Pre-Season

Pre Season Section Now Live

With the new 2016/17 summer fixtures officially underway following West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders earlier this morning, we’re launching the Pre-Season Section of the site once again as we build-up towards the start of the new Premier League campaign. We’ll also be adding the Pre-Season tab on the site main page over the next day.

Most of the 20 Premier League sides are now back in training, with some teams facing their first friendlies towards the end of this week. We’ve put together a list of every club’s confirmed summer schedule so far and also linked every article published over the break for each team. You can visit the Pre-Season guide for a full rundown on all of the Scout Reports, Moving Targets, Great Expectations and Sleeper articles, in addition to our assessments of the three promoted sides, while we’ll also be adding our Fixture Analysis pieces shortly.

We’ll be updating the Pre-Season guide on a daily basis, adding every article upon publication. Each team also has their own “Scout Notes” and “Form Players” sections, which will be added to throughout the summer. We’ll be keeping a close eye on all the friendlies and, as well as rolling out plenty of Scout Scribbles articles to cover the matches, will be using this as a handy one-stop-shop to compile your guide ahead of the launch of the 2016/17 Premier League season next month.

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  1. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I have both Giroud and Griezmann (together with Ronaldo). What to do with them?
    A) Giroud -> Bale
    B) Griezmann -> Bale
    C) Keep both

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

        Keep, Bale and CR7 will blank

    2. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Ready to rock!

    Patricio - Lloris
    Chester - Cedric - Guerreiro - Boateng - Hector
    Payet - Pogba - Ozil - Draxler - Sanches
    Ronaldo (c) - Griezmann - Bale

    1.5m in the bank for the final. Good luck all!

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

      Hoping for a Bale blank?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Not really - have him in my team

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

          3 potential Portugese CS's though

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Will have 2 of them anyway. It was basically a decision between Guerreiro and Williams/Taylor. Decided to bank money in case. I guess a bale blank would be good but not hugely worried

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

      Good luck to you too!

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      What happens if Wales win ?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I use my 6 transfers to get to 11 players in the final? 🙂

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck Andy, have 10 the same.

  3. henryleeds
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Taylor or Williams?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Taylor

  4. A-S-H
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Going all out.

    4 portugal defenders, sanches and ronaldo. 1 welsh.

    Maybe even captain Guerreiro for a bit of fun.

    This could end badly.

  5. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Have 1 FT remaining. What should be my priority?

    A) Upgrade Giroud to Griez since he is a risk.
    B) Upgrade Nani to Ronaldo
    C) Bale-> Ronaldo and double up on Portugal attack
    D) Meunier -> A german or Wales defender

    Current squad is:

    Hennessey Neuer
    Hector Fonte Guerrero Rami Meunier
    Ozil Kroos Draxler Payet Renato
    Giroud Bale Nani

    Before the Giroud news, I was leaning towards C because I am expecting Portugal to win the tie in 90 mins and I need a differential to climb the ranks.

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

      B

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        My least favorite option because I need a bit of a differential. And Nani has done well in the Euros so far. Better than Ronaldo.

  6. Johnny Drama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Repost beacuse bottomed

    Pls help guys

    A) Gru+Ronny+Bale (4 defenders)
    B) Gru+Muller+Bale/Ronny (5defenders)

  7. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If for no other reason, just because of how differently Bale and Ronaldo wear their star status, I'd love to see Wales to win tonight.

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      ...and Bale to score and Ronaldo blank. Could as well captain Bale then. 😎

  8. Fergies fledgling
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A. Hennessey & Guerreiro
    or
    B. Patricio and Williams

    ?

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

      A. Cheaper

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

      A

    3. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A. Probably more save points and Guerrero has assist potential.

      1. Fergies fledgling
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks all!

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

    A.) Koscielny and Draxler

    Or

    B.) Rami and Goetze

    1. Fergies fledgling
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      a, just

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

      A is safe
      B is risky

    3. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A all day long.

  10. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    (C) Ronaldo or Bale?

    Currently on Ron since he has lower ownership... Can't choose between them though.

  11. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who is more likely to keep a CS? Portugal or Wales?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Portugal are fav.

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

        Portugal

  12. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    RMT please
    * after name = transferred in

    Hennessey Lloris*
    Taylor* Hector Guerreiro* Rami Umtiti
    Ozil* Draxler Matuidi* Payet Ramsey
    Muller Bale Ronaldo*

    0m ITB
    Thanks

  13. El Patron
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bruno Alves owned by 0%, goal+cs 😀

  14. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A. Chester & Pogba
    or
    B. Taylor & Kroos

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

    Why is Liam Brady wearing an old mans coat 😀 😉 ???

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is Joe Allen a good pick from the Welsh mid??

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      So few options , I've gone with him , but not expecting fireworks

  17. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Choose one :

    A) Fonte
    B) Cedric
    C) Gurriero

    1. gazza0088
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Guerrero is played well getting forward down the left. That's who I'd go with.

  18. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any of these worth a hit?

    a) Kuba > Pogba
    b) Kuba > Kroos
    c) Kuba > Allen
    d) Umtiti > Cedric
    e) Umtiti > Fonte

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      NO HITS

  19. gazza0088
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    AARRGGHHHH!! midfield's really bothering me.

    Kroos, Goetze or Pogba??

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

      Paul.

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

    Goetze or Pogba?

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

      The Pog

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Gotzba

  21. Fergies fledgling
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Worth a hit to take Ramsey out? I'd be able to afford anyone

    rest of attacking line is Ronnie, Bale, Griez, Payet, Ozil, Draxler, Sanches

    1. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Keep. You have all the good mids. Kroos and Pogba not very good picks. No other options really.

  22. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A) Pogba and Kroos
    B) Matuidi and Ozil

  23. McQueen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Did anyone have the same experience as me. I made seven transfers and it says I made 6 transfers? I didn't comfirm them yet though.

    Mcdonalds desktop version.

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It will probably say "connection could not be established" if you click confirm.

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

        And it won't automatically deduct 4 points afterwards if it by some luck accepts 7 transfers? 🙂

        I guess nobody's gotten that far. 🙂

        Thanks mate.

    2. gazza0088
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Nope, it's telling me they'd deduct 4 points.

  24. lankdog
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    could someone RMT quick please?
    Hennessey | Hart
    Hector Cedric Taylor | Howedes Sagna
    R.Sanches Payet Ozil Pogba | Draxler
    Bale Ronaldo Muller
    All 6FTs used. Only change I'm thinking of if Cedric>R.Guerreiro, but then who could i use the extra 0.5 on? (other transfers in are Sanches, Ronaldo, Pogba, Taylor, Howedes)
    Any help appreciated.

  25. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bale or CR7 for the armband???

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

      CR7

  26. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bale (c), 4 Welsh, 4 Portugese. 2 defenders from each. 0-0 will suit me fine!

  27. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Chester * Pogba
    Taylor & Kroos?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

  28. Sauzée
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Fantasy - backing Portugal

    Reality - cheering Wales

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty much this

  29. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who gonna take Wales set pieces again?

  30. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    think Draxler starts?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Hoping so