Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Naismith Nets in Scotland Draw

Steven Naismith grabs a goal as Scotland draw in Poland. John O’Shea notches the Republic of Ireland’s equaliser in Germany. Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero are both named on the bench as Argentina rout Hong Kong, Andre Schurrle misses out for Germany through injury, whilst Enner Valencia scores twice as Ecuador ease past El Salvador.

Naismith Notches for Scots

The Everton striker continued his excellent start to the season by grabbing Scotland’s second in a 2-2 draw away to Poland last night before being replaced on 71 minutes.

The Scout Says: Snapped up by almost 30,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers since the previous Gameweek, Naismith is now the second most popular forward in the game, with an ownership edging towards 27%. After scoring in each of the first three, he rose as high as 5.6 but dropped down to 5.2 on the back of three successive blanks before returning to form with a strike against United last time around. The Toffees are poised for five excellent home matches (AVL, SWA, WHM, HUL, QPR) and trips to Burnley and Sunderland in the next nine, though with Ross Barkley on the verge of a return, it remains to be seen whether Roberto Martinez will retain Naismith in the role in “the hole” or more the versatile Scot wide right to cover for the hamstrung Kevin Mirallas.

Aguero and Di Maria Benched in Argentina Rout

The Man City striker was an unused sub in Argentina’s 7-0 hammering of Hong Kong, whilst United’s record signing was afforded 17 minutes late in the second-half. Pablo Zabaleta also featured off the bench in a match that saw Sunderland’s Santiago Vergini play from start to finish.

The Scout Says: Aguero owners will no doubt be delighted by last night’s news, bearing in mind he now faces a long-haul flight back from Hong Kong. Snapped up by 25,000 FPL managers since the previous Gameweek, he’ll be fully rested for City’s match with Spurs on Saturday lunchtime, whilst Di Maria has even more time to rest and recuperate – United don’t play West Brom until Monday night. Elsewhere for City, reports suggest Yaya Toure may not arrive back in England until 24 hours before the weekend kick-off, with Ivory Coat set to host DR Congo at 6pm this evening. With a vital Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow on Tuesday, Manuel Pellegrini will be desperate for the Ivorian to arrive back fit and raring to go, after he opened his account for the season in the Gameweek 7 win over Villa.

Schurrle Worry for Chelsea

After recovering from a minor knock to feature in Germany’s weekend loss to Poland, the winger missed last night’s clash with the Republic of Ireland due to illness. Elsewhere for Chelsea, Willian and Oscar were handed 45 minutes apiece in Brazil’s 4-0 win over Japan, whilst defender Filipe Luis was handed the full 90 minutes for the South Americans. The Blues’ summer signing Loic Remy was handed a role on the flank for France and fired the opener in a 3-0 win before making way on 73 minutes.

The Scout Says: While Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard have grabbed most of our Fantasy attention, Schurrle, Willian and Oscar have yet to really make a convincing case. All three have notched a goal apiece in the last three Gameweeks, with the latter two also chipping in with an assist apiece, though with the schedule picking up in pace, it’s likely they’ll be prone to further rotation. Of the trio, Oscar has seen more pitch time of late – three starts in the last four in “the hole” suggests he could come into consideration if he can afford us the same level of security as Fabregas and Hazard.

O’Shea Salvages Draw for Ireland

The Sunderland defender stunned World Cup winners Germany by firing home a late equaliser as the Republic of Ireland grabbed a vital 1-1 draw to remain unbeaten after three Group D matches. The likes of Joel Ward, Marc Wilson, Aiden McGeady and Jon Walters all played from start to finish for Martin O’Neill’s side.

The Scout Says: O’Shea could barely have picked a worse time to arrive on our radars. One look at the upcoming schedule suggests the Black Cats’ backline is likely to struggle to justify any investment, with showdowns against Southampton, Arsenal, Everton, Chelsea, City and Liverpool in the next eight Gameweeks. Vito Mannone owners, however, may well be happy to hold – the Italian has averaged four points per appearance despite managing just two clean sheets so far, collecting at least one save point in five of the opening seven fixtures.

Valencia at the Double

After scoring his nation’s late equaliser against the USA at the weekend, the West Ham forward maintained his strong form over the international break by netting twice as Ecuador swept aside El Salvador 5-1 in the early hours of this morning.

The Scout Says: So far, Valencia has mainly been overshadowed by fellow forward Diafra Sakho since arriving at Upton Park. With the latter scoring in each of his last five for Sam Allardyce’s side, the South American’s goal and assist in the last four Gameweeks has somewhat paled into insignificance. Nonetheless, whilst Sakho has been afforded the last fortnight off due to a lack of international duties, Valencia’s upturn in form suggests he’ll be firing on all cylinders as the Hammers roll up to struggling Burnley on Saturday. With Stoke, Villa, Newcastle and West Brom in the subsequent six, the 6.9-priced Valencia may yet find a place on our Watchlists, though Sakho, at 5.6, is proving the better value option right now.

