Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 3 – Sunday

Aleksandar Kolarov opens his account for the season as City see off Everton at Goodison. Pedro and Diego Costa both grab a goal and assist apiece as Chelsea squeeze past West Brom at the Hawthorns. James Morrison nets twice for the defeated Baggies, whilst Watford and Southampton play out a goalless draw at Vicarage Road.

Pedro Off the Mark

Chelsea’s ten men held off West Brom’s late barrage of attacks to secure their first win of the campaign. Handed a role on the right flank, the former Barcelona winger Pedro (9.5) made an instant impression on his debut, grabbing a goal, an assist and maximum bonus points to underline his potential as a premium priced midfield option. With Oscar still sidelined through injury, it remains to be seen where the likes of Willian fits into Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans after the latter was fielded in the central support role at the Hawthorns.

Eden Hazard scored his first points of the new campaign, serving up an assist in the first half. That being said, the Belgium international recorded just one (wayward) attempt at goal and has fashioned only three shots across his trio of appearances. In light of Hazard’s hefty 11.5 price tag, his 44% ownership will be demanding a much more potent goal threat in the coming weeks, particularly when the similarly priced Alexis Sanchez is firing off all cylinders and City are preparing for a superb run of fixtures. Indeed, Hazard has been subject to over 42,000 sales over the weekend, more than any midfielder.

Diego Costa (11.0) – who’s currently sat at a modest 10% ownership – reaffirmed his capacity to deliver strong Fantasy returns with a ten-point haul (goal, assist and one bonus point). The marquee forward could well evolve into an essential pick when the champions hit top form, yet most Sergio Aguero owners will struggle to accommodate the pair in their three-man strike force.

Thibaut Courtois compensated for Chelsea’s absence of a clean sheet by claiming five points for saving James Morrison’s early spot-kick. Elsewhere in the defence, Cesar Azpilicueta (6.0) came back to haunt the 30,000 Fantasy managers that shipped him out leading up to Gameweek 3, netting his debut goal for the London club.

Amid speculation that John Terry would be dropped after Jose Mourinho subbed him at half time against Manchester City, the Blues skipper started alongside Kurt Zouma in central defence. Terry had another torrid afternoon, earning a second yellow card for pulling at the shirt of West Brom striker Salomon Rondo, ruling him out of a home tie against Crystal Palace.

Morrison Brace not Enough for Baggies

James Morrison had a mixed afternoon at the The Hawthorns, making amends for his penalty miss with a well-taken brace. In spite of the 4.9-priced midfielder’s goal scoring heroics, the fact he’s never tallied more than five goals in any of the eight previous campaigns suggest he’ll be hard-pushed to repeat the feat.

West Brom had failed to net in their opening two Gameweeks but offered a much more consistent presence in the final third following a switch from a 4-4-2 to 4-1-4-1 set-up. With Saido Berahino not included in the matchday squad amid growing speculation that he’s nearing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, Salomon spearheaded the Baggies’ attack and scooped an assist for his troubles. Callum McManaman also notched an assist in his first start of the campaign.

Kolarov in the Points Again

Aleksandar Kolarov (5.6) registered a mammoth 15-point haul courtesy of a goal, three bonus points and the Sky Blues’ third successive shut-out. The Serbian left-back has been a veritable powerhouse at the start of the term, ranking top among defenders for attempts (four) and key passes (seven). Although Gael Clichy – who wasn’t in the squad at Goodison Park – heightens the risk of rotation, Manuel Pellegrini surely won’t be tempted to tinker while Kolarov is in such fine form.

Samir Nasri – who entered the fray after 74 minutes – bagged the visitors’ second goal, with Yaya Toure (8.7) claiming the assist. While the former will struggle for pitch time in the wake of Raheem Sterling’s arrival, the latter has recorded two goals and as many assists in three outings and looks back to his best following a disappointing output last season.

Whilst Sergio Aguero disappointed with a Goodison blank, Sterling picked up the points with the assist for Kolarov’s opener, encouraging his 13.7% ownership to hold tight ahead of City’s excellent run of fixtures. Considering that Pellegrini’s troops embark on four favourable home ties (WAT, WHU, NEW, BOU) across the next six Gameweeks, pursuing triple City coverage could be on many Fantasy managers’ agendas.

