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Scout Report – Abel Hernandez

Having lost striker Shane Long to Southampton earlier this month, Steve Bruce concluded his search for a replacement on a busy transfer deadline day. The Hull boss wrapped up the transfer of Abel Hernandez from Italian side Palermo for a club record fee of around £10 million and, after the 24-year-old signed a three year deal with the Tigers, Bruce immediately talked up the new boy’s prospects:

“Abel is a fantastic signing and highlights just how far the club has come in such a short space of time. He is an exciting talent and, like myself, I’m sure the supporters can’t wait to see him in action.”

The History

Hernandez’ career began in his native country Uruguay, where the centre forward – nicknamed ‘La Joya’ (or ‘The Jewel’) – rose through the ranks at Central Espanyol before being signed by rival side Penarol in the summer of 2008, at the age of 17. His strong performances as a regular starter for the Uruguayan club saw Palermo come calling a half a year later.

During his first season in Italy, Hernandez starred in the Palermo Under-19 squad who secured the famous Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti for youth teams in Serie A and B, and went on to make his first team debut. Across his four and a half seasons with the Sicilian side, Hernandez formed a formidable partnership with compatriot Edinson Cavani and experienced a loss in the final of the Coppa Italia, relegation to Serie B and then promotion back to the top flight last season, notching a total of 33 goals and 11 assists in 100 appearances.

On the international stage, nine goals in 11 appearances for Uruguay’s Under-20 side earned Hernandez his first senior cap in July 2010 at the age of 19, in which he instantaneously announced himself with a goal to earn a 2-0 friendly victory over Angola. A career highlight came in the 2013 Confederations Cup, when the frontman grabbed four goals in his team’s 8-0 group stage victory over Tahiti. In total, ‘La Joya’ has tallied seven goals in 14 international appearances, though he has continually struggled to earn a regular starting role ahead of the world-class talents of Cavani and Luis Suarez.

The Prospects
With a hectic final day of ins and outs now behind him, Bruce has some considerable tinkering to do before his side face West Ham after the international break. The acquisitions of Mohamed Diame, Gaston Ramirez and Hatem Ben Arfa will give the Hull boss plenty to ponder over in the middle of the park, and could result in a very different looking Hull team taking to the field in two weekends’ time from the one that lost out to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Hernandez’s prospects, on the other hand, don’t look so much of a mystery, as the record signing is bound to start alongside Nikica Jelavic in a front two, hence pitting the pair of forwards against each other for our attentions.

The knock-on effect from Hernandez’s arrival does not, however, bode well for a number of others in Hull’s ranks. Tom Ince had, until now, offered an out-of-position differential playing up top with Jelavic, but the young Englishman’s security of starts now look dubious. The 5.5-priced midfielder could drop in behind the front two if Bruce does continue with the 3-4-1-2 formation seen in the first few weeks of the season, though Ramirez, Ben Arfa and Robbie Brady do now offer alternatives in that position.

Hence, with so much uncertainness surrounding Bruce’s midfield, it would seem to leave Hull’s front two as our only viable routes into the Tigers’ attacking set-up for now. Handed a 7.0 price tag in the Fantasy Premier League game, Hernandez is a full 1.0 dearer than Jelavic and, bearing in mind the latter also has two goals in his last two appearances to boost his appeal, it would be a leap of faith to splash out for his costlier team-mate right now.

Nonetheless, there’s no denying that the physical presence and goal scoring capabilities of both players as Bruce looks to address a scoring record which saw his side net just 38 times last term. With home fixtures against West Ham and Crystal Palace allied with a trip to Newcastle to come in the next four Gameweeks, the stage is certainly set for Hernandez to plunder the points from the off and perhaps offer Fantasy managers a new ‘Jewel’ in our frontline crowns. In all honesty, though, when the likes of Everton’s in-form Steven Naismith is available for 5.3 and Arsenal new boy Danny Welbeck can be snapped up for 6.9, Hernandez has a lot of convincing to do if he’s to become a genuine Fantasy force.

