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1 October 2015 2655 comments
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Forget two fat ladies, in ScoutCast Bingo itโ€™s all about three men with paunches chatting Fantasy Football fortunes, rattling out a few familiar clichรฉs along the way.

Thanks to Numbโ€™s witty community contribution, this weekโ€™s episode finds us gripping our dabbers in preparation for mispronunciations, dropped connections and a regular helping of โ€œblimeysโ€.

Around those fun and games, we tackle the serious matters โ€“ assessing the merits of Sergio Aguero, Callum Wilsonโ€™s replacements and my range of Christmas jumpers.

All those hard-hitting issues are addressed via another round of community questions, following on from our review of Gameweek 7 as Granville fights the urge to gloat having opened up a 40 point lead over yours truly.

This episode of the ScoutCast was broadcast live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. You can view the full Google Hangout on the larger player below.

For the edited audio version, youโ€™ll need this link or the handy player below.

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

  1. jonqwe
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    hi, i need 2 fowards, i have martial.

    1. โ€‹
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero and Sturridge.

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This.
        Mids KDB, Silva, Haz, Sanchez and a cheapie. You can decide the defence...

    2. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero Vardy

    3. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy

    4. LÖrKingMuch
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How much can you spend, who are you selling?

  2. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Aguero
    B) Payet
    C) Mahrez
    D) Kevin De Bruyne

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero

    2. Tansey
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero

    4. Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

    5. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone of your posts scare and excite me when I look at your grav

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

      Im on C. Best player in FPL with a great fixture. Not really a competition in my mind.

  3. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone seen the trailer for The Revenant? This movie apparently has major Oscar buzz. Directed by Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel), & stars Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Hardy. More importantly, it has the best cinematographer in the business, Emmanuel Lubezki (Birdman, Gravity, Children of Men).

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoebZZ8K5N0

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. But speaking of Tom Hardy I watched Bronson earlier that was really good.

      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Woah, that looks pretty good. Tom Hardy's just been everywhere recently ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          You not seen it. It is an early one of his from the director of Drive it was really good.

          1. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            On the backlog now then ๐Ÿ˜‰

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              How big is the backlog?

              1. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Like....this big
                http://i.imgur.com/CPEFmsK.gif

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

    Surprised nobody has mentioned it but thinking of rotating Brady and JWP for fourth MILF spot.

    What say you?

    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No. Two poor mids not the way to go IMO.

      1. Sweetpea
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        They have excellent threat for their price and will catch bonus when they assist.

        You're very wrong.

        1. Hect.OR 98th
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ignore me then and pick your own team!

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wrong site, mate.

    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not heavy enough.

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I don't fancy JWP much.

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This. Not to mention he isn't nailed

      2. Sweetpea
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting to hear the preconceptions. The numbers say otherwise in particular chances created for JWP.

        Fixtres give Lei Lei Wba Bou Swa Sto, all at home.

        1. Davis is a better bet, although I agree that Ward-Prowse is an excellent player.

    5. I would want more bang, and more bucks in my midfield.

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

      Could work. I like your thinking' outside the box! If it does come off please come on here and give out to everyone.

  5. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Cresswell (sun)
    B) Richards (STO)

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A easily

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A) for me I think. Stoke are quite attacking so can see them scoring. Also, Cresswell offers more going forwards, and Sunderland are rrrrruuubish!

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nice one, ta. How did you get on last season btw? I remember you were pretty near the top near the end of the season right?

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I came 2nd! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Had one hell of a final day - was neck and neck at half time after all my differentials had turned around a circa 40 point deficit in 45 mins. Was crazy!

          1. mookie
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Wow, congrats!

          2. Kevin Twine
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ha, that's nuts. Fair play.

              1. Kevin Twine
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Will check it out, ta ๐Ÿ˜‰

    3. mookie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would start Cresswell

    4. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A. More attacking threat and villa can't seen to do clean sheets atm

    5. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's pretty unanimous then. Cheers, fellas.

  6. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bingo thing is funny

  7. prichardson100
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Opinions/Sugegestions/Ideas please.

    Ritchie to what

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cabaye

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ragsie

  8. foreverton
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tough decision on my hand, who do I bench?

    Lukaku, Aguero, Pelle, Redmond, Payet, Mané, Sanchez, Barkley

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero, off course because he's in your list

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      All out attack

      1. foreverton
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Played it already ๐Ÿ™

    3. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *pretends to be Breadbin*

      Aguero

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

      Tough on is right none of these players deserve to be benched

      Any one of them is captain material

    5. sleecc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      May be start with who you don't want to bench first.