Toffees Come Unstuck against Rampant City

The Premier League’s form side proved too hot for Everton to handle as they carded their first defeat of the campaign. Roberto Martinez’ men were outclassed in the centre of the park and consequently failed to carve out many chances of note, mustering just one shot on target throughout the 90 minutes.

The Toffees now face a brutal schedule leading up to Gameweek 10, which includes three challenging road trips (tot, swa, ars) and home ties (CHE, LIV, MUN). Having witnessed the Belgian frontman excel in Southampton’s backyard, however, Romelu Lukaku’s 16.9% ownership might not be deterred by the unfavourable match-ups.

Another Shut-Out for Watford

The Hornets played out a drab stalemate at Vicarage Road, marking the second consecutive goalless draw in front of their own supporters. Heurelho Gomes and right-back Allan Nyom were awarded three bonus points each for their defensive efforts, rendering them the top two scorers among Watford’s squad this term. While their potential for further cleans sheets looks bleak over the next couple of Gameweeks (mci, SWA), a trio of encounters from Gameweek 6 (new, CRY, bou) are far more encouraging. Watford and Bournemouth rotate well home/away for those eyeing up a rotation pairing.

Defender Miguel Layun – who netted in the first Gameweek and piqued our interest by virtue of his deployment in midfield – dropped to the bench for this match-up, with Jose Holebas starting at left-back and Ikechi Anya shifted onto the right flank. Anya later displaced Holebas in the second half, proving that Quique Sanchez Flores is still not certain on his first-choice rearguard.

Tactical Tweak Earns Saints a Clean Sheet

Ronald Koeman rolled out a 3-5-2 formation for the Saints’ trip to Watford, fielding Maya Yoshida, Jose Fonte and Steven Caulker as the three centre-backs. Sadio Mane was deployed up front alongside Graziano Pelle but was afforded little time to exhibit his out-of-position potential as he left the field of play following a kick to the hip at the 24-minute mark. The Senegalese forward later revealed that he was “alright”, while Koeman is hopeful he’ll be fit for their midweek Europa League clash.

The south coast club enjoy a strong pair of upcoming fixtures (NOR, wba), before their schedule takes a turn for the worse from Gameweek 6 (MUN, SWA, che). Those in possession of Pelle or Mane will likely be torn between recruiting players with superior form or keeping faith ahead of an alluring home tie against the Canaries. Cedric Soares owners will be tempted to hold, though, with the clean sheet –allied with his wing-back berth – boosting his appeal.

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  1. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I'm looking at that chip as a last resort because of injuries in a particular week to my DF's. This week is not one of those though. Struggling to choose which DF to bench

    1. Astonvanilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Top of the page reply fail

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        horrendous fail haha

  2. HVT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What's the thinking on Pedro?
    Missed match, how did he play?
    Nailed and creative?
    Better than Hazzard Fpl wise?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Scored with a heavily deflected shot, and then mis-hit a shot which ended up as an assist. Did little else.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Mm your not convinced Jarvish?

        (Fpl wise)

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Not yet - I would give it a little while to assess properly personally

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Sounds sensible-Thanks.

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He looked good very involved.

      Hazard could drop like a stone while Pedro could fly in price after his protection is lifted.

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Not really a chance he will show up on those with 70mins compared to players playing 3 games.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Completely untrue. Compare and contrast with Sánchez. I have specially reset them temporarily to catch him ...

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              What do you mean by 'reset them'? They're still showing season long stats - Pedro's one appearance is being measured against the three appearances of most other players...

            2. Shifty
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              still seeing full season stats.

        2. meerlight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          tables don't help too much. haz has played 3 games to pedro's one. comparison tool gives a better view

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        You buying Tony?

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure I've just played the wildcard. A -4 to lose Hazard seems total madness even if it is protecting the value.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'd give Hazzard the palace game for sure.

            1. Hibbo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah then I'll have an ft if he's due to really plummet going into the international break.

              -4 seems nuts.