Further Reference

Abel Hernandez Wikipedia

Abel Hernandez Transfer Markt

Abel Hernandez You Tube

1,754 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    As a lifetime Liverpool fan, should I take the opportunity to go and see England play tonight for £30?

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

      What's Liverpool got to do with it?

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

        Get to see our best players on show for cheap and see how they do live.
        Sterling, Henderson, Sturridge.

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

          Well if you never get to see Liverpool in competitive games, then why not? But friendlies are usually boring.

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

      if you live in london definitely

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

        I do. The nose bleeds are just £20.

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

      depends where you live, because Wembley can be a b*tch to get to & from, although might be alright tonight as very few people will be there!

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

        I live about 40 minutes from the stadium. Tonight might be a recored low attendance.

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

          why not then. There was no atmosphere when I went to a friendly when it was full, so this will probably be better - more room to stretch your legs and an easier journey home etc

        2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Go in with the Norway fans... much more fun.

          I can give you a MGP shirt to wear if you like 😉

    4. bitterandstout
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If you've got £30 spare, why not? May not be the most exciting match but it could be a good time.

      • kr111s
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Standard liverpool fan....cockney

      • Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If I lived nearby I would, should be a fun night out

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

      Welbeck Naismith or Jelavic for the next 3 weeks?

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

        Naismith

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

        Naismth from those, but I've now been convinced to go with Pelle.

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

      I have 2FT, thinking possibly...

      A) Debuchy + Bony -> Wilson/Bertrand + Balotelli

      B) Debuchy + Bony -> Ivan + Pelle

      C) Debuchy + Bony + Rooney -> Wilson + Balotelli + Falcao (-4)

      D) other ideas?

      Thoughts??

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

        Why Bony out?

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

          He hasn't looked the part so far. Missed a few chances, not scored in 3 and keeps coming off early for Gomis. He seems to playing as more of a link player than a finisher.

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

            Nice fixtures coming up. I'm keeping for shiz.

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

              True (bar Chelsea). But so does Balotelli, Pelle and Falcao!

    7. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What do people think of this?

      Courtuis
      Baines, Kolarov, Skrtel
      Nasri, Di Maria, Dyer, Ozil
      Dzeko, RVP,Balotelli

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

        Punty!

    8. Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      My other question is regarding Fletcher (another failure for me so far)...

      He has to score soon, right? But I'm sick of waiting. My only choice is to take a hit and ship him out for either Pelle (decent fixtures) or Naismith (possible rotation risk?).

      Or should I just stick?

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

        I wouldn't take a hit for any of those players personally. Stick for now

    9. Jay_
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Early days but who to start gw4...
        Naismith or Siggy ?

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

          Naismith easily

      • Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Begovic
        Terry Debuchy Clyne
        Mata Ramsey Eriksen Siggy
        Rooney Adebayor Costa

        0FT Battle on or WC?

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

          Battle on.

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

          Decent side!! Def don't use the WC!

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

            Not been producing so far though

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

          great team. who's your bench? (debuchy a bench option this gw imo)

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

            Hutton Wisdom Marney

            Hope for an assist

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

          thats a great team

      • Ksimparomenos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        is it balanced or too much money in defense?

        krul

        Lovren, Jones, Azpilicueta, Debuchy, Jagielka

        Ramsey, Fabregas, Sterling, Siggy, Boyd

        Falcao, Costa, Naismith

        0.1 in the bank

        thanks

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

          You've got the usual suspects in midf and up front so you can afford a better defence. Looks very good to me.

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

            thanks andy

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

          Waaaaaaay too much in defence! No need to have 5 strong defenders with 4 strong mids and 2 strong strikers!

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

            how would u use that money then?

        3. Jay_
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Pick which 3 defenders will be starting the most over the next 6-8 weeks , downgrade the other 2 to 4.0s like Wisdom and Duff, save money itb for Naismith to Welbeck in a few weeks ( example)

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

              yes i could always save transfer and do it with 2ft, already in my mind

              thanks

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

            Naismith to Balotelli and downgrade defence.

