Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Sanchez Sees Gunners Through

Alexis Sanchez fires Arsenal into the Champions League knockout stages as Olivier Giroud is ruled out for up to four months. Reports are growing that Diego Costa has suffered a hamstring injury during training for Chelsea. Garry Monk considers a front two for Swansea, Jon Walters bags a brace as Stoke advance in the Capital One Cup, while Adam Johnson and Connor Wickham find the net as Sunderland ease past Birmingham.

SANCHEZ OPENS ACCOUNT AS GUNNERS ADVANCE
Alexis Sanchez’s first goal for the club sent Arsenal through to the Champions League group stage after earning a tight 1-0 victory over Turkish side Besiktas. Arsene Wenger made three changes to the side that drew with Everton last weekend, with Laurent Koscielny, Mathieu Flamini and Santi Cazorla all being introduced to the side, as right back Mathieu Debuchy saw red with 15 minutes left on the clock to make things tough for the Gunners in the final stages. Sanchez was fielded up front for the second match in succession following yesterday’s confirmation that Olivier Giroud will remain out of action for four months with a broken tibia, and post-match Wenger talked up the Chilean’s qualities through the middle:

“He can play there (as a striker) his whole life. I bought him to play as a striker, not to play only on the flanks. He had a good game, not only on the technical side but on the fighting side. He was mobile, dangerous and has shown as well he has great fighting spirit, qualities that will be very important in the Premier League.”

The Scout Says: With the extent of Giroud‘s absence now confirmed, cue a mass exodus for the Frenchman’s 15.3% ownership and a few regrets beginning to creep in for those managers who have chosen to downgrade from Sanchez to Aaron Ramsey this week. True, the Welshman will be fully refreshed for this weekend’s trip to Leicester, but Sanchez’s prospects now look better than ever with the forward role seemingly his to lose and last night’s goal set to give him some momentum going into Sunday’s encounter. Lukas Podolski and Yaya Sanogo were unused substitutes against Besiktas, though both do offer alternatives to Sanchez if he flops in the same fashion as last weekend. Joining the pair on the bench for the first time this season last night was Callum Chambers, and should the 4.5 priced centre back face the same fate again at the weekend, sales will surely follow.

COSTA INJURY REPORTS GROW
Reports suggest that Chelsea striker Diego Costa has suffered a hamstring injury in training and is facing four to six weeks on the sidelines for his new side. The story broke late last night but is now gathering pace, through the Blues have yet to comment on the speculation.

The Scout Says: Whilst said reports remain unconfirmed, Costa’s 43.2% ownership underlines just how significant any potential absence would be. Snapped up by 93,000 managers already this Gameweek, a stint on the sidelines would have a major effect on the Fantasy games as frontlines are quickly restructured. If the reports do indeed hold true, Jose Mourinho will have to rely on one of either Fernando Torres or Didier Drogba to fill in for Costa, perhaps affording us a cut-price route into Chelsea’s attack for the short term, though it will remain to be seen whether either are capable of providing adequate cover for Costa after the new signing scored in each of his first two appearances for his new side. With City ready to host Stoke this weekend and Liverpool set for a very kind run from Gameweek 4, many will be already making plans to ship out the summer signing as Sergio Aguero and Daniel Sturridge begin to look increasingly tempting.

JOHNSON AND WICKHAM IN THE GOALS FOR SUNDERLAND
Adam Johnson, Connor Wickham and debutant Jordi Gomez all notched as Sunderland eased past Birmingham City 3-0 in the second round of the Capital One Cup last night. Emmanuel Giaccherini made his return from injury and provided an assist off the bench for the Black Cats, whilst Jozy Altidore made his first start of the season and played the full 90 minutes.

The Scout Says: Of particular interest to Fantasy managers from last night’s victory for the Black Cats will be the late goals from Johnson and Wickham, with both players advertising their talents ahead of a strong run of fixtures for Gus Poyet’s side (qpr, TOT, bur, SWA, STO, sot). Having missed his side’s 1-1 draw with Man United last weekend due to illness, Johnson has already been sold on by over 34,000 managers this Gameweek, but his performance last night could bring him back into the reckoning for a starting role against QPR this Saturday in place of Will Buckley. Wickham’s first goal of the season, meanwhile, suggests the 6.0-priced youngster could prove a cannier option than fellow striker Steven Fletcher for those aforementioned fixtures, though the latter is due to continue in the lone forward role with Wickham fielded on the left flank at the weekend.

