Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 30 – Saturday

Harry Kane and Olivier Giroud maintain their relentless goal rush to underline the struggles of Sergio Aguero. The Manchester City striker drew another blank in a 3-0 win over West Brom, in a match that saw David Silva continue to boost his stock amongst the pack of midfield heavy-hitters. Here are the notes from Saturday’s Gameweek 30 events…

The Silva Service Continues

David Silva notched his fourth goal in five league starts as Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 home win over West Brom. In light of the sporadic returns from the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Eden Hazard in recent weeks, the Spanish playmaker has now firmly established himself as a prime pick among the top-bracket midfielders.

While City’s form has stuttered of late, Silva has been an irresistible force and a reliable source of Fantasy points. He’s now returned goals or assists in nine of his last 14 league starts (along with 16 bonus points), displaying a level of consistency which has left both Hazard and Sanchez in his wake in 2015. Home ties against West Ham and Aston Villa in City’s next four (cry, mun, WHU, AVL) provide further encouragement for Silva’s 25% ownership.

Sergio Aguero was again put in the shade. Deployed in a 4-4-2 with Wilfried Bony, Aguero returned a blank and has now gone five outings in all competitions without a goal – he’s blanked in seven of nine league starts since his return from injury in Gameweek 21. The Argentinian marksman again had his fair share of opportunities – fashioning nine attempts throughout the 90 minutes – but he was denied by Baggies’ stopper Boaz Myhill on four occasions.

Aguero’s limited returns in recent weeks will be of great concern to his 28% ownership, with Olivier Giroud, Diego Costa and even Wayne Rooney surpassing his recent output. Not surprisingly, Aguero has suffered more sales than any other player in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) overnight.

Elsewhere, Manuel Pellegrini named four changes from the team that lost to Burnley at Turf Moor. Eliaquim Mangala, Frank Lampard, Fernando and Bony were all handed starts as Edin Dzeko, Fernandinho, Martin Demichelis and the injured Yaya Toure dropped out.

Bony opened the scoring with his first goal for the club since signing in January, whilst Fernando supplied the assist for the Ivorian’s strike and scored a goal himself, earning three extra bonus points for his contribution to City’s victory.

Baggies Wronged As Foster Is Ruled Out

West Brom take credit from restricting the champions to three goals after Gareth McAuley was wrongly sent off in the second minute. It’s expected that Craig Dawson will now be handed a one-match ban as a result of Neil Swarbrick admitting his error following yesterday’s match.

Boaz Myhill – who replaced the injured Ben Foster in nets – made an astonishing 13 saves, providing an early return for those who had him ready on their FPL bench to replace first-choice Foster. Myhill is priced at just 4.0 in the FPL and is now set to claim a starting berth for the remainder of the season with the confirmation that Foster has been ruled out for six months after damaging cruciate knee ligaments against Stoke in Gameweek 29.

Renlentless Kane Fires Hat-Trick

Having ranked neck-and-neck with Sergio Aguero in our captain poll this Gameweek, Harry Kane vindicated the 34% of Fantasy Football Scout readers that backed him by netting his first league hat-trick in Spurs’ 4-3 victory over Leicester City.

Kane has now notched 11 goals in his previous eight starts and looks indispensable in light of his 6.3 FPL price tag and Tottenham’s run-in – they face only one top-five side (MCI) in their last eight, with five bottom-12 clubs (bur, AVL, new, HUL, eve) remaining on their schedule.

Mauricio Pochettino named an unchanged side from the XI that fell to a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford last time out. Nacer Chadli – who skied two clear-cut chances – and Andros Townsend flattered to deceive for the second week running; they now look prone to rotation with Mousa Dembele and Erik Lamela waiting in the wings. Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen registered his second assist in four starts, having drawn blanks against QPR and Manchester United.