        4. harry1988
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Aguero/Di Maria or Falcao/Yaya?!

          1. Timtastic03
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Just Aguero out of those 4 imo. Yaya hasn't fired yet and don't know if the other 2 will.

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

            Yaya is pretty pointless.

          3. johnbarnes
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            A

        5. FantasTic
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          how does this WC team look like:
          Krul,Mannone
          Ivan,Duff,Moore,Wilson,Dummet
          Sterling,Rambo,Siggy,Rodwell,Quinn
          Falcao,Costa,Kun

          1. bazrah99
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Needs a fourth big midfielder. If you really want that front line you need to downgrade Ivan IMO.

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

          This is really interesting: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2014/09/02/here-is-why-manchester-united-is-taking-a-risk-with-falcao/

          Falcao might not make as big a difference as we all think. Also shows just how outrageous his weekly wage is!!

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

            Blind Herrera Rojo and Shaw will make the difference

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

              yeah, looks like Falcao is getting way overhyped!

          2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            The guy scores goals, that cannot be disputed using statistics

            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              People will still try...

              All you have to do is watch the guy a few times to know how good he is. Razor sharp and finishes for fun

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

                Erm, stats don't lie... Of course they don't account for the team they play in... Such as Ronaldo and Messi's stats in internationals vs La Liga.

                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  You've seen him play, right?

              2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                I will never forget him destroying Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final for Athletico Madrid, one of the most stunning striking performances I've ever seen:
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ucW6hd1Z8

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

            just skimmed it, but Falcao will be a poor man's Soldado or Negredo then? 😉

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

              Well, more like a rich man's Soldado.

          4. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            it's a case for rooney as much as anything, as he is likely on pens when RVP is out

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

            Hmmm, maybe Webb should have played one more season.

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

              what a signing he was... it was almost like he was cheating he was so good!

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

                I'm shocked that after all his years of service, they didn't even give him a testimonial match.

                His whistle, combined with Falcao's coolness from the penalty spot would have been a great combination.

          6. bitterandstout
              9 years, 9 months ago

              thanks for that Brian, good article.

            • bazrah99
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Stats don't worry me. He will finish if given the service so LVG's problem remains. With or without Falcao he needs to get the team creating, Falcao is just another fantastic finisher to complete the team off.

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

              like a really amatuer magic trick

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

              Because YouTube is convincing when it comes to talent 😉

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0IYK3BtJnk

          7. Ashjrobbo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            What's the feeling on Falcao starting GW4? Will it happen?

            1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Think so but think he won't play full 90

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

                Sounds right

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

              RVP 60 mins Falcao 30 mins

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

                Just thinking whether it's worth getting him in yet or spending the spare cash I have on Aguero instead?

                That will mean I'm stuck with Naismith long term though who I hopped to offload after the next 2 GW's for maybe Welbeck.

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

                  Sturridge is your man

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

              15mins at the end to pump up the crowd

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

              depends how fit he is, LvG Im sure would start him if he's fully fit and ready

          8. boc610
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            alas, its International week....the time when England is given a stark reminder that all it does is simply stage a great foreign league on home soil and that the only English player to have actually reached his potential over the last decade ( for both club and country) now ply's his trade in Rome.

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

              Bit harsh on John Terry, he may be a twat but he's also been one of the best CBs in the world over the last 6/7 years.

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

              Who?

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

              I thought that Klose was German.

          9. Tuchap - Lurker
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Who is the guy that you want that you just cant fit into your team?

            I would love to have Di Maria but cant justify it yet,

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

              I can only fit in one of Rambo or Fabby. Want both like everyone else.