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  1. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Starting to think I'm mildly OCD, that Welbeck flag is annoying me, is he training for Arsenal today ? When will it be lifted ?

      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        stop looking at it then 😉

        i love seeing a player yellow flagged with points.. actually, does that happen? haha

        1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Doesn't any flag disappear when they actually play?

          1. BeachBadger
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            RVP seemed to have a permanent one last year 😆

      2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think Welbeck will be fine, whether he starts for Arsenal or not is another question... I wouldn't sell though

      3. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        https://twitter.com/johncrossmirror/status/521638930614329344

        Says Welbeck is fine. Best source I can find.

    • Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Guzan or Adrian for the next 5? Was going to go for Guzan after Krul's Leicester fixture but looks like he'll miss and and I foolishly went for McCarthy over Elliott as my second keeper 🙁

      1. skodaole2
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Guzan. Everton may score, but the rest of AVL fixtures are far better. Plus he's cheaper

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The foolish thing may prove good if it means you don't rely on Newcastle keeper all the time.
        I still prefer Adrian, defenders in front are better. Plus now villa fixtures are better and benteke back they may not be so defensive as against big teams

        1. Coaly
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I see your point but seems strange using their good fixtures as a negative!

    • bigdip
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters for
      A) Gibbs
      B) Tomkins

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B

    • Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mannone, Heaton
      Bertrand, N.Taylor, Clyne, Duff, Moore
      Hazard, ADM, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Boyd
      Welbeck, Falcao, Costa

      2 FTs & nothing in the bank. Any ideas? Cannot think of anything I wanna do

      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe figure out a way to lend me a FT?

        But seriously, you are right--can't think up any transfer....Even a pointless one. Barring a late injury news, you good to go.

        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          its a nightmare, never let a free transfer go before

          1. FantaCity
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            @Carrick Deserves - I would consider Mannone out for a keeper with better fixture - Adrian?
            I have an almost identical team to you with the same 2FT headache by the way

            1. FantaCity
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Just seen nothing in your bank = Adrian too expensive:-(

            2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I'm waiting for the 'headache' of having no transfers to make despite having 2FTs this season.

              If both your teams don't have any necessary moves, it looks like letting your FT roll over is the only other option

      2. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        falcao > punt

    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Please RMT....thanks

      bego
      baines clyne Moreno azpi
      siggy sterling hazard
      costa Naismith kun (c)

      subs myhill chadli moore wanyama

      1. Big Sum
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Too much money on defence. Downgrade one defender to a 4.0

    • benjen snow
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Which combo is better:
      a) Baines & Tadic (from this week)
      b) Chambers & ADM (from next week as Chambers is suspended this week)?

      Cheers.

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        b

      2. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think I would prefer A but maybe I'm biased because I'm bringing Baines in this week and can't afford ADM.

    • Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What to do this week?

      Krul
      Moreno/Naylor/Bertrand
      Alexis/Fabregas/Sterling/ADM
      Costa/Ulloa/Welbeck

      Bench: Foster/Marney/PVA/Wisdom

      1.9ITB. The 2 options I'm currently weighing up:

      A) Moreno -> Baines
      B) Moreno, Alexis and Ulloa -> 4.5 def, Siggy and Aguero (over 2 weeks.

      2 FTs, so averse to not using one this week.

      1. benjen snow
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B imo

      2. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice team Doo. I'd be tempted to save this week. Surely Moreno will get some good points at QPR?!

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Oops, just seen it's 2 FT...

          Go with A. Messes up your plans for B tho.

      3. TMLubbe
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would go baines as he has more chances of points in the next couple of fixtures.

      4. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B is crazy imo. You can't lose Sanchez now.....he's gonna bag big points in the next few GWs imo.

    • Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is triple Southampton madness or genius?

      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        In my opinion, madness, but tripling up on any defense I wouldn't recommend, even doubling I don't particularly like doing

        1. Nolberto Solano
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not in defence, as a whole. I have one DEF, one MID and one ATT

          1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            My apologies, misread, that would be fine

            1. Nolberto Solano
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Not to worry, thanks for the feednack 😀

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'll tell you how my three do over the next few weeks. Then we'll both know. 🙂

        1. Woy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          or mine

      3. Bojaninho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        If there is a time to do its now

    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      puncheon or downing?

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Downing

      2. Billy Ketsu
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nobody heard him, Big Fat Sam,
        But still he was moaning:
        It was much further out than you thought
        And not Puncheon but Downing.

        Poor Sam, he always loved cleanies
        And now he’s lost
        It must have been too close for the assistant ref to say,
        They said.

