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25 September 2014 3085 comments
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Every little point counts. With the mini-league gap between myself and co-host Granville widening by the week, my Mancunian friend can ill-afford to throw points aside in his bid to follow up last season’s victorious campaign.

In and around the usual ScoutCast regulars, Granville recalls the dilemma that saw him get away with benching Cesc Fabregas to the tune of just a single point. Will that prove costly?

We then join forces to run the rule over the accelerating Di Maria bandwagon, assess Rooney’s re-positioning and decide whether those steering away from Ramsey Street need to re-programme their sat navs.

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  1. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just sorted my scout picks. Just four the same as the community's this week. With just four points between us this week this looks a great chance for me to either pull away or slump into last place.

    1. Dr Dream
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Any surprises ?

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ah. Did I catch up a bit, then, last week?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 1 month ago

        By 1 pt. You were the second worst 😉 I hold the honour of being Gameweek 5's worst though.

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Every little helps. And I had no unexpected items in my audit, fortunately. 😉

  2. SPorting
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Got 1FT and 1.6m burning a hole in my pocket.

    Could save it. Will probably use it.

    1) Larsson(SWA) -> 7.2m.

    Possibly Hendo with a dodgy hip(EVE) or Chadli with a dodgy fixture (ars).

    2) Caulker -> 6.5m

    Any thoughts?

  3. FootballFanatic365
    12 years, 1 month ago

    guys The 2 Out of these for this week?

    Lamela Dyer Adam Johnson Wanyama

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Dyer & Johnson

      1. FootballFanatic365
        12 years, 1 month ago

        thanks alot... gracias

    2. Honeybadger
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wanyama Lamela

      1. Honeybadger
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Not playing i.e.

      2. FootballFanatic365
        12 years, 1 month ago

        cheers !

  4. Honeybadger
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you think LVG will start in the CB positions this weekend? 6 defenders red flagged, only 3 blue....?

    1. Phillips
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rojo McNair?

      Maybe Blind or Fellaini I guess.

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rojo / Blind(or evans if passed fit)

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        12 years, 1 month ago

        they'd be back in the CL with them

    4. Dr Dream
      12 years, 1 month ago

      As last week...He won't do it but because it's becoming something of an emergency at the back

      DDG

      Rafa. Blind. Rojo Shaw

      Herrera. Rooney

      That's how I would play it until I had some quality to put Rooney and Blind back in their real positions (January)...He's deluding himself that he can limp along with second rate CB's and CDM's who are always crocked.

      1. rozzo
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thats not actually a half bad defence is it? The reason I am so critical of United is because they have so many ordinary players (Evans, Jones, Smalling, Fletcher, Young, the list goes on and on and on) and people expect them to win games and trophies.

        At least Rojo and Blind are actually at least half talented

        1. Dr Dream
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Yep...I can see no other way of spreading quality right across the team than doing the above. The fact is that most teams in the prem wouldn't even want some of those players you listed...They really are ordinary...

          1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            I don't think that they are ordinary ...

            1. rozzo
              12 years, 1 month ago

              They are far from top 4 material though surely? Reid and Tomkins are just as good in my opinion but West Ham don't have the expectation to finish top 4.

              1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Well, I love those two. But I would prefer Jones and Smalling.

                I would adore to have Young as well.

            2. Dr Dream
              12 years, 1 month ago

              What do you see that sets them apart defensively Doosra ?...Bear in mind the noisy neighbours line up..

              Kompany Mangala
              Fernandinho Yaya

              Whilst United have

              Evans Smalling
              Blind

              United's bench mark should be similar to the City defence and midfield cover...at the moment I'm not sure even Leicester would want those three...not the way they are set up anyway.

    5. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      There's a hot topic which covers this nicely.

  5. Phillips
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Drop Terry or Lovren?

    Can't decide who to lose for Clyne. Liverpool's fixtures are stringing me along.

    1. Scotty 34
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A downing/serg
      B siggy/falc

      Anyone??

      1. Phillips
        12 years, 1 month ago

        A 😀

        1. Scotty 34
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Oh god!! I was hoping you would say B!!

          1. Phillips
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Not keen on Falcao yet. Maybe once he's settled and if United get it together. Just follow the herd and get ADM for United cover.

            1. Scotty 34
              12 years, 1 month ago

              I think your prob right mate... What about serg is he fit to play tomoz??

