          RLC ->Mahrez
          Richarlison ->Arnautovic/Lingard
          Fernandez ->Alonso

        2. Another Hoops
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          You might be forced to change your keepers to scupper your 2 week plan.

      • james 101
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thoughts on doubling up on Alonso and Azpil?

        Current defenders:

        Alonso / Otta / Mee / Og / Long

        Could lose Long for him?

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Lots have doubled on Chelsea defense. Could be great over the next while.

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

          Rather have Jones

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Fixtures are tough no?

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

              No

        3. Tired and weary
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking of doing it myself, have these lot at the mo:

          Azpi - Mee - Ogbon - Long - Marriappa

          Thinking Mee > Alonso, then maybe move Azpi on to Ota or Jones in a few weeks. What you reckon?

      • Six Nations Fantasy League
        Hutch_James
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Six Nations Fantasy League

        The Six Nations is not far away now, so please sign up here if you're keen to play in the Fantasy game.

        Link: https://www.superbru.com/sixnationsfantasy/pool.php?p=11783526

        Honours board:
        Rugby World Cup 2015: Dan Chadwick, aka Daddy Chadder
        Six Nations 2016: Maciej Szyszkiewicz, aka Macias
        Six Nations 2017: Daffy Duck

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks

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

          any tips on how to play team selection etc.

        3. Patch
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Is this more addictive and more fun than FPL???

        4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Ooh only ever played ESPN Fantasy Rugby before - will sign up!

      • _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Best replacement for RLC for up to 5.1?

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

          Ibe

        2. Another Hoops
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure there is one. General consensus would suggest Ibe but you could take a gamble on Iwobi.

        3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          If u have enough itb punt on big shaq

          1. ENZO SZN™
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            He said up to 5.1

      • spatel2
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Is this GTG? 0ft 1.7itb

        DDG
        Alonso (VC) Jones Christensen Ota
        Salah Sterling Son Arnie
        Kane (C) Wilson

        Elliot Lingard Ogbonna Quaner

        Thank you

        1. FantasyDumbo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe play Lingard instead of Christensen. Not sure if hes nailed. Also, with the exception of last week, Lingard is on great form.

      • QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Replace RLC or Niasse this week? Got 1.4ITB to upgrade one of those

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          RLC reported to be out for a long time...

      • The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        1FT, 3.1 ITB, thoughts?

        Foster, Elliot

        Yoshida, Dunk, Ogbonna, Kenny, Simpson

        Salah, Sterling, Arnautovic, Lingard, Carroll

        Kane, Lacazette, Vardy

        Lacazette to Kun?

      • james 101
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Best 2 Chelsea defenders for the next few weeks, if money no object?

        Alonso and?

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

          Azp

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers.

        2. spatel2
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Az, if you can afford else Christensen

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks mate

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

          Azpilicueta

      • spatel2
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        youve got bigger issues in def, i'd sort them out first

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 2 months ago

            True

          • StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Right

        2. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Is anyone else here bamboozled as to why Willian isn't a regular starter for Chelsea? I think he's a class act and is one of their best players?

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

            Agreed

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

            No idea how Bakayoko is starting. Chelseas struggling to score goals, and Conte places Pedro and Willian on the bench. Strange imo

            1. Zenith UK
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I mean Pedro I don't even rate that highly. He's too hot and cold for me. Willian is a fantastic consistent and I don't understand why he is so overlooked?

            2. Unifié
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I think managers are tend to play the players who bought under his management. That is bakayoko case. As for Willian who knows ??

          3. GreenArrows
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            definitely

        3. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Y'all expect Lingard to be a regular starter after the arrival of Sanchez?

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Given the chances Mata squandered and the fact he's been playing out wide I can see Lingard staying in the middle flanked by Martial and Sanchez

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

            All players in form will fit in so if he continue doing what he was doing (forget one blank last wk) he will be playing. All depends if he will deliver in next few games and later on

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

            Slightly worried he could get rotated, hoefully he'll continue to play the #10 role. Apart from the last game he's been very good.

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

            Depends where Alexis plays.

            Might be some rotation between Lingard and Mata imo.

          5. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            If he keeps scoring, assisting or making chances for others he will stay in the team

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

            It’s another attacking player to rotate with, but not likely to take Martial’s spot as Mou couldn’t decide between Rashford/martial for a while so he may not be convinced.

            The next in trouble will probably be Mata as he stands out without pace in that position, also Mou has no problem shifting Mata as seen in his Chelsea days

            1. Prestige_Worldwide
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Sorry most likely to take Martials spot. Most in trouble:

              1. Martial/Rashford
              2. Mata
              3. Lingard

              In saying that if Lingard stops scoring he will be easy to drop givin he has been a squad player until this season

          7. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I reckon he could start getting rotated with Rashford more

          8. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            We really don't know.