        Oh, no no no, it was too tight always
        (Still the Fat One is moaning)
        It was much too close every time
        And not Puncheon but Downing.

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          so puncheon or downing?

          1. Billy Ketsu
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Stevie says Downing.

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Downing it is then

    • mouldy_uk
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      My defence is looking woeful, currently:

      Lovren
      Clyne
      Trippier
      Wisdom
      Pieters

      Currently have 0.1 and 1FT, any suggestions?

      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Give or take, sane situation as me, I'm 0.1 out doing Pieters> Baines, so may do Coleman, but Pieters is the one to get rid

      2. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You need to get Pieters out first, then Trippier.

      3. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Save FT then do Pieters -> Kaboul next week

      4. mouldy_uk
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I will play Clyne, but will Trippier or Lovren be fit to play?
        I want to avoid Wisdom if I can seeing as they are playing Man U

        1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          There's been no news on Trippier at all since being stretched off, but Dyche was hopeful he'd be ok (albeit saying that at the time) but Pieters isn't playing & price falling

    • raheemsterling
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Get in Wellbeck for -4 or play Ulloa against new castle for a week

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dont take the hit, change next week

    • davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chadli fine? Been busy past few days and haven't checked.

      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not confirmed, but confident he's fine

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      simple question

      a) Naimsith and 4 points

      b) Welbeck

      1. Game of Stones
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A

      2. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Long term? Welbeck.

      3. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hold out for that change for a week, Everton have a good fixture too

      4. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'd stick with A for a week

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Problem is, I'll just have to take a hit to do it next week as well.

          1. Spencer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Everton fixtures looking pretty good anyway.

      5. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A all day long. I prefer A even for free tbh

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Can't really justify selling Naismith for the next 5 weeks at least

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Does Barkley being fit not put him at risk?

      6. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        don't take hit IMO.

        Naismith could easily be top of the two this GW

      7. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A

    • Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Balotelli -> Welbeck?

      It's for a free, but can't help thinking that Hull have tightened up at the back and QPR are awful.

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        If ever there was a week to make this difficult its now.

        As you say, hull have just sorted their defensive mini-crisis and Liverpool are just getting Sturridge back - against QPR.

        BUT, that said, Arsenal are looking very unsettled at the back and old Brucey might fancy an upset. That could read: 'Hull will have a go'. If they do, Welbeck will get spaces and we all know how good even a depleted Arsenal midfield is at finding him in those areas to get points...

        1FT or 2?

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers 7Shades

          1FT only.

          The dilemma is whether to do Moreno -> Baines as well for a hit. I think I might hold.

          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            yeah, i'd hold this week mate, Liverpool look good for a week at least!

            1. Spencer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks man.

              Just need some Demi news on team lineups...

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I take it this is for Arsenal's good run of games, so it's not just about this week.
        I'd go for it Spencer.
        How's your Sky planning?

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks for reminding me about the Sky game ILF. I got a bit disheartened from it last week as I've dropped so many points from forgetting to change my captains, but I'm back on it now.

          1. Spencer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Got Welbeck in and (c)ing on Saturday. First time this season going with 3 up top.

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              If you want I can always drop you an email a few hours before.
              I've been playing five mids, but if the forwards keep racking up the points, it may have to change.
              It's a matter of finding the best time in which GW. (Which I won't manage anyway).

      3. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Balotelli should definitely show some improvement with Sturridge back. The Spurs game is the only point of reference where "SAM " have played together, but Mario could have scored 3 that day. He will benefit with Sturridge playing upfront with him

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks IE

    • Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Team sorted!

      Begovic

      Baines Bertrand Naylor

      ADM Sterling Mane Siggy

      Aguero (C) Costa (VC) Pelle

      Hamer Boyd Duff Moore

    • Henrzd
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      plzz choose for me guysss:

      a) Naylor, Welbeck, Pelle, Howard
      b) Baines, Ulloa, Pelle, Krul

      Thanks

    • paridav
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A. Pelle + Silva

      or

      B. Aguero + Downing

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B

      2. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B

    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        horse is a horse, of course of course,
        and no one can talk to a horse of course,
        that is of course, unless the horse,
        Is the famous Mister Ed!

    • Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Begovic (McCarthy)
      Clyne - N Taylor - Bertrand (Moore, Hutton)
      Sterling - Fabregas - Siggy - Di Maria (Zaha)
      Aguero - Ulloa - Costa

      1 FT - 0.9 ITB

      Already done Janmaat > Hutton for 1 FT this week.

      A: Zaha > Boyd
      B: Other transfer.
      C: Save and do Zaha > Boyd, and Ulloa > 7.7 forward.

      Thanks 😀

      1. Game of Stones
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        C for free next week

    • Bojaninho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Would having Baines and Ivan be considered madness ?

      1. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No. I will have both from this week onwards.