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      50/50

      maybe Terry and invest tome of the extra funds elsewhere if need be

    3. FootballFanatic365
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Lovern...imo

    4. Valar(Keith)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Terry's last week with me.. too much cash for his measly returns especially considering their fixtures coming up.

    5. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Terry, just because I trust Mourinho to sort his defence out. But I might be in the minority in that decision.

    6. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      lovren

    7. johnbarnes
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Lovren, Chelsea will sort out their defence (although we'll all do Terry>Azpi at some point).

    8. Phillips
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty mixed then. If I lose Lovren I have to get Bertrand, Terry allows Clyne as I'm doing Mata to ADM as my other FT. Might lose Terry and then in 2 weeks do Lovren to Chambers.

    9. FISSH
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would drop Lovren. Liverpool can't defend

      1. Jax
        12 years, 1 month ago

        he can score goals though

  6. rozzo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Repost bottom of the page.

    Will be making my transfer later. Annoyingly Forster went up but waited to see if I had any injuries. 1 free transfer and 2.6 in the bank

    Krul
    Clyne Ivanovic Wisdom
    Ramsey Fabregas Sterling Siggy
    Rooney Costa Naismith

    Elliott Caulker Marney Hutton

    A) Krul to Forster
    B) Ramsey to Di Maria
    C) Naismith to Ulloa/Pelle/Welbeck

    Is using a free transfer on a keeper a waste? I want Forster for the long term and want to give Ramsey and Naismith at least one more wee. Thoughts?

    1. A.T
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. rozzo
        12 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  7. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Sergio 😀

    1. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😀 Love that guy.

      1. Henry Hill
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Very good interview with a Southampton fan here you may enjoy:

        http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/news/36348/life-after-the-exodus--interview

        1. Lucy.
          12 years, 1 month ago

          What an excellent interview indeed. Thanks for sharing that!

  8. Kevtheotter
    12 years, 1 month ago

    REpost
    Good to GO??

    Foster(Krul)
    Baines Clyne Naylor (2.Moore 3.Caulker)
    Eriksen Siggy Rambo Sterling(V) (1.Marney)
    Costa(C) Rooney Pelle

    0.7 ITB and 1FT but think I'm gona save it and Eriksen and Rooney out next week?

  9. Defcons are for Kinnear
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone looking at Mangala? Looks solid and with Fernando and Fernandinho I think City will pick up the CSs

    1. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I do. Want to get rid aof Azpi, Mou ain't what he used to be. 😀

      1. johnbarnes
        12 years, 1 month ago

        you're wrong, he'll sort it out and you'll want Chelsea defence back

        1. Think Tank
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Looking closely at him. I'm hoping he'll start this weekend.

        2. Defcons are for Kinnear
          12 years, 1 month ago

          That's my concern. We have last season as a precedent

          1. Think Tank
            12 years, 1 month ago

            If I get Mangala I'll probably get Chambers in too so I'll have a decent back-up if he doesn't start.

  10. Proggy
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Start Foster or Heaton?

  11. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    12 years, 1 month ago

    this guy bet 900k on the scottish referendum. won about 193k. mental

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29314400

    1. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      "I'd call it responsible gambling."

      O.o

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Solid. Never really in doubt. Lot of froth.

      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        12 years, 1 month ago

        putting down 900k to win 190k seems ludicrous. its clear from the article that 900k won't make or break him in any way so to put that down for them winnings is absurd

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I fundamentally disagree with you. That is a proper bet in my view. All the odds on his side, and against the bookies. Beautiful ... 🙂

      2. DO RE MI MATA
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Didn't doubt it either, but still mental. Too much money in his pockets before he won anyway.

  12. Clam. ☘️
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I had a dream Naylor got a red card at the weekend...

  13. Lucy.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    RMWCT:

    Heaton Forster
    Chambers, Clyne, Naylor, PVA, Duff
    Sterling, Fabregas, ADM, Siggy, Boyd
    Costa, Pelle, Aguero

    It's received positive reviews thus far. Cheeers!

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent team, apart from midfield. Have you looked at Begovic/Heaton.

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        We've had this discussion before 😉 You're right it's a better rotation but I still don't trust Stoke. I guess it's down to personal preference on that one. Thanks though 🙂

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I can't believe that you haven't got Tadic. 😉

          http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/

          1. Lucy.
            12 years, 1 month ago

            He and Mané have crossed my mind many a time...

