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6 August 2015 1828 comments
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Chelsea and Palace fall to defeat in their final summer friendlies, with Diego Costa still doubtful for the Blues’ home encounter with Swansea this weekend. Elsewhere, Nacer Chadli nets as Tottenham prepare for their trip to Old Trafford with a victory over AC Milan. Here’s the friendlies round-up over the last few days of pre-season…

Chelsea 0  Fiorentina 1

Jose Mourinho benched the majority of his first XI last night, with Asmir Begovic, Bertrand Traore, Kurt Zouma, John Terry and youngster Ola Aina forming the back five. John Obi Mikel and Ruben Loftus-Cheek occupied the double pivot, while Juan Cuadrado, Oscar and Victor Moses provided the service for Radamel Falcao. The remainder of Chelsea’s first-teamers were subbed on at the break or 60-minute mark.

Moses was withdrawn from the field of play after taking a knock to the eye, but Mourinho reported that he’ll be fit for the weekend. The Portuguese boss admitted that Diego Costa remains touch-and-go for the visit of Swansea City, before praising Falcao’s debut display for the Blues:

“I won’t risk my reputation again. You asked me before last weekend and I told you he (Costa) was ready to play. He wasn’t. I don’t know. I don’t risk saying yes, and I don’t risk saying no. On Friday at the next press conference I think I will tell you again that I don’t know… He (Falcao) is very good for the situation – Copa America, holidays, one week of training sessions, not the three weeks the others have had, and minutes in different matches. Today I took him off in his best moment of the game. I am very happy with his evolution.’”

Real Madrid 2 Tottenham Hotspur 0

Gareth Bale netted against his former employers as Spurs struggled to conjure up many clear-cut chances at the Allianz Arena. Erik Lamela made his first outing since returning late for pre-season duty, while 18-year-old summer signing Dele Alli excelled in central midfield alongside Eric Dier.

Mauricio Pochettino named a back five of Michel Vorm, Danny Rose, Kevin Wimmer, Toby Alderweirdeld and Kyle Walker, with Alli and Dier shielding the back four in a 4-2-3-1 set-up. A trio of Christian Eriksen (left wing), Erik Lamela (number ten) and Mousa Dembele (right wing) endeavoured to support lone striker Harry Kane. Nacer Chadli, Jan Vertonghen and Nabil Bentaleb entered the fray at half time.

Tottenham Hotspur 2 AC Milan 0

Spurs’ second-string XI comfortably dispatched of a lacklustre Milan outfit, with Nacer Chadli and Tom Carroll gracing the scoresheet. The former opened the scoring with a sumptuous curling strike from just outside the box, while the latter produced a neat, close-range finish that crept just inside the upright following a clever corner routine. Kieran Trippier served up the assist for Carroll and was named as the Man of the Match, having defended diligently and offered a threat with his accurate crossing.

Tottenham U21 keeper Luke McGee earned a start behind a back line of Trippier, Federico Fazio, Vertonghen and Ben Davies. Bentaleb and Dier filled the defensive midfield berths, while Carroll (number ten), Joshua Onomah and Chadli formed the trio behind makeshift lone striker, Lamela.

Hugo Lloris recovered from a wrist fracture to come on as a substitute in the 55th minute, suggesting that he’s primed for a start against Manchester United on Saturday. Elsewhere, Ryan Mason clocked a second-half cameo on his return from the treatment room.

With Roberto Soldado missing out through a back problem and Emmanuel Adebayor set for the exit door, Pochettino was forced to field Chadli as the lone striker role yesterday, rather than play the Belgian in his XI against Real Madrid the day before. The Spurs boss admitted he’s keen to add to his options up top and confirmed the rested Harry Kane will be fit for Old Trafford:

“It is true we have Harry and maybe we need to bring another striker in. But I am not worried about Harry. He came back after the Euros [Under-21 Championships] late in his preparations but I am not worried. He is ready to compete on Saturday against Manchester United.”

Dagenham and Redbridge 1 Crystal Palace 0

Conor Wickham made his Eagles bow as the target man in a 4-3-3 set-up, with Patrick Bamford and Frazier Campbell lining up either side of the former Sunderland frontman. Campbell limped off in the first half gripping his hamstring and looks set for a spell on the sidelines.

Martin Kelly, Brede Hangeland and Chung-yong Lee – who played out of position in a central midfield berth – were the other experienced heads among a team largely comprised of developmental team members.