            2. Jay_
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Coleman

                1. Funkyav
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  not sure why you want Di Maria. V good player but not for fantasy

            3. Rozmans XI
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Which WC team would you choose, 1 or 2?

              1. Krul (myhill)
              Ivanovic - clyne - chester (wisdom - moore)
              Ramsey - Hazard - Sterling - Siggy (Cattermole)
              Costa/Falcao - Balotelli - Wellbeck

              2. Krul (myhill)
              Caulker - clyne - chester (wisdom - N.Taylor)
              Ramsey - Hazard - Schneiderlin/zaha - Siggy (Cattermole)
              Costa - Falcao - Sturridge

              Also, Schneiderlin or zaha??

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

                Zaha.

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

                2

            4. The Fantastic Mr Fox
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              i need 2 mil to upgrade my defense. do you think zaha would be a worthwhile punt with a relatively kind run of fixtures up for CP?

              and which of Mata/Ramsey to zaha?

              1. Whattheheck!
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Mata -> zaha? or may be henderson if you'd like to go safe...

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

                  this

            5. Captain Shirokov
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Anybody seen JK?

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

                just saw someone throw an egg at jonny evans' house and run away

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

                  Lol JK

                2. Captain Shirokov
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  I'm surprised he's not on here right now planning on who to captain GW11.

              2. SW6
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Australia related question? JK did mention you as one to target.

                1. Captain Shirokov
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Yes, add me to the team if there's a free space. I've made my mind up. 🙂

                  Sorry for the delay, just started uni yesterday.

                  1. SW6
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    Great ,you're in 🙂

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

              on a w/c and have a draft of the below..

              krul
              manquillo - caulker - amat
              sterling - siggy - di maria - fabregas
              falcao - costa - balotelli

              rubbish subs - myhill - hutton - boyd - and a cabbage)

              whats yous reckon?

            7. Spoiler
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              will george boyd start for burnley?

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

                And does he effect Arfield?

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

                Too risky atm

            8. Villan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Would you rather own :-

              A) Bony

              B) Balotelli

              C) Pelle

              D) Falcao (for a hit)

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

                B 🙂

              2. Captain Shirokov
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Probably B, but I'd prefer Welbeck tbh.

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

                  I'm waiting to see where he plays, will probably get him in GW8 if he starts up top

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

                Bony.

              4. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                D

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

                B

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

                So seems people rather Balotelli. I like his fixtures and he looked great against Spurs (yes he missed chances but wasn't fully fit).

                Is he not a rotation and red card risk though? Seems more punty than the other options

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

                  He's not a red card risk at all, just a yellow card risk.

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

                    He has an average of 1 red card every 18 games. Do you think he'll be a rotation risk though with L'pool having so many attacking mids?

                    Makes the others 'safer' picks

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

                      He's accumulated 4 red cards in 156 games? 😕 and none of them were ever a straight red card?

            9. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Option A - Baines, King, Naismith = £16.8m

              Option B - Moreno, Zaha, Naismith = £16.2m

              1. A Defender's Nightmare
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                B

              2. Timtastic03
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                B, would also be tempted to do Moreno + King + Naismith + ££

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

                B

                1. Funkyav
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  B

                  not sure why you have Naismith in both

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

                B

            10. Ashjrobbo
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              So I'm torn between Falcao or Aguero.

              Obviously Aguero is PL proven but 1.1m more expensive.

              After wildcarding my team looks like this

              Krul
              Ivan/Clyne/Chester
              Fabregas/Ramsey/Sterling/Siggy
              Costa/Naismith/(Falcao or Aguero)

              Foster/Wisdom/Wanyama/Taylor

              Currently with the money left over I can swap Naismith to Welbeck after Arsenal's more difficult fixture run is over. Man City have 2 big games coming up so debated adding Aguero in GW6 thoughts guys?

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

                Falcao and Welbeck seems a better option than Aguero and Naismith to me

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

                If I were you I'd just start with Aguero, the fact that they have 2 big games coming up means he'll likely get game time and City will be rattled after losing to Stoke.. Reaction immenent?

