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7 July 2016 1587 comments
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Fantasy managers brace themselves for the penultimate match of Euro 2016 as France and Germany go head-to-head in Marseille at 8pm.

There’s little between the pair as they lock horns for a place in Sunday’s final against Portugal, after Fernando Santos’ side defeated Wales 2-0 last night.

France have won four and drawn one of their five fixtures so far, netting at least twice on four occasions. The 5-2 quarter-final demolition of Iceland ensured that Les Bleus entered the last four as the top-scoring team in the tournament.

Germany, though, showed their mettle by defeating Italy on spot-kicks last time out and, having conceded just a single goal, boast the best defence in Euro 2016.

Joachim Low’s side were equally impressive at the other end of the pitch – they sat joint-top for attempts on goal in the opening five matches and led the way for shots inside the box. Despite netting just seven times to France’s 11, then, the World Champions will be confident of breaching a backline that’s conceded three times against Republic of Ireland and Iceland over their last two matches.

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  1. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Is Slavic cheese or any of the Slovakian froggers about?

    Have any of you worked out likely scores in the Albania match?

    1. Däzzy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Comes in out of no where and magically makes top of page comment 😉

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Thin line between last and first

        1. Däzzy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          This. Have figured out that myself recently 😀

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Slovakia win would be my guess. Seen them saying they had lots of Griezemann and Albania had little or none this morning

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        I haven't added it up but I suspect a Albanian win. It will be very close we had more Greizmann but you ha more French defenders. We also had a few players with non playing players.

        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          We worked it out that had Germany scored you would have won, however i think our 3x Koschielney clean sheets plus lloris and Pogbas clean shhet points puts us ahead. Griesman made it interesting.

          You were six ahead after substitutions from last night but we had quite a few more players today

          1. Twelve years a slave
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Final score 217- 209 to Albania

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Hah! I just worked that out too.

              Well done! It was very close it was all those defenders.

              Good luck in the final

  2. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Giroud or Nani for the final?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Giroud imo

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Le Donk

    3. Däzzy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Giroud

  3. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    The new PM will be a woman
    The Scottish first Minister is a woman
    The first minister in Northern Ireland is a woman
    The next President of the USA will be a woman
    Wales get your finger out

    1. Däzzy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Joan Burton for taoiseach in Ireland 😀 😀 😀

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        I would rather that never happened

        1. Däzzy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          I'll cheer you up 😀 😀 😀
          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HKE7DkXIToY

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Will we ever see a sheep as prime minister?

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Portugal captain is a woman

    4. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I actually think Trump will win 😮

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        😀

      2. Zasa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Have you seen his unfavorability ratings/polls though? His campaign has been on a huge downward trend since his comments on the Orlando shootings.

        Not to mention Obama is campaigning with Hilary & Bernie is about to endorse her. He's got horrible odds tbh here, YWC

        1. Lallana_
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Has Hilary's named been clear of charges? Been trying to keep up with the news but it's been difficult.

          The latest two shootings in America are devastating. The country is doomed either way.

          I feel as though America took Obama for granted. There is so much he can do though when the NRA pay off senators.

          1. Zasa
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Yeah, the FBI just recently announced that they'd recommend not to indict her, & found "no intentional misconduct" but "extremely careless."

            You don't know half of it man, & on top of those horrible tragedies there were two brutal police shootings of two innocent black individuals. Look up Alton Sterling, & Philando Castile. It's a really sad loss of life & the video is really hard to watch.

            Yeah, it's a tough pill to swallow.

            Also, http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/

        2. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Crooked Hilary won't know what hit her 😉

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Wasn't it her hubby that a crooked thing? 😉

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              That's exactly what hit her 😉

    5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      What about the Dictator of Europe too !

  4. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    I have a feeling that FPL won't be free this year and here's why.

    They've forecasted way fewer players than usual. Look at http://fantasy.premierleague.com, the 'Create and join leagues' part. Someone who started in Gameweek 14 is ranked 1,413,999th overall, and 6,507th from those who joined in Gameweek 14.

    Last season, there were over 2,500,000 signed up in GAMEWEEK 1. Starting Gameweek 14 means you have a whole lot of catch up to do to achieve that rank, or there are far fewer players.

    It looks like the lack of sponsorship from Barclays has forced them to add a sign-up fee. It was great while it lasted.

    RIP Free FPL.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      If it ain't free, I ain't playing

      1. Däzzy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        This

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      It is free, I have an email confirming this 🙂

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      They just put 2 numbers in.