WALTERS BAGS A BRACE
Bojan Krkic failed to recover from a knock in time for his side’s 3-0 Capital One Cup victory over Birmingham, leaving Jonathon Walters and Peter Crouch with the opportunity to show off their credentials for Mark Hughes’ side. Walters notched goals in both halves before supplying the assist for Crouch’s late strike for the Potters, whilst Victor Moses offered an assist on his debut and Robert Huth made his first start to the season after recovering from a knee problem.

The Scout Says: Having already suffered a price drop this week, and still a doubt for Stoke’s weekend trip to Man City, Bojan is beginning to quickly lose his appeal after a promising pre-season. Managers hovering over the transfer button should be wary, however, as Hughes’ men set off on a strong run of fixtures after this weekend’s trip to the Etihad is out of the way (LEI, qpr, NEW, sun, SWA) and the little Spaniard could well turn things around in that period. On the other hand, following last night’s display, Walters will undoubtedly be pushing for starts now in the league, and Fantasy Football’s least fashionable pick may possibly emerge as a viable budget midfield alternative in the coming weeks if the 5.4-priced Irishman can reclaim the role in “the hole” for the Potters, with Stephen Ireland sidelined through injury. At the back, meanwhile, the return of Huth could put the starting berth of Marc Wilson under threat, ridding us of a 4.5 route into Stoke’s backline for those favourable fixtures.

MONK CONSIDERS A FRONT TWO
Swansea manager Garry Monk has underlined his intention to partner strikers Bafetimbi Gomis and Wilfried Bony up top for his side on occasion, suggesting the two won’t always go head-to-head for a starting role for the Swans:

“Obviously we want them all to push each other and every striker will want to be top scorer, but it’s about them working together which they’ve done very well in pre-season and been great with each other on the training field. Through the season we’ll see different things: they’ll play as lone strikers, they’ll play as a pair, use them in different ways.”

The Scout Says: Until now, Monk had seem pretty set in his ways of fielding a lone striker, and whilst this still appears to be his go-to formation, it would seem that his two forwards may be afforded opportunities to show off their talents alongside each other every once in a while. This scenario, when it should finally take place, will be a real concern to owners of Gylfi Sigurdsson, as the Icelandic international will likely move from his central support spot to out on the flank, perhaps diminishing his potential to repeat the form that has seen him produce a goal and two assists already this season.

1,926 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Isn't it a little early to wildcard? There will be other International beaks this season? Or is it all because Agero?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero*

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I am waiting some DGW to WC

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

        I would hold my WC if you're reasonably happy with your team. Would only play it if you want to change 5+ players.

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

      some just had an appalling first couple of gws and needed to making sweeping changes (right here). I was already taking Costa out yesterday before the injury

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

        Why would you do that? Goal a game, reasonable fixtures

        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          him getting subbed off is a worry, as is no bonus despite the goals. I had a decision to make - Ade & Hazard or Eriksen & Costa. Went for the former as on my wc

    4. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Never to early to wildcard. Gives you more money to spend on players early on.

    5. JoeShmoe
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i've done it, lots of players rising (inc Aguero), the ones i own dropping. Made sense for me and i dont see any killer FPL players coming in on transfer deadline day

  2. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Apologies if I'm out of the picture but is there any news on how long Costa is out for?

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

      Nope

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      opinion is divided due to lack of info. Ranges from 1 game to 6 weeks....

  3. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I have 2 FT....
    Please help me decide...
    My team.....
    Begovic-- Krul
    Debuchy --Caulker --PVA --wisdom --cahill
    sanchez -- Sterling -- young --Marney --Eriksen
    Rooney -- Costa -- Bojan

    Do I....
    a. Take out young and Bojan for details Jong and Naismith
    b. Bojan sterling costa > Naismith Di Maria and Balo for... -4
    Or c. Bojan sterling costa.. > Naismith fabregas and Balo -4

    Thanks

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

      You need to get rid of Young and Bojan. De Jong a good punt, albeit not really match fit yet. Naismith alright for the price, I guess. Don't get rid of Sterling. Wait for news on Costa.

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Man the others are tempting though haha

  4. wslnpt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So I have 0.4 ITB, the only way to get someone interesting in for Aguero is to downgrade Terry. Foolish, right? Rest of strikeforce is Rooney and Jovetic. Have 1 FT.

