Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 16 – Monday

Steven Naismith grabs a goal and assist as Everton ease past travel-sick QPR. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas also notch for the Merseysiders before the latter is forced off through injury, whilst Bobby Zamora stabs home a consolation effort to deny the Toffees a clean sheet once again.

Barkley Opens his Account

Handed a spot in the double-pivot due to Gareth Barry’s suspension, Ross Barkley still managed to notch his first goal of the season with an excellent long-range strike for the Toffees. With Barry back for the weekend trip to Southampton, Barkley owners will be hoping for a move back to a more advanced role once again and, at a price of just 6.8 in the Fantasy Premier League game, the youngster – who has started six of the last seven – may yet find himself a place in our Fantasy plans, with showdowns against Stoke, Newcastle and Hull following on from the St Mary’s clash.

Mirallas Concern for Toffees

Elsewhere in the Toffees’ midfield, Kevin Mirallas took his tally to two goals and an assist in the last four with a deflected free-kick against the R’s. Handed a fifth successive start since returning from injury, the Belgian is starting to find his form once again but, after being stretchered off towards the end of the match, is set for ankle scans this morning, with question marks now hanging over his availability as the Gameweeks come thick and fast.

Naismith Ends Goal Drought

The Scot returned to Everton’s starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 12 after recovering from a hamstring injury. Naismith served up a goal, assist and maximum bonus, outscoring fellow forward Romelu Lukaku by 12 points to five to serve a reminder of his potential. At a price of just 4.8, he may well benefit if Mirallas is, indeed, injured, though having previously scored just once in nine appearances, the Scot needs to up his consistency to become a viable option.

Zamora Compounds Baines’ Misery

With top scorer Charlie Austin sitting out a one-match suspension, little was expected from a side that had previously netted just two goals away from home to date. Substitute Bobby Zamora replicated Barkley’s feat by also scoring his first goal of the campaign to further frustrate owners of Everton defenders, who have now gone six matches without a clean sheet. With just one set of attacking returns in his last six appearances, Leighton Baines is struggling to justify his lofty price tag and his owners were left with a single point last night after he collected a yellow card. A possible injury to Mirallas could also benefit the left-back, though, after the Belgian’s return has seen his share of dead-ball duties diminish in recent weeks.

R’s Away Day Woes Continue

If Harry Redknapp’s side are to survive, it’s clear that their displays at Loftus Road will be pivotal. Last night’s result means QPR have lost all eight road trips and conceded at least twice on every occasion, whereas in front of their own fans, they’ve dropped just two points in the last four. Encouragingly for Redknapp, up next is a run of three home fixtures in the next four (WBA, CPL, SWA) which certainly hand his side a fighting chance – with Austin averaging 6.5 points per Loftus Road appearance and Leroy Fer notching in each of his last two at home, the R’s still have reason for optimism despite last night’s showing.

Having earned two clean sheets in the last four at home, Redknapp will be keen to have Steven Caulker back for the weekend. The R’s boss later confirmed that Caulker missed out with a head injury sustained at Burnley, despite the fact that it was previously reported that he had suffered a head injury in a post-match incident.

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  1. Jonny Bananas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Remember when Moyes signed Fellaini > Barkley....shrewd.

  2. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench:

    A) Baines (away to SOU)
    B) Clyne (home to EVE)
    C) Wisdom (away to QPR)
    D) Siggy (away to HUL)

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      c

    3. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      D - Siggy,s away form is non existent

      1. Big Col
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry did read properly, ABC suggests 4 at the back so play the attacker and bench C

    4. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

  3. dinvincible
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    with regular right back hutton suspended,anyone thinks Di Maria can start and get a big haul against aston villa?????????

    1. Barry Woj
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      With or without Hutton I'm sure Di Maria is capable of a haul against Villa. But the main concern would be whether or not he's actually fit to start. Not sure I would risk it until we've seen him start a game.

    2. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If he is fit, definitely

  4. Sir_Dunc
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Been a while since I've posted one of these, but several red arrows in a row makes me think drastic action is needed:

    Forster
    Baines Clyne Dummet
    Eriksen Sanchez Yaya Fab
    Pelle Bony Austin

    [Schm, Wisdom, Duff, Jedinak]

    Changes needed gents?