    6. Gianfranco Zola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle/Barkley

    7. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Either Mane or Pelle

    8. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Redmond. Only one who isn't nailed on

    9. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley

    10. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle

      Doesn't do too well away from home.

    11. mr gruber
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      redmond or barkley, imo to narrow it down

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

    Is Eric Dier and out of position player? He was playing at Midfield tonight's match!

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      plays as a dm. So yes he is out of position

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

      Seems to be

    3. SuperDan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup I will be bringing him in soon. He has 4 YC so 1 more and he misses a game. No big deal. Just one game. OOP and a real threat for points.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Do out of position players ever get reclassified during the season or am I confusing FLP with the Daily Mail game ?.

    5. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      RB/LB's have more of an attacking threat then CDMs.

  10. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I read a pundit predict YESTERDAY that Leicester will finish in the bottom 5 this season.....

    *facepalm*

    1. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's not THAT mad. Hull were top after (I think) 9 games in their first PL season, and ended up only avoiding relegation on the last day. Different situation as Leicester have already survived once, but still...

      You'd think Sunderland, Newcastle, Villa, Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich will all end up below them, but it only takes two of them to have an upturn in form coinciding with a Leicester slump for the pundit to be right.

      (For the record, I don't think they will, but it's a long season.)

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

        They will tail off for sure but to what depths nobody knows. Mahrez Vardy are key to their success and not just for FPL. Same as West Ham with Payet.

    2. DF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      closer to the bottom 5 than the top 5 imo

  11. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Got me 3 blanks in a row since i bought him. Ive had enough!

    Ayew ---> KDB (-4)

    Yes or No?

    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      S

    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    3. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yay

    4. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No. Ayew scoring (if you sell him) will hurt you more than KDB scoring (if you don't buy him).

  12. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    roger's motivational teamtalk ๐Ÿ™‚

    https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status/649690095675678720

    1. jpdyolf
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Class!

  13. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merseyside derby score predictions?Mine Eve to win 3-1.

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool win 2-0

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-2

    3. Cousin Greg
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Everton 2-1.

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      4-0

    5. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-1 Eve win

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

      I hope!

    7. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-2

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

      We have won 2 of the last 20 derbies, so I can't go in with any confidence. Sturridge will probably score a 1st half hat trick.

  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's everyone's best ever fpl moments?

    This was undoubtedly mine. Particularly enjoyed re-reading the few pages from here on, and all the support from the FFS community.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/24/the-dugout-discussion-sunday-57/?hc_page=17&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comments

    1. wheato
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nothin like that.

      I really enjoyed GW8 last year though, hoping for more of the same this year.

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Haha, I remember that. Weren't you on top at half time?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I think I was a couple of points behind, but if all things had stayed the same I'd have been in the lead (i.e. after clean sheets kicked in).

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oh right, that's what I meant. If only you had Walcott (C) ๐Ÿ˜‰

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, I was gutted I hadn't at half time! Thankfully I would still have lost in the end, otherwise I'd dislike Costa even more than I already do!

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I just read like 10 pages of that. Epic.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And Breadbin was irritating as ever

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

      Haha I remember that, simply brilliant.

      My best moment would have to be GW8 last season, particularly seeing Aguero (VC) ripping it up after Costa (C) was not named in the squad ๐Ÿ˜€

    5. Runaway
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      My best was another Wally hattrick 3 seasons ago. He was just returning from injury with just 1.5 ownership , got him with -4 and captained while everyone else was going for RVP, RVP subbed, Wally grabbed 52 points for me and pushed me into top 1000. It was like a dream ๐Ÿ™‚ He is my favorite FPL player since that day ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What represents the best value or strategy for a 5th midfielder, a regular 4.5 priced player (like Westwood, Wanyama) who you'll using very rarely or a 5 - 5.5m mid, whom you'll play more often, especially if you've chosen him such that he rotates with your 3rd striker fixture wise.

    This is of course one of the burning questions for many managers. So would welcome some opinions on this, like how do it usually or has your tactics changed this season due to the emergence of Mahrez (It has changed mine, so).

    Anyways, the way I see it, a nice 5th midfielder priced between 5 - 5.5m is an asset to any team.

    Truth is at the start of season, Mahrez was that 5th midfielder for me, but since he has turned out to be more of a premium mid, the landscape have changed for this season and will remain so, unless he gets injured.