              3. mod33
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Aguero to for me as you say he's proven and a big game player, also falcao lack of match fitness, wait and see what happens v qpr, you can always downgrade to falcao if he produces straight away

            11. Keith Kiely
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I'm going slightly off the grid with a captaincy choice here with Di Maria. Don't see his name mentioned anywhere or didn't see him in the poll.. If it is the case nobody or very few are picking him and he shines on his second game it would bode well for me! We all know he has the ability and I want to catch him at his best first while everybody else is waiting for him to adapt. Good or bad choice? I also have Falcao as my second united choice but as the second most popular on the page and I would reckon the most popular in the game for the armband in GW4, it will not reap as much benefits as getting Di Maria as captain (if he gets more points than falcao that is)

              1. Captain Shirokov
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Not many have him in the first place

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

                I thought at Burnley DiM was making clever passes but his team mates weren't reading them. Now he's got new team mates to gel with. Ir reckon he'll come good soon but next GW might be too soon for the armband,

                1. Keith Kiely
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Blind and Falcao are the only two that arrived deadline day and he is in the process of gelling with the rest daily as well since his arrival. Both are extreme professionals and smart on the ball so I'd say he will gel with them two no bother!

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

                Di Maria isn't a great fantasy option though as he operates quite deep and doesn't normally get into goal scoring positions all that much, he's more of a provider.

                1. Keith Kiely
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Didn't he get 18 assists last year which was pretty good? and like 5 or 6 goals. That would leave him in fantasy terms at something like 102 points without picking up the odd point for a clean sheet and bonus points on top of that.. Granted it could be better but I reckon he will be more goal threatening this season.

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

                    Yeah, but that was with Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema and Modric playing around him in a team that won the Champions League.

                    Not a team with RVP, Rooney, Falcao and Mata, who struggled to make the top 6 in the league last year and haven't started any better this year..

                    Lots of work for Di Maria!

                2. bazrah99
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  I would happily take 20 assists. Too early to make assumptions though.

            12. Jay_
                9 years, 9 months ago

                B .... much much better

              • WINNING!
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Fabregas and Ivanovic price rise?

              • airborneaksai
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                schneiderlin...or jwp...

                which s'oton lad will you put your money on

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

                  Schneid is nailed on; jwp might lose his place.

                2. Jack1980
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  tadic

              • Matthew Drumm
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Rooney and Mata have massive numbers transfers out this week while haven’t gone down on price. Last season each player that was transferred out by 30k drop by 0.1mill, a further 60k would mean they would drop by another 0.1mill and a further 90k would total to a 0.3mill drop. If this was last year Rooney would have dropped by 0.3mill! This seems to have all changed. Why is this? Have anyone questioned FFL on this?

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

                  Depends on % of ownership, not a certain threshhold of transfers made.

                  1. Matthew Drumm
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    It seems to be because Rooney has over 40% of ownership. This would mean Rooney could required 4/5times as much transfers as say Bojan . Surely not this is not a fair system - because you will have managers jumping from players with high ownership in the comfort that they will not change in price. Which makes fixtures ease more important. I just sent an email to FFL to ask for more information on transfers.

                    1. Pasqualinho
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      Good luck with that. The price changes are supposed to be a secret and you will almost certainly get a mail back which will let you know just that. And why would anyone take comfort from a player not dropping in price when they've just sold them?

                      1. Matthew Drumm
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        Well it is a game, and we have a right to know the rules of the game are??LOL! Probably comfort was the wrong word, but just highlighting the fact that if for example, Ramsey who has high ownership and I don't have him in my team and I have only 9.1mill in the bank and he just scored two goals last week but arsenal playing Chelsea (away) next week and Burnley (home) the week after. I can now wait unit the week they play Burnley to transfer him in knowing that he wont rise in price. You get what I am saying?

                        1. Pasqualinho
                          • 15 Years
                          9 years, 9 months ago

                          Price rising has nothing to do with the level of ownership though. Only price falls. Every player needs the same NTI to rise in price.