Much to the frustration of Fantasy managers that recruited Danny Rose for Tottenham’s double Gameweek, Spurs failed to keep a clean sheet for the seventh fixture in succession, although Rose did bag an assist for Kane’s penalty. Any hopes of Spurs keeping out Leicester were dealt a huge blow in the third minute when Hugo Lloris was forced off after a collision with team-mate Kyle Walker. The French shot-stopper suffered a lacerated knee, which could rule him out of the Lilywhite’s trip to Turf Moor that follows the international break.

Foxes Impress In Another Pointless Display

Following two unproductive Gameweeks in front of goal, Leicester returned to scoring ways in emphatic style at White Hart Lane as once again an encouraging performance went unrewarded. David Nugent and Jamie Vardy each tallied a goal and an assist, while Matt James whipped in the cross for Wes Morgan’s equaliser. Vardy had the beating of right-back Kyle Walker all day and looks set to be rewarded with a run of starts as Leicester’s campaign reaches its climax.

Nigel Pearson made three alterations to the Foxes outfit that drew with Hull City, drafting in Kasper Schmeichel, Leonardo Ulloa and David Nugent for Mark Scwharzer, Riyad Mahrez and Andrej Kramaric. Despite lining up in a 5-4-1 formation, the visitors adopted a 3-4-3 shape for the majority of the encounter, with Jeffrey Schlupp and Ritchie de Laet pushed forward, almost as wingers.

Leicester were dwarfed by Tottenham in terms of possession (66% to 34%) yet fashioned more attempts at goal (14 to 10) and more attempts on target (five to four) than the Champions League hopefuls. With a double Gameweek and four decent fixtures on the horizon (WHU, WBA, SWA, BUR), the Foxes’ low-priced attacking contingent remain worthy of consideration in the short-term.

Giroud The Executioner Once More

Olivier Giroud was on target for the fifth successive league clash and netted his sixth in five outings in the 2-1 victory over Newcastle United. The Gunners’ man of the moment was in a clinical mood at St James’ Park, finishing two of his three attempts on goal.

With 13 strikes in just 1252 minutes of pitch time, Giroud is arguably matching the goalscoring exploits of rival north London counterpart Kane. Yet despite his rich vein of form, Giroud ranks sixth with regards to ownership among the FPL forward roster, with only 14% of managers finding a place for him in their squad.

Saturday’s brace is sure to trigger an upsurge in investors: he’s already attracted over 15,000 FPL transfers in overnight – more than any other player. Having said that, Arsenal and Giroud do have the blank fixture in Gameweek 33 looming, leaving the Gunners facing an unattractive next four (LIV bur [BLANK] CHE).

Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott made way for Santi Cazorla and Danny Welbeck in Arsenal’s three behind Giroud, with the pair both notching assists on Tyneside. Elsewhere, in defence, Calum Chambers and Gabriel Paulista were handed starts ahead of Hector Bellerin and Per Metesacker. Much to the frustration of Bellerin’s 4% ownership, the Spanish right-back was introduced late into the match for a two-minute cameo.

Long Strike Keeps Saints Ticking

Shane Long netted his first goal since November 8 as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners over Burnley. Manager Ronald Koeman opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Long on the right flank behind the out-of-form Graziano Pelle who earned a recall.

The Saints’ fourth clean sheet in seven delivered more points to their heavily backed defence, with Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand both picking up assists to complement their shut-out bonuses.

The Saints did, however, suffer a potentially major injury blow as Fraser Forster was rushed to hospital after twisting his knee after just 14 minutes. The results of the subsequent scan will afford us a clearer picture, yet Koeman admitted that his prognosis was “looking bad”. The injury brought Kelvin Davis into the fray and, with Forster possibly missing the remainder of the season, the 4.4-priced FPL option now comes onto the radar as cover of a Southampton rearguard that’s now kept 14 clean sheets.

Over in the Clarets’ camp, star man Danny Ings drew a blank for the fifth consecutive week, only mustering two goal attempts against Southampton’s organised back line.

Sakho delivers cruel blow to Black Cats

Hammers hitman Diafra Sakho left it late to consign new Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat to defeat in his first match in charge, ending West Ham’s seven-game winless streak in the process. Sakho scored his second goal in five starts with his fourth effort of the night, turning in a deft flick from Mark Noble.