    3. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      comparable to hazard, but only 1 game. i'm considering haz to pedro to free up funds to do sakho to tekkers.

    4. SW6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I thought he was very good, took plenty of shots, very involved in Chelsea's attack. he could have got a couple more assists.

    5. Astonvanilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He looks promising, but most are choosing to wait to see if it's not a case of the ADM syndrome

      He had a lucky goal and a scuffed shot that turned into an assist- other than that he should have assisted a couple of more chances especially the miss by Willian.

      Hazard looks a little out of sorts at the moment and not justifying the hefty price tag right now. However if I had him I would keep him for this game at least and continue to assess Pedro.

      In conclusion: head says wait and see on Pedro. Heart says he will be a big FPL attacking threat this season as early signs look good!

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks seems a good analysis

    6. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      could be a good option and could've had another assist but for Willian's sitter.
      It's a monitor for me still for another GW (Hazard owner here)

    7. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah he was pretty good. I'm ditching Fabregas and getting him in

  3. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Lol @ me

    Called Mahrez to do well before gw1 - didn't get him
    Called Diouf to do well before gw3 - didn't get him

    Expecting Wilson to do well- I getting him for sure

    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I held Wilson through his drop, now Kane dropped too. Hat-trick incoming.

  4. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I am really struggling to convince myself not to hit the Bench Boost Button this week -

    Butland (WBA) / Mccarthy (che)
    Gomez (WHU) / Williams (MUN) / Richards (SUN) / Kompany (WAT) / Targett (NOR)
    Silva (WAT) / Sanchez (new) / Mahrez (bou) / Payet (liv) / Westwood (SUN)
    Baneteke (WHU) / Aguero (WAT) / Gomis (MUN)

    As you can see all playing with decent enough fixtures, not sure after next gameweek and all will be playing,

    Thoughts??

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      1ST Double GW should be Bench Boost/ Triple Captain
      2nd Double GW should be Bench Boost/ Triple Captain

      AOA can be used whenever. Just my opinion and assuming 2 double GW's

      1. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        ^ this

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      It could pay of well!

    3. PurpleCobras
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Have you read Jarvish's excellent article on planning for the double gameweeks (see the community articles)? He makes the following point on using your chips:

      "Normal week = effectively 12 players (11+1 extra for captain)
      Triple captain = effectively 13 players (11+2 extra for captain)
      Bench Boost = effectively 16 players (15+1 extra for captain)

      So a bumper DGW using Bench Boost could mean effectively up to 32 players"

      I really would hold your bench boost mate

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        That "bumper DGW using bench boost" is a mirage. 😕

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          No it isn't if you WC GW36

          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            If you want your GW36/37/38 team defined by what players you want in GW37 irrespective of fixtures in GW36 and 38 then please be my guest. 😕

            1. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              It's probably not as bad as you might think - I'll knock something up over lunchtime to demonstrate 🙂

            2. PurpleCobras
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              From memory we had three dgwks last season (although none of them were "bumper"). Even if it's just a four team dgwk, I still believe that bench boost will be more effective then then in a single gameweek.

              1. Ruth_NZ
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Probably it will. But not by having 15 DGW players in your squad. Just because you'll likely have good SGW players on your bench that week.

                The time to play bench boost is when you have a very good bench with very good fixtures. Whenever that happens to be.

      2. JaydenLFC87
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate, this is a very good point,

  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Initial thoughts on Pedro?

    1. Looks a bargain at 9.5. May outscore Costa. Essential.

    2. Looks decent value, will get a good number of goals and assists. Well priced at 9.5m

    3. Better value elsewhere, he won't keep it up. I wouldn't feel comfortable captaining him.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I only saw him from MOTD.

      Both his goal and assist looked incredibly lucky...

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        But he had a lot of shots

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          All were on the edge of the box or outside it. A few were blocked.

          #devil'sAdvocate

      2. andyinasia
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I watched the whole game - he made things happen.
        #1 for me.
        I'll replace Fabbers with him, paying for it by "downgrading" Ivanovic to Kompany or Kolarov.
        worth the 4 point hit imo.

    2. Fernando Torres
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2.

    3. BullDogTevez
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2.

    4. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A mix between 2. and 3.