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      sell pelle

    2. Davros
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You missed the memo to ditch southampton players!
      Sell pelle

  5. Which Players Are A Waste Of Money?
    J0E
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    9 years, 3 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Wastes of money

    Which players are emerging as a waste of their hefty price tag?

    Is Costa worth his £11m+ valuation? He is a consistent scorer, but with no bonus or assists is he no longer captain material?

    Is Baines worth his £7m+ price tag? That's a lot of money for a lot of 1-2pt returns each week. But is his malaise down to Mirallas. With the Belgian injured will we see a better performing Baines?

    Is Rooney worth his £10m+ price tag? Played in midfield, he is still scoring a goal or assist, but is that enough for that price and is it worth spending £2m or so more for RVP?

    Feel free to comment on these and add your own potentially over priced players into the discussion.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wonder if anyone will still claim hazard is

      1. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I don't think he is a waste of money - purely on home form. He's a captaincy banker at home which is well worth that price tag and makes up for the away form.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          That reads like you think he is a waste of money
          Not what you mean I take it?
          First big away score and the world will own him

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            If you look at it like that, all captainable players are poor value for money. Problem with Costa is he isnt really captainable.

            The only decent value players usually cost below £5M.

            1. J0E
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              9 years, 3 months ago

              Alot of midprice value too like Downing and Austin. I don't have Downing but wouldn't hesitate getting him in for £7.5m...he's underpriced at his current price given his returns.

      2. The Real Big Vern
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Haz has 6 goals so far, all at home and 4 against piss poor teams and 1 apiece against spurs and arsenal. 10.6m is a lot for somebody struggling to score away from home and against top half teams

        1. Grumpy Camel
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Have to spend the budget somewhere

    2. Wingate
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez the winger worth 11+ mil? Sanchez the striker yes but the winger I'm
      Not so
      Sure.:..

      1. Sharkytect
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        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This. Considering swapping to Eriksen. Better fixtures, better value

    3. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm literally just sticking with Costa and Baines simply because I have nothing else to spend my cash on so you might as well have them

      1. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I ditched both a few weeks ago and am now 600th or so in the world. There are many more who did the same. I've Oscar and Hazard. Both outscoring Costa and both cheaper - Oscar especially. There are many more in that boat. Be brave - there are better choices in my opinion - but I'll admit its a debatable stance.

        I think Baines is worth keeping though with Mirallas out - he really is a good prospect without the Belgian according to the stats. Pienaar also helps Baines a lot- watch out for him in the festive team sheets.

        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I ditched Costa about 6-7 weeks back, it was a well good move...the only reason I bought him back in is because I didn't trust any other striker to score consistent points and had money to spend.

          Will ditch him again soon to bring Fabregas back in

          1. J0E
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I prefer Fabregas to Costa. If I make any changes to my Chelsea players it'll be an Oscar to Fabregas upgrade. Fabregas covers most of Costa's goals, plus he gets extra points for clean sheets, bonus, the odd goal himself and is 2m or so cheaper.

        2. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Which striker do you have in Costa's place Jonty? As per my comment below, I'm in the same position as Just A Hat here, and I don't really see Baines and Costa being outscored by many.

          1. J0E
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Rooney, Sakho and Austin.

            Of those I might switch Rooney to another...want to see how he goes. At the moment though he is cheaper than Costa and scoring roughly the same - plus has assists and bonus in his locker - Costa is just goals - alot of them mind you, but if he doesn't score more than one then he is a waste of cash that week.

            1. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Usually I'd agree, but I have Costa, Bony and Austin, and don't need to free up funds at the moment. Therefore, the question becomes, do I think any other striker will outscore Costa for the next month or so? Maybe RVP, but outside of that, no I don't.

              The other issue is that I do have more pressing issues. Tadic is going this week, I want a City defender next week, and they take priority over assessing Costa and Baines.

            2. A-VB
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              What's your take on Giroud here Jonty ?
              Do you think he can be a potentially consistent point scorer ?

        3. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I own Costa and I am on exactly the same amount of points as you Jonty! We can monitor this debate!

    4. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep - Baines + Mirallas = waste of money.

      Costa consistent - so happy. Will no dout hit 3 at the weekend. He's got explosive returns in the past.

      I punted on Yaya - too tempted by a more advanced role - this is looking like a bad decision...