As expected, Advocaat named national compatriot Patrick van Aanholt in the starting line-up, plumping for a 4-3-3 set-up that saw Steven Fletcher and Conor Wickham provide width for central striker Jermain Defoe. Adam Johnson made an 18-minute cameo after his club suspension was lifted earlier in the week.

Gomis inspires Swans late show

After threatening to score on several occasions last Gameweek, Bafetimbi Gomis tallied just his third goal of the campaign in a 1-0 victory at Villa Park. Gylfi Sigurdsson had an uneventful afternoon by his standards, mustering just a solitary goal attempt and penalty area touch throughout his 64-minute appearance.

The Swans recorded their eleventh shut-out of the season at Villa and now embark on a pair of winnable home ties within an obliging run over the next five (HUL EVE lei new STK). This could provide a platform for further defensive returns with Kyle Naughton, at just 4.3 in FPL, likely to be a prime target. Sigurdsson and Gomis can also be cited as potential differentials during this five-game spell. Jefferson Montero’s impressive display off the bench may also nudge Garry Monk to reconsider his starting line-up and formation over the forthcoming run.

Villa’s disappointment was compounded by an injury to striker Christian Benteke. He was forced off with 15 minutes remaining with a hip problem and will be assessed over the international break.

Murray and Zaha Combine For Eagles Win

Glenn Murray and Wilfried Zaha struck the goals to earn Alan Pardew’s side the points in the Potteries: the Eagles have now recorded wins in four of their last five away matches. Murray notched his fourth goal in as many outings for the London club, while Zaha recovered from a hip complaint in time to score for the second game in succession from Murray’s flick.

Yannick Bolasie picked up where he left off against Queens Park Rangers, using his pace and trickery to influence proceedings and earn a penalty for the visitors. It’s now three assists in two starts for the DR Congo winger, as the Eagles’ wide men continue to torment opposing full-backs. Meanwhile, Jason Puncheon recovered from injury to start but drew a third consecutive blank. The performances and output of Zaha and Bolasie have now blurred the picture when it comes to selecting a mid-price differential from the Eagles midfield options.

Palace now have three home ties in their next four, with City, West Brom and Hull all due at Selhurst Park next. Pardew’s side have, however, won just one of their last four on home turf.

Hughes Shuffles Potters Backline

Despite taking the lead after 14 minutes through Mame Biram Diouf (his third goal in five appearances), Stoke couldn’t record a third successive home win, having not conceded in their previous two Britannia Stadium clashes. Victor Moses sat out the encounter with a knock and there were further changes of note at the back.

Phil Bardsley was left on the bench with Geoff Cameron getting the nod at right-back. Meanwhile Philipp Wollscheid returned to the squad but only made the bench as Hughes kept faith with Marc Wilson alongside skipper Ryan Shawcross. It remains to be seen if Wollscheid earns a recall for the trip to Chelsea in Gameweek 31.

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  1. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Wonder if kane will reach more than 60% posession?

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      If they give him the ball and form a wall around him, maybe.

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Eh?

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Meant being owned by more than 60 % fpl players

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

          Nah

  2. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My current front 8 is:

    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Mane - Coutinho
    Kane - Giroud - Aguero

    I have 2FT with 0.1ITB.

    I fancy bringing in Matt Phillips over Austin, but who for?

    I still own Foster...

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

      Watch the match first today

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

      I would do Sanchez to Silva, and not bring in Philips.
      That 8 looks tasty for the run-in, then.

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      This is why I like a cheap bench warming playing 5th mid like Boyd.
      Benching headaches are the worst

  3. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'd be peed off if had just bought Toby. Only point of him over fullbacks was price and now can get K Davis for even cheaper

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Alderweireld has some prominent goal threat. Almost got one yesterday.
      I'm happy to have him in my team.

