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The ScoutCast – Episode 143 – Yellow

Far from a tribute to Chris Martin’s middle of the road act, this week’s ScoutCast reflects on the sea of yellow flags that have flooded our Fantasy Premier League squads over the past week. You’re nobody unless you’ve collected at least four by Saturday morning.

The uncertainty caused by phantom international break injuries dominates proceedings as Granville and I mark a return to the studio. Whilst I start praying for Georgie Boyd to step up, my co-host begins his campaign to hypnotise me into getting rid of Branislav Ivanovic before he starts putting further daylight between our teams. I’m refusing to gaze into Granville’s eyes.

Elsewhere this week, we catch “Cup Fever” and resurrect the ScoutCast team. Sign up and you could soon have the pleasure of knocking Granville and I out of our own cup competition. Providing we qualify of course – that’s far from a given.

“Look at the stars” via this link or “look at how the shine for you” via the handy player below…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dummet appears to be rising tonight;
    Cheap, nailed on and next 3 QPR West Ham Burnley.
    Problem is though Newcastle's defence injury ridden and also in defensive midfield. QPR in decent form so be surprised if that's a shutout then 2 away games then horrible fixtures.
    Waste of a transfer IMO he'll just be rotting on your bench

    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Agree

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

    Some decent users on here tonight, been out the loop so would appreciate some thoughts on this team.

    Forster
    Baines, Bertrand, Moore
    Haz, Cesc, ADM, Siggy
    Aguero, Pelle, Sakho

    Subs: Mccarthy, Boyd, Dawson, Naylor
    1 FT, 1.3itb

    Obviously depends on news on Baines, Cesc and Sakho but humour me anyway. Thanks!

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team mate. I would maybe ditch Moore for a better defence this week. Any plans for Costa?

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

        Will downgrade Cesc eventually for Costa but doesn't seem worth a hit if Cesc is fit.

        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah it doesnt does it. If Cesc is out though you have a definite plan there lol

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

            Yeap obvious downgrade to Chadli. Seems like he'll be fit though.

            1. BeachBadger
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah I reckon he'll play alright

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      sakho to austin

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It's a really great team Beavis but Baines and Sakho and Moore a big worry for this GW.

      I really don't know, maybe save and hope Costa doesn't kill you.

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

        Indeed if Baines is out and has 2 bad fixtures in the next 3 after I may downgrade and get Costa in. Thanks RCA

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Similar situation with Baines and Sakho. Tempted to bring Rooney in for a hit.

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

        Yeah need to hear some news first. No rash decisions!

    5. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Save. Two frees next week will come in handy. You will turn out eleven players no matter what I can't see any transfer being too great. Maybe Sakho to Austin..but possibly a bit sideways to do now especially with multiple players on 4 yellows.

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

        Mostly tempted to save. Not too worried bout lack of Sanchez this week, just Costa tbh.

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Had a very similar midfield and long term plan. With Sakho out injured, if you now want to get Costa back in then I'd make that move for -4, selling Cesc for a makeweight.

      I'm going without Costa but only because I like Berahino's fixtures after Arsenal and because I want to do Pelle > Bony next week.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        The alternative is Sakho > Austin with Coloccini and perhaps Saylor out this weekend. I think he's a red card waiting to happen though.

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

          Yeap that's an option, will wait on some news tomorrow hopefully. Thanks.

    7. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Baines Moore Sakho won't play IMO so you should use your ft in defence, I'm doing Baines to Ivan but can understand if you don't wanna drop him

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

      You could save since you have subs to cover Baines/Sakho. Or replace Dawson with Yun.

    9. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would wait on Sakho as he has very good fixtures soon, maybe Moore out or save the transfer.

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

        Thanks all. Will hold tight for more news on Baines and Sakho.

  3. MMN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Begs
    Ivan Baines Duff
    Hazard Sanchez Downing Siggy
    Costa Pelle Sakho

    Krul Wisdom Bruce El Ahmadi

    Any advice? 1FT 2.5M ITB

    Was thinking El Ahmadi to Wanyama as I'll need a 5th mid in this festive period with rotation and all, also to cover Sakho/Downing.

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ditch Bruce and get yourself some cover if Baines doesnt play

      1. MMN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If there were any decent options I would. Any suggestions?

        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Take a look at the long term fixtures but maybe Dummet as he has a nice fixture this week. Duff and Hutton look good long term aswell. Maybe Yun cos he's cheap

          1. MMN
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            With Colo and Saylor out I can't see a Dummett cleansheet, duff I already have and I don't really wanna bring in Hutton vs Southampton espeically with 3 CBs injured for Villa. Yun is the only one I'm considering but again not so likely cleanie this week and I think Wanyama could do better than him.

            1. MMN
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              especially*

  4. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What to do here?