            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Well, I have him. I shall reserve my right to snigger if he scores. 😉

              1. Lucy.
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Yes because I'll be so upset that Saints have scored 😉

                1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  Somewhere, in there, the worm of doubt is turning ... 😀

                  1. Lucy.
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    I don't know what you mean 😉

    2. Clam. ☘️
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You gonna get Welbeck for Pellè for GW8?

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. This is the plan.

        1. Clam. ☘️
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Very nice team!

    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice!

      Pretty much the perfect team IMO, I have the majority and the ones i don't have, i'm aiming to get

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        12 years, 1 month ago

        (with the exception of Boyd and I think i'll see how Welbeck goes before looking at Pelle)

        1. Lucy.
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Pelle to Welbeck eventually.

    4. Big_Andy_GAWA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Like it. I am on mine as well and have had to make way for a Stoke defender - I still think that they could produce defensive returns in the forthcoming weeks. I do like some of their fixtures. Great balance there with retrospect to upcoming fixtures. 3-4-3 every week, yeah?

      Could ya have a look at my post below? Cheers 😎

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        3-4-3 every week. Saves confusion. I will take a look now 🙂

    5. FISSH
      12 years, 1 month ago

      drop Kun.

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I'm allowed a little punt. We all know how good he can be...

    6. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great, can't fault it!

  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Guys,

    I really want Downing in my W/C team, but looking at it, I will probs only play him for ' QPR ' fixture in GW7 (and drop Pellée to the bench). Should I just ignore and play Sterl, Siggy, Fab, ADM and my 3 strikers in all and just out Boyd (BUR) in as 5th midfielder? In short, do you think Downing will be a good option? I did read the stats article and it makes for favourable reading for the case to bring him in. Should I just save 1.1 million and do Boyd...?

    Any thoughts appreciated 🙂

    1. Clam. ☘️
      12 years, 1 month ago

      May aswell just go Boyd.

    2. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go for Boyd but I can see the temptation with Downing. However, I think it's really QPR's ineptness that is tempting me, more than Downing as a long-term pick. I bought Zaha in earlier in the season and realised that I'd only really bought him in because others had tricky fixtures while he had a decent one. It didn't work out and I tied money up in a 5th midfielder which I intended to bench most of the time.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. 🙂 Almost brought Zaha in for what I think would have been the same time as that, as well. As you say, it is one fixture and he could easily not give me too good a return, anyway. Shall just go. Boyd and hope Downing is quiet in that particular fixture. Cheers 🙂

  15. Henry Hill
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Such a great weekend for sport - Ryder cup, big football matches and the hurling final replay. What a time to be alive!

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bathos!!! 😆

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Had a watch of the hurling final that was on there a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Fair play to those boyos - they are beyond gutsy !!! 🙂

        The couch is mine all weekend. Some great footy matches on, as well !! Back at work on. Monday after two weeks off ain't fun, though... 🙁

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          No indeed. Try to remember the money ... 🙂

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      12 years, 1 month ago

      And all the decent teams play on Saturday

    3. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      AFL Grand Final too for those down under.

  16. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Decided. I am definitley playing Schneiderlin with Siggy first sub. Bar injury news ruling someone out. You have to take a gamble sometimes!

    1. Henry Hill
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bad decision. Karl Henry is going to have Schneiderlin in his pocket tomorrow, mark my words!

      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😆

      2. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😆 Schneiderlin is one of the best midfielders outside the 'big' 6.

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Good man.

      Fixtures - tick
      Form - tick

      Good luck!

      1. Solano's Trumpet
        12 years, 1 month ago

        fair play. Let's both do it. Good luck mate

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Good luck!

  17. Proggy
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Should I do Krul ---> Heaton now or wait until the press conferences are all finished?

    God, this is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make in my life. 🙁

    1. Sebbo29
      12 years, 1 month ago

      ?? Why wait for presser. Krul--> Heaton in any case, no matter if Krul plays or not, Burnley much better in DEF

  18. GoonerByron
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney, Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

    Which one to drop into the reserves for Ultimate FPL this week..?!

    Head says Welbeck but have a gut feeling to drop Rooney!

    1. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah my gut says the same...