  4. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My intended move next week is to bring in Tekkers and captain him, however who should make way for him out of the below? I'm obs not letting go of Kane

    A) Aguero

    B) Sturridge

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't get him

    2. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Dont captain injured players

  5. Ferguson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Gw 31!

    1) Baines out. Ivanovic in?
    or
    2) Young out. Phillips qpr in?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

  6. Stats King-@football2space
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Will Man Utd play Di Maria for counter attack football or Juan Mata for possesion foorball vs Liverpool ?

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mata, if they want to win. ADM, otherwise.

      1. Stats King-@football2space
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        ya Mata means they wanna play positive attacking football, with DiMaria they will look to soak pressure and then counter, which may work in the opening 20 mins when the Liverpool players will be bombing in with energy, but the rest of the game, they need to put pressure on the Liverpool backline.

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

      Di Maria hopefully

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

      Its quite simple, If they want to win they don't play Di Maria. If they want to loose they play him.

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Great minds think alike. 😎

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

          😎

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

          This 😎

        3. Stats King-@football2space
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          True, LVG needs to the same linup that faced Spurs.

    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Should play Mata
      Will play ADM

    5. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Adm, everything else would be admitting a mistake spending 60 mil

      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        ^this

        1. Stats King-@football2space
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          60m was always gonna be big amount to justify.

    6. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      i can imagine utd fans screaming 4-4-2.....4-4-2 again
      with the 5-4-1 formation coming on

      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        4-3-3

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

      don't know but Januzaj vs. Sakho would be fun to watch methinks

      1. Stats King-@football2space
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        true that, if only Januzaj was LVG's favourite

  7. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Foster replacement

    1guzan

    2 green

    ??

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Guzan.

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

      3. Myhill..saves you 0.6m

    3. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Myhill, no brainer, 4 mil. Upgrade defender to ivanovic, terry bertrand or clyne

    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fabiabski

    5. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      thanks mates

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    59 is currently the safety score in Last Man Standing.

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      79 here. 😎

      Oh wait, I went out already. 😛

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

        😆

    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      69 and (haz terr)

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      45 here. 🙁

      Oh, wait I went out already. 😎

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'm also already out 🙁

        63 here so I would have made it 😎

        doing better than Wilshere Knowledge 😎

    4. Stats King-@football2space
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      62 here. Wid Haz, Ivan, Lukaku still to play. Safe enough for me if i was in LMS. 😎

    5. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Will Ivan/Haz be enough to get me through TM (60)?

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

    So 39 points. Forster getting subbed off, Hutton blowing away a CS. Ivanovic Sterling Hazard © Austin to go. Another week for the casuals

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kane's hatrick probably seems up this premier league season. Disastrous season for the league

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

      Not capping Kane was a mistake plain as

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hazard is/was just as good as an option

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Hope so he's mine too 😆

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        It was the worst hat-trick you'll ever see, tbf.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Can't wait till he's 10m next season and does a Townsend

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I don't think he'll regress loads, but everything has been going for him this season. Deflections, tap ins etc. Certainly wont be worth his inevitable price tag next season.

            1. Rhinos
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Hard to take an Arsenal fan seriously on this issue 🙂

              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                I am entirely impartial. 😉 😆

              2. Ruth_NZ
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Agreed but he's probably right in this case.

                For example if Kane is 10m next season and Rooney is 10.5 who will be the better bet? If Rooney is likely to be upfront I'd say Rooney.

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

              I don't think he'll have another 20 goal a season. We've seen a one hit wonder so many times with English players, and especially at Spurs

              1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah he will probably go the same way as that fella Sterling . Whatever happened to him 😉

      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        no it wasnt, aguero should have got way more points than he did...... really unlucky for those cappers and a kick in the nuts for kane to do so well in comparison

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          True but there were sound reasons not to cap kun, not really any not to cap Kane unless you wanted a gamble

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Casuals? It's your ineptitude I'm afraid.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        don't do this to me .. 🙁

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

    Have Forster & Hamer, 2 FTs and no other particularly pressing concerns in my team.