        As long as you don't sacrifice too much elsewhere you're fine.

      2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No

      3. Nolberto Solano
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It is if it means you cant afford Aguero

        1. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          aguero isnt worth 12.2

          1. King Nil Miss ✩
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I wonder if you´ll hang on to this sentence if City starts to get big scores and Agüero is the only nailed on forward.

      4. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        i have both

      5. Cars and Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nope

      6. Bojaninho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Giving them 2 weeks, I think there are enough options around to have one of Costa or Aguero I wouldn't say both are essential

      7. rozzo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I have both, means going without Aguero though. In my opinion, Aguero is too injury prone to be worth 12.2, Baines and Ivanovic can keep up with many mids and with Aguero you will always be looking to trade him in and out constantly, not worth the hassle for me

    • OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i can't get Both Baines & Welbeck without hit - 4 pts so which is better ?

      A- Moreno > Baines

      B- Ulloa > Welbeck

      C- Get both for - 4pts

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Neither, do both next week

      2. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think most on here agree it's last chance saloon for Moreno but given how woeful QPR have been t defending pace, he could really prosper. Hold

    • SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Afternoon chaps,

      My issue this week is Siggy vs Berahino.

      Huge ownership for siggy in my ML (which I'm leading on 395 points)

      Is it a coin toss?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would play Berahino, and I'm a United fan

        1. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          if you were a neutral you would probably wanna play Siggy

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I am playing Siggy, mainly as I have no choice

            He is not as good away

            FWIW I played Naismith last GW

      2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        To start I'm assuming? Definitely Sigg

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah

      3. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wish my ML was as easy as yours 🙂

        Siggy for me all day every day. He's good value for the rest of season bar injury or severe loss of form.

      4. skodaole2
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Definitely Berahino they proved vs TOT they are excellent in counterattacks.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          He also has pens, I'd always be reluctant to bench a penalty taker

          1. skodaole2
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            And United has already been given 3 penalties if i remember correctly so +1...

    • Griff18
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hi,

      Can you please help with my team.

      Szczesny (Elliott)

      Clyne Dier Trippier (Ferdinand) (Collins)

      Fabregas Sterling Sigurdsson Di Maria (Schneiderlin)

      Costa Naismith Pelle

      2.7 Mil in bank

      I am thinking that this week perhaps take Dier out for Ivanovic. I am aware that I need better substitutes for defenders and goalkeeper but I am putting that on the backburner for now. I also contemplated taking out Sterling or Fab for David Silva but their fixtures aren't great.

      Any help is appreciated thank you.

    • Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hi all,
      DDG,
      Cahill, Clyne, Naylor
      Di Maria, Mane, Sterling, Siggy,
      Ulloa, Welbeck, Costa
      Subs. Gilks, Chambers, Wisdom, Marney,

      6.7m to upgrade.. 1ft

      A. Aguero in for Ulloa
      B. Pelle in for Ulloa
      C. Save FT for another week- (Ulloa away to Newcastle)
      D. Other?

      1. Mane Of Steel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Man City bank eh? 😀 A!

    • skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who shall i start between..

      1) A) Heaton B) Mannone

      2) A) N.Taylor B) Moore

      3) A) Tadic B) Downing

      1. Wheato182
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        1. B
        2. A
        3. A

      2. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        AAA

      3. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        B
        A
        A

    • Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Krul owners who have no backup keeper

      Selling or keeping and taking the potential 0?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Surely those must have Eliot? Why have any other 4.0?

      2. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would sell. You're gonna need a keeper the following week, 2 weeks of 2s still make up for the -4.

    • galway77
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone else thinks Sterling might b rested on Sun and me thinks Cisse is a great choice for captain tis week

    • Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wanna do Bardsley > Azpi...but it's not quite Jagielka

      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        azpielka is way better

    • baines is god
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hearing reports that Di Maria did his knee in during the 17 minutes he played vs Hong Kong. Does anyone have any info on that or see the game, apparently he was hobbling around clutching his knee up until the final whistle? Crucial player for my team so would love to know! Cheers

      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Heard absolutely nothing of the sort

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I saw a post from FFS user who came back from the game. He said no concern to any player. Not sure if it's correct.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          yup, I saw this

      3. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        That sounds like some mate of yours is messing with you...

      4. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Are you not able to divulge the source of these reports, or is it top secret?

      5. Marknlard
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hobbling and clutching his knee for 75 minutes...?

        1. baines is god
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          no my friend I'm not trying to wind you up I did hear this, I also saw it on goal.com live commentary in which 'matt smith' the commentator alluded to Di Maria 'twice clutching his knee and hobbling' and apparently he hobbled down the tunnel at the end? There seems to be a weird media blackout of it though

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Isn't Gnarls Barkley back in training?

      Will this negatively impact Naismith?