    1. Adzzy92
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      keep with just 1 MCI striker

  5. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team?

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwH33rsIEAAogNq.png:large

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      not sure on Sanchez or Rose.. rest looks GOOD 🙂

    2. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Personally, I'd downgrade Sanchez and Mannone > Elliot, and get Rooney/Ade instead of Jovetic

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Isn't downgrading Sanchez starting to look like a bad idea?

      2. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I kind of fancy not having Ramsey and taking the risk!

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

      Wilson a risk, so is Rose. Otherwise: Love the City double up.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Wilson has played 2 x 90 mins. Who's possibly going to take his place?

        Not think it's Rose's to lose right now? I do see that Davies could be a problem!

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

          Huth is the risk. Rose's to lose, yes, but he's not exactly a steady eddie in terms of performances.

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

          Huth could challenge Wilson

    4. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not too bad really
      I'm more thinking if using mine to make value from and accept a poor week this week with Costa and Dzeko in my squad

  6. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Gerrard, Lampard
    >
    Colback, Delph

    So much for the future of English success

  7. andres
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So those WCind now, what is the template?

  8. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I have played my WC.

    Krul Mannone
    Hutton Wisdom Clyne Terry Taylor
    Tadic Sterling Fab Sanchez Siggy
    Drogba Rooney Jovetic

    RMT pls

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      wouldn't go for drogba

      chelsea might sign another striker if torres leaves

      the others are looking good

      1. Kip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        although, if you want to stick with 352 it might be worth a punt to catch the price rises

    2. wslnpt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Drogba a really short-term pick. Hutton has evil fixtures after Hull (H). Like the Tadic Punt. 8/10

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

    I like Delph and Colback but there must be better prospects in midfield. Maybe not ready or proven yet but someone please give me some hope for the future.

    Rodwell? Tom Carroll? Powell?

    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Carroll was crap for us in the championship when on loan at QPR.

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

      No way, to all of those. Carroll & Powell have only done anything in the lower leagues and Rodwell needs to actually produce something in the PL too.

  10. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi lads.

    Apparently costa might be injured?

    You guys discussed this at all yet? 😉

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

      No,The last 13 pages didnt contain a single post on Costa's injury.

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

      A few people have mentioned it, yes.

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

      Na apparently he's fine now, just a minor niggle.

  11. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any chance of Costa falling .1 today?

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      isn't he protected?

      1. Mull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That's only when the flag is removed.

    2. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      highly unlikely he rose 0.1 last week must have a pretty high nti right now

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

      Idk but I think we should give it a damn good try. I've done my bit 🙂

    4. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      TFPL has him on 58.4% positive. Even if they're not too accurate at the moment they're not going to be 150% off so no chance of him going down.

      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks all 🙂

    5. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The threshold would have been increased, and most casuals would fully know about this by tomorrow, so, the short answer is no

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

    If this Costa injury is serious bla bla etc etc..

    Do you agree that downgrading Costa -> Jovetic and upgrading Young -> Lamela, Tadic etc is a better option than upgrading Costa to Aguero, but downgrading Ramsey/Hazard by 1.0?

    No-brainer right?

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

      Yes, I agree with your thinking.

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

        Thanks WSLNPT

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Mmmm.

      What's the rest of the mid and forward line Don?

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

        Siggy Young Hazard Ramsey Marney
        Costa Rooney Sturridge

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Right.

          It is a very tough one. I prefer Aguero obviously as I think he's the only player (when injury free) that is nailed on in the City forward line. But I can see why it would strengthen your midfield.

          I'd probably agree with your thinking.

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

            I do agree that Aguero is a better choice, but going with three big strikers, my defence is already very cheap and the mid options are limited.

            Cheers Somalion, appreciate it.

  13. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with this team lads?

    Krul Elliott
    Terry Debuchy Caulker Hutton Wisdom
    Sterling Fabregas Ramsey Siggy Marney
    Rooney Costa* Dzeko*

    1 free transfer, nothing in the bank.

    A) Costa - Jovetic (Double City attack, if Dzeko is out Hutton comes in)
    B) Dzeko - Jovetic (If Costa is out Hutton comes in)
    C) Costa and Marney - Vaz Te and Sanchez and play 352 (4 point hit)
    D) Anything else?

    Cheers guys!