    Worth getting K.Davis & Myhill and rotating for the rest of the season?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for Forster news. I'd just do Hamer to Myhill

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

      Nope, just replace Forster with K.Davis.
      Saving FT will do you some good later in the season.

    3. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I had same 2 gks. I was only getting myhill, will get ospina as second one until arsenals dgw and then davies or forster, depends how long hes out

  11. Momo1987
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling and Eriksson out for Hazard and which 5.9 midfielder?

    Will need haz for the remainder of the season

    1. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      fellaini

      1. Momo1987
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        You sure? Not owned him for years

        No dgw mid?

      2. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Fellaini is 6.3.

        For 5.9 max I'd say Sissoko (5.8).

  12. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    "Rentless Kane" ????

    bailiffs coming round?

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      😀

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Lloris to Myhill or Panti?

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

      Myhill

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Fixtures do turn tho in a few Moin,
        I think most will have Myhill now plus a playing keeper,
        Especially those with a Wc.

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

          yeah if you have Myhill you need a playing keeper alongside...if you are looking at a single keeper better to go with Fabianski or someone

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Ospina/Myhill looks tempting for Wcers
            Davis/Myhill pending Forster news also looks tasty.
            Cheap keepers galore!

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

    Is Aguero to Costa a no brainer? I already have Kane and Giroud

    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No, i think kun had loads of chances if it wasnt for myhills 13 saves.

    2. Momo1987
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Aguirre differential now

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Might even make him my captain next week

        1. Momo1987
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Pressure on city to keep winning

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

    Went from 7500 to 3700, that's what I'm talking about.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Screw it. I went from 9k to 136k in about 10 weeks

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

        😯

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Mostly because of Kane

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

            Yeah he has been in great form

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You could win the bloody thing with the luck you're getting! 😉

    3. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      190k to 100k (homege)

    4. DF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Who've you got left?
      Austin. Ivan. Hazard. Sterling. Rooney. Et al. Could send you backwards tonight.

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

      You'll need at least 3 players to keep that

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What time is El Clasico?

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1.30

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

        you're Indian?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Actually after Singapore time for KO....

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

          Irish

          Pool v Utd 1.30 😉

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

            its at 1:30am IST

            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Illuminati 😯

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

            ooh! 😛

          3. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Ah right 😛

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

        Ah right same time as Liverpool beating Utd game?

        1. Mr. Grv
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Dream on

      3. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        😀

    2. Stats King-@football2space
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      20:00 UK Time

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Autobot

  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    wish i like rugby, from all reports and papers are saying yesterdays final 6 nations day was a classic............. shame it leaves me cold 😕

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It was epic stuff,awesome final day of rugby yesterday right to the final second

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        if i hadnt been forced to play it at school i might view it more positively

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          tbf 6 nations is the only format that i would actually watch because it can lead to days like this

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

        Coz they played like rugby league teams

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Was a great day

  18. Norco
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How are you planning for GW33 blanks and GW34 DGWs?

    Firstly, as we know to date the following teams have their blank in GW33 blank:
    SUN
    AVL
    QPR
    ARS

    Secondly, as we know to date the following teams have a double fixture in GW34:
    CHE (ars lei)
    LEI (bur CHE)

    For those without the handy WC available, how are you planning on shaping your team around the upcoming few weeks? It is quite a mind numbing exercise in how it will pan out and who you want to draft into your team for these two crucial weeks (GW37 could well be even bigger depending on Liverpool's possible blank/dgw.

    Ideally you want to be fielding 11 players for GW33 which probably shouldn't be too much of a problem as you've got two weeks to prep for it. I'll be aiming to saving my transfer in GW32 to give 2FT for GW33 just in case. Hopefully I can carry one over for the DGW. At the moment I have four blank players.