  1. Nr.10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    what do you think about Bony? is he nailed on?

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No, not worth it IMO

      1. Nr.10
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        okej why?

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      nah, far too much rotation, don't bother with him

    3. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No. The same as Negredo/Dzeko/Jovetic.

      Decent player who can get goals but forever second fiddle to Aguero.

      Avoid the headache

    4. C_G
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      nope i'd avoid

      1. Nr.10
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        okej thanks!

  2. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who thinks Kun will start Monday?

    https://twitter.com/MCFC/status/629010084962672640

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looking increasingly less likely.

    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      what he says?i'm at work

      1. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        he says he's not feeling well and back soon

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      o/

    4. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He looks fit and raring to go.

    5. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think it's way too early for him seeing as he only started training recently. He certainly won't start but he may be involved.

  3. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Damn! Lukaku just got yellow flagged. Martinez said something?

    1. Mrd2410
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. being assessed over next 48hrs

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Martinez says the next 48 hours will be key for Lukaku and whether he will be fit to face Watford.

    3. The60ftoctopus
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Completely ruined my life. Was starting to get happy with my team as well.

  4. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Have a sneaky feeling Sinclair might be the bargain of the season..

    1. Boyd to Sven
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He looks seriously underpriced to me too. Just depends if he can nail down a starting spot. The only reason I don't own him yet is there's a fair bit of competition from Ayew, Agbonlahor, Grealish for wide spots and I don't really see where he fits in if Sherwood goes with the diamond again either. One to monitor for me.

      1. Raddy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ah had kinda assumed he was nailed. Still for 5M there isn't much risk.

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Gnabry at west brom or Ibe at liverpool are other 5.0m options worth considering...

          looks like Ibe maybe starting against stoke.

  5. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Could u spare 2 minutes just to rate this lot, suggestions are appreciated, cheers!

    Ruddy, Butland

    Ivanovic, Cosc, Huth, Coates, Francis

    Hazard, Cazorla, Sterling, Hendo, Wanyama

    Roonie, Lukaku(1st gw only), Wilson

    I plan to get Aguero gw4. Ty!

    1. Mrd2410
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Drop Lukaku. Not definite now after presser

    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      solid

    3. gunnerboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      That looks pretty good! Just not sure about Lukaku if he will be fit.

    4. Hitman
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      looks good

    5. Blue Star
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good to me. Would prefer Sakho to Wilson but that's about it.

    6. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku is yellow flagged. Ozil better pick than Cazorla imo. And get someone else instead of Wanyama his price will drop after the first GW and you will have to catch up. Otherwise solid. 7/10

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ty everyone

        1. FPL Panda
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          What 4.5 mid would you get instead of wanyama who's value mightnt drop in first few GWs?

          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Hm Fletcher maybe?

  6. gunnerboy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I, like many others, am stuck on the Cazorla or Ozil option. Last season this is what they did:

    Cazorla: Minutes played 2990, goals 7, assists 11, bonus 23

    Ozil: Minutes played 1857, goals 4, assists 6, bonus 13

    Obviously Santi played a lot more due to Ozil's injury. Iv been on Ozil for the past week but thinking of Santi now due to penalties, set pieces, etc...

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think Ramsey is far better than either of them.

      1. gunnerboy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ramsey: Minutes played 2007, goals 6, assists 6, bonus 13.

        Not much to choose between all three of them 🙁

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          More based on watching him. Always a threat.

    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      potato potahto

    3. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly same, just switched Ozil to Santi. I haven't found or seen any reason to pick one over the other. I'm thinking just flip a coin and go with it

    4. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cazorla plays deeper and relies on penalties.

    5. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Start with Caz:)

    6. So Troublesome
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd take a punt on Ramsey instead. He managed 110 points last year yet played half a season.

  7. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    FInal RMT:

    Ruddy
    Azpi, Cedric, Huth
    Hazard, Sterling, Cazorla, Mane
    Rooney, Benteke, Sakho

    Rudd, Francis, O'Shea, Surman

    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty template with a few changes here and there but I like it.
      I have an issue with newly promoted players but hey, if it looks good why not.

  8. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Theo is going to break hearts Gwk 1

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Captaining Haz is almost a differential on here.

    2. nad
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No matter what he does lmao

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah
      Those that do t have him 😀

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

    Iloris/Krul, Courtois/Krul or Mignolet/Krul? Or should I swap Krul with Schmeichel?