    2. FISSH
      12 years, 1 month ago

      ignore prices of players and see what changes 😉

  19. dberb9
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Got 2 FT
    eriksen, ade -> Tadic,Ulloa ?

  20. class
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry, I'm currently grav-less! Am I good to go?

    Begovic - (McCarthy)
    Ivan - Moreno - Clyne - (PVA) (Wisdom)
    Fab - Siggy - Sterling - ADM (Boyd)
    Rooney - Costa - Ulloa

    0FT, 0.8m ITB

    Am I mad in considering swapping Wisdom for Moreno this GW??

    1. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      good to get a grav, yes!

      good to go with that team though?

      Yes. I'd play Moreno over Wisdom as well.

      1. class
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Do you mean Wisdom over Moreno? lol

        1. Solano's Trumpet
          12 years, 1 month ago

          atm I've Wisdom in over Moreno

        2. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          no - just like you put it in your starting XI

  21. Takedog1
    12 years, 1 month ago

    is mangala a starter??

    1. Jax
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  22. preseasonblues
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Would it be entirely foolish to do Sigurdsson to Downing this week?

    Also, odds on West Ham to beat United seem incredibly generous. Backed WHU at 8/1 yesterday with Betfair.

    1. Jax
      12 years, 1 month ago

      west ham won't win

      1. preseasonblues
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Probably right. But you would have said the same about Leicester last week. And United have an entirely unfamiliar CB partnership. 8/1 to me seemed too good to turn down

      2. OPTA FPL
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm

    2. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think so. Swansea have a great set of fixtures coming up and Siggy just got back to scoring ways in the league cup.

      1. preseasonblues
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Oh I missed he scored in the League Cup. Thanks for the heads up. I'll probably hold off and save for 2 FTs next week then. Cheers, Lucy.

        1. Lucy.
          12 years, 1 month ago

          No problem.

      2. DO RE MI MATA
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Swansea just played vs Chelsea nd South. prolly 2/3 best defending teams out there (Burnley not counting) so he should be good again anyway.

        1. preseasonblues
          12 years, 1 month ago

          That's what's stopping me, seems silly to have had him through the last two games to now take him out. Just really have a feeling about Downing. Having a soft spot for West Ham isn't helping me either.

          1. Lucy.
            12 years, 1 month ago

            You see, deep down you know it's right to keep him. 😉

            1. preseasonblues
              12 years, 1 month ago

              I know it makes sense, and I did really well last year by being sensible. So I know I'll stay with Siggy. But, this nagging feeling...

          2. bodsc
            12 years, 1 month ago

            I just did it. Mainly to free up funds to eventually bring in Studge, but I have a feeling about Downing too.

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I backed them too. I hardly ever bet on football.

    4. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wowzer. Amazing odds. I'd have done it too.

  23. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Lucy, thanks for the suggestion on the last page 😀 ...how did Mane look against Arsenal? Reckon I should go for him over Tadic? I do love a potentially explosive punt 😉

    1. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Speedy, tricky, direct. He won the penalty. Walcott-esque. And if his record is anything to go by, he doesn't mind having a shot.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Mmm....I'll probably end up keeping Chadli and staying boring.

        Thank you

        1. Lucy.
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Monitor him vs QPR. I am! 😀

          1. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Good op. Hope he looks good but doesn't get his name on the scoresheet....or an assist at the most 🙂

          2. 7shadesofsmoke
            12 years, 1 month ago

            vs QPR you'll probably think you're watching Ronaldo 😆

            1. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              12 years, 1 month ago

              😆

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He will be offside more than he scores. For a while, at least.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Think I should just keep Chadli...probably not worth a hit. Not very exciting 🙁

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry. But Chadli may well explode himself.

          1. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Pretty much what's keeping me from swapping him. Cheers

            Who'd you bring in this week?

            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Davis to Tadic
              Naismith to Pellè

              1. Arvin-ation
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Hmm....you dropped Naismith?

                I was going to do the same transfer, but decided against it. Can see goals in the Merseyside derby, and can see Naismith being involved in a bunch of them.

                1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  Maybe. His form has dropped off horribly.

                  http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939/

  24. fusen
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Considering the problems Manchester United are having with their defence, who would you play out of;

    De Gea vs Mannone

    1. FISSH
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Man UTD will not keep a clean sheet.

    2. preseasonblues
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Mannone for me.