    Heaton

    Baines Clyne Bertrand

    Sanchez AdM Hazard Siggy

    Aguero Sakho Berahino

    Foster Boyd Moore Naylor

    2.4m ITB 0 FT

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      what happened to the 8pt hit with rooney

    2. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bring in Rooney for -8 and captain him. Duh.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Will do most likely. 😉

      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        and obviously get a utd defender because they are as good as chelsea defenders

        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          That dog is fast asleep. Best to leave it, FG.

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            lol couldn't help myself

            1. Not Irish
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              lol

              Wait for it...

              lol

        2. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          4.4m McNair a steal

    3. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You fell in the deep end alright this week Mupps. Whats your plan for the long term?

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Uber at the back...

        Sanchez AdM Hazard Siggy

        Aguero Rooney Benteke

        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          If you plan on ditching Baines soon then maybe getting Rooney in isn't a bad shout this week. -8 though kinda tough. Boyd could cover Sakho but I wouldnt expect any returns from Taylor or Moore.

          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Tough call. Other option is to trade Moore out for Dummett I guess.

            1. BeachBadger
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Is it worth a hit though over playing Naylor?

              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Maybe not but if it pays off at least Moore's gone.

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hold fast and pray hard

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Moore and/or Naylor sure to cut me deep.

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I think that is the best advice and the most common advice on here but I am going to say this anyway there is never really going to be an ideal time to ditch Moore tbh . I think taking a 4 pt hit will hurt less than missing out on a couple of cleanies from a west ham or villa defender down the line but most people on here would say hold so that is the advice I gave because I am probably wrong

  5. kimoo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which is better ?

    A- Aguero and lose one of ADM or FAB

    B- Rooney and Lose Baines

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A lose fab

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

  6. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Getting close to decision time lads, could do with some advice. Team at the moment for GW12 (BANK = £0.4m, 2 FTs):

    Begovic
    Clyne Moore Baines
    Di Maria Sanchez Hazard Mane
    Pelle Aguero Berahino

    subs - McCarthy, C.Dawson, N.Taylor, Boyd

    Any of these worth it to get Costa?
    a) Baines & Pelle > Dummett/Yun & Costa
    b) Di Maria & Pelle > Chadli & Costa
    c) Baines, Di Maria & Berahino > Chambers, Chadli & Costa (-4 points)
    d) Baines, Di Maria & Berahino > Azpilicueta, Downing & Costa (-4 points)

    Or just roll a transfer over and deal with one of Moore, Mane or Berahino this week? What ya reckon?

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      only get costa if you wanna (c) him.

      I'd deal with Mane personally

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nah not gonna handband.

        I quite fancy Mane vs Villa. Even if he starts on the bench i don't think 25-30 minutes against a tiring defence is a bad prospect

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

      I'd only consider A if Baines is confirmed out. With Spurs and City in his next 3 after it could be decent enough to get rid temporarily. If he's fit then just do Berahino to Austin probably or Moore to Yup.

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

        *Yun

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, and unlikely to get confirmation one way or the other i reckon 🙁

    3. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Really tough call for you this weekend Dunny. Definitely don't take a hit. If you really want Costa right now I'd go with b. I'd be more inclined to wait a week and roll a transfer over. Berahino to Austin right now could be tidy and set you up well. That way you still get Pelle and AdM playing this week and buy another week of possible Costa getting a card and ban and avoiding that.

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah i don't really want to sell any of those players mentioned above except for Berahino. Certainly looking forward to MNF with Pelle (and probably a Mane cameo off the bench)

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Moore -> Yun and have 2 FTs next week, then you can do Pelle -> Costa and figure out how to get the cash to do it!

    5. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sort Moore out and save.

    6. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers boys. I think you are right, save it and deal with some of the deadwood

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

      B

    8. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I like B and D

  7. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Do we think Cameron will start or Stoke?

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      for*

    2. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Absolutely

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking. But "team news" doesn't have him starting..

        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I don't check team news, but with their plethora of injuries he will either be covering at CB or RB.

    3. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lol glad you went with Puyol Pants Up

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😉

  8. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Got no FT. Here's my defence: Baines, Dummet, Clyne, Moore, Wisdom

    1) Take a -4 and do something. Got 0.0M ITB.
    2) Ride it out

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ride.

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2

    3. Hubert
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2

    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers. What I was leaning towards.

      Baines, Dummet, Clyne starting...

      Moore or Wisdom as first sub?
      Staying with Moore at the moment...

  9. SG1
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Guys, What to do with 1FT?

    Krul

    Dummett, Clyne, Baines

    Siggy, ADM, Fabregas, Tadic

    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck.

    Subs; Moore, Chambers, Bridcutt.

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Save it

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If you have money do Fabregas>Hazard
        Not sure what your budget is

        1. SG1
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry £0 in bank.

          I'm happy with my team but would upgrade somewhere if needed.