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Lol no.

      Maybe it's just a team made to achieve GW rank 1.

    5. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I think it'll be free simply because people will navigate to other free fantasy games instead

    6. A.T
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Or they could just be made up numbers?

    7. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Hi Dean,

      Thanks for your email and interest in Ultimate Fantasy Premier League (UFPL).

      We can confirm that the Ultimate game will not be running during the 2016/17 season. As part of a major overhaul of the Premier League’s digital properties, we’re focused on rebuilding and improving the free to play Fantasy Premier League game in advance of the new season. So while UFPL may return in the future, it will not be available this August.

      Kind regards,
      Ultimate Fantasy Premier League Support

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        🙂

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Who is Dean? I call forgery!

      3. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        How many players did they have last season?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          3.6m or so

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            in FPL

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          About 26k I think, the point is, it confirms FPL will be free to enter

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Wonder how many would play FPL if it was say, a fiver to join

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Less than 50,000

            2. TorresMagic™
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Many countries would be blocked from FPL. People would just play for free using an Excel Spreadsheet.

              1. Davido989
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                You sound like you've thought this out.. 😛

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 17 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  Nope. Just need someone to run the ML and everyone to email team(transfers etc)

      4. ONSIDE 9
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Fake, who's this Dean fellow 😉

    8. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Overall or in England?

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Observant!

    9. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      The more people they attract the more they can charge in advertising on their site. I can't ever see them charging for this

  5. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Chasing ML by 20 points more or less over. Thinking of getting 8 Portugal players and then just hope for 1-0 Portugal win ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      What score would you expect with no cards for the 8 players & say 6 points for 3 French?

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Around 45 with 1 goal Captain.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Say you captain Ronaldo (12) Nani assist (5) 4 def = 24, Pat 8, 2 mids (6) = 55
          How many points will your rival get from Portugal though?

          1. Karan_G14
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Think he'll go with 8 French. He'll probably get around 15-18 if he plays one Portugal Defender.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Really depends on your rival. If you are 2nd then he could start copying your team.

              1. Karan_G14
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 5 days ago

                I'm 3rd right now. Even if he copies my team he'll only be able to see 3 Portugal Players. And plus he always gets his players from the favourite team so I doubt he'll keep more than 3 Portugal.

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 17 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  He knows the highest scorers will be in defence. Good luck as I would love 1-0 Portugal.

                  1. Karan_G14
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 days ago

                    Let's hope so would love to see Ronaldo lift his first trophy with Portugal.

                  2. Karan_G14
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 days ago

                    The gap is 17 points exactly and 10 between 1st and 2nd.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      What have you got to lose?

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Not much. Half of my FPL winning from 15/16. And 20 points at this stage is pretty much over.

    3. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      You could play a 532 and stack your team with Portuguese defenders

      Jammy but could win you it

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Thinking Patricio,4 Portugal Def, Ronaldo Nani, Renato.

  6. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Football is only ruined when Man City spend the dosh(!)

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Uh oh... what now 😕

    2. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Chelsea/Utd spend a fair amount too

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Hence the use of (!)

    3. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Haven't started yet...?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        I was being sarcastic. It's ok for clubs to spend big money but when Man City do it, people say they ruin football.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Finally someone who sees where I'm coming from

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            United fans are so hypocritical when it comes to that

            1. KingNidge
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Not all.. i have no problem with clubs using their financial muscle to remain competitive.. United earned their money on the back of success and City didn't have a pot to piss in until a sheik rode into town on the back of a camel with his billions.. at the end of the day it is what it is.. thought most would be extremely excited about the season i know i am 🙂
              Berbs it seems not so and tbh i can understand.. his club can't compete in the market with the big boys

              1. Davido989
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                I definitely would like us to compete for players like Di Maria, Aguero etc of course mate that's just normal. But I'd never want my club to spend 100m on a 23 year old who isn't even world class yet. Never

                1. ★Kuntheman★
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  The Pogba fees are ludicrous. You could buy 2-3 world class CMs with that money.