                          1. Matthew Drumm
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            Does NTI stand for 'Number of Transfer In'? I thought that the price rise is the same as price fall. Siggy had 380k transfers in week 2 and raised 0.2, in week 3 300k transfers and raised another 0.2. This week 123k transfers and a rise of 0.1. Costa has 282k transfers this week and only 0.1mil increase. Can we safely say it is 100k transfers to increase 0.1 and 300k to increase 0.2 and 600k to increase 0.3. Or do you think it works different?

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

                  Have anyone questioned FFL on this?

                  Many have but got no answers.

                  1. Matthew Drumm
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    Just sent them an email to ask.

                3. gravless
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  stop beating on about it

                  😉

                  1. Twelve years a slave
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    It's a joke and it's taken half the fun and skill out of the gam

                    1. Matthew Drumm
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      We have to use this discussion board/site as a advantage to work it out so we can be a step ahead of other managers in our league.

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

                  "Last season each player that was transferred out by 30k drop by 0.1mill"

                  That's not true, is it? It was based on ownership percentages last season too.

                  1. Matthew Drumm
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    No I kept a very close eye on it last year and it was 30k for a 0.1 drop, 90k for a 0.2 drop and 180k for a 0.3 drop. The two websites I looked at was Total FPL and Fiso and they had it spot on every week. This year they are way out!

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

                      I honestly don't believe that's true. Low ownership players needed a lot less than 30k to drop.

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

                        Rises have always been a constant threshold regardless of ownership, but not falls.

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

                          Falls are supposed to happen after 10% ownership sell-offs, therefore becoming incrementally smaller numbers for falls.

                          1. Matthew Drumm
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            So are you saying that Rooney will have to fall from 40% to 30% ownership to fall in price?

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

                              No, saying that he'll have to drop 10% of 40% = 4% ownership (or at least would have had to do so under the old rules), so falling from 40 to 36%.

                            2. Matthew Drumm
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 9 months ago

                              So it is obviously higher this year. Because Rooney was around 48% ownershiper around week 2 and now he is at 40%.

                5. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  I feel like TFPL is about 80% accurate (made up number). There are a few players who appear like they are due for a fall/rise, but it doesn't happen. However, for other players on my team and players on my watchlist (Jovetic/Costa/Sterling/Siggy/etc.), they have been moving when TFPL predicted.

                  1. Matthew Drumm
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    Yeah I know it gets some players right but also get some wrong. Like it has Guzan to rise on sunday night and still hasn't happened. I wonder is TFPL actively trying to work out the formula.

              • Samian
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                I haven't seen much about George Boyd here....frozen out at Hull but now in a Burnley team that will surely utilise him a lot more in midfield? He has goals and assists in his locker and 's down to £4.4 million. If he gets regular game time [which you'd assume was his reason for moving] then he'd surely make a great 5th midfielder option?

                Anyone else thinking the same?

                1. 50shades of o'shea
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  He is a good player and could be a decent bargain in a squad like burnley if he cements a starting position

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

                  Quite a few - we have discussed him. IF he starts he's a great ultra-cheap prospect. But we have to wait and see if he's a starter. I think he'd need to oust MAylor who's been pretty useful so far.

                3. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Impact sub

                  That's not an insult, that's useful for his price, but you really never want to have to rely on him.

                  It's why guys like Marney, and Jedinak last year are great, you want that guaranteed 2 pointer, occasional 3. Rather than 1 with a chance of 0 or 5

              • FPLEL
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Little dilemma,

                WC to - Ivan, Falcao, mid tier mid (zaha) OR Terry, Sturridge, 4.5 mid

                I have Raheem, and no united cover if no Falc.

                1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  The first one. But it looks a fair bit more expensive.

                2. Jack1980
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  terry sturr marney

                3. Twelve years a slave
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Between them Rooney and Falcao will have huge ownership still, it's not unthinkable that utd score at least three this weekend. Not sure I would want to be without any attacking cover

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

                    Yea, I really want that Utd attack coverage but everything seems to be aligning for Sturridge to have a ripper few GWs.

                    Is the choice between Ivan and Terry much of a factor?