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The Digest – Gameweek 17

Watford’s free-scoring frontman maintains his outstanding season by putting Liverpool to the sword at Vicarage Road. Chelsea produce the goods in their first match since Jose Mourinho’s departure, whilst Fantasy managers brace themselves as the schedule gets set to step up pace.

The Player….

A deadly double at home to Liverpool continued Odion Ighalo’s relentless Fantasy season as the Watford man climbed into second spot in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) forward standings.

Having triumphed on their travels against the likes of Chelsea and Man City, the Merseysiders’ arrival at Vicarage Road was expected to pose problems aplenty for Quique Sanchez Flores’ side. Instead, they were swept aside as the 6.1-priced Ighalo took his tally to 12 goals and five assists in the first 17 matches, at an average of 6.8 points per appearance.

In terms of bonus points, the Nigerian’s tally of 22 is more than any striker in the top-flight – when on the pitch, he’s played a part in an incredible 70% of Watford’s goals, such is his importance to their cause. Put into perspective, Jamie Vardy and Romelu Lukaku sit at 50% and 54.58% respectively for on-pitch goal contribution. The underlying numbers also show his output is no fluke – he sits top amongst forwards for shots inside the box (52) and is joint-top with Harry Kane for efforts on target.

Although the competition for a spot in our three-man festive frontlines is increasingly fierce, Ighalo’s form, and value for money, is becoming difficult to ignore. Sunday’s display certainly went some way to dispelling the theory that Ighalo is no more than a flat-track bully and confidence remains high ahead of the Hornets’ head-to-heads with Chelsea, Spurs and City. Deliver again and it surely won’t be long before his 31% ownership takes a considerable hike.

The Team….

After a dismal defence of their title, Chelsea finally showed some signs of recovery with a comfortable 3-1 home win over Sunderland in the first match since Jose Mourinho’s departure.

It’s fair to say that, up until now, the Blues’ displays have been nothing short of disastrous at both ends of the pitch. Indeed, it’s somewhat surprising to learn that Cesar Azpilicueta and Eden Hazard are still owned by 12% and 14% of FPL managers respectively, with the Belgian the biggest disappointment of any Chelsea player on the back of one goal and three assists in 16 appearances.

Whatever the reasons behind their previous form, Fantasy managers can only hope that Guus Hiddink’s arrival will reignite Chelsea’s chief protagonists from here on in. Certainly, Branislav Ivanovic wasted no time in reminding us just why he was such a defensive force in seasons gone by, with a goal and assist against the Black Cats – his first attacking points of the season. If the Stamford Bridge club can rediscover the resilience that racked up 17 clean sheets last year, Ivanovic, and the likes of Kurt Zouma, could finally be worthy of investment.

Last weekend was only the second time that Chelsea had scored more than two goals in a league match this season. With Hazard still sidelined, Oscar and Pedro atoned for Diego Costa’s ongoing failings by bagging a goal apiece, whilst Willian chipped in with a pair of assists to highlight their attacking potential.

Interim manager Hiddink still has a job on his hands to turn around his temporary team’s fortunes but if the Dutchman can take advantage of three home fixtures (WAT, WBA, EVE) and trips to United and Palace in the upcoming five, an upturn in Chelsea’s Fantasy fortunes would broaden our options for the second half of the 2015/16 season.

The Talking Point….

With Gameweek 17 now behind us, Fantasy managers are poised for the busiest period of the festive schedule, which hands us three rounds of fixtures over eight days.

Given that 16 teams will play on Monday December 28, just 48 hours after Boxing Day’s ten fixtures, it’s fair to say that we can expect a greater degree of rest and rotation as fringe players are afforded a chance to impress.

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has been quick to concede he’s set to alternate his options as he prepares for a brutal run of fixtures against Chelsea, Spurs and Man City in the next three:

“This is the first time I will ever manage in this type of situation. The recovery of the players is going to be very important in the next two weeks. But I have a squad and I would like everyone to play. Between Chelsea and Tottenham there will be no time for the players to recover, we have only one day. So of course other players will appear in the starting XI and I am happy with that situation.”

Although we can expect Flores to keep faith in the likes of Odion Ighalo, by rotating elsewhere, the Hornets could struggle to nullify the danger of Harry Kane in Gameweek 19, just two days after they roll up to Stamford Bridge.