    1. fatboyjim
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      After plenty of agonising, would someone please RMT? Be as cruel as you like:

      Stekelenburg / Butland

      Azpi Mert Huth Coates Francis

      Haz Ozil Sterling Chadli Sinclair

      Rooney Tekkers Wilson

      Cheers.

    2. Stuartalc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You're the only other person I've seen bring up Lloris. I think at 5mil he's amazing value, should compete for saves stats with Mignolet and I reckon they might have a better defence than Liverpool.

      Courtois is obviously the standout, but depends how much money you have.

      Krul and Schmeichel depends on whether you have Huth or another Leicester defender, but I personally think it's a bit of a toss up as they both have new managers and Ranieri doesn't inspire me.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you want lloris over Migs, get Hennesy for week1 at 4 mil.

      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This is a nice idea...

  10. Stuartalc
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So I'm currently switching between two drafts...

    Ruddy
    Azpi // Kos // Huth
    Mane // Sterling // Ozil // Hazard
    Rooney // Wilson // Benteke

    Bench: Darlow // Alderweireld // Anya // S. Taylor

    OR

    Lloris
    Azpi // Bellerin // Cedric
    Mane // Depay // Walcott // Hazard
    Rooney // Wilson // Benteke

    Bench: Darlow // Martin // S. Taylor // Anya

    Leaning towards the first one right now, but open to suggestions as always!

    1. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A is much better imo

  11. Gabriel Agbonlahor
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) HENDO WANYAMA hazard ozil walcott
    LUKAKU PELLE rooney

    B) SINCLAIR MANE hazard ozil walcott
    BENTEKE SAKHO rooney

    C) HENDO RITCHIE hazard ozil walcott
    KANE DEENEY rooney

    1. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. nad
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Stuartalc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

  12. C_G
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    quick opinions lads? rating out of 10?

    Pants / Hennesey

    Azpi / Koscielny / Cedric / Huth / Francis

    Sterling / Fabregas / Walcott / Mane / Westwood

    Benteke / Sakho / Rooney

    Cheers

    1. fishnil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You sure on Wally starting? Rest looks very similar to my team.

    2. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You must have money spare because its similar to mine but I have Haz instead of Fab

  13. Blue Star
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    With a defence of:

    Cedric Williams Huth S.Taylor 4.5

    Any recommendations for the 4.5? Cedric would play every week, Williams and Huth rotate and the 4.5 would play every week...

    1. Winter_is_coming
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why pay 5,0 for Williams and rotate him. while 4,5 will always play?

      1. Blue Star
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        That's a good point to be fair. Just didn't like a few of his opening fixtures. The alternative is to play Williams every week and get two rotating 4.5's.

        1. Winter_is_coming
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          For 5,0 I prefer Toby or PvA for attacking returns (will play him almost every week).
          For 4,5 M.Richards, Bour defs maybe.

    2. Matsy123
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      O Shea?

  14. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go guys?

    cech
    azpi francis huth
    sterling haz ozil mirallas
    roo kane vardy

    henn mutch cedric target

    1. Jones Town
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mirallas! I'd forgotten about him. Yeah I quite like it, bit different 🙂

    2. fishnil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mirallas, don't like. rest good.

  15. Jones Town
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So I'm pretty set on this team now I think:

    Ruddy - Butland
    Mertesacker - Cedric - Huth - Francis - Coates
    Hazard - Sterling - Ozil - Mane - Anya
    Rooney - Benteke - Sakho

    But my main questions are:

    1) Who is the best 4.5 mid to have?
    2) Would it actually be better to have 5.0 mid who might score points and a 4.0 defender who just never plays?

    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1) I'd say Surman
      2) Nah, the pickings are still slim amongst the 5.0s in my opinion

      1. Jones Town
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. jerseyboy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1) Andreu at Norwich at the moment but also tempted by Anya.
      2) Tricky one - the difficulty is that there don't appear to be any £4m defenders to choose who might play. And it reduces your defensive options.

      1. Jones Town
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah maybe I stick with this then if a 4.0 defender appears can make the switch then

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sinclair could be interesting.

    4. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have very similar, went Rudd(y) over Rutland and Azpi for Mert.

      1. Surman has 1 goal per 10 games over career and nailed on apparently, gone with him.
      2. Would rather not have a 4m def

      1. Jones Town
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        OK thanks for the input - hope we have good luck! 😉

    5. Stuartalc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've gone Anya...but I am Scottish!

    6. FPL Panda
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've heard anya isn't nailed on. am I correct?

      Is Surman nailed on at Norwich ?