    3. Van Dal
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Degea

    4. A.T
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Vito

    5. money face bandwagon
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ddg. Higher chance of getting the penalty save point. Expect both to concede

  25. Jebiga
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Stupid question but i need to ask 🙂

    Dump Hutton (and earn 0.1) for:

    1. Moore
    2. Other 4 mil playing defender

    1. Proggy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Moore

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      you really need that 0.1 huh? 😀

      1. Jebiga
        12 years, 1 month ago

        no i dont, but have 2 FT and need to spend one 😀

        1. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          keep Hutton mate! 😀

          I'd give you 0.1 for a FT 😀

          1. DO RE MI MATA
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Or get Duff if you don't own him already and make no profit. I have all three btw 😀

            1. Jebiga
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Have duff already, and dont know where to spend FT 🙂 Any ideas ?

              Courtois, Elliot
              Clyne, Moreno, Wilson, Duff, Hutton
              Sterling, Fabregas, Siggurdson, Di Maria, Boyd
              Rooney, Diego Costa, Welbeck

              1. DO RE MI MATA
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Any money in the bank? Moreno to Mangala possible otherwise may as well dump Hutton as planned to gain 0.1 and possibly get him in again after his tough fixtures (and he fell in price too)..

                lol - first world problems 😀

  26. Mr Pink
    12 years, 1 month ago

    There has been quite a bit of discussion about the new pricing mechanism this year, and how this will increase or decrease incentives for early trades.

    Some argue that the increased threshold for the second and third increases will make bandwagon players rise on Sunday (02:30 Sunday morning, i.e. the first change of the new GW), as their threshold is reset for the new GW, thus rewarding early transfers. Others argue that it gives us more time to ponder and that we might as well wait until Friday before making transfers. Leaving the discussion of whether TV is more or less important this season aside, I have sorted the 570 price changes so far this year and try to look for patterns.

    Price rises happen most frequently on Mondays (17%) and Thursdays (17%), with Wednesdays (12%) and Fridays (10%) being the least active days. The rest of the weekdays fluctuate between 14% and 15%.

    Price drops are most common on Sundays (20%) and Saturdays (18%), least common on Thursdays (9%) and around 13% and 14% the rest of the week.

    All in all there is little evidence that the reset of rise thresholds at the beginning of the new week significantly affects the number of price rises, which should indicate that there is less need to jump on all bandwagons right away.

    However, price drops are concentrated on the first and the last day of the GW, when transfer markets are active, so beware if you want to avoid those.

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks!

      1. Solano's Trumpet
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate fair play

    2. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That's excellent analysis. Thanks!

    3. Mr Pink
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'll go over the numbers again in a month's time to see if the pattern changes when the season settles, the first batch of dead teams appear, and we have a bit more and we have more data.

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Excellent. 🙂

      2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers - I would like to see that! 🙂

  27. Cheggers v2
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Wisdom, Cahill, Wilson,
    Fabregas, Di Maria, siggy, sterling, eriksen
    Rooney, Costa (c)

    Looking good?

    1. Van Dal
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You have some good players in there who can score well. on the other hand if they have an off day they wont score well.

  28. ooga booga
    12 years, 1 month ago

    ramsey and eriksen ----> di maria and siggy for free?

    1. HurriKane
      12 years, 1 month ago

      looks good

    2. Damo.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      How are only getting Gylfi on now? 🙂 It's so long that some are in the process of taking him out ( i.e. me)

      Good moves though

      1. ooga booga
        12 years, 1 month ago

        i know haha better late than never!

    3. Sebbo29
      12 years, 1 month ago

      looks good

  29. preseasonblues
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Quick question. In the comparison bit of the members area, there is a "successful corners" figure. Is this the number of completed passes from the corner? If so, does a completed pass taken as a short corner count towards this?

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would assume so.

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't see why not 🙂

  30. Henry Hill
    12 years, 1 month ago

    If you ignore the fact QPR got beaten 4-0 in consecutive away games, got no midfield as they're all injured, a defence that can't stop leaking goals, and a front line without a goal in open play all season I can't understand why everybody thinks the result tomorrow is a foregone conclusion.

    1. FISSH
      12 years, 1 month ago

      0-1 QPR

    2. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😆

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😀

    4. Sebbo29
      12 years, 1 month ago

      rofl