Targeting those teams with opponents who are hit hard by injury could also prove a canny tactic. Bournemouth, for example, are short of options and have numerous players stuck in the treatment room – they travel to Arsenal just two days after hosting Palace and five days prior to a clash against Leicester. With that in mind, the Gunners’ main men look ideal armband candidates in Gameweek 18, with Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud strong options – providing they remain immune to their manager’s tinkering.

Sunderland could also be more affected than most. Big Sam’s men roll up to the Etihad on Saturday on the back of three straight losses, then, four days later, they host Liverpool in the final match of Gameweek 19. Just three days after that, they travel to West Ham.

Whilst ensuring we have strong benches at this time of year is a given, assessing each team’s schedule and injury status could be equally key. Pinpointing those sides who are more likely to be hit hard by the festive period could prove crucial when selecting our armband options and may well make the difference as the fixtures arrive thick and fast.

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  1. A.T
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Real life team of the season so far?

    DDG
    Bellerin, Toby, Smalling, Monreal
    Mahrez, Kante, Ozil, ?
    Vardy, Ighalo

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Can we do the flop team? Pls pls pls. Can we, can we?

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Too many to fit into an 11 🙂

        1. Andy1
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Surely it's just all the Chelsea team?

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      433 with Lukaku

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yes god call. I for got Lukaku too.

    3. OLEgend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Martial 😉

    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku (4-3-3).

    5. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Payet. Knew I was missing someone 😀

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Ah yes, Payet... Shaw was looking nailed on for LB of the season until his injury too.

    6. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Butland

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'd much prefer DDG tbh.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          "Team of the Season"

          DDG missed the first 4 matches

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            and Payet has missed the last 5, and Mahrez hasn't played every game either, they both still deserve a place.

            DDG is the best keeper in the league.

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              But Butland is the best GK this season

        2. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          DDG the better keeper, Butland having a much better season.

    7. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Needs butland
      I'd go payet over kante

      And either lukaku, delafolu or barkley for the last spot

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Who's going to win the ball back? 🙂

    8. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Far too attacking

    9. Daaf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think Wijnaldum would also be a decent shout. Better than Kante to be honest. New to the league, and he is doing great, scoring goals and deciding games.

  2. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What do people think about this defence?

    Mertesacker, Shawcross, Dawson, Walker, Ake.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mixture of slow and fast

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Mainly slow

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Walker? Ake?

          1. Sess!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Two out of five fast, meaning most of mainly slow.

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      sacker is only meh

      1. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I know. I can only literally afford this on my WC. If I keep Bellerin I'll have to have a cheap 5th defender.

        1. ChelseaKTBFF
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Dann as a differential? Don't think an Arsenal defender is essential. Zouma maybe?

          1. The Sarjeant
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I do have Ward in at the minute. But I think I've gone off Palace defence a bit.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Afternoon Sarg

      I'd look at replacing Mert

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Sarj*

      2. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Afternoon! Who for? I'm on my WC, I still have Bellerin in at the minute.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Have you considered the Chelsea defence yet?

          1. The Sarjeant
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I'm not too sold on their fixtures. I could get Zouma in for Mertesacker and Wollschied for Shawcross.

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Defenders are hard to choose this year. Seen a few double up on Spurs, if that's something you might want to consider.

            2. ChelseaKTBFF
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Strong moves.

    4. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys!

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        No problem. Nyom has really been a differential for me this season. First time i have kept a serious team.

    5. megatronaldinho
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't have mertesacker right back. Switch with walker

  3. BantamPhil
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Kinda tempted to play Alli over Vardy

    1. Sif
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Only If news suggest Vardy wont start. Arsenal, ManU & Everton all only managed to get 1 past Norwich.

  4. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    a> Dier/ Stan > Nyom/ Alli -4 (I have Toby)
    b> Save FT and play Bolasie?

    1. KneejerkJoe
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      save

  5. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I lost my H2H because Sagna got more BPS than Ozil WTF

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Very strange

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      😯

      .
      .
      .
      .
      zil

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      BP Darling apparently

    4. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ozil was non-existant apart from his 2 assists

    5. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I am not amused 😆 concede 2 goals, get 3 bonus, nice FPL towers, merry friggin christmas

  6. phuang
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Butland,
    Wolls, Bellerin, Aldeweireld
    KDB (v), Mahrez (c), Ozil, Wijlnadum
    Kane, Vardy, Lukaku

    Subs: De Gea, Moreno, Barkley, Richards.