    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Baines - but giving him one more chance
      Yaya - probably not worth his price, also giving him one more chance
      RvP - simply too expensive

    6. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ivanovic imo. Upfront Costa and RvP are overpriced too.

    7. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Personally, I'm not having to worry too much about prices at the moment. The absence of Aguero has meant I can actually afford all of the players that I want/can currently fit in, which is unusual.

      For instance, if I was struggling for money, I'd maybe be looking at downgrading Baines and Costa, but I have 4.1 ITB, so I don't need to. Then, it just becomes a question of who I think will score highest. Do I think 5 defenders, and 3 strikers, will outscore Baines and Costa? No, not at the moment.

    8. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Apart from Aguero every player over 10m is a waste of money this season.
      However avoiding them might result in having loads of money in the bank. In such circumstances most can probably afford to have at least one luxury player in their team.

    9. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya in reality is not worth 10.8 it's the Aguero cash that's made him an option.
      As for def Ivan/Mert/Baines/Kos/Cresswell/Trippier/Yun
      Are all overpriced too.

      1. Teekay 101
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yun is overpriced?

    10. Kalix
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Baines - worth if Everton stop conceding one damn goal a game.
      Unlike when Chelsea had this problem, I was sure Mourihno was giving the lads the hairdryer treatment. I'm not sure Martinez cares about conceding as much.

      Costa - think he still has a few braces in him, we'll see

      RVP - Probably not, but it's at least a possibility these days!

      Rooney - Doubtful

      1. Kalix
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        the thing about Baines is...Penos.

        Even when he's in terrible form he can pull out 9 points from a peno!

    11. DonTheSpecialOne
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, yes, and maybe.

      I still believe in Costa, he's a proven goal scorer, and I can guarantee you that if I sell him, he'll score a hat trick the same GW.

      Same with Baines, his record speaks for itself.

      Not 100% on Rooney, but I wouldn't sell if I already owned him. If I had the money I think I'd do a straight swap from Jovetic -> Roon, but I'm 0.1 short.

    12. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If mirallas is out of the frame, Baines has a good chance of giving attacking returns and can justify his price tag, Costa on the other hand doesn't always explode , but gives regular points so his price tag is debatable

    13. dush64
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Silva. Typical 'set up every goal, assist none' player.

    14. d1sable
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      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko is a massively overpriced *$*~!!!

    15. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have always believed that expensive players should only be bought if you intend to captain them at some point. Hence why I have always objected to the mass purchase of Baines. Likewise, nobody is actually going to captain Yaya unless he explodes continually like last year.

      If you limit your expensive options to a few captain options, then you get the challenge of mastering the spread of value across the rest of the team. If you can master that challenge you win fpl.

      ps any chance of a response to my email to support @ ffs?

      1. J0E
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        9 years, 3 months ago

        I agree with you on captaincy. Once you get to £10m I want to captain them. If not then I question why I own them.

      2. dush64
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        But Baines isn't expensive. He's the same price range as Sigurdsson and Mirallas, and you wouldn't get them in for captaincy potential, I would think.

        Even from a 'taking up a position in my squad' perspective that could be applied to forwards, taking up a defender slot costs pretty much nothing.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Baines value = 10.1
          Jaanmat = 11.9

          But you have a point, there are only 8 midfielders with higher value. I just know that on all the teams I have built from value stats excel has never thought to put Baines in.

          1. dush64
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Sure, the best value is always in the cheap(er) defenders and keepers. But at some stage, you have to upgrade and use the cash you have. I think Baines is a good upgrade from that perspective, given he's not taking up a valuable squad slot either.

            It would be interesting if we could figure out a principled way to quantify the improvement you get by upgrading a top-value player (eg. Janmaat or a cheap defender). Obviously your total value will drop but you'll end up with more points.

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              VORP

              Value over reduced(?) price

              Basically assumes that all defenders must cost at least 4.0M, mids 5.0M and forwards 5.5M

              1. dush64
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah, I was thinking something similar to that.
                But rather, filling your squad with the highest value options, then upgrading them one by one based on which options give you the best VORP (with the baseline price being that of the player already in the squad).

                Obviously this doesn't tell us anything about future returns, but might give us something on formations and value.