      Thanks

      1. Benali
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No, but he could be at Bournemouth

  16. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    With M'vila acquisition, do we expect Sunderland to be more tight?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        If only we knew which 4.5 defender is nailed on.

    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I would, he's a pretty good midfielder.

  17. BMox81
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hello boys and girls!

    My latest draft:

    Hennessey/McCarthy
    Ivanovic/Kos/Huth/Francis/Targett
    Hazard/Sterling/Ozil/Mane/Fletcher
    Rooney/Benteke/Wilson

    It's the sex right?

    1. Stuartalc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Almost exactly the same as my team...

      Ruddy // Darlow
      Azpi // Kos // Huth // Alderweireld // S. Taylor
      Copy & Paste (with Anya instead of Fletcher)
      Copy & Paste

    2. gunnerboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      that's hot!

  18. Andrew
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pretty settled on most of my team but keep coming back to this dilemma :-

    A. Benteke / Mane
    B. Pelle / Henderson
    C. Benteke / Henderson
    D. Pelle / Mane
    E. Other (Suggestions)

    1. nad
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mane over Pelle - I'd go with A

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      D

  19. Matsy123
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best 6.5 striker?

    1. nad
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sakhoooooooo

      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        +1

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sakho

    3. Carcaju
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Berahino or Sakho... West Ham have been playing for the Europa League so probably Sakho is a better option for the first couple of GW

    4. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      sako

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Sako isn't a striker...Sakho is. 😉

  20. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Which do you prefer? A is a no-brainer right?

    A) Mignolet, Azpilicueta, Koscielny

    Or

    B) Cech, Ivanovic, Coates

  21. Winter_is_coming
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Play Cedric or VanAanholt?

    1. nad
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cedric

  22. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Coates a better pick than O'Shea?

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      We don't really know but it looks like he might be.

  23. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ok, FPL team is now done (boringly template) so just my UFPL team, 2 Sky teams and Dugout shortlist to complete. If there's any important team news in the next 48 hours I'm in trouble...

  24. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    best pick for 8 mill striker?

    1. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pelle now that Lukaku is flagged

    2. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pelle

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pelle

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pelle

  25. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So Lukaku either plays or isn't in the troop at all?

  26. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please, anyone. Point on something wrong with this?

    Myhill Henessey
    Azpi Kosc Cedric Francis Targett
    Hazard Walcott Sterling Mane Bentaleb
    Rooney Tekkers Sakho

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ha! Doesn't seem to hold back Christina ... 😉
      Your goalies
      Midfield may not return what you expect ...
      Too much spent upfront, imo.

    2. Carcaju
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      With 100M you can't make that team

  27. TekkersFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Should I break the rules and just get Mane and Pelle?

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Soton don't score enough goals imo

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        But when they do...

    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd have no problem getting both. Fixtures are great and Southampton is a good team.

    3. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Could pay off

    4. fishnil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You will be rewarded.

  28. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    OK. If you really aren't going to actually play Cedric, take him out of your side, because he is therefore a waste of space.

    Bruce Almighty. 😕

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      - and you have made me split an infinitive, you silly buggers! 😡

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, you have to really watch out for those 😉

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Amen

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. If I was going to have him, I'd be playing him almost every week and hoping he can get the returns of Clyne/Bertrand last season.

    4. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You seem to be one of the few on here who doesn't think he's a decent pick for £5.0. Begs for a justification 😉

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Not really. Just read the rules, thats all.

    5. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I paid that extra 0.5 for Fonte; thanks for those tables Doos. 🙂

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No problem. Pleased. 🙂

    6. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      +1 He's my #2 defender, he'll play the first 5 it looks like.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Dogba! Please get in your H2H now!!! 🙂

    7. Blue Star
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think Cedric is a good pick to play every week. I think Southampton will keep a fair few clean sheets at the start of the season. Koeman has built a good side with balance and I would expect them to start strong (before the Europa fatigue sets in)

    8. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly this.

    9. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He rotates well with my back 5. He will be benched some weeks and certainly not a waste of space

  29. DoBandito
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hey Gang. how do you feel about this ?

    ruddy ( myhill )

    azpil mert huth ( coates target )

    hazard siggy sterling mane sinclair

    Rooney Benteke ( sakho )

    love some feedback 🙂

  30. starbows
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Micah Richards or John o'Shea?

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd stay away from Villa defenders