634x258 Members
12 August 2014 7256 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

  1. Butcher
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi please can someone help. I am stuck between 2 different teams.

    Silva Ramsey Siggurdson Young
    Rooney Costa Sturridge

    Silva Ramsey Siggurdson Sterling Mata
    Rooney Costa Zamora

    Please help. I am stuck between 2 different teams

    Open Controls
    1. RocketMan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Zamora is a no go!

      Open Controls
      1. Butcher
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He will not play. Never!

        Open Controls
        1. RocketMan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          don't waste it on a striker IMO

          Open Controls
          1. RocketMan
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I prefer B though, burnley striker, you need subs from time to time!!!

            Open Controls
  2. Slifer90
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Fabregas and Hazard
    B) Sturridge and Sterling

    Open Controls
    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

      Open Controls
      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        No, A 🙂

        Open Controls
  3. UptheBlues
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fabregas or Sterling?

    Open Controls
    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      same problem here. i have costa so it seems wise to go sterling, but fabregas is such a better player...

      Open Controls
      1. UptheBlues
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        exactly the same situation as me

        Open Controls
        1. RocketMan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          same here but I'm going sterling

          Open Controls
    2. Big Fudge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fab first 3 weeks, then bring in Sterling for Pool's home match with Villa.

      Open Controls
  4. UptheBlues
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What does everyone think of Lewis Holtby?

    He is nailed on isn't he?

    If he is nailed then he could be a good alternative to eriksen/lamela couldn't he?

    Open Controls
    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      thats a big if

      definetly on my watchlist

      Open Controls
    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      nailed? no. there is always paulinio lurking

      Open Controls
      1. UptheBlues
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        who is their other CM then?

        Open Controls
  5. premierglaser
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Terry, Caulker
    Sterling
    Dzeko, Giroud

    B) Luis, Cameron
    Coutinho
    Costa, Jovetic

    Thoughts? Been giving me hell all week

    Open Controls
  6. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Foster - Krul

    Terry - Debuchy - Hutton - Wisdom - Moore

    Fabregas - Ramsey - Mata - Sigurdsson - 4.5m

    Rooney - Costa - Dzeko

    Open Controls
  7. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    terry and ivan played 80+ mins while the other three played just one half....they both must be nailed surely?

    Open Controls
    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Just get Terry,sit back,relax and enjoy the gold 🙂

      Open Controls
    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I still think they will start the year with the same defence as last year. L to R Azpi - JT - Cahill - Ivan

      Open Controls
    3. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And they get tired..will be rested for Monday game 😛

      Open Controls
  8. biged
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance of a quick RMT and some advice?

    DDG, (Myhill)
    Debuchy, B.Davies, P.Luis, (Cameron), (£4m DEF)
    Sanchez, Barkley, XXX, XXX, (Wanyamma)
    D.Costa, Rooney, Giroud

    3 questions:

    Should I have in my team Fabregas & Colback/Ki or Erikson & Henderson?
    Who should my £4M defender be?
    Any other advice?

    Cheers

    Open Controls
    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      E&H
      Wisdom or Hutton
      Nice team

      Open Controls
      1. biged
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate. I was thinking the same but Chelsea's fixtures are too good. Unfortunately there are no decent midfielders for £5m.

        Open Controls
  9. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    This Ward injury, is it just a wind-up, or is he actually a serious doubt?

    Open Controls
    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😯

      Open Controls
    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wind up. Altho the Kelly transfer raises some Q's about Palace defence.

      Open Controls
  10. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mata or Sterling??

    Have Rooney.

    Open Controls
    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mata

      Open Controls
  11. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will Kelly start for palace?

    Open Controls
    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      God knows

      Open Controls
    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Highly likely

      Open Controls
  12. 11bigboy11
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So on this thread everyone is saying Hendo. On the RMT thread, everyone has Siggy in their teams with no Pool coverage. #Confused

    Open Controls
    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Belief in Hendo since day 1 !!!!!

      Open Controls
      1. 11bigboy11
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I guess the people needing their teams to be rated don't know as much!

        Open Controls
        1. 50shades of o'shea
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          People think I'm crazy because I believe that Hendo is going to outscore Siggy and Ramsey

          Open Controls
          1. 11bigboy11
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Ramsey might be pushing it haha

            Open Controls
            1. 50shades of o'shea
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              He is going to flop

              Open Controls
              1. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Based on?

                Open Controls
          2. Fernando Torres
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            LOL

            Open Controls
          3. 11bigboy11
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            But if the majority of people think Siggy is gonna outscore Hendo... maybe I should get Siggy? Why the faith in Hendo?

            Open Controls
    2. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Surely siggy over Hendo

      Open Controls
      1. 11bigboy11
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Any reason why? Hendo been getting forward and plays for an attacking team. Fixtures against him though. I just like having a middle 4 all from top teams haha. Looks better

        Open Controls
        1. Fernando Torres
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Siggy has not bad fixtures. Best player in his team

          Open Controls
          1. 11bigboy11
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            What about Bony? Dont think he will steal the points?