    So it's actually the 4th mid spot (at season start) where you typically spend 5.5 - 6.5m, is the real 5th mid this season. So, you can either choose to spend 5-6m (ex. Redmond) on him (making him effectively a 4.5th mid) and in that case would advice to choose your 3rd cheap striker in such a way that he rotates with your 4.5th mid well fixture wise, or you can simply opt to spend 4.5 proper (Westwood, Wanyama) to make him an actual 5th mid, whom you'll use only when you have injuries but want to save FTs (or avoid hits) that week, but not expecting anymore than a maximum of 3 points.

    Now which one you choose is completely up to you, as I do believe that both tactics has their pros and cons. I personally prefer the former, but due to Mahrez being there and the likes Hazard and Mane being as pricey as they are compared to last season, I'm prefering the later till now. Though I'll have a rethink when I play my wildcard in a few weeks time and if neccessary will adapt for sure.

    Sorry the reply got a bit longer. Thanks for keeping patience. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Your post started off well discussing a good topic, I started losing you around the 3rd/4th paragraph

      1. A-VB
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yea I agree with you.

        I actually wrote this as a reply to a similar discussion somewhere else, then I redid it to ask for opinions from people on FFS, and the later part was not very perfect. So you can blame me for that sure.

        ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

      2. 1569Tippins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hulked post attempt fail

        1. A-VB
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nah mate, I was not trying to get it hulked or anything.
          Just wanted to get a few point of views.

          As for hulked post, I had one already, so no real fetish for that and if I went for that, it would have much well written as the last one was. Cheers!

          ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      5th mid... I'd go 4.5 first 2/3 of season... watch for any 4.5/5 that gets hot and will add team value... otherwise ignore.

      You always need the extra funds elsewhere, better to have the flexibility and lack of benching headache. Later in season when depth is more important (with DGWs and teams missing games some weeks) and team value higher, is the time to get a more pricey (mid 5s) 5th mid.

      JMHO

  16. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The case for Mata (played, goals, assists, chances created)

    Premier League only:

    11/12 - P34 G6 A6 CC 102

    12/13 - P35 G12 A12 CC 95

    13/14 - P28 G6 A6 CC 64

    14/15 - P33 G9 A4 CC 51

    15/16 - P7 G3 A3 CC14

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And PKs now

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm getting him in GW11 for sure, the stats back him up, i'd sticky this personally haha ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If Yaya is out i have the choice of Mata or Sterling. Rally a case of form vs fixtures. Any thoughts?

      1. Al Bundy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Go form. Go the better player. Go Mata.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking so. Thanks

      2. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Presuming you have other City assets I would go Mata but you could also have Sterling for the next 3 and then switch to Mata after the '3 hard fixtures' are out the way

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. Yeah have Kolorov and Aguero, cant afford KDB or Silva.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think Sterling could match or outperform Mata in the next 3 and then make a switch after, it's a 50-50 call, on the other hand, if Sterling learns how to shoot, he could be gold

            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers.

    3. PurpleCobras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting. How are you interpreting these then? His goals and assists per game are both improved this season, but does this not just mean that we should expect a regression to the mean? And his Chances Created per game seems to have been on a downward trend throughout

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You could argue 14/15 is an anomaly due to the season United were having but when he plays, he seems to produce consistently. If he gets to the stats he produced in the first 2 seasons then he's a bargain at his price

        1. PurpleCobras
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          At the price, he is a bargain. I'd still hold fire til the fixtures improve but I do like what I see!

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Case against:

      Tough fixtures
      Has to play in a team with Rooney

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜† story checks out

  17. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Walcott or Gru to start against Man Utd?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wally

    2. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think Walcott is first choice now.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      arsene nose

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

      which ever one it is smalling will make a little boy out of them anyway

    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud will start

  18. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Juan Mata.

    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2pts

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He will blow you away, some man he is.

        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          ๐Ÿ™‚ We'll see

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stats suggest he's over performing.

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't care about stats.

      2. Numb
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's the sort of FPL player I like! Remember vintage Yaya?

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah pretty much actually. I have been wanting to get him in got to admit.

      3. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        that's good though?

    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Juan Mata to rule them all, and in the darkness Daley Blind them

      ๐Ÿ˜Ž

  19. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the best replacement for Wilson, I also have mahrez
    A) vardy
    B) ighalo

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think Vardy.

      Well I would, that's what I did ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy. Although I'm thinking of a front 3 of Vardy, Kun and Igloo to enable an extra milf to play 3-5-2.

    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      VARDY

    4. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all. Just double Leicester seems a bit much

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I know what you mean

  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning DZ,

    So I'm still on the fence with this one. Fairly certain of WCing in GW11 but unsure what to do with Mane/Pelle (fixtures) and Pelle (rumours of being dropped).

    Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers.