              2. RedLightning
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Value over reduced price is irrelevant.

                Value over next best alternative is what counts.

                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  I think it might be "replacement". Basically its cost and points above having Cheik Tiote

                  1. RedLightning
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                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    I wouldn't dream of having a player like Tiote as my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th midfielder, so I wouldn't be interested in comparing another player with him except when choosing my 5th midfielder.

                    1. dush64
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                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 3 months ago

                      Its cost and points above having a top value player. So not tiote, but probably Jedinak, for example.

                      1. RedLightning
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                        9 years, 3 months ago

                        There are so many factors to take into account.

                        Jedinak is a decent option and is nailed on, but at that price Walters has been in terrific form since GW8, even against strong opposition.

                        It may or may not also be possible to improve your squad by downgrading Jedinak and upgrading elsewhere - or by upgrading Jedinak and downgrading elsewhere.

      3. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        could you send the email to jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk just in case it got lost in the system somewhere.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Done. Cheers

    16. Marknlard
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      With bookings as regular as his goals and no baps to be seen, Costa is pretty much on 3 points per goal - so he's not worth his price tag.

    17. Biancazzurri
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Is this post challenging my sanity to own Baines, Ivanovic AND Costa?

    18. kwyap123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think RVP is a waste of money. People just jump into him with the fund released from Aguero, having seen him scored three goals and one assist over the last two games.

      vs Sots, the first goal is a gift from Fonte. Second goal is a gift from Forster.
      vs Liverpool, the assist is a joke. It is a clear offside if it is an assist! The goal was clearly a lousy def of Liverpool leaving him so wide open.

      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He's still playing a lot better than at the start of the season. And we all know what he can do when he hits form.

    19. A-VB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      OVERPRICED ?

      Yaya : Not overpriced if he played like last season. But of course he is not. So overpriced.
      Costa : Overpriced. Also, not even a captaincy material at 11m.
      Sanchez : As an attacker no. As a winger yes.
      RvP: The second most overpriced player in all of FPL.

      The most overpriced player for me is : Sturridge

      1. RedLightning
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If you think Sturridge is overpriced, then what about all the other players who are currently out injured (Walcott for instance)?

        He was an essential player last season, and I know that Suarez has gone and that Liverpool have been rubbish without them, but it is still possible that he might hit his best form in the new year once he is fit again, especially if Liverpool can get their transfers right in the January transfer window.

        1. A-VB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          No matter how good form he hits, he certainly does not belong the same price bracket as that of the Costas, the Agueros or the RvPs.

          1. RedLightning
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Last season, Sturridge scored 197 points at 6.8ppg.
            Aguero scored 156 at 6.8ppg.
            Rooney scored 190 at 6.6ppg.
            RVP scored 112 at 5.3ppg.

            This season, Aguero has 7.0ppg, Costa has 5.8ppg, Rooney has 4.8ppg, and RVP has 4.7ppg

            I agree that Sturridge is unlikely to reach those heights this season, but if he did then he would certainly belong in the same price bracket as the others.

            1. A-VB
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I agree with you..
              But what you also need to agree with me on the point that there are a lot of ifs and buts there, and some of the ifs are really big ones, so its not worth it.

    20. Sharkytect
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Interestingly, with all our Aguero spare change, a lot of us seem to be happy to spend "unnecessary" cash on the pricier players who will virtually guarantee us 5 points per game, (plus one game suspended every 5 matches).

  6. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I arrived here via the horse

    1. Rupert The Horse
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      At your service dog.

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Oh a horse servant
        Can't think of anything to ask for

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Give you a lift.

    2. Spatburgunder
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      me too! giddyup!

  7. Wingate
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Baines and Moore ---> Clichy and Azpili??

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Zab might be better option as he's recently missed out, so better chance of playing next 4 juicy games.

  8. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Another week where I have Naismith and Wisdom BAPs Goals and CS's on bench. It's a theme. Third time this year...

    I was going to ditch Baines this week, but with Mirallas out he'll be back on set piece duty now... so onto my question - was Azpil injured the past few games? I missed that info - Luis at 5.3...

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Rested
      Jose said something about Luis giving them more width whatever that means

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ta. Luis would be a great punt. 1 more week to see then.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, not sure how cup will impact on rotation
          If Luis plays next league game I don't think either are worth it really as the will both steal each other's games.