    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Somewhere between 1 & 2.

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

      1. Not essential though.

    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      4. So far, completely crap.

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

        Must be trolling.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          No, I'm not. I never do.

          1. Shifty
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Falcao was a troll suggestion surely!

      2. OReiMessi
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        lmao

      3. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        that's chelsea atm. relative to other chelsea players he looks very promising. still a wait and see, though

    8. Patty
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      3 but maybe 2 if he has good performances in the next couple of weeks

    9. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'll go with 2.

      Feels like there is A LOT of good midfield options with the whole City trio earning points and having immense fixtures, Sanchez gathering form, and so on...

      So, Pedro is a good pick IMO, but there are better picks right now.

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

      Mixture of 1 and 2. No player is essential.

    11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Imo

      4. Wait and see. It's hard to know if he's fantasy gold just yet. His two points came from a deflected shot at the keeper and a scuffed shot which turned into an assist.

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

        Yet Wilson's hat trick came from a pen and two big mistakes from Cresswell. I see him in every team now.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          He doesn't need to do much to be good value at 5.4. LEI nor SUN up next

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

            You can look at it a different way though.

            If I had a Norwich defender, BOU at home has CS potential.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              I don't think Norwich will keep many CSs personally...

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            - plus a double price rise ... !

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              & pens!

              Seems worth a punt

    12. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      1 - Simply because the alternative Chelsea options are too expensive and Pedro can match them.

    13. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      4. Too early to call

    14. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Could be the answer for Chelsea cover in Aguero,Silva,Sanchez teams

    15. SW6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2.25

    16. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2. But waiting. If a viable option instead of Haz then i will get him. Wit Aguero and Sanchez fit not too worried about other captains

    17. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A mix between 2 and 3.

      Was hoping that he was hoing to be a straight swop for either Yaya or Depay.

    18. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard is one of the top 5 best players in the world while Pedro wouldn't be near the top 50, imo. Just get Hazard

    19. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2

    20. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      At the moment with my team structure I'm not going to be able to fit in Hazard or Costa without big changes so I'm keeping a close eye on him, likely to bring him in within 2 GW if he is playing well.

  6. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    My team is set to lose more value this week 🙁 quite frustrating...

    Huth and hazard on the fall. Mane falling too but not just yet!

    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, this season has been brutal! Below 100M selling value and I've got both Haz and Huth too dropping 🙂

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Early wild card helped, currently on 101.5m. Just need to be careful that you don't just bring in the form players.

    2. Big4FPL
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      You hanging on to Hazard then? I want to stick but Pedro has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works...

      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        He's played one game... I'd keep calm 🙂

        1. Big4FPL
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers! Only concerned because of price drops, I'm more than happy to keep Hazard!:-)

      2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Hazard just will come good. I know it... Or hope anyway! They're due a penalty or two next game!

        1. Big4FPL
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Hahah hope is the key word for me as well, I want to stick with him! Off topic, but may I ask are you an accountant? Only wondering due to your username and I'm starting an accountancy apprenticeship next month!:-)

  7. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    A) Williams + Depay --> Francis + Pedro (-4)
    B) Payet + Depay --> Pedro + Ayew (-4)
    C) Keep Payet, Depay and Williams

    Thoughts guys...

    1. Astonvanilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      C for sure

    2. lejund
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      D) Depay --> Ayew

  8. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions for improvements to this front 7?

    Mahrez Payet Sanchez Yaya Depay
    Gomis Aguero Diouf

    I've given myself bench problems, for instance this week I benched Mahrez (24 bench points in total).
    Should I downgrade Payet and upgrade Depay?

    I have 1FT and 0.2 in bank.

    1. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm a great believer of having a cheapie to bench every week. Saves a lot of headaches.

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        so, for instance, what about Depay to Pedro and Payet to fk knows?