                  1. KingNidge
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 days ago

                    We don't need 2-3 world class CMs we need one.. a top class CF and winger/playmaker.. we have them tied up.. no messing around

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

                  If you consider our wealth to Liverpool's then the guts of 40 million for Mane could be looked on as obscene.. it's the world we live in now whether we like it or not.. there are crazy amounts of money available right now Watford knocked back 30 odd million for Troy Deeney ffs.. why? because the money being poured into prem clubs mean they under no obligation to sell a top player for any fee.. i know it was better craic for you last season loling at United week in week out and how are squad wasn't up to it.. it was true.. what are we supposed to do.. roll over.. we are identifying players for the positions we need the most and targetting the best out there.. you can have ur opinion on Pogba thats grand we are looking an upgrade on Carrick Schweinsteiger Fellaini Herrera etc.. if we can get the deal done that's great.. if not we go elsewhere.. simple as..

                  1. Davido989
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 4 days ago

                    We're usually on the same wavelength mate. My point is that 100m on 1 player is crazy irrespective of any tv deals or clubs wealth. This is a game for working class fans and for our young kids to get opportunities in our clubs. Doshing 100m on a player just further makes it harder for our youth systems. I have no qualms against Pogba or his quality, I watch enough football to know who's good and not. Man Utd spending 100m on a player in a position where they usually have developed home grown or spent wisely to develop potentially elite players is going to set a trend and build a bigger barrier to kids wanting to make the cut.

                    1. KingNidge
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 4 days ago

                      Be plenty of working class fans and kids that love United will be more than happy to go to Old Trafford and have a chance to see the Zlatans Mkhis.. and potentially Pogba too mate.. don't forget we played a huge part in Pogba's development also before he was allowed to leave also.. in Rashford Martial Shaw DDG Lingard Fosu Mensah etc etc we are giving plenty of young players homegrown and foreign the oppurtunity to better themselves and earn a good living too so it's not all doom and gloom

              2. ★Kuntheman★
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                Can you honestly tell me that the Glazers haven't had any financial effect on United, and every penny has been built from success? I mean the Glazers are not just figureheads.

                1. KingNidge
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  We were breaking records for transfer fees long before the Glazers mate.. they take more out of the club than anything

        2. Dušan Citizen
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Wow, you really aren't like the other Liverpool fans. Respect, man. 😉

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            😉

  7. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Time to troll the guy in my ML and pick the exact same French and Portuguese players as him to try and block him off. Anyone else doing the same?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      C*ckblock

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Hot sauce in the condom

      2. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Don't accuse Emre of such a thing. Only thing he blocks is shots and crosses

        1. Lallana_
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          And Sakho on Twitter after today's result

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Without a doubt haha 21 pt lead. He better hope Ronaldo(c) comes up big for him if he pushes for a differential, and even then I get half of that.

    3. mrtapio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I would, but how do I know who i picks? Im leading my ML by two pts!

    4. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Is it still possible to see your opponents team before the MD has started? I thought McDolan's fixed it.

  8. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Is Pogba 100 million pounds worth?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Was Sterling worth 50m?

      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Is Morata 60 million pounds worth?

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Never

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Easy answer. No.

      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        The inflation and pricing of players are outrageous right now.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          100m on a player who hasn't proven much is ridiculous

          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            You'd expect to get players like Bale, Ronaldo etc for that much money.

            No doubt he's good, but 100 million is just too much.

            Either way, when Jose does business so early, he wins the league..

            1. il Brutto
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              The likes of Bale and Neymar are valued closer to 200m nowadays.

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      maybe in next years pounds

    4. il Brutto
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I think he is worth more.

      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Assuming you're a United fan trying to justify the club's valuation for him..

        How's he worth more than 100 million pounds though? Interesting.

        1. il Brutto
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I'm not a United fan.
          -Among the very best players in his position
          -Young
          -Crazy marketing value
          -Potential to be the best

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            This is pretty much it in a nutshell mate.. we could get 2 or 3 years out of Pogba at his age and at least make our money back in a sale quite easily.. investment.. re sale value.. etc etc

          2. Zasa
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Yup

    5. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      No but it's a crazy world

      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        TV (revenue) has clearly made it even more crazy. 😉

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Of course we could probably bank that for next year lol and just spunk our transfer kitty this summer

    6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      no

    7. A.T
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      It's all relative.

    8. A.T
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      36m for Martial is looking a bit if a bargain now. How people lolled at the time 🙂

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        But that's not how much the deal was. It's strange that players from some clubs get quoted the full price but players from others get quoted the price without add ons.

        1. A.T
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          How much was it?

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Upwards of £57.6m

            1. A.T
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Tbh I don't follow the ins and outs of transfers, especially from other clubs, but I thought not adding the add on was the norm.

