Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Reds Handed Spanish Lesson

Arsenal edge past Anderlecht thanks to late goals from Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski, while Mario Balotelli is hauled off at the break as Liverpool are soundly beaten by Real Madrid. Elshewhere, another piece gets added to the Diego Costa puzzle, Steven Naismith is rested for Everton’s Europa League trip to Lille and Nigel Pearson is looking for a little more solidity in Leicester’s play.

Liverpool Outclassed By Real

Liverpool’s indifferent start to the campaign took a further twist as they were bewildered and beaten by a clinical display from Real Madrid at Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers side barely got a foothold in the tie, falling behind to a piece of early brilliance from Ronaldo, before Karim Benzama expertly headed home and then converted a third as Liverpool failed to clear a corner.

The Liverpool manager made a trio of changes to his lineup following the 3-2 win at QPR with Philippe Coutinho, so impressive off the bench at Loftus Road, earning a start ahead of Adam Lallana. Joe Allen, another sub on Sunday, also started with Emre Can dropping out, while Alberto Moreno made a return at left-back with Jose Enrique making way.

Mario Balotelli continued his run of miserable form – he has now scored gone six appearances without a goal and has notched just once in nine outings. Rodgers spared the Italian the second-half, withdrawing him for Lallana at half-time and pushing Raheem Sterling up front in a central role.

The Scout Says: Liverpool were simply blitzed by Madrid’s quality and, once again, were found wanting in defence from a set-piece when Benzema converted a sloppy third goal. Defensive doubts remain, then, offering little incentive for Fantasy managers to invest, despite obliging fixtures to come. After a promising start to the campaign, Dejan Lovren has been bitterly disappointing and currently looks out of his depth. Balotelli’s performances are even more abject. The striker put in another ineffective shift in the first-half and was seen swapping shirts with Pele as he made his way to the dressing room – he was replaced for the second period. Interestingly, that saw Rodgers move Sterling to a central attacking role which briefly pepped Liverpool’s fluidity and suggested that, at times, we may even see the youngster given such duties in the league. Certainly Balotelli’s tenure in the starting XI looks doomed, while, given his pitch time, Rodgers seems unconvinced by Rickie Lambert.

Gunners Spare Belgian Blushes

Two at-the-death strikes from Kieron Gibbs and Lukas Podolksi earned Arsenal a hard-fought victory against Anderlecht as Arsene Wenger’s men snatched an unlikely three points. Arsenal had fallen behind on 71 minutes after a lacklustre showing in the first-half but endeavoured to turn the game around in its dying stages.

The Gunners’ boss brought Calum Chambers straight back into his starting lineup at right-back with Hector Bellerin making way. Aaron Ramsey also earned a start following an appearance from the bench against Hull City – he came in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Mikel Arteta was again kept on the bench with Mathieu Flamini preferred in midfield. Laurent Koscielny again missed out, leaving Nacho Monreal to start alongside Per Mertesacker once more.

The Scout Says: Arsenal’s display was equally unconvincing as Liverpool’s against inferior opponents. Alexis Sanchez was the one major positive – much of the Gunners’ attacking promise came via the Chilean, as Danny Welbeck suffered one of his more ineffective displays. Sanchez has now started nine of the last ten outings under Wenger, indicating that his role looks assured going into the weekend trip to Sunderland. Wenger does have increasing options in his position, however, with Theo Walcott closing in on a return and Podolski clearly pushing for a start having notched a vital winner in Belgium. Defensively, Arsenal have now gone six matches without a clean sheet, although Chambers’ return continues to offer a cheap investment route ahead of the meetings with Sunderland, Burnley and Swansea.

The Costa Puzzle Takes a New Twist

Reports this morning suggest that Diego Costa was taken to hospital upon his return from international duty with Spain last week. The striker allegedly suffered a severe stomach bug on his return to Chelsea and spent several days under medical treatment. It’s thought that Costa is also suffering from both hamstring and groin problems and he failed to train on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s visit to Old Trafford, compounding the assumption that he will miss out in that match.