        1. mr messi
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah sounds good. Just get a 4.5m mid like Westwood

        2. TwiggsJameson
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I'd downgrade Payet to a 4.5M or 5M (Albrighton or Anya) and upgrade Payet.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would probably save FT or Depay for Westwood

    3. Astonvanilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Depay to 4.5 and upgrade Yaya to Silva

  9. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    If I wc now I could get this team:

    Romero McCarthy
    Kolarov Darmian Francis Huth Saylor
    Barkley Mahrez Yaya Sanchez Westwood
    Aguero Costa Wilson

    If I wait price rises might mean I can't do it! Do it or wait?

    1. Butthead
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If you want it, do it.

    2. Astonvanilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not keen on Barkley given fixtures- can you get Ayew instead and downgrade Darmian to Williams? Just think the double Man U defence is overkill as well

  10. James LeBron
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Used my wildcard, Thoughts on my team?

    Ruddy - (Rudd)
    Kolorav - Azpilicutea - Darmian (Richards - Steven Taylor)
    Hazard - Sanchez - Payet - Mahrez - Yaya Toure
    Giroud - Gomis (Maiga)

    With 0.2 left, any changes that need to be made? How to fit augero in?

    1. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Strikers are too weak, I think.

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Haz -> Pedro will free you up some cash.

  11. foreverton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    How did Mané play when he was on?

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He was only there for 20 mins so any judgement would be unfair!

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      spent most of it on the deck
      was down three times

  12. Hands Guber
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks to Dennis the Menace for the reply,anyone else and thanks in advance!

    I'm thinking of WC"ing,would you WC with this bunch?

    Ruddy/Butland
    Azpil/Cedric/Morgan/Koscielny/Gomez
    Mahrez/Payet/Depay/Mane/Ritchie
    Rooney/Aguero/Defoe

    Thinking I want/need most of Costa/Silva/Kolarov/Pedro or Hazard/Sanchez as I think (and have said all week here) that Chelsea will click in attack and City are still rolling and United are struggling for goals.

  13. poldi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Does it make sense to drop Kompany to Kolarov to free some cash? Played WC and had him in a team until just before the deadline. Banging my head against the wall since yesterday..

    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldnt, too sideways

    2. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If your other defenders are nailed on yes, in case he gets dropped.

      1. poldi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        My other defenders are Williams, Francis, Ward and Richards. Other thing I was thinking about is Richards to Gomez..

  14. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who to start, Richards Darmian or Huth

    1. Khalico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      richards, they're playing sunderland at home

  15. Butthead
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I need to make 0.2 by the next GW deadline. Who should I get in?

    1. Patty
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      wilson

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Too late for Wilson or Mahrez.

  16. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry to bore with this kind of post, but need to make a decision early on whether to WC or not to catch some improved TV.

    Schm/Schw

    Mert / Azpi / Cedric / Francis / Saylor

    Silva / Sterling / Mahrez / Ayew

    Kun (C) / Pelle / Benteke.

    1FT 0.8ITB

    Either WC or I'm thinking Sterling-> Yaya.

    I

    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      WC is to get points, not TV.

      So if TV is your motivation, definitely stick.

      IMO team looks great, what's the problem? I'd save FT and caaaaaalm doooown.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Knee jerk I guess.

        I want to bring Kolarov & Sanchez in but looks impossible without a WC.

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      why get rid of a man city mid for another one? odd.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Is it? Yaya has heavily outscored Sterling.

        It's like saying Sanchez to Ox is a sideway move.

  17. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    A couple of guys here mentioned about using bench boost for DGW. I presume that is only worthwhile if there are more than 4 teams playing in DGW (for example, at least 2 EPL teams are in the FA Cup semifinals) ? Because we can only pick 3 players form each team, no ?

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Correct

    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      You can have budget players with a DGW (+premium DGW players obviously) and not have to bench your premium SGW players

  18. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I'm playing my wildcard. Should I ditch Cedric for Targett? How much longer will the 4m gem start?

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Once

      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

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

      1 more game

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ship Targett

  19. Patty
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Presuming Mane is out, Mane > Mahrez sound good? This would also generate enough cash for Ozil > Sanchez

    1. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      yep

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      yes

  20. Sadio come here often?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who do we think is a better pick between:

    1) The big strapping Ivorian gazelle (aka Yaya)

    2) The Spanish gypsy (aka Silva)

    I think Yaya is better value but when I looked through my league Silva was a differential (I was quite surprised how many had yaya actually)

    Cheers

    1. Patty
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Silva for consistency, yaya for explosions

      1. Sadio come here often?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Patty.
        They have similar stats at the moment, but if that shot Silva hit against the post went in I would dare say more would be speaking of Silva this week

  21. fplej
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    is this worth a WC?