    Decent fixtures over GW31-33 (and beyond)
    WBA - QPR LEI cpl - (WBA fixtures go horrible at GW34)
    SWA - HULL EVE lei
    TOT - bur AVL new - (TOT fixture go horrible at GW34)
    LEI - WHM wba SWA - (have the best fixture run to GW38 as per fixtures)
    SOT - eve HUL sto
    CHE - STO qpr MUN - (semi tough fixture at OT, but bliss after that to GW38)

    So whats your plan? Week by week or planning in advance to get the best GW33 then GW34 you can?

    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Suppose if villa and qpr blank in gw 33' and i already have 3 arsenal players, there is no point in getting av or qpr player in this gw for -4 to ship them immediately out again, maybe again for -4?

      1. Norco
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        The only decent player for potential points I can see for the GW31 DGW is Austin - however both games are away. But yes, if you have to immediately ship out for a hit then the DGW points may cancel themselves out.

      2. OLEgend
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I have Sanchez Cazrola Bellerin Pva and Austin in my team. Horrible days waiting me 🙁

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wc?

    2. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      My plan so far is for reasons in last answer, not to get anyone for this dgw, then i would only bench my arsenal players for bgw 33.
      Already have 3 chelsea players, so 34 is sorted. Not planning getting any leicester players in

      1. Norco
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'm actually thinking of bringing in Schlupp for LEI's run in home to replace PvA, though at 4.5 seems a bit pricey for potentially a bench player. Might stick with PvA and replace Pants when their fixtures turn south.

        1. ralfb
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I replaced pva with mc shawn, only 3.9 mil, as i never bench clyne or terry, so pva just never played anyway

    3. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Think shouldn't be too difficult to field 11 for GW 33 and 8-9 DGWers for GW 34, but if LFC beats Blackburn and have DGW in GW34, that will change things

  19. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Let me imagine Madrid's team next season.

    ---------------------------de Gea
    --Danilo------Ramos----------Varane------Marcelo
    ----------------Modric------------Kroos
    ------Isco/James---------------------Cristiano
    -------------------Kane----------Benzema

    Would be another season of yet-to-know-who's-playing-where.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's honestly a shockingly poor team for Madrid.

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not really, if Cristiano decides he is actually a winger, and not a striker. Danilo and Marcelo can provide absolutely beautiful service, and Isco, James, Kroos and Modric are all absolutely world-class midfielders.

          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          But Ronaldo is actually a striker...

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

      Bale going then?

    3. Momo1987
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bale swap deal?

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

        for DDG

    4. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are you missing bale or did he go to manu?

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bale is United is what I'm assuming. They'll need the chips to get de Gea.

    5. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No Gorkss 😯

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

      They would sell Benzema and Buy KDB to replace Bale

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kdb staying at wolfsburg for another year. He has contract and wolfsburg doesnt need the money, they need champions league football, thats what kdb delivers

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

        de Bruyne ain't a winger, they already have James/Isco, honestly.

    7. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ronaldo's coming to Utd m8

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I think Ronaldo will end European football at Madrid, Bale much more likely.

        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, Bale will come as well. De Gea is ambitious, he won't leave us.

          1. Saniul
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Why not Messi?

            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              We're not City/Chelsea - not going to spend that sort of money.

    8. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      show Dogs

  20. The Colonel
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Best time to play a WC?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      GW2

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

        When your team is full of Injuries

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          So GW2 then 😀

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

            😆 Yes

    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      the time when it works

  21. Is this the first DGWK worth avoiding?
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Is this the first DGWK worth avoiding?

    With Villa and QPR's defence unlikely to bring in returns and both relying heavily on the goals of one player each is this the first DGWK worth ignoring?

    Usually dgwks offer a wealth of options, but already drafting in players from the ranks of villa and qpr breaks a key rule of dgwks - try and only draft in players you'd be willing to keep.

    With a blank in Gwk 33 for both and so many good single gameweek options in the weeks ahead are the likes of Philips, Sinclair and Agbonlahor really worth drafting in?

    With Benteke now an injury doubt is he really to be relied on?

    Those with Austin should obviously keep him? But will he score more than Giroud/Costa or Kane? Can he be relied upon with the armband during QPR's double?