The Scout Says: This situation remains confused and somewhat cloudy. Although some reports tentatively suggest that Costa is emphatically ruled out of the United trip, Jose Mourinho has appeared to remain vague on the full prognosis and other reports continue to suggest that the Chelsea boss has only gone so far to state that he “expects” him to be unavailable. This latest claim of an illness adds further confusion and clearly explains how Costa came to miss the European tie with Maribor. Why Mourinho failed to reveal that an illness played a part is anyone’s guess: cynics would suggest that, by keeping this information back, the Chelsea boss was able to build up speculation on the severity of Costa other problems which, according to current crop of stories, are in both the thigh and groin areas. Costa’s failure to train yesterday suggests that he will indeed miss out at Old Trafford but we’d expect Mourinho to again leave this situation open when it comes to his press conference this week. A degree of uncertainty, perhaps through claimed ignorance on Costa’s condition, would keep the striker in the frame against United; Fantasy managers can only hope that we get some clarity and a definitive answer ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Pearson Looks to Tighten Up

The Leicester boss took time out to discuss his side’s defensive problems in midweek, after the Foxes narrowly loss to Newcastle last time around.

“Clean sheets over the course of a season are going to win you a number of points. It is also good for morale to have the knowledge you can play a tight game when required. What you also have to say is, for a side like ourselves, we are coming up against opponents who are a lot more clinical. We are playing against players who are capable of scoring one goal from one chance. You are going to have to score enough goals to stay in any division and certainly if the emphasis is lopsided at the minute, it is a lopsidedness which is preferably towards keeping clean sheets.”

The Scout Says: With eight Gameweeks of the season gone, Leicester’s problems at the back have seen them ship 13 goals and deliver a single clean sheet so far. Delving further into the data highlights Pearson’s concerns – his side have afforded their opponents more shots (152) than any other side in the top-flight but with Swansea, Sunderland, West Brom and QPR in the next five, they need to start picking up the points. Whilst defensive returns still look unlikely, Jeffrey Schlupp’s out-of-position prospects on the left of midfield has already brought his owners a goal in Gameweek 7 and at 4.5 in FPL, he looks the likeliest Leicester defender to bring home the points. Pearson’s recent attempts to tighten up seem to have proved detrimental to Leonardo Ulloa’s prospects – after bagging a brace against United, the Argentine has now blanked in each of the last three as his manager attempts to find a better balance to his side.

Naismith Rested for Toffees

Both the Scot and Leon Osman were omitted from Everton’s Europa League squad ahead of this evening’s encounter with Lille. Roberto Martinez explained the reasoning behind his decision at yesterday’s press briefing:

“Steven and Leon have been rested for this trip bearing in mind the number of games we have this month and in terms of their individual circumstances and the number of games they have played.”

The Scout Says: Naismith and Osman were fielded on the flanks in the weekend win over Villa, with the former shifting from a central role in order to accommodate fit-again Ross Barkley. The Scot has started all but one of the first eight Gameweeks in “the hole” and sits in over 26% of FPL sides after netting four times so far but with Barkley immediately regaining the role behind Romelu Lukaku on Saturday, Naismith’s owners will be somewhat concerned over his pitch time and position within the starting XI. Granted, his midweek rest hints at a starting berth away to Burnley on Sunday, though it remains to be seen whether he’s capable of picking up the points from a wide berth – Everton’s fixtures may afford him a stay of execution for now but with the likes of Saido Berahino and Diafra Sakho offering in-form alternatives in the budget bracket, some may be eyeing up a transfer out as the Toffees treatment room empties.

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

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  1. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Costa Cutains!
    🙂

  2. funny money
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ivanovic ---> Baines ?????????????

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nooooo

  3. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    So who is keeping Costa? I have Aguero & Pelle already so I'm not sure it's worth bringing anyone else in when ill want him back.

    Hutton first sub..

    1. tokara
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If Costa is also out for QPR game, then there isnt a point to keep?

      i couldnt decide myself! arghhhhh with 0 FT

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        The annoying thing is that Mourinho will give nothing away. Best replacement apart from Aguero & Pelle?

        1. 1314
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Sakho Beraniho Welbeck are of equal options

      2. 1314
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        same condition..personally think he will be fine for next week,unless he start this week and get injured..follow your intuition whether Mou will play Costa or not , that's the answer..

        1. 1314
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          i mean whether Mou will play him for QPR or not *

    2. Punty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think I will keep him, considering Lukaku though.. also considered Welbeck but Arsenal was so crap yesterday...