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah. Couldn't take the risk.

            Think I might go cheaper and look to upgrade elsewhere.

  9. nibby
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    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with this backilne:

    Baines - CChambers - Wisdom - Hutton - Cresswell

    Thinking of doing Baines > Clichy . Thoughts ?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Personally (as it will be mentioned a lot today) with Mirrallas out for at least a few GWs by the looks, Baines' stock just rose a county mile.

      I'd stick.

  10. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Rooney or RVP for Costa?

  11. More Baines and Mirallas Stats
    A.T
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Baines with Mirallas 0, 2, 12, 1, 1, 2, 1

    Baines without Mirallas 1, 10, 2, 2, 15, 7, 7, 11

    These are for games in which Mirallas has played at least 60 mins.

    So does Mirallas effect Baines' output or is it case of Baines being a flat track bully?

    Fixtures in which Baines scored 2 points or less:

    lei, ARS, CHE, liv, mun, tot, HUL, mci, QPR.

    All other fixtures were Baines scored 7 or more

    wba, CRY, AVL, bur, SWA, sun,

    ok there are 3 easier games were Baines only scored 2. Lei away, first game of the season to a promoted club. HUL, when they were in poor form and QPR last night.

    So is it worth having Baines with or without Mirallas? I think so, if his fixtures are good.

    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wow.. Nice work. Hulk yourself 😉

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Don 😀

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Posted this last night...

      Baines FPL Stats so far…

      4th highest scoring Defender on 74pts
      Scored 2 goals, joint highest
      Assisted 6, double Janmaat in 2nd place with 3
      15 Bonus points is the highest for any defender
      Been in the weekly Dream Team 4 times (once more than Aguero with 3)

      After seeing this written down its clear to me that I’m keeping, especially with the ball hogging Mirallas possibly out for a while.

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, this topic's been covered 4 times on this page alone - and not a better analysis than this.

      +1 for keeping him now.

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

      My argument is that his stats on the whole are WAY DOWN on last Season, particularly his dead ball striking, as evinced by his corner-taking stats, or lack of them.

      He used to TOP both these tables regularly, now he barely bothers the scorers.

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/5595/
      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/402/

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He was way up there earlier in the season, before Mirallas and Barkley started taking all his set pieces. Hopefully he gets back on them if Mirallas is out for a while.

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

          But he wasn't, Billy. The highest that he has achieved is seventh.

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yes, perhaps so, but the upper echelons of that table are always full of attacking/creative mids. He was only marginally below Fabregas earlier in the season and streets ahead of all the other defenders.

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

              Ah - but it wasn't marginal - it was a gulf. He has never ever got even close to Downing.

              1. Coquelino
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Azpi to start against Stoke?

        2. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Barkley tends to take them from right - or to change things up when there's been a few.

          Mirallas should have been awarded a penalty last night IMO. His shirt was pulled/pushed by Dunne. Would have been a Baines Pen and possibly 4-0, which could have seen QPR lose presence. Some dodgy reffing last night — lots of booing.

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

            I take your point - and agree. But that is all that he has left. Not worth 7.0 + anymore, is my view.

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, BUT it's a result of Mirallas. I've watched every Everton match this season. When Mirallas doesn't take them Baines does.

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

          No, it isn't. He just hasn't matched his excellence last Season.

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Granted he's not in the same form (we're not half way through) but his role has most definitely changed a little from dead ball. It can't be argued.

    5. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Comparison tool says a lot. Compare Baines with himself for the GW ranges 5-11 and 12-16 (without and with Mirallas). Huge difference in both involvement, crosses and goal threat.

      Defending stats are the only ones that are better, more interceptions, and more aerial duels and tackles won. He has taken on a completely different role with Mirallas in the team.

    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Its certainly possible to predict Baines' points. Everyone jumped on their bandwagon when their fixtures turned around GW7 and have reaped the rewards. When Mirralles returned and it became clear it was badly affecting Baines that was the time to sell.

      At the moment Everton's fixtures are still tough. IMO its still best to avoid Baines till their fixtures swing for the better.

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

        EVE: sot -78 STO 231 new 52 hul 200 MCI -144 WBA 321

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Those aren't easy fixtures.

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

            Well, they are ...