              1. A.T
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                Depends on how realistic the add ons are I suppose

    9. Zasa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Longevity & potential, etc. Don't think it's as clear cut as others make it out to be. He's been consistently been one of Juve's best players for a while now in Scudetto winning seasons. Had a rough early start last season with the injuries to March & Khedira - not to mention Pirlo & Vidal leaving - bit it picked it up in the second half & shined admirably when he had a good pairing in midfield. I remember him comfortably schooling the Juve midfield in the CL iirc. Not too bad at 23 y/o.

      People judging him off a Euro tourney is a bit unfair tbh, where albeit not to Pogba's standards, he was still one of the most consistent midfielders in the tourney by far. His stats have improved consistently each season & hes getting better each year. It's the potential, you'll be getting one of the best midfielders in the world with the way he's developing. Remarkable athlete and a complete-midfielder in every sense

      Also, did you get that Batsushi I posted in the end?

      1. Zasa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        *schooling the Man City midfield (but both work I guess 🙂 )

    10. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Markets dictate value, so yes he is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay.
      23 years old, worldwide popularity, absurdly talented, wants to leave Italy, coveted by the worlds richest clubs, contracted until 2019.
      These are the factors that let Juve basically name their price.

      Very surprised utd are willing to pay that much for one player. Will be a great signing though

  9. X T I A N
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    How did Payet look tonight? Rival ahead of me will certainly captain Griezmann so need to choose Payet or Giroud.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Didn't do much

    2. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Why not Ronaldo if you want a diff?
      Didnt look too sharp but hard conditions...

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      bad

    4. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Off the boil. He was underperforming tonight, lost the ball often and failed getting past Kimmich. Poor FK and wasted a good goal attempt.

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Had to work hard and was perhaps not as sharp as usual, did a good job though tracking back etc.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I don't agree at all. Evra was all alone a lot of times because of Payet not tracking back. Nearly all of the german attacks came from that flank, and I think it was the reason why Kanté was subbed in for Payet when Germany pressured France.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Yeah 1st half his defensive game wasn't great, improved 2nd half though. Thought Kante would have come on at the start of the 2nd half but Deschamps must have had a big word.

    6. il Brutto
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Looks off form at the moment. Never played these kind of games so it's understandable.

  10. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    @Aru Serious

    Have you really quit your Euro team ?...surely not...

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I just did

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Ye.

      Wasn't enjoying it and couldn't win so didn't see the point

      You seem very surprised?

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

        I'm always surprised when folk pack up. It's only a game.

        I bet whatever your team was this week it was perfectly ok, but it just didn't happen. See it through to the end and stop being so Serious (pardon the pun)....please...

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I quit before the semi finals. And took a massive hit to buy players who would get no points.

          So I think I might be too late.

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

            No matter. You can show us how crap a team can really be then.

          2. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            did you bought Muller?

            1. Konig Luther
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              buy*

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I'm the opposite . If there is nothing to play for its a total waste of time..but then again I don't get why people play unless there is money involved..I care little about bragging rights and to be fair it's probably just as well

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Did you see my earlier post? Thinking about a No London squad as they don't represent me or the people in my area. Worried about the weather though 🙂

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

        No i didn't see it. I'd be prepared to do a London only team to play against you....Or at least some sort of North Soth split that made it fair(ish) for picks.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          London not enough?! You would already have Spurs, Chelsea, West Ham, Arsenal and Palace? I'll give you Watford, Bournemouth and Soton for a proper N/S divide 🙂

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

            Yep. The problem with just London clubs can be affording their picks (i've tried it before)...it needs the Watfords and Bournemouth's chucked in for the same reasons the wba and Leicester picks(last season) help afford those Man City and Man United picks...

            1. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              So are we on then, based on the teams as above? 🙂

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

                Oh aye...no problem. I hate that OR lark...it ruins the game as far as i'm concerned...I'd much sooner play a game without duplicated players even if that does mean getting battered by Aguero.

                1. The Bandit
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  Game on! Remind me later as I'm a little worse for wear and off to bed now 🙂

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

                    I shall...and i'll look forward to it.

  11. Critical Observer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Game updated.

    OR 80.

  12. Thomass
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    These fantasy ranks are so confusing...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Why?

  13. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Must have been a lot of Greasyman captains. My lad fell to 350th....which is way way better than me...