          1. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Fabregas>Sanchez
            Baines>Hutton

            -4

            Next week:

            Tadic>Hazard
            Welbeck>Austin or Sakho

            Something along those lines and you'll have a nice team

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Welbz > Austin (to save some cash)

      Next week

      Tadic/Clyne > Sanchez/Yun

  10. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    We see all these 'must have' players mentioned in the FPL World, but at this moment in time, I can see only 2: Sanchez & Aguero.

    That's it. Nobody else.

    1. SG1
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa, surely?

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not at all.

        1. SG1
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Goal machine, will end up with Golden Boot.

      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        5 players have more points than Costa overall.

        2 have equal amount of points and both are cheaper.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      True. + Baines.

      1. Hubert
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This

      2. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If he's injury free, then maybe. But not yet.

    3. Wiz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea defense probably

      1. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If chelsea def is essential everyone is essential

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Riyad Mahrez. Trust me.

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        and Costa

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You better be right RCA.

    5. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yup agree

    6. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. I think a fit Baines is pretty close to it, his attacking form this season has been on another level for a defender, even by his standards.

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. I didn't include him due to his recent injury doubts, but if he's available, I think you're right. He's included.

  11. tokara
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Victor Moses involve in the recent Nigeria games?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well, I'm definitely not going to google it for you.

  12. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    If both fit for whole season who would score more goals

    Aguero or Suarez

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Suarez

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero, since Suarez won't do as well in La Liga, I feel. If they both played for Man City, I'd still say Aguero.

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Depends what team they're playing for. I think they're pretty evenly matched. Probably both in the top 5 players in the world, imo.

    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Suarez

    5. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero. Pens

    6. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Suarez at Liverpool

  13. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys; been out of the loop for around 10 days or so and any help would be appreciated!

    Krul - Myhill
    Cahill - Baines - Clyne - Dummett - Wisdom
    Hazard - Di Maria - Sigurdsson - Downing - Marney
    Costa - Pellè - Berahino

    + 2FT and + 4.1m ITB

    Get Aguero in? Ditch Costa? Too expensive defense? Really in a conundrum here!

    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Di Maria & Berahino > Chadli and Aguero is an idea

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Pelle -> Aguero and save the other one.

      Next week, Berahino -> Austin and downgrade Clyne.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm 0.6m short of being able to do Pelle --> Aguero sadly!

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          oh, sorry. I just saw such a huge wad of cash in your bank and thought it was the obvious move 🙁

      2. MMN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Take Pelle out this week?

        1. MMN
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Against that Villa backline, it's asking for trouble.

  14. McNulty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hutton Okore Clark Cissokho. Any worse than their usual backline with Vlaar, Senderos and Baker maybe out?

    Was going to ship Pelle to Austin to fund Ivanovic.

    1. Wiz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Pelle + Ivan is too expensive

    2. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Makes me glad I bought Guzan on my WC!!! Keep Pelle for this week.

  15. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tadic ----> Downing now before any price changes?

    Do it?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep great move

    2. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nooo, Downing is a doubt.

    3. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Neither likely to change in price tonight last time I looked, I would wait for more news.
      And anyway it may be better done next week

  16. MMN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Di Maria and Berahino > Chadli and Aguero is an idea

    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      reply fail :/

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Very tempted to do the same but then I feel I only have 1 "big-hitter" in midfield which I feel isn't enough

      1. MMN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Can always do Pelle and someone to cheap striker and Sanchez after Villa game

  17. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Did these transfers around 8-9 days ago. Looking at them now, do you think I made the right choice? I had to do them early because of the prices rising.

    Fabregas>Downing
    Welbeck>Costa

    No hit

    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If Downing plays, yes. But that is the risk you always take when there's an international break.

  18. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else playing both Austin and Dummet? Anyone else find this kind of thing upsetting 🙁 ?

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes it is upsetting because you have Paul Dummett and a QPR striker in your team. 😉

      It's the correct decision to play them both though.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Funny thing is, I'm on a wildcard and have chosen to pick those 2 for my team.

        1. Mull
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Austin just feels a bit flavour-of-the-monthy. A bit like Sakho is in my team.

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Need a cheapie 3rd striker to accomodate the likes of Aguero, Costa, Hazard, Sanchez and Baines. Has to be done.

    2. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I feel like I've been playing a defender against one of my attackers a lot this season. It's a big annoyance for sure. Just dents the ceiling of possible returns.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, knowing a clean sheet means a blank for Austin and a goal means a blank for Dummet sucks.

  19. MMN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Would you rather ...

    Bruce > Yun

    El Ahmadi > Wanyama

    Seeing as I have Baines, Sakho and Downing at least 1 sub will play, most likely.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bruce -> Yun. I can't see Victor getting much with those fixtures, he'll be too busy protecting his back 4.