    Schmeichel > Courtois
    Azpilicueta > Kolarov
    Mertesacker > Shaw
    Mané > Sanchez
    Ozil > Pedro
    Sakho > Gomis

    1. Patty
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      no

  22. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Opinions are split on this one.. Thoughts guys?

    Mane to YYT for a hit?
    Or Huth/Mings to Kolarov for a hit?

  23. Punty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Excep the 2-5-3 chip, it is 100% wrong to use the other chips before DGWs right?

    Or will it be too difficult to have 15 DGW-players anyway so might as well use bench-boost in a normal GW where Your bench have good fixtures?

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry meant to post this on the scoutcast question thingy

    2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I think it'll be too difficult to have 15 DGWers. And if you do, it'll be even harder to recover from that. I might play the other chips in a DGW but I'll play bench boost when my players have decent fixtures.

  24. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Here's my team......thinking of a simple mane to sterling this week.....does that sound good or anything else, like a hit to bring in silva?

    Butland (ruddy)
    Azpi Mertesacker Targett (coates huth)
    Hazard Ozil mane mahrez (Wanyama)
    Kun Benteke Wilson

  25. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone think Pedro could be threatened by rotation?

    I noticed Oscar wasn't in the squad. When he's back, isn't Pedro the likely casualty? And if not, Jose does like to start some games with Ramires. Would Pedro make way there?

    1. andyinasia
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Willian will give way.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm not convinced he would!

      2. Patty
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        and potentially baba rahman for ivanovic because pedro doen't/won't track back as much

    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to tell. Jose loves Willian, he played 35 games last season... I think Pedro will start most games though, with the occasional tactical shift or rest here and there.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Very frustrating when your 9.5+ doesn't play a game!

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Surely Willian makes way for Pedro? Didn't Pedro play out wide? Oscar's always down the middle when he plays, in behind Costa.

    4. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/23/scout-report-pedro/

      "Going on this afternoon’s display, though, the right wing role is Pedro’s to lose, which looks worrying for Willian, in particular."

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I do. Always assuming that Maureen hasn't started smoking skank for her PMT ...

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        My name is Pedro.

        Does that mean I need to have him in my team?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

          It's a lovely name ...

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

        He compared him to maradona yesterday.

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          And he said he'd turn Falcao into a player to be feared again.

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

      Oscar makes way for Pedro.

      Pedro - Willian - Hazard

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        This

  26. James LeBron
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke and Hazard or Aguero and Ayew

    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero and Ayew

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      b

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B!

  27. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Carrying on from HVT above. If Pedro is the real deal then

    Pedro and Costa
    vs
    Hazard and 8.5

    Could be tempting

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      The first option looks way better, imo.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Well, I for one disagree, and am actively seeking the second.

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          +1

        2. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          You've changed your mind about Hazard and Chselsea?

          please don't just link me a table. 🙂

          1. The Man Pastore
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            😀

  28. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    My team:
    McCarthy Butland
    Huth Williams Kolarov Gomez Zouma
    Silva Pedro Payet Chadli Mahrez
    Kun Tekkers Jerome

    Out of that lot barring injuries I WON"T be changing any but Jerome McCarthy or Gomez Zouma for rotation.
    You either plan or take hits. Not saying I am right though.

  29. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Just pulled the trigger on Ivanovic to Kolorov

    Good move or premature?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Good move, imo.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Too late IMO.

      1. andyinasia
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm gonna do it too - not too late with Citeh's upcoming fixtures.

        1. The Left Duke #3
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I've done it and am a bit worried....although an Ivan price drop and Kol price rise would make me happy before Sat.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I will rephrase. You should may have done it earlier.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Terrific move

  30. JackReacher345
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    early captain options for this coming week?

    I know Sergio has a good fixture, anyone putting the armband elsewhere?