  14. Thomas M.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    What whould you say, better to go for a playing defender in the finals instead of a goalkeeper huh? (same team)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Needs to get an assist/goal to be worthwhile if no cards. GK have save bonus etc.

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      depends on defender probably (maybe has more chances of an assist)... keeper still can get save points

    3. Thomas M.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      i know, was thinking either Koc or Sagna instead of Lloris.

  15. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Pick up Matuidi or pick up Evra and quadruple up on France defense? Rest of team is:

    Lloris
    Sagna Koscielny Guerreiro
    RSanches Payet Pogba
    Griezmann Ronaldo Giroud

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      pretty much my team

      Matuidi is a nothing player in Fantasy terms.

      Maybe go with Evra

  16. Jay_
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Sitting at 1k but its haunting me about bringing in Pepe and Moutinho early rather than just waiting. 8 points lost as i had no other subs. Defo not making early transfers in FPL this year.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      lol

      1. Jay_
        10 years, 4 days ago

        19 points behind in Disable ML, should be 11. Proper mood affecter

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          The lol was more towards FPL where you love chasing 0.1s

          1. Jay_
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Lesson learned from this, this season I'm playing like you 🙂

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Another terrible rank then 🙁

              1. Jay_
                10 years, 4 days ago

                That was just a one off mate. The pedigree is there, same as Triggerlips. You'll bounce back 🙂

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

      Defo not making early transfers in FPL this year.

      loooooooooooool

      🙂

    3. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Triggerlips is in the Elite Realm 😉

  17. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    17 Points between me and 1st.
    Choose:

    Lloris
    Sagna Evra Kosc
    Pogba Payet Renato Mario
    Ronaldo Griezman Giroud

    OR

    Patricio
    Cedric Fonte Pepe Gurriero
    Payet Pogba Renato
    Nani Ronaldo Giroud

    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      France

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Rival has Pogba, Payet, Griz, Gru, Kosc, Sagna. He'll probably get 2 more.

  18. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    One less sleep till the launch. Goodnight all 🙂

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Better wake before 4am.

    2. Jay_
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Night bro

    3. Zasa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Have a good one Berbs

    4. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Night Berbs you Liverpool barsteward xx

  19. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Current Rank = 1829 (My best yet)

    also, is it worth bringing in cheapies now we only need 11>?

    I'm doing Umtiti tonight

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Wait until lineups.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        umtiti is 4m he can be benched if he doesn't play. I will still be quids in

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          What's the rush? Prices won't change. Someone could get injured in warm up etc.

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            what I mean is even if Umtiti doesn't play, i now have the cheapest defender in the game. so if he doesn't play he is benched... leaving more funds for my first 11

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              You'll have ample transfers to even have a 12th player at a greater value.

  20. DAN DARE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Really hope there are a lot less free transfers and just the one wildcard for the next Maccie D's game. No advantage to those who do their research, pick a quality squad from the start and save their wc. Most will now be able to field a full team for the final even if they punted on Wales and Germany. Not that im bitter. Really happy for the guy thats gonna win my ML despite starting the tournament with Koke and Gomez and subsequently wc'd after gw1. Really happy

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

      I think we need to remember that the game is set up to generate interest in the tournament and keep that interest going throughout the tournament. Whilst we'd like it to be set up for us addicts it really isn't it's purpose.

    2. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I very much feel bitter too. But still its more interesting as for instance in my ML there's a lot more people playing untill the end instead of giving up 1/2 in.

  21. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    3 points separate the top 6 teams in my league. I'm in joint 2nd, 1 point behind the leaders.

    It effectively comes down to the final game. Best captain choice? Formation? Any hints or tips? Need all the help I can get at the moment.

    1. Critical Observer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      1 point is nothing. Make sure you can field a full XI and pick the keeper and the D-men from the side you fancy to win; Portugal don't have much to go for in the midfield except for Sanches as an enabler; the forward options are fairly straightforward as well. Ultimately it will be decided by the captaincy-decisions; in the semifinals, Guerreiro and Griezmann were where it was at. Who do you think will provide the magic required to win the championship?

      Good luck.

    2. mrtapio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Since you're not leading, I would go 4-4-3, with Iloris + 4xFrance at the back.
      Griezmann (C), or a defender maybe.

  22. Flynniesta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Euro Wildcard Virgin here. I take it I can activate the WC & mess about with my team until the final without the risk of losing any points? I don't have to do all my transfers at once do I?

    1. Critical Observer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Your assumption is spot on, good sir.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      No, unlimited right up until deadline. You can make some now and another day and so on.

