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20 August 2015 5539 comments
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Tempted into dealing our Wildcards by yet another “mediocre” Gameweek, Granville and I go through almost the entire episode before Jonty reveals he’s weakened and gone “active”. It’s a revelation that almost has us both logging off and reaching for our own panic buttons.

Before that dramatic finale, we find salvation via another bout of “rough the smooth”, cheering ourselves with tales of Gameweek totals which dip below even our miserable tallies.

We also take a further round of community questions, forcing me to “fess up” on Theo Walcott, while Granville laments Wayne Rooney’s form and the three of us tackle the merits of Mahrez, Ozil and loading up on City assets.

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  1. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    It's funny how Cahill now looks like the only nailed on defender for Chelsea and last season he was the only one not nailed...

  2. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A)
    Courtois Mccarthy
    shaw williams richards morgan targett
    silva yaya depay ayew mahrez
    aguero pelle wattmore
    + 2 itb for depay to sancez or hazard

    B)
    Fabianski Mccarthy
    kompany williams richards morgan targett
    silva depay sancez chadli mahrez
    aguero gomis wattmore
    + 0.2 itb

  3. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Repost. Last page finished 2-2 lol

    Ignore price differences

    A. Skrtel + Francis
    B. Williams + Gomez

    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      C) Williams and Francis?

      Next three games are hard for us.

    2. Watmore do ya want?
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Painter
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      gomez cedric

  4. Bambi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Fazio to west Brom. Looks like this could be a joint deal to get Berahino to Spurs. Something like 18M plus Fazio

  5. Mr.K
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    On awildcard. How does this seem?

    Butland
    Darmian - Shaw - Richards
    Payet - Sanchez - Mahrez - Aywe
    Gomis - Lukaku - Aguero

    Pantimilion, Ward, Albrighton, Huth

    1. Mr.K
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      *Ayew of course

    2. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If you're not going to play Albrighton, then downgrade him to a 4.5 then upgrade Richards to Williams for example

      Looks good otherwise

      1. Mr.K
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Planning to play Albrighton probably over Ayew next week. But had money for Williams in the bank and had intended to do the Richards -> Williams anyway, actually, so thanks for the shout - would have forgotten otherwise!

    3. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Why Pants?

    4. jiGGidyJ1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Get rid of Panti imo

      1. Mr.K
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Myhill?

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

    Here it is:

    Butland
    Shaw; Cresswell; Kolarov
    Payet; Ayew; Sanchez; Yaya
    Aguero(c); Pelle; Defoe

    0 free transfers; 0.5 in the bank

    Subs: Myhill; Souare; Morgan; Fletcher

    A - Play Souare ahead of Defoe (banking on a Crystal Palace clean sheet against Villa)?
    B - Play Myhill ahead of Butland (for save points)?
    C - Stick with current set up

  7. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone reckon a PL club will take a punt on Ashley Cole, or does the MLS retirement home beckon?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He was the worst defender in Europe last season.

    2. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal need a reliable left back...

    3. funnyoldgame
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He wouldn't make sunderland any worse!

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        And it would spite Cheryl

  8. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cedric or Williams?

    I have mane and gomis

    1. Painter
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ced

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Williams

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Williams

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

  9. funnyoldgame
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Morning Guys, just wondering how often Totalfpl and Fiso CRC update. Two of my rivals' team values have gone up by 0.1overnight yet both site show no risers for last night.

  10. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    “From the Palace game we have no injuries and we have still Wilshere, Welbeck and Rosicky to come back," Wilshere told the Arsenal club website yesterday.

    “And we have no suspensions. So we should have a similar squad for the Liverpool game.

    “Rosicky is progressing nicely but he is far away. Wilshere should be the first back from those players, he is making good progress.”

    1. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      "similar" means Wally in for Giroud, hattrick to troll Wally sellers !

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Groundhog day

    2. jiGGidyJ1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wilshere talking in third person again?

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😀

  11. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Costa is just owned by 9.7%...He could've won the Golden Boot last season if injury concerns wouldn't be there...He's the real differential!

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I am tempted, but I really want to see some form first. Chelsea have been abysmal.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        yeah..but when they get back to form..He will be involved!

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          He is in my plans, for sure. I made sure I can get him in two transfers 🙂

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      he is still allergic to fpl points though...

    3. funnyoldgame
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ive tried to build flexibility into my team so if either Hazard or Costa start to show form then I'm on it like a bonnet

    4. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Chelsea don't look good, Fab is playing bad and he was one of the main reasons Costa did well last season... Skipping...

  12. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gomez or Fazio?

    1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      neither

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      First see if Fazio is Nailed On...

  13. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gomez might be too dizzy for Monday's game:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR5FWy9R8Xw

  14. Painter
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A. Ayew & Vardy
    B. Redmond & pelle

  15. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is Dawson still nailed for WBA after Fazio signing? I want a WBA defender, not sure which one to get now :/

  16. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mourinho can't lose this weekend. A 7-8 pt gap this early would be devastating against a side like City who end strong.

    1. funnyoldgame
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Although it would be great to see his post match interview - just to see who/what he blames this time 🙂

  17. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) silva kun yaya
    B) silva kun kompany

    1. jiGGidyJ1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B if you can afford it

      1. Messsiaah
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Courtois Mccarthy
        shaw williams richards morgan targett
        silva yaya sancez chadli mahrez
        aguero gomis wattmore

        thoughts?