    3. funny money
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I am keeping - ADM too.

      Don't want to throw away prospect of front 7

      Siggy/ADM/Fab/Sterling
      Aguero/Costa/Welbeck

      At the moment, so will wait and see and hang on to the dream

    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      GW9 - Boyd (EVE)
      GW10 - Moore (WBA)
      GW11 - Boyd (HUL)
      GW12 - Moore (SUN)
      GW13 - Boyd (AVL)
      GW14 - Boyd (NEW)

      Who needs Costa?

      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Reply fail 😆

  4. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Happy Diwali Everyone!

    1. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Happy Diwali

  5. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Have Madrid signed Pele?
    Wow that was quick!

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

    Balotelli swapping shirts with Pele? Who could blame him 😆

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😆

  7. North London Assets
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    North London assets

    Spurs and Arsenal are embarking on a kind run of fixtures. But where to invest. Is Eriksen worth the extra money over Chadli? Which Arsenal player looks the best? Is Sanchez now nailed on and if so is he a must given his recent form?

    And what about their defences? Both shakey so are you going for the cheap security of Chambers or looking to splash the cash on Mertesacker or Lloris?

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      And what of Ramsey - can he replicate his early season and last seson form post injury?

      1. super711
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        His bandwagon started last season away to Sunderland so.....

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm investing in Rose myself. I reckon they will get a few cleanies..

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Eriksen>Chadli. Best Spurs attacking option, imo. Set pieces, Corners, Proven goalscorer, In great form recently.

      I believe Sanchez is nailed on, and he will probably come straight into my team if a slot opens up( ADM injury ).

      Both they're defences are actualy pretty decent despite the City mauling....Arsenal's underlying numbers are pretty good, best of the last couple of weeks I think? And Spurs defence's numbers are also pretty decent, if I'm not wrong...

    4. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm waiting on Walcott, mid spots are very tight ATM,
      Ramsey needs to show more form and Chadli looks more if an enabler than Eriksen tho his stats are on the up,
      In reality Costa has dwarfed any long term plans till we get news.

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

      In isolation Eriksen looks like the best option over Chadli but I prefer the extra money to bring in Coleman over Bertrand.
      Sanchez is looking great but I still think Welbeck is the best pick due to his low price and the service that he will receive from a stellar midfield.
      I wouldn't want to invest in either defence until they started showing a little solidarity, I'm sure they will at some point but it's a bit risky to take a gamble on them suddenly improving when there are so many other options already performing.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed mostly, but surely Chambers is hard to ignore at that price?

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          It's a great price and if they start keeping cleansheets he'll be a bargain but he gets booked nearly every game.

    6. Saint & Reevesy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chadi and Sanchez.

      Leave the rest until Walcotts back.

    7. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd like to get Eriksen but I'm not sure who I'd drop so I'll wait until Friday before worrying about that. I wish Walcott would hurry up and get fit - I took a massive (and stupid) UFPL gamble on him and I'd like one or two returns before the next transfer window!

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I took a gamble on Balotelli

        Given up now

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          On him or the whole game T ?

          1. Tommytour
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Def Balotelli

            Pretty much given up on the game

            Look forward to next season 🙂

            1. RedLightning
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              110 last week and 13k OR - why give up?

        2. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Ouch, he really has stunk the place up hasn't he?

        3. basikalus
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I've been keeping him as well. After what happened against Real Madrid, I'm shipping him this week to Berahino for a -4 hit.

    8. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm actually tempted to wildcard this week - grab me some Spurs and Arsenal chaps and leave enough in the bank to bring Costa back in. Following the fixtures remains key and the shift to North London can't be ignored.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        How about Everton?

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          And it would be to get Baines as well....can't ignore him for too long.

      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        😯

    9. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chambers Welbeck too good to turn down
      Chadli Purchasing this week

      Rose/Kaboul Eriksen Ramsey Sanchez Walcott all possibilities in upcoming GWs

    10. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chambers in this week to go alongside Welbeck, both are great value options that enable luxuries like Baines and having both Costa & Aguero.