      1. Flynniesta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers guys

  23. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Sporting Lisbon have turned down Inter Milan's bid of 20m for Joao Mario. They are insisting on the 60m buyout clause.

    May I remind you that Joao Mario is that bloke that runs around for 80 minutes and get subbed out for Portugal. What has the modern transfer market become?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      20M gets you Jordan Ibe with very little change these days

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      10m James Tomkins
      15m Jordan Ibe

      say no more

    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      i was really expecting more from him in this euro

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Same. Even had him in a couple of my drafts.

    4. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Crazy these days. Like money is nothing.

  24. mrtapio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Think my team for the final will be something like this:

    Iloris
    4 x France
    Payet / Sanches / Jao Mario
    Giroud / Griezmann (C) / Ronaldo

    1 - 0 France, Goal: Griezmann
    Winner of my ML.

    With the 6 FT I have no problem picking what ever team I want.

    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Yeah, it's either Guerreiro+Pogba or a French defender+Joao Mario for me. Other picks are locked in.

      1. mrtapio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Sounds just like my plan! 🙂

  25. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Rank up to 186! Moving up when your captain has already played is quite unusual

    1. Jay_
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Lovely stuff, good man Cheeseo.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks Jay!

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I'm 186 too..must be joint points. I was 65 at one point then it all went horribly wrong

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      370 pts

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Yep. Same here. I was 43rd briefly!

  26. Jay_
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I've already got 11 men in the final and 6 ft. Where's the old BB chip when ya need it.

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      truth bro. could come in handy that.

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    So does anyone know when fpl is opening up for the new season.

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

      It's usually 4 weeks > one calendar month before KO. That's the only thing we actually know.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      General consensus is early next week after the Euros.

    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      yes

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Cheers lads

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Plenty do.

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Pogba's been a starting centre midfielder for Juve since he was 18 on the way to winning 4 consecutive Scudettos, he's won a World Cup - best young player award, named in the FIFPro World XI aged 22 and is one game away from winning the Euros, but yeah he's totally not world class.

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      When did he win the World Cup?

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        World cup - best young player award.

    2. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Worth 100M. 23 years old and THAT good?! I'm jealous at a Liverpool supporter.

      Sterling/Ibe sold for around 65M together. David Luiz sold around 50M.

    3. Zasa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Penalty. Incorrect use of player evaluation in one tourney by the OP. Downvoted.

    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I can understand why some of us viewers are a bit unsure. He's a bit gangly at times and seems even a bit clumsy...but i bet he's damned hard work to play against.

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Kimmich's going to be having nightmare's tonight having played against him.

        https://twitter.com/BenJata_/status/751152441832398848

        1. Zasa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Don't forget Pogba's 1v11 vs Man City earlier this year 😉

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5tjuiBl_Gk

            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            🙂

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Holy potatoes

    5. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      An honest assessment Balders.. good man.. I don't for any second believe this is a done deal fwiw.. with Real Madrid lurking nothing is ever done..

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Ha I don't either, you've been linked with him coming back since 2014, Man U have so much money journos can get away with linking anyone with them but whether he goes or not it doesn't change the fact he's worth the £100m.

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I do believe there is a lot more to this than a simple linking.. i firmly believe negotiations are being held and we are right in the mix for the first time.. but who knows how it will go.. and without sounding arrogant at all the money isn't an issue to us

            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Well time will tell I guess and its not arrogant if Man U have got it! We've already seen with AdM, Falcao and Martial that your pockets are unimaginably deep.

    6. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Well said

    7. Critical Observer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      He is at least twice the world-classness of Tony Martial so coming in at double the price, the deal doesn't seem awfully askew.

  28. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Does anyone believe in a Portugal 1 - 0 France ?

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

      Yes...1-0, 0-1, 4-4, 0-0, 3-1...and many others...all entirely possible.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      o/

      I'll take a 2-1 Portugal 🙂

  29. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    there really ain't much to pick from in the midfield dept is there jeez.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Not much from Portugal.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      No not much. Renato and Guerriero means you can afford anybody in the match...but who ?

      Ronaldo Greasyman plus Nani/Giroud are a given...but after that?

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        you're right....

        and after that the obvious picks are Payet, Pogba, Renato
        in a 4-3-3. with three of the four attackers you've mentioned...

        Lloris in nets
        and double frenchys

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

          And those three midfield picks will just be stalemate.