    2. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      El Ahmadi -> Boydinho

  20. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Damn Sanchez is nearly at 11M and Aguero is nearly at 13M. I'm glad I bought them pretty early.

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Me too. Add costa to the list and all three keep banging them in, will be a massive advantage over though who can no longer afford them

  21. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Looking forward any ideas for this bunch of rabble?
    £1.1m itb & 0FT

    Begovic
    Baines, Chambers, Dummett
    Di María, Sánchez, Fábregas, Sigurdsson
    Pellè(VC), Agüero(C), Berahino

    (Gilks, Saylor-?, Wisdom, JWP-x)

    Bego's last week and one of ADM or Fabs too as a move to Chadli gets me cash for Costa.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So you are going to keep ADM for a potentially tough game against Arsenal and sell him next week against Hull at home and get Costa after a home game vs West Brom ? . I'd say do it now or don't bother tbh

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I hear ya but it would be for -8 though?

        Who knows next week will bring... Costa/Fabs may get a YC and spoil lots of plans.

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Oh sorry in my defence I am a little tired . I would not do it for a minus 8 not worth the risk

          1. ILOVEBAPS
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Could always WC!! Lots of changes I'd like to make...

            Bego > Adrian/Krul/Fabianski
            Saylor > Yun
            JWP > Brady
            Pelle > Costa
            Berahino > Austin
            ADM > Chadli

  22. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Here's a random tip, because I'm in a good mood, but it has nothing to do with FPL...

    If you play the National Lottery (or whatever it's now called), select numbers from 32-49.

    Most people select their numbers on a family member's birthday (day or month), so as there's only 12 months and 31 days, you stand to win more if you avoid those numbers.

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Doesn't make the numbers come out any different though.

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly. Think about it.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That's just greedy. 🙂

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Haha... well, if you are going to get lucky, you might as well up your returns 🙂

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have a better tip . Do not play the Lottery

      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, I agree.. there's more chance of being run over walking to the local Spar shop to buy a ticket, than there is to win.

        However, if you play online...

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I don't like betting online tbh . I find it hard to take losses as seriously

  23. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Think I have escaped well considering all the injured

    Guzan
    Baines* Clyne Chambers
    Haz ADM Siggy Mane
    Costa Aguero Berahino

    McCarthy* Boyd Moore Bruce*

    1 FT and .5 in the bank

    Thinking maybe Moore or Bruce to someone or should I just save the FT for next week? Cheers

    1. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bruce -> Yun /Duff better than playing 10 men if Baines misses out.

  24. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone thinking Brady is worth a go as 5th Mid??

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Mmm... good. More spoils for me then now that he is fit and down to 4.6!

    2. Gravless wonder
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have thought about it myself but there are cheaper options since he will be benched

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Busy Xmas period coming up though and a decent sub who can actually score points to fill in.

    3. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      CHesck out Christina's article in the community section

  25. Gravless wonder
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tadic to Oscar this GW? Have 4 flagged players including tadic

  26. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Bego

    Clyne - Baines - Moore - Naylor and Rafeal

    ADM - FAB - Dowing - Siggy - Sanchez

    Costa - Berahino - Pelle

    FAB & Pelle > Boyd & Aguero for -4 pts

    Yaaay

    Naay

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yaaay

    2. XhakaCan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yay 🙂

    3. kimoo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yay

  27. Suarezista
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure what to do with my 2FT

    Krul
    Baines, Chambers, Chester
    Sanchez, Chadli, Siggurdson, Tadic
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    Bench: Foster; Wanyama, Duff, Naylor

    2FT 0itb

    Thinking:
    A) Baines & Tadic -> Hazard & Yun/Dummett (plan is to get Baines back after downgrading Pelle to Austin in 2 weeks)
    B) Chester -> Yun / Dummett and save the second transfer.
    C) Something else as I am not convinced with any of them
    Any thoughts really appreciated.

  28. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mane to start?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      50-50. Place seems under threat at present.

  29. jaredwilliams
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Clyne is leaving for one of the following:

    a) Naylor (already have Siggy and Fabianski so not sure on that)

    b) Clichy (unique pick and Kolarov out for a while yet)

    c) Azpilicueta (best team/draw/player - but will have to wait an extra week on Costa)

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi. You are going to need him now for the long run of cs coming up. Everyone needs 3 CHS in their teams at present, imo.

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Neither really, Naylor is on 4 yellow cards, and I think Kolarov is close to return.
      Also wouldn't get Azpi if he prevents buying Costa.

  30. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone tried to build a team in the new FFE game yet? You register, apply to join FFS league which then asks you to create a team.

    However, once completed the team you have just assembled, magically disappears and you are left with nothing. 😕