    11. VougieDipond
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have brought in Rose this week for a nice run of fixtures. Davies plays in EL so no worries on that front. If Costa heals in time for QPR then my next move will be to shift ADM to Eriksen (to fund an Aguero move)

    12. And we all have legs
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      As a Spurs fan, I can honestly say there isn't one player that really stands out for me as a FPL player.

      Chadli at that price is good and I may bring him in for Siggy next week. Other than that Lloris is obviously fantastic but I don't really believe in our defence. Rose and Kaboul don't contribute anything at all in an attacking sense and I believe there's plenty of other teams with cheaper players that will match, if not better, Spurs' clean sheets tally.

      To summarise, I'm staying clear of Spurs with Chadli being the exception due to price (and he is nailed on).

  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    So. Here is my latest creation. Members only.

    Hope you like it - vote early, vote often!!! 😀

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/7270/

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd like to see stats in there for Dispossessed and maybe % Successful Take Ons?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I can only have 10 ... 🙁

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Hmm, well, all about priorities and what you're trying to demonstrate I suppose. If it's all about ball retention I'd prefer those stats to the goal/assist ones but just personal preference, obviously 🙂

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            No. We have to have a ready reference to reality! 😀

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              I always assume people are able to overlay their existing knowledge on the data presented and I'd hope that goals/assists fall within that but you're probably wise not to make that assumption!

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Indeed!!! 😆

            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Refresh, please ... 🙂

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Dispossessed IN! 🙂

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Nice! Casts the top two in an even better light 🙂

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            It really does, doesn't it?

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Booooo !!!!!! Elitism 😉

    3. VougieDipond
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku over Aguero then 🙂

    4. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Check out fwds who pitch in defensively. One in particular is quite interesting 🙂

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        We are trying to find forwards who DON'T! 😉

        1. Qubit
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yeh, but dont forget that just like for defenders those things can boost a baseline bps, which could make the difference in bonus terms (as certainly seems to in this individuals case).

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I am not ever getting a forward for their bonus potential! OR losing one for their lack of it! 🙂

            1. Qubit
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Me neither. But if it helps me choose between 2 then thats a help.

  9. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I guess the old Form vs Fixtures banter is back!

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      #TeamFixtures

  10. radawson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Forster Gilks
    Baines Bertrand Chambers Naylor Moore
    Fab Sterling Tadic Siggy Boyd
    Aguero Lukaku Welbeck

    2.1m ITB

    Anything you would do with this lot? Save FT?

    1. Henry Hill
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes save it, good team.

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      100% save

  11. Henry Hill
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know if Kyle Naughton is expected to be fit this weekend? FPL says he is expected back 25 Oct

  12. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If I was the type I'd go back and look for all the posters who heralded Balotelli's arrival as some sort of coup for Liverpool in order to lol at them. Genuinely never understood the hype about him.

    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      It is enjoyable watching liverpool labour this season....

    2. Henry Hill
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Everyone is concentrating on Balotelli and the defence gets away with very little criticism.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not from me. I have been railing against the 'Pool defence all Season.

        1. Henry Hill
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Rodgers is going to have to start taking the blame for how badly organised they have been in defence for two seasons running now.

        2. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          This, and it's not just the defence, but also the dodgy protection of the defence and a clear lack of organisation from set-pieces, it's more of a team thing.

      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        People get stuck into them too but it's more fun to pick on an individual - especially one so full of himself 😉

    3. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I was having a conversation with mate the other day and saying I don't know at one point balotelli became this supposed superstar player. Every time I've seen him he's been rubbish!

      1. Sterling Chap
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This

  13. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I'm actually thinking the best front 3 for the next 10 GWs in terms of form, value and fixtures, all rolled into one, is:

    Pelle Aguero Sakho - Cisse isn't far behind.

    I don't think this will be the last time we'll all be totally bamboozled over Costa's selection and having both Fabregas and Hazard + Ivan, may be the way to go.

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle for next 5 not 10

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You're just looking at fixtures - he'll score goals vs any team.

        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          U keep I'll sell

        2. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          He really won't. He's only scored so far against easy opposition. Didn't get a kick away at arsenal in cup or at spurs.