    How's the team looking? Which player do I need to bring in?

    1FT and 3.3 ITB

    1. KneejerkJoe
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Play Barkley over Vardy since u got Mahrez.

      Ur good to go, might wanna get Ramsey in next week

  7. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bet Mark gets Theo in this week.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      and captains.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        against Southampton?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          It's Mark, and it's Theo.. There's a history of love there.

        2. BabyB
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          because they are playing so well?

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            They don't concede much , even when they are playing bad

      2. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        +1

        I'm in!

        Up we go!

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He won't

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure on his current team yet but I wouldn't bet against it that's for sure

  8. Ziegler1988
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like Leicester presser done with no quotes on Vardy

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Excellent 😈

  9. pompeyfan
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So no news on Vardy then.. That's the worst possible news for owners surely

  10. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Indiana Jones, fantasy football and some pasta. 🙂

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Oddest game of "snog, marry, avoid" I've ever heard

    2. Mull
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Remove the pasta for a hit.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Work, followed by stressful shopping, followed by wrapping, followed by more work, followed by more work, followed by beautiful, beautiful sleeeeep..... Before work tomorrow.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        At least you have Wijnaldum. 😉

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          On my bench 😀 😆

  11. trimmtrabb
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Just sold Vardy to get Aguero - hold me!!

    Now have Kane, Aguero, Lukaku forward line. I'm chasing a bit too so feel like I needed to be caviler. Bringing in Walcott for Coutinho next all things being well. Team now is:

    Hennessey Rudd

    Kolorav Zouma Moreno Evans Simpson

    KDB Ozil Coutinho Mahrez Stanislas

    Kun Kane Lukaku

    Actually very happy with my team but still at my lowest ever ranking at 400k and the red arrows keep coming.

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Servus 🙂

      Vardy -> Kun is my move if it looks like Vardy is injured, otherwise I'll hold and replace one of Kane/Lukaku with him (depending on form) as soon as the fixtures are a little less congested.

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Nice team, though. You keeping Coutinho?

        1. trimmtrabb
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Nah going to sell him for Walcott I'd imagine- bought him after the City 4-1 and has done nothing for me.

  12. bahaa.k
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any news about swansea coach?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Broke down on the M4

  13. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    For a 4 point hit I can get this team. Probably not bad for rotation over Xmas:

    Myhill McCarthy (only real issue)

    Toby Smalling Clyne Bertrand Huth

    Ozil Ramsey Mahrez Silva Gosling

    Kane Lukaku Giroud

    Would probably be more tempted to keep Westwood however and not bring in Gosling. Rather swap McCarthy to a player keeper.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think you can get away with having Myhill as keeper. Not keen on you last 3 defenders though. Rest looks good.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yup, Clyne in particular has been a horrible pick for me. Bertrand not much better.

        All 3 should be nailed over Christmas though.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Clyne, iirc, is 1 yellow away from a suspension so keep an eye out

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      When is Forster back?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Do you mean Foster? Not sure but he's back training now I think. I assume won't be thrown in at Xmas

  14. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Christmas past

    There's only one Dennis Bergkamp,
    One Dennis Bergkamp,
    Walking a long,
    Singing a song,
    Walking in a Bergkamp wonderland!

    1. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      All time favourite player

    2. Mull
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Overrated.

  15. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    after a bit of confusion to my last post i think i should just have gotten straight to the point

    my defence is the area i need work on

    any help/suggestions as to a transfer this week
    1FT 1m ITB

    myhill mccarthy
    francis dier moreno pieters richards

  16. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you bring in?

    Gomes (Hennessey)
    VVD Bellerin Jones (Moreno, Simpson)
    Mahrez _____ Ozil Walcott (Stanislas)
    Kane Vardy Lukaku

    14.1m ITB

    Cheers 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey 🙂

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        3 Arsenal already (Ozil , Bellerin and Wally)

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers 🙂

      2. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Already have Bellerin 🙁

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ah yes.

          Probably a City midfielder or possibly Hazard if fit.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        3 Arsenbal already

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Well spotted. Pedro, Silva, YYT.