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think dzeko is fine.

      Just ship costa if it's for free

  14. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Girouds price protected due to injury ?

    1. SEASIDER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No. He will fall. Only protected when he returns.

  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Assuming Costa is ruled out for at least 2 weeks, which of these looks best?

    A) Chambers & Costa -> Dummett & Aguero(c) [4 points]

    B) Tadic & Costa -> Sanchez & Jovetic/Adebayor [4 points]

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

      I would want to wait for Aguero to complete a match first. I don't like Sanchez yet either. Chambers probably needs to go, but I would rather just bench him than use -4 on him. Tadic could come good as well.

    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Then he misses Everton and an international game 😉

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Those games were the only reason that I bought him

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

      B imo but im not too keen on Sanchez.Would get some other mid.

    4. Misunderstood Genius
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A looks really good. Would only ever take a hit for a potential captain, and that is what you're doing by bringing in Dummett.

  16. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    can just see it now..Dzeko brace and Jovetic blank against stoke at home.

    Come gw 4, kun replaces jov.

    Jov to end in tears imo, Costa to Bony is tempting for me personally, since i have got ade.

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd love Dzeko haul while Jovetic gives 1-2 point this week 😀

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

      I wouldn't bring Jovetic in this week. Or Dzeko. Careful with Bony, Gomis can't stay on that bench especially if he's the one scoring

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        yeah..just a lack of options really. dzeko and jov are huge no's with kun gaining fitness, you'll want both of em out after this week.

        Requires two trades to get kun and he'll probs only get a cameo this week, not sure who else i want with rooney and ade there already

  17. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I think if Costa is out just for a week, I'll keep him.

    We'll want him later on, while he faces Swansea and Villa at home in the next 3 after int. break...

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      will we though? he doesn't seem explosive enough for his price.

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

        Way too early to say that I reckon. Maybe he is consistent and explosive with big hauls coming

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

      It's looking like I will be able to get him for his starting price after all.

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

      For sure

  18. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    This?
    Krul
    PvA-----Rose-----Mcshane
    Hazard-----Fabregas-----Ramsey-----Mata----Siggy
    Aguero-----Rooney

    Bench: Moore, Dummett, Wood
    Rooneyis is because of Costa. Please mention as many changes as you want. 🙂 ....

  19. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard or Fab?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I say fab.

      Many say haz.

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

        Coin flip really. I had Haz from the start so I'm going haz.

    2. mipola
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Fab because hes cheaper.

    3. President Giggs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think they'll both score pretty equally. Fab will be consistent with many 5-8 pointers and the occasional big haul, whereas Hazard will get a lot of 2-3's with a fair few double figure scores. I've personally gone Fab due to price.

  20. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If Costa is def ruled out do I...

    A) replace with jovetic for a hit

    B) allow wisdom to come off my bench

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

      I would take the punt on Jovetic.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I already have dzeko though.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          So? 😉

          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            That's ok. Double up on city attack sounds good 🙂

        2. wslnpt
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Double up for Stoke sounds good to me.

    2. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A, but only if you captain him.

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

      It depends on whether the player you bring in will get you more points (after the hit) than Wisdom's total

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        So what would you do MOIN? Take the gamble?

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

          Whats THW worst that can happen? You loose 2-3 pts... Best case jievtic scores more golas this weekend.

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

      B

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

      Sure you will make a wise choice.

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

      B. That's what I'll do.

  21. Point Magnets
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    2 FT

    A.Costa to Jovetic.

    or

    B.Costa to Drogba and Marney to Silva?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A 100%

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

        Agree

  22. Roberto Baggio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My final wc team
    First 11
    Krul
    Rose IVANOVIC BAINES
    Mata Ramsey fab hazard siggy
    Adebayor dZeko
    Sub : gilks Hutton Moore Zamora

    Looks good?

    My previous draft has aguero in place of dZeko
    With dummett instead if BAINES and naylor instead of rose

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      too many chelsea. fab-->sterling

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and its way too light up front. sell some defenders.

        1. Roberto Baggio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Which striker to change?

    2. Roberto Baggio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is Rose nailed on ? B Davies is there as well

  23. A Wild Lurker Appeared
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, should I use 2FT to get Aguero in for Costa or just play a sub and save the 2FT for Intl week?

    Team: http://imgur.com/JfJ3dZX

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would just do Costa > Jovetic.