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

      I think it's worth avoiding..both teams are in a slump..why bring in players just for the sake of DGW...I am planning more for DGW34 and DGW37 than this one...I think Austin has also lost his form..so anyone might end up getting the points and SGW players might score more than DGW players

    2. Norco
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Austin the only player I can see worth it for this DGW. But I wouldn't bring him in for a hit, especially since they blank 33. The points will probably themselves out.

    3. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I brought Phillips in this week and will probably transfer back out next week, along with Yun (I know, I know, I got him for the last double and still regretting it).

      They each make for good bench players, but if you have enough money it's worth getting BETTER bench players!

    4. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Avoid imo.
      if you have players for dgw dnt sell them and if you dnt have any players . You are well and good.

    5. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I own Austin but won't be getting anyone else. Undecided on whether to captain him yet, probably will

    6. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I've Hutton by default in my team and that's my lot I reckon,
      Not much on offer and as you say sgw may be the order of the day.

      1. Carlos Kickaball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        +1 : I am in the same situation.

    7. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Have Austin, keeping Austin.

      No Villa defender is good long-term (Hutton in threat from Bacuna, Lowton a Cissokho replacement, Clark/Okore are Vlaar/Senderos replacements) and QPR are shite at the back.

      Need to ship Sanchez, but if we must sell him, must be atleast someone like Mane/Coutinho. Philips is eventually your essential 5th midfielder.

      As for strikers, only will SLIGHTLY consider Aguero to Benteke if he is 100%. Agbonlahor MEH.

    8. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I bit the bullet on this last night with my one FT.

      I will have zero DGW players.

      1. Carlos Kickaball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, whom did you buy?

        I almost did Eriksen ➡ Mané, but left it as I wanted to see how the games went today and possibly the international break.

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Moses to Mane.

          1. Carlos Kickaball
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Oh, so it's you I can blame for the early price rise. 😉 😆

            1. Ruth_NZ
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              That's why I did it early.

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

      I'm avoiding, don't think any of them are worth 2 FT's as i would want them out right after.

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

      Only player I would like to get is Austin but no vacancy upfront, so have to skip.
      Hutton is already in team, will start him over Coutinho.

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I've loaned in Green/Caulker/Phillips/Austin/Agbonlahor in UFPL. #flair

    11. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rather be saving a FT than banking on either team producing.

    12. The Captain and Doneil
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking about Phillips, but it would mean dropping Cazorla or Erikssen, so probably not.

      I bought Berahino for Defoe last week before the DGW was announced, and am reluctant to sell him for Austin. I'm even considering Berahino (c).

    13. Patch
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      If I had a wildcard in my locker I might speculate on someone, but as I don't, I won't be holding ANY dgwk players.

    14. Barry Woj
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It's not a gameweek to tear your team up, that's for sure. However, many teams have a lot players stinking their teams out (e.g. an injured keeper, Aguero, Sanchez and a Spurs defender) and the long term replacements really are not very obvious, specially in midfield (unless you don't own Silva!). A short term punt for one or two weeks could well be worth it and isn't even that risky.

      1. Badluck Jonathan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Completely agree. I have to play puncheon v City or Walters v Chelsea. No cash in the bank so thinking Sinclair is worth a punt

    15. mm0507
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      i have guzan. villa has high chance for clean sheet against qpr and i have krul for gw33.

    16. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with the sentiment, but this is contradictory to your stance in your previous DGW hot topic.
      Just saying 🙂

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Previous dgwks had players worth getting. I'll keep Austin but the blank is really off putting in terms of getting more in.

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

      I think I am going only with Austin

    18. CAPTAIN BLACKLIST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't take a hit to get anyone in, but Aguero - Austin for a FT seems reasonable enough and allows room to then upgrade to Costa / Sturridge for DGW34 (assuming Liv see off blackburn and get placed in this week). Bear in mind big Chucky Austin did score 5 against these two opponents earlier in the season. I get that QPR are a different beast away from home but he's still worth a punt IMO

    19. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No.