  14. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    So costa now has hamstring, groin and stomach problems... If this is mind games it is next level by Mourinho.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11181423/Diego-Costas-mystery-illness-forced-him-into-hospital-on-return-to-Chelsea-from-Spain-duty.html

  15. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Potential WC

    Krul Myhill

    Baines Clyne Wilson Wisdom Dummett

    Siggy Tadic Sterling Fabregas Downing

    Aguero Costa Berahino

    Thoughts?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Template

    2. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Costa 🙂

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

      Looks decent but I'd go chadli over Downing if you can find the cash. I'd also consider Clyne to Chambers if on a wc as Clyne only has a couple of good defensive fixtures left but you could just do that down the line.

  16. Moosie the Staggie
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I think he is decent, just not a lone striker.

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Reply fail about Balotelli. Fecking phone

  17. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is anyone keeping Costa?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Me most probably

    2. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Think I might have Hazard instead, doubling up with Fabregas.

    3. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah.

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      lots posting on here who are convinced that he's ok and will start.

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        They thought that last week too 😉

    5. VougieDipond
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      yes

  18. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Alcaraz now nailed on?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Roberto is the only person who knows the answer to that question.

    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't say so. Distin is back in the picture

  19. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    yeah I got me 3 le arse with eriksen incoming. I been saying for a while now sanchez will be the best mid in the game. Captain last week

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I had planned to get him but ended up selling Costa instead, gutted I couldn't get him in

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        quality player. I got him two weeks too early but paying dividends now

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      reply fail to jonty

  20. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hutton/Costa > Baines/Pelle for free?
    Have the exact cash but would need a hit next week to get Costa back if fit ?
    Exact cash btw.

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      do it

    2. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    3. Timtastic03
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nope, Hutton will keep his share of clean sheets and you're gonna want costa back as soon as he's fit.

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes Sir!

  21. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott Oscar Chadli Tadic Boyd

    Planned midfield over the next few game weeks

    Thoughts?

    Currently

    Hazard Sterling Sig Tadic Boyd

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Only wallly seems best

  22. mipola
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Time to sell Ivanovic?Stats suggest he is not getting forward anymore and it's starting to look like he's not worth the premium price tag.

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      never sell him 🙂

      1. mipola
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        But he is not getting any points for a while now 🙁

        1. Gunner HitIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          hes the best def in the league and will get goals like he does

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          You sell him, mate. See if I care ... 😉

          1. tokara
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Ivan is one of those guy that will be in the box on setpieces

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If you look at Tomkins, Cresswell, Gibbs's stats they are decent for less. I would and invest elsewhere

  23. Gunner HitIT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    worth taking a hit for a GK?

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Never

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      if you think he's gonna give some CS before you would wanna sell him (e.g. to free up cash) , then do it..

    3. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No probably not

  24. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling + Costa > Chadli + Aguero + 0.9 for free?

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      eriksen/tadic/mane instead of chadli.. do it

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Got 3 Southampton players, which leaves Eriksen.

        1. Gunner HitIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          yea eriks over chads

          1. Screaming Midget
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            ok thx

  25. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Reckon Ullua > Sakho is worth a -4 ?

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      nope only a FT

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      definitely

  26. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    When do we expect Pelle to rise?

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      tonite

  27. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Teams in a pickle!

    Mannone
    NTaylor / Lovren / Clyne
    Siggy / Sterling / Fab / *ADM
    Kun / *Costa / Welbeck

    Subs: Krul / Moore / Wisdom / *El Ahmadi

    0.4 ITB 2FT

    Costa - Wait till pres conference tomorrow if not playing to Pelle?
    ADM - Likely hood of him playing
    El Ahmadi - Keeping until use WC

    IF ADM are fit: Lovren/Sterling to Baines/Barkley Thoughts?

    Thanks

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      awesomeeee

      1. Eric Banternaaa
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        What do you think about Costa & ADM?

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

    Costa trolling again I see? As a non owner it is loverly I must say (as long as he doesn't play v utd and get another brace or hatty ofc)

  29. Gunner HitIT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    how many transfers have you used guys till last GW?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      6

      1. Gunner HitIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        not taken hits ? 🙂

    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      5

  30. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Between which gameweeks is upcoming the international break?

    Scouts: it might be an idea to mark things like international breaks and winter wildcard availability on the ticker.

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      after 2 GWS

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        so between 10-11 or between 11-12?