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Use the 2 free transfers.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Spend one of your two free transfers anyway, you can spend one and keep the other so you'll have 2 again next week..

      Costa -> Jovetic

      or Begovic -> Krul ?

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bego > Krul

      Costa > Jove

  24. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Ade worth a hit for Costa if he's out? Or just play Wisdom and lose out on the price rises? Basically will Adebayor score 4 more points than Wisdom?

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If Adebayor scores yes and that decision is yours if you think he'll score.

  25. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ramsey vs Jovetic is such a hard captaincy call to decide between...

    One thing's for sure, it won't be Rooney.

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i'm on ade atm.

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

      I'd say go with Ramsey..since post people will go with Jovetic...

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

      Ramsey's stats arent that good.I would go for Jovetic.

    4. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep I'm deciding between the two as well. I'd back Ramsey to get at least an assist, so definitely a safer pick. However, Jovetic could explode, but also much more risky.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I think this is it, I expect Ramsey to get a goal and bonus points, but it all depends on how up for it Jovetic (and Stoke for that matter) are..

    5. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😯

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        See, I love Ramsey, and I realise all of the positives attached to captaining him this week, but Jovetic is at home against the 2nd most unimpressive team in the league so far (after QPR)...

        It's not as straightforward as you may think 😐

        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          hmm...well for me it is an easy decision 🙂

          jovetic has had one great game, thats it... stoke are very physical as well, it wont be easy for him imo...

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            No Giroud for Ramsey to run past either, does that hinder him at all?

            I like Jovetic since his Fiorentina days 🙂 he's absolute quality, and now that he looks confident I expect him to kick on... But Stoke aren't that easy I suppose...

            God this malarky is tough.

            1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              not at all...he will run past the striker irrespective...if anything sanchez will attract more attention and free up more space...never doubt the man himself 😉

              go with your gut...the minute you start hesitating/second guessing, you will likely overthink things and end up regretting your decision...but you are the one coming 142nd, what do i know 😀

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Haha cheers AR 🙂

                I'm gonna stick with Ramsey, screw it, he'll definitely do the business against Leicester 😉

    6. JoeShmoe
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Rambo - all the way

  26. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Think Costa > Jovetic is gonna be the popular move of the day

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If I get any more news then it'll be Costa -> Aguero.

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Kun*

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not considering Kun (C) ? 😉

  27. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Just looked at minuted played last season for Jovetic - 368. Thats the equivalent to 4 games. 3 goals and 2 assists. Hmmm not bad. Do we think he is the real deal?

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

      Yes, he's the real deal.

    2. wslnpt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, look at his Fiorentina stats.

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

      Better player than dzeko.

    4. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He did come on a lot at the end of games against tired teams so it's not too impressive. I think he's OK for now but he's not going to be a very long term option with Dzeko lurking.

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

      if he stays injury free and get decent minutes, he is great value at that price and playing for the best attack in the league

  28. WipWapJaws
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If Costa is out, why wouldn't Chelsea play Schurrle (if fit) up front?

    From the games I have seen him play for Chelsea and at the WC it seems like he has the skills to do it.

    Curious to know what people would think?

    1. Cesc's old mullet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      that's a good option IMO. He did well wherever he played

      1. WipWapJaws
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thats what I was thinking especially if your other options are Torres and Drogba

    2. Misunderstood Genius
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting idea, but I can't see it happening tbh. Can't recall Jose playing him up front on his own last year at all?

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

        He did

      2. WipWapJaws
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I would prefer him over Costa to be honest.

  29. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    @premierleague: Add West Brom's Varela for £6.0m & Spurs' Fazio for £5.5m to your #FPL team. Play here: http://t.co/xpNmmJ3nX0 http://t.co/PPJ0ZFlKpd

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

      Fazio will take Kaboul's place yeah?

      1. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        More than likely yes.

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

          ta

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

        possibly eventually, doubt he would come straight in

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

          ta mate. I've got Kaboul in my draft team and I'm getting nervous now

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

      No thanks.

    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      forgot about varela. that guy takes explosive to new levels. a wonderfully random signing by west brom

  30. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    rose shouldn't have been picked, he got destroyed by stewart downing.
    who else could he have picked?
    ward.
    who did palace just play?
    west ham.
    how did downing do?
    ok, cresswell, bertrand, dummet (welsh). just anyone but rose!

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

      😮