    A) Stick - the conservative play. Hope Pedro plays and Mane/Pelle turn up despite the tricky fixtures

    B) Pedro -> Walcott [-4] - similar fixtures over the next 3 but Walcott is playing OOP, is a massive goal threat and is on form. The risk of Pedro getting dropped is also a concern given he's been poor the past few weeks and Willian has looked good.

    C) Mane & Pelle -> Walcott & Berahino [-8] - brings in 2 form players with good fixtures and means I get to keep Pedro for his next 2 good fixtures. The 8 pointer is the main concern here, but will Saints get much away at Che and Liv?

    Both B and C leave a decent chunk of change (1.6m) for defensive upgrades next week.

    Ruddy
    Bellerin, Kolarov, Huth
    Sanchez, Pedro, Mane, Mahrez
    Aguero, Pelle, Vardy

    Rudd, Sinclair, Coates, Targett
    Bank 0.6m, 0FT

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      stick 100%

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm toying with bringing Mane in! So definitely not C for me.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Away at Chelsea? I know they've been bad, but I don't expect SOT to score more than 1 at the bridge.

        I'm currently favouring B - Walcott looks a menace and I think he'll outscore Pedro by more than 4 over the next 3. Thoughts?

        1. Diva
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I just have a sneaky suspicion it could be a profitable match for him.

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He has done well against them in the past - 1 goal and 1 assist last season.

            You fancy Pedro(+4) to outscore Wally over the next 3?

            1. Diva
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'm not sure I want to hazard a guess how the Walcott lottery will turn out. Could be gold if he starts all three... Or he could be on the bench for two. Walcott would be a calculated risk if you went for him.

              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers. I can also afford Silva instead of Walcott but not sure he offers the same potential as Wally, plus he leaves me with no cash.

                Would you go Silva > Wally ? (Am 0.1 short of KDB)

                1. Diva
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Such a tricky one. If it was for a FT I would think Silva (if fully fit) or Walcott would be reasonable transfers - one safe and sound, one risk and reward. For a hit I'm just not sure. Walcott has a higher ceiling and a lower floor. Silva has nicer fixtures.

                  1. Jinswick
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Yeah completely agree. Think I will probably stick! Cheers

          2. Colonel Klink
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            What about Bertrand? Only applies to attackers?

            1. Diva
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Bertrand would interest me too, though I haven't looked at him properly yet. Is he fit to start?

              1. Colonel Klink
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Played the full 90 in the last match.

                1. Diva
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Ah, great! (I did say I hadn't looked into him yet). He might kill two birds with one stone.

    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why will Pelle be dropped and who comes in for him?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ooops, that is meant to say Pedro (not Pelle) is rumoured of being dropped

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A all the way. Not sure if i would do B for free let alone a hit

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Any chance Pedro gets dropped?

        Just did a comparison of Pedro vs Wally on here and Wally is miles ahead. Extra cash comes in handy also.

    5. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A) because no move is worth a hit.

      Pelle to a striker for free would have been my choice for he scores very less away from home and he has 2 away matches in the next three.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. I am currently benching Pelle this week for Sinclair (STO) so hopefully won't get too burnt there!

  21. ~ Mata Magic ~
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez Mane Payet Yaya Mahrez

    Kun Ighalo Vardy

    Whom to bench ?

    1. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You bench Yaya, because he's out. Probably.

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez possibly

      1. st4rt__
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You'd bench Mahrez against Norwich? Are we thinking of the same player?

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Leaning towards Mane, not easy benching any of that lot and he won't score big points every week. We're all just speculating anyway.,

          1. ~ Mata Magic ~
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I would surely put Mane in bench , but against the current chelsea defence his pace can cause havoc !

            1. Count of Monte Hristo
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              So you wouldn't surely put Mane on the bench then...

      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Put Yaya in and if he doesn't play have Mahrez/Mane first sub

      3. ~ Mata Magic ~
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mahrez??

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Igloo/Mane

      1. ~ Mata Magic ~
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Is yaya surely out ??

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          No

    4. The Baines
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would bench Ighalo

      1. ~ Mata Magic ~
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks mate

    5. Alittude
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      bench yaya coz he might not play 90

    6. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yaya

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

      Wait for presser on Yaya to make a more informed decision.