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Oh no they're not! He's behind you!

              1. A.T
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                😀

            2. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Up till City they are tough. The good run starts from the WBA match

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

                Well, I can't see that. I'm sorry.

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  City at home, Southampton and Newcastle away are tough. Hull and Stoke are ok. Not the easiest short term run of fixtures.

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

                EVE: cpl 136 LIV -43 che -304 LEI 276 ars -177 sto 26

                As you can see, there is one reasonable fixture, and one favourable fixture.

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Look at it till seasons end. Perhaps their best run doesn't start till GW28

    7. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The stats all point towards improvement without miralles, but they were also letting in lots of goals in those early games, now they don't, which means being more defensive. Even watching the last few games you can see baines doesn't overlap, no matter who is on his side of the pitch. This must be a tactic.

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

        Spot on, and well spotted. This is Martinez's doing.

    8. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Can we have a members option to do these sorts of comparisons? Thats a massive coding ask I know.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        You can I'm pretty sure. Just compare by GW range (ie games Mirralles was in compared to those without). I think its part of the KPI

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah but thats effort.

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Long run it would be easiest for everyone if someone coded it in. Its value added for the site.

            But I wouldnt like to be the one to code that as its complicated.

    9. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There's no doubt Mirallas has an effect on him though, as far as his attacking intent is concerned, that's nothing new. He gets far less free kicks these days of course but he's still on pens and he's got baps in him so if his fixtures are good I see no problem having him. Bit pricey for a season keeper though.

    10. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I guess it's all about making a call on what will happen in the future...

    11. kwyap123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good work. I totally agree the presence of Mirallas seriously impacted Baine's FPL points.

      For instance last night game vs QPR, Mirallas and Baines stood infront of a freekick... normally Baines should have attempted for it since the position is better for left-footer. However for god sake, Mirallas grabbed the chance and scored a fluke.

      I am happy if Mirallas is out for some time. Haha.

    12. DMil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nice work, thanks for posting this. Confirms everything I was thinking last night whilst watching the game; the Mirallas injury is good news for a Baines owner.

    13. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Might want to check out with or without McCarthy and/or Barry as well. McCarthy in particular seems a big loss.

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Most definitely. Barry has been poor too this season. Wouldn't suprise me if Barkley retains his withdrawn role until McCarthy returns.

    14. SneakyPete
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I know its not a popular opinion but with mirallas on field there is more chance of Baines assisting whenever he pass to Kevin because he always go for goals rather than passing to any body else. Having said that still Baines is def much much better without Kevin

  12. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Kane to be rested for midweek cup tie?

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hope so

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hopefully Soldado will start up front.

    2. DMil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, expect Poch to use the same Europa League rotation team.

  13. jimbobmij
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Someone talk me out of Eriksen (C). I'm not really seeing any other stand out options this week.

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya, Austin and Rooney/RVP are good shouts if you have any of them.

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      better than my Kane (c)

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't do it.

      Flatters to decieve.

      Good to have him, but not a Captain choice IMO.

    4. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have him a captain at the moment.

    5. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      HEriksen vs AEriksen, Jekyll & Hyde.

  14. Just A Hat
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Into the next round of Paddy Power Cup, I hope I get a regular poster in the next round that I can taunt during the week

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

      Does it occur that you might lose?

      1. Just A Hat
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        of course, but then I would just stay silent and pretend I never said anything 😉

        1. Sharkytect
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          When do we find out? I hope I get you

    2. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I hope i get you

    3. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Link?

  15. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Silva or Nasri

    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      (Long John) Silva.

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Silva

    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Both are pretty disappointing fantasy wise. On the plus side, they are jolly fine players.

  16. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted by Baines to Bavies to free up some cash.

    I mean, the guys practically have the same name. Has Bavies ousted Rose as favoured LB?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Think he's nailed now.

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'll probably save this week but will add to watchlist. Nice one HVT.

  17. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla a good punt?

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

      An excellent one.

      1. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That's good to know cause i got him yesterday.

    2. Bøss ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      yep, i've had him for the last three two weeks and he's done nicely!

  18. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    All 3 Everton goals could have been awarded as own goals. Naismith was the only one which was going on target but the keeper pushed the ball onto a QPR def.

    1. Root
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mirallas' might've been on target too?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Looked like it was going wide from the angles.