            Open Controls
            1. Shifty
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              everyone 'steals' someone else's points.

              Open Controls
    3. WAGWINS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going hendo for gw1 and then swapping him for siggy as swansea have 2 easy home fixtures

      Open Controls
  13. vova
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What's everyone's strike force like ATM?

    Mine is: 'Rooney, Dzeko and Bojan' but I'm thinking of getting Costa or Sturridge for Dzeko.

    Open Controls
    1. 11bigboy11
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Roo Costa Bojan

      Open Controls
      1. l@sp0
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +1

        Open Controls
        1. 11bigboy11
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Whos your 5th mid?

          Open Controls
    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney Costa Sturridge

      Open Controls
      1. Fernando Torres
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +1

        Open Controls
    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sturridge Rooney Bony

      Open Controls
    4. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Roo/Costa/Dzeko

      Gonna switch Dzeko -> Stu

      Open Controls
    5. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney dzeko costa.x

      Open Controls
      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Rooney, Pelle, Costa

        Open Controls
  14. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Sterling + 6.5M def + 5.5M (3-5-2)
    B) Sturridge + 5m + 4.5M (3-4-3)

    Open Controls
    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A would have Zamora

      Open Controls
    2. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't touch Zamora 🙂

      Open Controls
  15. l@sp0
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mmh, am I thinking strategically or plain stupid?

    I choose Fabregas for GW1 and keep 1.5m ITB to upgrade a player if need be.

    OR

    I choose Hazard for GW1 and keep 0.5m ITB which isn't really enough to upgrade anyone (except maybe def).

    Open Controls
    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd have Haz over Cesc and 0.5 is still a useful amount to sit on. Like if a 9.0 goes up to 9.1 and one of your 9.0's gets injured, you can make the switch, whereas I can't

      Open Controls
      1. l@sp0
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        True. But with 1.5m ITB, I can still do Bojan to Gomis or Ramsey to Sanchez when I choose to.
        But I'll definitely hold on to 0.5. Thanks

        Open Controls
    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      As an alternative, buy the players you think will score most points.

      Open Controls
      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This!

        Open Controls
      2. l@sp0
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think that fully captures the concept of GW1. IMO flexibility is also important.

        Open Controls
  16. XhakaCan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Morning all, the Dzeko v Jovetic poll yesterday got a great response with Dzeko edging it 63 votes to 58. Thank you to all who voted. http://strawpoll.me/2323820/r

    Open Controls
    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      +1 for jovetic 😉

      Open Controls
      1. XhakaCan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Make that 63-59 then 😉

        Open Controls
    2. 11bigboy11
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Would appreciate a Hendo v Siggy one!

      Open Controls
      1. XhakaCan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ok, coming up!

        Open Controls
    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lol he is not nailed..

      Open Controls
      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I hope we sign another striker. I would love chicarito!

        Open Controls
        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          if Chicharito didnt want to go to Southampton, why would he go to Hull (with all due respect)?

          Open Controls
    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      "Harry Maguire, Paul McShane, Maynor Figueroa and Alex Bruce will vie for that spot but it is the manager's son who heads the queue."

      Hardly nailed on.

      Open Controls
      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And that's IF they play 3-5-2

        Open Controls
  17. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I feel pretty certain having Sturridge from the go is a good idea, but when I look at it, it becomes a choice between Sturridge + Sigurdsson and Dzeko + Mata.

    What is your opinion?

    Open Controls
    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A

      Open Controls
    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      DM

      Open Controls
    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The good, old even split

      Open Controls
    4. l@sp0
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you put it like that, I'd go A.

      Open Controls
    5. mrmrscott
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B!

      Open Controls
  18. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Which 4,5 mid is likely to play most this season?

    1. Wanyama
    2. Marney
    3. Tiote
    4. Al Ahamadi
    5. Albrighton

    Open Controls
    1. whaddyamean
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hi guys,

      would really appreciate some help - can you please RMT?

      De Gea

      Debuchy, Distin, Lovren,

      Mata, Fabregas, Ramsey, Henderson,

      Ronney, Costa, Austin

      (Murphy, Cameron, Shelvy, Targett)

      I'm thinking of swapping Fabregas or Ramsey for Sterling?
      Also maybe Henderson for Siggs (especially if i brought sterling in)...

      Any thoughts / suggestions please?
      Cheers!

      Open Controls
    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      2.

      Open Controls
    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I am guessing that Marney, Wanyama and Tiote are pretty much nailed on. Out of those I would go Marney, simply because we do not -know- that he offers next to nothing attacking wise.

      Open Controls
      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Does Wanyama offer more attacking wise?