    8. paganwinter
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would bench Mane. Would have played AOA if Yaya was not a bit of a doubt

  22. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So I'm between these 3 moves this week:

    A) Stick
    B) Pedro -> Wally (-4)
    C) Pedro -> Silva (-4)

    Ruddy
    Kolarov, Bellerin, Huth
    Sanchez, Mane, Pedro, Mahrez, Sinclair
    Aguero, Vardy

    Rudd, Pelle, Coates, Targett
    Bank 0.6m, 0FT

    If I don't do B) then I will likely do Pedro/Silva -> Wally in GW10. So it kind of comes down to this:

    A) Pedro (SOT, AVL) + 4 points
    B) Silva (NEW, BOU)
    C) Walcott (MUN, wat) + 1.0m + an extra free transfer

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      if you're getting walcott no matter what then stick. If not KDB over silva imo

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah, pretty sure I'll be getting Walcott for GW10 at the latest - massive goal threat plus I'm going to the EVE game ๐Ÿ™‚

        You think Pedro starts this week? Concerned that he could get the chop after a few average performances.

    4. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would say B will outscore them all if hes 100% fit

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Just realised my post is pretty confusing given B) and C) are switched around. Assume you are referring to Silva?

        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah Silva

    5. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro To KGB

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

      Don't bench Pelle, JWP will be firing in the crosses and likely to score from set piece imo.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Pelle is poor away from home, but yeah it's a tricky one. 0.1m short of KDB.

  23. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning DZ! Some early advice to start the day? Much appreciated

    Begovic
    Kolarov Dawson Naughton
    Sanchez Yaya Coutinho Mahrez Ayew
    Aguero Vardy

    Skrtel; Coloccini; Fodder

    A) Yaya > Payet
    B) Ayew > Payet
    C) Save

    Thanks!

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A. Do it!

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Aye!

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      a if YYT out

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks. and if he's not?

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          c)

        2. Anakun Skyguero
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If YYT is playing, save

        3. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Then also do it. Payet will score more points than YYT over the season.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            No he wont

    3. sleecc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      thanks fellas

  24. jam sandwich
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    wonder if it will be two fat ladies or all the twos for my GW score this week

    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2 fat ladies hugging is a 0

  25. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I think Ive whittled an important decision down to this...

    A) Aguero + Payet

    B) Sakho + KDB

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you captain in A and B?

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Havent even got to think about that yet, both options include Vardy, who is an option for me. otherwise A would be Aguero I guess, I went 2 weeks with the armband not on him, and it feels like newcastle is the time to give it back, maybe he will "pull a Sanchez". and in B probably KDB

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If Aguero isn't a captain choice than go B.
          At that price, you probably need to captain.

    2. SuperDan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Heart says A... brain says B

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        really? thats interesting

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Two captain contenders in A
      One in B

      I way prefer A

  26. st4rt__
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hello DZ.

    https://i.gyazo.com/16e157e36f9b6050732a7324bb53fe72.png

    I assume, I'm good to go?

    1. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't question Payet (c) pls. Last time you lot did, I switched to Aguero last minute and it was rubbish. This is the week I'm going to be right. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers fellas.

      1. Burning Plastic
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Looks pretty good. But what do I know. I ended at 817k from 350k, Seriously, though team looks good. Vardy as a captain is worth a think.

  27. stojanovzr
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero triple (C)?

    1. Trigg โญ๏ธ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save it for a DGW, how many people ask this and get this answer? ๐Ÿ˜†

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        95%

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No for DGW ONLY

  28. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys!

    Been so busy recently I've hardly been around and am clueless as to what's happening this week. Last day in my current job today though so that's a plus! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Any big news over the last couple of days? I know Wilson is out, still haven't decided on a replacement and probably lost lots of £££ at this point!

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy is the favourite replacement around these parts...

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Martial for me

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Already have him, just the hat trick against Arsenal will do

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Still?

        I'm very tempted by a Newcastle striker but I know that might be a punt too far

    2. buffrey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Like I said below, I've gone vards but with Pardew saying Gayle will play I think he's a great gamble for his and the next few weeks.

      Not secure spot for sure but a good differential for a week or so.

      Not for the 'dullard' though.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        My team is potentially in a spot of bother - Ogbonna, Muniesa, Wilson, McCarthy and Myhill so only want to get in players that are going to play at this stage.

        Good luck for anyone going Gayle though!

        1. buffrey
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          That's true. A decent bench would be beneficial.

  29. Gashead9
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Please feel free to offer opinions on my WC team...

    Butland / Gomes

    Kolarov / Monreal / Evans / Moreno / Francis

    Sanchez / De Bruyne / Payet / Mahrez / Morrison

    Kun / Vardy / Ighalo

    1.9 ITB

    1. Gashead9
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hennessey, not Gomes

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

      Interesting no WBA defender.

      1. Gashead9
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Have Evans

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oh yeah. Doh. A lot of similar to mine I just put below but you spent extra money in defence I put mine into my 5th mid. Quite like it. Morrison has a lot of potential