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      QPR do love an OG 😆

      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        The Dunne Speciality

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

      Vargas scored one, for sure. Complete own goal. Rather depressing that it has not been dealt with.

    4. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i won bets on Mirallas and Barkley anytime scorers, so I am not too sad

  19. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Forster
    Baines Azpi Dummett (wisdom bartley)
    Haz Sanchez Siggy Downing (boyd)
    Costa Austin Dzeko
    1 FT, 4.9 itb

    Best move lads?
    A Dzeko to RVP
    B Dzeko to Kane
    C Dzeko, Boyd to Kane, Silva (-4) - benching Siggy this week
    D Dzeko, Bartley to Kane, Zab (-4)

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A or B, you have 3 decent defenders this week

  20. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton, Schmeichal*
    Clyne, Chambers, Azpilicueta, Naylor, Hutton*
    Hazard, Siggy, Boyd, Miralles*, Schneiderlin*
    RVP, Costa, Bony

    1.3m ITB, 1 FT

    What to do? Bench in a bad way with suspensions & injuries. Feel I need Man City cover or Eriksen. Any ideas please folks?

    1. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mirallas to Eriksen?

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Would I need to sort out my GK if I do that though. Spurs home to Burnley?

  21. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    repost:

    Who to bench :
    sanchez - haz - silva - downing - siggy
    kane - austin - rooney

  22. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is a bigger must, Bony or Austin?

    I'm thinking Bony for the next two, Austin after that?

    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds sensible.

  23. Darth_Newdar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I have a spare £3m in the bank... what should I do? (Already used my FT this week.)

    Heaton / Gilks
    Ivanovic / Bertrand / Taylor / Hutton / Moore
    Sanchez / Hazard / Sigurdsson / Downing / Boyd
    Costa / Rooney / Austin

    Obviously Moore needs to go, but I'm reluctant to spend -4 on selling him. I'd also like to sell Bertrand and Sigurdsson, but not sure about who to get in for them? I was set on Baines, but his returns seem to have dried up. Opinions on Silva as a replacement for Sigurdsson? Feel like I need cover for their next few fixtures.

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You don't like Eriksen?

  24. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    need an insulting/witty message for a colleague's leaving card. any thoughts?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Looking forward to your return in a few years time. Wont be the same without you.

  25. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    If Jovetic is confirmed 100% fit I'm gonna keep him.. However I don't think he'll be back this week, so my options are Austin or Giroud. Thoughts?

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      austin

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

      Austin, then swap to Giroud if you love using up FTs. 😀

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks lads!
        😀

  26. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Are we really (c) Austin this weekend?

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      People will wimp out of it as the deadline approaches. Sanchez for me in all likelihood

    2. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I am at the moment

      1. Darth_Newdar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Five goals in his last four home matches, seems a reasonable choice to me

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Plus 2 assists and 5 baps.

    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      if I get RVP it will be him

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        And if you don't?

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

      See below 😀

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

      I captained him a couple weeks ago when 90% of people captained Kun. Got me 12 to Kun's 2 😛 probably won't chance my luck again though. Eriksen/Yaya/Rooney for me.

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Third QPR home game straight for me.

    7. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm running the Hazard risk.

      Stoke have conceded more penalties at home this season than any other team.
      Okay, so only 2, but also conceded a lot of big chances at home.

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

    Good to go? I'm not sure about the benching order this week...

    Guzan
    Baines, Terry, Yun
    Sanchez, Hazard, Yaya, Siggy
    Costa, Austin(c), Kane

    Wisdom, Chambers, Marney (-4)

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good, (vc)?

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

        Costa

    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      gtg

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

        Cheers!

  28. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which 1 to play next game
    A) Bertrand EVE (H)
    B) Dummet SUN (H)
    C) Jedinak MCI (A)

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dummett

  29. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Think i'm going for Terry as my Chelsea defender.

    Best City cover at the back?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on Kompany injury. If out, Demi.

    2. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      clichy

  30. jaybommber
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Costa to bony?
    Have haz and siggy
    Frees up money for a siggy/Downing to Sanchez for qpr haul
    Sell siggy lose .5 if I want him back but only .1 if Downing
    And why is siggy 7 and I has him since the start and he is only 6.5 in my team?