            Need to see where Sanchez plays

        4. Lumberjack
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          RLC & DCL to Milivojević & Ayew? Or are there any better options?

          Basically looking for a Mid and a Fwd for 9.9m. 2FT.

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I would keep one and upgrade the other using money from other player.

          2. RIDZ
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            wasting FT for bench, just use 1 if you want

          3. Lumberjack
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Ok thanks both, I guess RLC goes if he’s out for a few weeks.

        5. Typo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          what keeper would u go for, anyone but DDG.

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

            Court or Eddy

          2. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Court got the next few

            Though I already have alonso and Azpil...

          3. Typo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            thanks

        6. RIDZ
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Ogbonna or Robertson to play?

        7. james 101
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          GTG?

          Pickford.
          Alonso. Otamendi. Azpil.
          Salah(vc). Sterling. Arnie. Lingard. Son.
          Kane(c). Firmino.

          (Elliot. Quaner. Ogbonna. Mee.)

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            (No FTs and not much in the bank!)

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

            yes good to go!

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

          Lingaard vs. Arnautovich.

          Who and why?

          Personally considering ditching Lingaard for Arnie. I don't feel he's that good a player actually.

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Arnie if only one.

            But Lingard is scoring great just now and excellent value.

          2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Arnie, amazing fixtures and playing as a striker

          3. Maddi Son
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Arnie feels close to essential in the short term. I have both atm.

          4. Madderegern
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            There can be - only one.

          5. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Lingard for me and put the extra 0.7 into a good defender.

            1. Madderegern
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              In the game I play - its actually the other way around. I can free some cash selling Lingaard for Arnie - and upgrade defender.

          6. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Arnie is playing up top of us and his link up with Lanzini has been great so far. Look at them fixtures too. West Ham fan here hoping for some big points over the next month!

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

            Arnautovic. But wouldn't ditch Lingard.

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

            I have both and i will keep both until I clearly see any evidence of decreasing form.

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

          No FTs left, got 0.6 ITB.

          Any pressing transfers worth a hit?

          DDG
          Ota Duffy Alonso Mee
          Eriksen Richarlison Salah Lingard
          Kane Firmino

          Adrian. DCL, Atsu, Hune

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Nothing worth a hit mate.

            You should score fine.

          2. Arfaish
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            No hit needed, give Ricky another week and see if he returns to form.

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

          Need a little help on what to spend my 2ft's on:

          A. Lingard, Richarlison > Mahrez, McArthur
          B. Richarlison, Depoitre > Arnie, Quarner (keep lingard)

          A does mean playing one of McArthur or Depoitre each week? Much appreciated!

          1. puhd
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            B

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

          Son and Loftus-Cheek out for Arnie and Ox for -4.

          Yes?

          Team is:
          Pope/Elliot
          Vert Jones Ota Francis Kenny
          Salah Son Sterling Lingard Loftus-Cheek
          Kun Kane Depoitre

          1. Arfaish
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Not for a hit. Keep Son for one more GW, looks in great form and not sure Ox is going to return much.

          2. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Nup. Play Kenny and limit yourself to one transfer. Good moves over 2 weeks so could also save.

          3. puhd
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks lads!

        12. irfanm66
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Which style of play is better in your opinion?

          A) playing safe in attack ( midfield and forward) and taking punt in defence ( defender and GK )
          B) taking a punt in attack and playing safe in defence

          appreciate any comments..

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            It varies. I have a side team I like to experiment with and I just went for 5ATB this week but one goal and any chance of points are gone unless your defender scores (which isn't frequent).
            Midfielders and attackers only need an assist or goal (which are more frequent that clean sheets).

            1. irfanm66
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              basically my aim here is to rise in ranks..my tansfers this week is based on this question..trying to figure out which style will help in the ranks…

          2. Maddi Son
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This year it feels like the best 'punt' options are in midfield.

          3. quayle99
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I've been going with Kane up front only with 2 cheap strikers on the bench.
            4 5 1 formation
            This is been working for me very well recently but I think you could probably make either work

            1. joeydelucchi
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              yea i have turned to this system too...4-5-1 just feels right at the moment...besides Firminho there is no other striker that will outscore one of the following mids ster, sane, sal,mahrez, arnie, son, kdb etc

              so i am going to bring Mane in for Firminho to put my mind at ease and as a good differential 🙂

              a couple of people have tried to tell me that 4-5-1 is risky due to lack of flexibility, but i dont see it...what are your thoughts

          4. puhd
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Not big on punts... but when i do theyr'e usually on mid/forwards

        13. quayle99
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Albright + Son >>>> Mahrez + Doucoure ??

          1. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            That’s a firm no

            1. quayle99
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Firmino?