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Next week after Everton beat the 5-0

  18. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on the below?

    If Sinclair doesnt drop or Rooney does rise - Gestede
    If either of the price changes happen - Wilson / Defoe

    I need a 6.0 striker to rotate with Sahko and its down to Gestede Wilson or Defoe.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gestede....all day and all night....when he finally starts.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed but its dependant on the price changes not happening

  19. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I feel so dirty benching Ozil. but what choice do I have? Cleansing!! Cleansing!!

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus! dont do that !

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This is why having a strong 5th mid is a waste of funds

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Mahrez was the plan gw1, but his form makes him a starter

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You're benching Ozil!? What the hell is your team!?

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        front 8
        Ayew Mahrez Mane Sterling Ozil
        Aguero Sakho Benteke

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          AOA!!!!

          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I fully intend to hold on to that chip a little longer. maybe when my attackers don't play each other

        2. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Ooft, wildcard? See, this is why I hate benching headaches. I think Arsenal will put a few past Liverpool, I'd bench Benteke or Sterling I think.

          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            nah. not a wildcard team. & I plan to still hold my WC close to my chest.

            yeah, Benteke or Sterling. City's attack though

        3. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'd bench Benteke or Mane out of that lot

          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I was thinking sterling or tekkers. if Liverpool score, I feel he'd be the goal scorer

    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      As a Liverpool fan I wouldn't. Arsenal usually put us to the sword at the Emirates.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Captaining Sanchez Billy?

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I won't own a single arsenal player. And probably still won't until they get a few injuries. Too many cooks

      2. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        decisions decisions! =(

    5. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bench Mahrez

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        form over fixtures?

    6. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't worry, he's flat track bully.

  20. toxik
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts on this shower of .... bottom of the league 🙁

    Pants Schmeicel

    Bellerin O Shea Targett Francis Richards

    Hazard Tadic Payet Depay Puncheon

    Aguero Pelle Deeney

    I need a good week!

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Oh dat backline

  21. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    how is mane and pelle yesterday?

    thinking of captaining either instead of kun

    who will you choose if you were me

    1) mane
    2) pelle
    3) kun

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't simply based on watching the game yesterday

      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        i recall a lot punting on lukaku in gw1 cos its against watford

        tide so fast change already?

        pelle has lost his charm?

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3

  22. funnyoldgame
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for repost but does anyone know why my rival team values has gone up 0.1 since yesterday yet neither totalfpl or Fiso show any risers last night?

    1. Woy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's a wizard

      1. funnyoldgame
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        no he's defiantly a muggle

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Team Value can off course get up if he makes a transfer.
      BUT team value + money in the bank can not, unless someones price rises.

  23. TekkersFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    STK or SOU defence this week?...

  24. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Whats going on with the price changes?! Every night Silva is supposed to rise...

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Needs to find a new woman

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      FPL trying to annoy Silva owners

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      WC transfers must be calculated differently to FTs.

  25. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Repost from last page:

    Now Fazio has joined WBA, who is the pick of the WBA defenders? Wanted Dawson, not so sure now? Thanks!

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Do you think Fazio will play?

  26. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Butland(McCarthy)

    Azpilicueta Targett Gomez Huth Bellerín

    Ayew Mahrez Yaya Touré Sánchez Payet

    Kone Benteke Agüero

    Rate this wildcarded team. Payet or Ayew > Chadli ? and Upgrade Kone to Deeney

  27. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    One week only..

    A) Cabaye
    B) Puncheon
    C) Mahrez

  28. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just took a quick glance at the ticker, it's telling me Jenkinson is a better pick them Williams for fixtures

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ignore it

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No Adrian though...

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ahh yes yes, very good point which I've forgotten

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That's why I chose Jenk over Williams pre-GW1.

      But then... 🙁

  29. NorwEagles
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    RMT Please?

    Myhill (McCarthy)
    Darmian- Kolarov - Bellerin (Richards, Gomez)
    Alexis - Payet - Mahrez - Yaya (Wanyama)
    Aguero - Benteke - Gomis

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      WC?? Solid 343 team. It is what's template actually.

    2. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looks decent. Might want to look at Myhill's fixtures as not great. Also with Clichy fit, Kolarov might get rotated. Pellegrini likes to do that. Not convinced by Arsenal's defence either other than Koscielny b/c bonus. Swansea looking like a decent defensive option (namely Williams) and saves you 0.5. Yaya looking good but always a gamble. Nice front line.

      I'm playing my WC this week and torn between two teams - essentially one with Hazard and one without...

      Guzan
      Shaw Kompany Ward/Gomez
      Silva Hazard Mahrez Ayew
      Aguero Gomis Benteke

      Guzan
      Darmian Williams Ward/Gomez
      Silva Sanchez Hazard Mahrez
      Aguero Diouf Deeney

      Thoughts?

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Oops - first team meant to contain Sanchez not Hazard!

  30. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone know of any new 4m defenders that might get a sniff this weekend? Not Targett!

    1. funnyoldgame
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      with their salaries they could get more than a sniff in the right nightclubs 🙂

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Taylor likely

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Do you really need to play one of them this GW?

    4. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      possibly Taylor

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd give Targett a sniff

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Saylor is way more sniffable