    3. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Silva

    4. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yaya Toure

    5. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all. 🙂

    6. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KDB

    7. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KdB

  17. Kryten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hey what happened to Jefferson Montero this season he was described as a world beater around here after a GW2 assist

    1. megatronaldinho
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      This is true. Not just around here tho. He was the new garrincha after a couple games. Done plum forgot

  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Silva (c) punt worth a try vs Sunderland? Bored of the strikers

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Go for Mahrez if you have to avoid strikers

  19. SweeSwee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    No news is good news for Vardy since he already said it wasn't serious.

  20. jg7u
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Would you play:

    A) Dann(Bou, away)
    B) Bellerin(Sou, away)

    First thought was to play Dann but Bournemouth has recently scored well and Southampton has not. Thanks in advance!

  21. OLEgend
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    AOA this week?

    Myhill

    Kol Rose (Bellerin Francis Cedric)

    Hazard Mahrez Bolasie KDB Wijnaldum

    Vardy Kane Lukaku.

    Hazard > Ozil/Ramsey/Walcott?? if he isn't fit.

  22. ChelseaKTBFF
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey versus Walcott in for Barkley.

    Similiarly

    Ditch Stanislas for a 3-5-2 with any medium priced mid and bench vardy?

  23. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott/Rambo for who

    Mahrez/haz/Barkley/kdb/alli

    Was on haz or Barkley, but barkleys form is making it difficult and expecting a change in haz fortunes..

    1.4itb

    A) wally

    B) Rambo

    C) save

    Thanks

  24. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What would you guys do with this team? I have 4.8 million in the bank?

    A - VDV to Spurs Def
    B- Giroud to Aguero
    C- De Gea to Courtious
    D- something else?

    De Gea Hennessey

    Van Dijk Bellerin Moreno Simpson Sagna

    KDB Ramsey Mahrez Bolasie

    Giroud Kane Lukaku

    1. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Daaf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think VVD could use some transfering.

      I like DDG transfer, but not sure Courtois is the best option to transfer in.

  25. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hennesey, Ruddy
    Francis, Dawson, Zouma, Moreno, Targett
    KDB, Coutinho, Eriksen, Arnautovic, Sinclair
    Pelle, Aguero, Ayoze

    1.5£ Bank // Where to take a -4 hit? (Just differential options please)

    A) Defense
    B) Midfield
    C) Bargain forward

  26. Daaf
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How would you use a transfer with this team?

    Butland - Hennesey
    Koscielny - Kolarov - Azpi - Moreno - Simpson
    KdB - Ozil - Coutinho - Mahrez - Deulofeu
    Kane - Lukaku - Vardy

    2 FT - 1.7 in the bank.

    A. Transfer out Azpi -> Toby
    B. Transfer out Coutinho / Deulofeu -> Rambo/Silva/Alli/Wallcott/ someone else.

    Could use some advice! Thanks!

  27. Kryten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What's ET short for?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Extra Time ( I think ?)

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Estimated Time
      Extra Terrestrial

    3. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      extra terrestrial...

    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No ET is short because he only has little legs 🙂

    5. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Extra-Time
      Extra-Terrestial
      Elvis Tesley.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That sounds terrible (going by headline)

      1. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Not a snowballs chance in hell to ban santa hats from ffs right?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Best not tune into the Scoutcast tonight...

          1. Sjaugen
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            That's what I thought / was afraid of 😀

    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      bah humbug

    3. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Banning Christmas would be like FFS banning knob gags. The end of the world.

  28. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is a Silva (c) punt a bit too much?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Probably

  29. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Sky sources: Bournemouth are closing in on a deal for Juan Iturbe https://t.co/2gOMQJv9pn https://t.co/XNm9LIDHEy

    Watford?

    1. Judas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Iturbe?

      Isnt he like ridiculously good?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yep

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        He is...like Shaqiri...

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stan no more?

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Should he not cost like 35 million

    4. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah sure it's watford not bournemouth signing him.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Couldn't come to a financial agreement apparently. Off to Bournemouth it seems

        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Why the feck aren't Sunderland in for him.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            He's not alcoholic 😉

          2. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I'll ask Fat Sam and get back to you

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's been an incredible flop for Roma recently, used to be class, now he ain't so much apparently.. Still a coup.

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Average player in an average league - not expecting much of him in the PL, but you never know