        Open Controls
        1. 11bigboy11
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Wanyama offers near to nothing attacking wise. Just gauranteed 2 points

          Open Controls
    4. 11bigboy11
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      1

      Open Controls
    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks lads! Seems like we think Marney is the most nailed on 4.5 mid and that none of them are more than 2 pointers.

      Open Controls
      1. finkfankfunk
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I would say Albrighton. I have very little faith in Burnley and Marney is quite susceptible to picking up bookings...

        Open Controls
  19. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    We have three new community articles just published covering 9m midfielders, the tricky road from La Liga to the Premier League and a look at the best differentials.

    All can be found here http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/community-submissions/

    Open Controls
    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Which big mids are you going with Jonty?

      Open Controls
      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        still undecided. a combination that allows me to easily get the ones I probably should have got in gwk 1 probably. Definitely not Yaya though - too expensive. Ramsey remains a constant though.

        Open Controls
  20. SirBruno
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys newbie here! 😀

    Begovic (Gilks)
    Jones Cahill Ward (moore coloccini)
    Mata fabregas Ramsey Sigurdsson (wanyama)
    Rooney Costa Austin

    Still have 1 mil left tho, would probably upgrade coloccini or ward?

    thoughts?
    Cheers!!

    Open Controls
  21. whaddyamean
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney*

    Open Controls
  22. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on:

    1. Young as a first 3/4 week gamble.

    2. Sigurdsen prospects/value at 6m

    3. Van aarnolt as a 4.5 defender

    4. Krul/Foster keeper combo

    Open Controls
    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      1. Think it could be good. If I do not go Mata, I am considering it myself.

      2. He's a good prospect, most likely.

      3. Yeah, also good, but opening fixtures do not rock my boat.

      4. I am between this and DDG/4.0. Not sure what will bring the most points (although I am sure it will be less of a headache)

      Open Controls
    2. TEKKERS FC
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You think Young is sure to start the first 3 GWs?...

      Open Controls
      1. Ninjaa
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He seems to be starting ( and by all accounts performing) the majority of the preseason games. What's the injury news on Shaw and Valencia? 5.5m price instead of 9m mata allows so many improvements throughout the team it may be worth the gamble

        Open Controls
  23. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think of the prospects of the following players:

    1) Luis
    2) Mariappa
    3) Cameron
    4) Dzeko

    Open Controls
    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      4 is the only player I would start the season with

      Open Controls
    2. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      1) Good but not for GW1
      2) Not good
      3) Who knows
      4) He should start for a while

      Open Controls
    3. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      rotation risk for first 1-2 gw's
      rotation risk
      rotation risk
      rotation risk after gw2

      Open Controls
  24. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Luis or Cahill?

    Open Controls
    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Courtois?

      Open Controls
    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Terry

      Open Controls
    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cahill

      Open Controls
  25. James101
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Why have so many gone for Bruce?

    Open Controls
    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      highest point score last year from the 4.0 defender... nothing more scientific

      Open Controls
    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Because they see that he's the top scoring 4.0 defender from last season.

      Open Controls
  26. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey fellas.

    Open Controls
    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      sup innsie 🙂

      Open Controls
      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You going the Roo/Cos/Stu route AR?

        Open Controls
        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          not for me mate - i like a good defence 😉

          also just sticking to the basics of balance, its funny how it can be thrown out the window

          Open Controls
          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Ahh finally someone speaking sense 😉 I agree.

            Open Controls
    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hey, how's the tinkering going?

      Open Controls
    3. FPLPiggy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      caulker?

      Open Controls
  27. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    MATA VS GIROUD: My team dilemma is

    A) Mata,

    feeding RVP + Rooney, but as last night might be non existent, early substituted by Kagawa or Januzaj as the man in the hole is a common substitute watching LVG sides over the years, but with great opening fixtures

    OR

    B) Giroud,

    being fed by probably the best midfield force in the premier league with the likes of ramsey alexis santi ozil theo etc, there is no way he shouldn't be scoring big (even I would score if fed from those players), but a low rotation risk and not the kindest opening 7 fixtures

    Would it make sense to start with A and the switch to B or other thoughts please?

    thanks

    Open Controls
    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A

      Open Controls
    2. dinamika
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      start with A and then switch to B later.

      Open Controls
    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I thank u both, even though B gives me a more balanced team as there would be a 4,5 mid instead of a 5,5 forward, plus the 0.5 giroud is cheaper, it is 2mil difference

      Open Controls
  28. Bareth Garry
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    PvA or Rio?

    Open Controls
    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Both

      Open Controls
    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pva

      Open Controls
    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rio rotates with defenders you would actually want

      Open Controls
  29. XhakaCan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Had my team sorted and ready for GW1, log on this morning and find that Evans is an injury doubt. WHYYY

    Open Controls
    1. Bareth Garry
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Evans > Jones

      Open Controls
    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      jones

      Open Controls
    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Evans being an injury doubt is very normal.

      Open Controls
    4. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ok I've switched to Jones for now, thank you all.

      Open Controls