      It is the second DGW worth avoiding. 😉

    20. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I had contemplated Benteke but will leave it now. Will keep Austin as I can't get Costa without a hit. Will trade him out week after.

    21. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Have Philips from before and Austin…thats the extent of my DGW players...
      Probably gonna keep Philips till the end of the season…
      Austin is most probably out before the blank.

  22. gers23
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who are you planning on getting for the double? I have Austin and dont really want anyone else

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Saving FT

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

      Already have Austin & Hutton. Might push boat out and stick with that. Or sell Hutton.

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think there might be a hot topic on this somewhere. Let me have a look.

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He doesn't read anything, just asks questions.

  23. Momo1987
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who is not bothering with dgwplayers in 31? Is there any minds forth doing a -4 for 5.9 to spend

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      O/

      Maybe only Austin worth considering, and it's 2 away games, so I'm not bothering.

    2. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not bothering, have none of qpr or villa

    3. rozzo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not bothering, I will probably leave Hutton on my bench as well!

  24. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ooh, I came very close, just a second ago, to transferring out Lloris because he came off injured, for Pantillimon who I believe will have a double gameweek in 34.

    But as long as prices are not on the cusp of changing, you should NEVER do a transfer this early in the gameweek, right? There are stiil six teams to play and plenty that could happen.

    I was hovering over the transfer button but glad I held off for now...

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Panti's DGW is in gw37, he also has a blank gw33. What are you smoking? 😆

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Haha.

        Well, if I am going to do a keeper transfer, it will ONLY be for someone who has a double gameweek at some point, no matter when it is, as my second keeper will cover gameweek 33.

        Didn't realise the double was GW37, cheers for that! I may instead opt for one of the keepers who has a double in GW 34...or even next week! (Not worth it, surely)

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

      Yep 6 teams.
      Oh and a shed load of internationals over the two week break.

  25. Momo1987
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Rugby is shite

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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

      Rugby is fun to watch, way better than that Rugby sort of thing they play in America

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Fun? Guess I dont understand the rules but it looks like watching WWE 😆 10 Big show vs 10 Mark Henry

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

          😆 😆 Once you understand the game its fun

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            The Star TV adverts explaining the rules at HT are hilarious....

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          😆 @ 10

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Great opening from Oxford University proposition. Looking forward to seeing what Cambridge come back with.

    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A fellow Scot? 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        😛

        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Torture. Been to every home match for the past 5 years. Don't know why I do it to myself

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Stopped going once I left the homeland. Murrayfield sadly has no atmosphere since doing away with the terracing.

            That and since hey changed the league structure.

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

        😆

    5. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I used to think so but as of yesterday I'm a Six Nations winner in addition to the 20 Premier League titles I've won.

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        You're always positive and have a winning mindset. It's likely to do with all the success.

        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I always hope my team wins and my players do well. It makes a big difference.

    6. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A hooligan's game played by gentlemen.

      Whereas football is a gentleman's game played by hooligans.

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Too many thick people play football. The FA should focus on private schools otherwise we're doomed.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          😆

  26. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What is the best use of my FT to freshen up my front 8 for next GW

    Cazorla Silva Siggy Coutinho Blind

    Costa Aguero Kane

    Is it

    Aguero > Austin

    or

    Blind > Phillips

    or

    Both for -4

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      second one

    2. Captain Goodwin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Would rather have Ki or Bolasie than Phillips.

  27. ondrey
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Panti Hamer
    Terry pva hutton toby dawson
    Sanchez eriksen hazard silva boyd
    Kun kane giroud 1.0itb 1ft
    1. Sell sanchez or keep?
    2. panti > myhill?

  28. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    With Forster being injured looks like I am stuck with Aguero and Sanchez for another week (oh boo hoo)

    Is either one to Silva or Costa worth a hit?

    Form is key, class doesn't matter.

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all.

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

    UFPL lads,
    1 forward spot to fill. Costa or Austin ?

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa.

  30. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Foster to who?

    Other keep is Krul, 1.5ITB 1FT

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fabianski