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The Numbers Game – 2015/16 Review – Tottenham

Up next in our series of members’ articles, which review the numbers behind the 2015/16 season, are Tottenham.

We kick start our analysis by assessing the north London outfit’s team statistics in Mauricio Pochettino’s second season in charge and compare them to the rest of the Premier League. After that, we then take a close look at their first-team squad, main goal threats and creative sources with one eye on the season kick-off in just three weeks’ time.

Pochettino’s side finished third last time around, 11 points behind champions Leicester and one point behind north London rivals Arsenal.

That fails to tell the full story, though, as Spurs were still in with a chance of winning the title right up until their Gameweek 36 trip to Chelsea, where a 2-2 draw at the Bridge, which saw the visitors pick up nine yellow cards, handed the crown to Claudio Ranieri’s men.

Subsequent losses to Southampton and relegated Newcastle – a 5-1 hammering at St James’ – meant their season ended in bitter disappointment, with the Gunners climbing above them to clinch the runners-up slot on the final day of 2015/16.

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

    Best mid for 8.5 or under? Already have Siggy
    Allii,Coutinho,Townsend,Antonio........

    1. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Firmino if fixtures don't trouble you. Eriksen otherwise.

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      So you don't need another midfielder 😉

    3. Eskimooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Erriksen all day

  2. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Foster, Jak
    5.5, 5.5, Naughton, Friend
    KdB Mkhi Siggy
    Kun, Ibra, Wilson

    Jak, 4.0, Capoue, Fletcher

    WC'ing at start of GW3, which two defenders ?

    A) Shaw (bou, SOU) - plays Wilson GW1
    B) Sanga (SUN,stk)
    C) Terry (WHU, wat)
    D) Walker (eve, CPL)
    E) Baines or Coleman (TOTT, wba)

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      C

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      What happens if UTD and City start slow?

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thinking of avoiding A and B, for that reason.

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          My point is that you have too much tied up in their attackers, lose one atleast

          1. bitm2007
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            True, but i'm WC'ing GW3 anyway.

  3. Sanguinista
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Which mids are we getting from Palace & Boro given their kind fixtures?
    From Palace, we have Townsend, Bolasie & Zaha in contention for 6.5, 6.0, 5.5 respectively. From Boro, I am waiting for Gaston Ramirez to be priced at around 5.5. Thoughts?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Jordon Ibe for Boro regardless...

      1. Sanguinista
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ibe is playing for Bournemouth, not Boro 🙂

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

      I've had both Townsend and Fischer (5.5 Boro) in my drafts. Think I prefer Townsend to the other two, even with a higher price. Townsend seems to shoot at more or less every chance when I've seen him, reckon his "greediness" might translate into points:)

      1. Sanguinista
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Do we expect him to take corners & free kicks (given Cabaye takes the spot kicks)? I am leaning towards a midfield of
        KDB, Mhiki, Willian/Fab Boro 5.5, Palace mid

  4. Däzzy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed 🙁
    Evening all 😀

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

    What GW is Alexis back?

    1. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Wenger says Alexis will be rested for USA tour but he is expected to recover for the start of the season #afc

      Gw2 I predict.

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

      I would think GW 2 away to the champions

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ah. Probably a wait and see then

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

          Very much so

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Hopefully GW1.

      Not going to the US, but should make the Scandinavian pre-season games.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        You won't need him for the easiest fixture, come on now

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          😀

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      😀

  6. Simple steps to Success
    Numb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Here's mine FWIW...

    1. Spend as little as possible on keepers - 8.5 - even if they don't get a CS they can get saves
    2. Early on, also, don't spend too much on defenders - CSs are difficult to predict especially early on so look for bargains, fixtures and rotations and be prepared to use a few transfers on them early on
    3. Pick your premium mids / fwds based on quality and early fixtures - 3-4 weeks especially. Form is not relevant yet.
    4. Try to have flexibility in your squad and in your thinking - can you change your players for similar but better options early on? Have you got players at various price points to facilitate this?
    5. Accept that you'll probably wildcard pretty early on - maybe after 4-6 weeks
    6. Don't be afraid to take a couple of hits to correct any mistakes or hop on bandwagons
    7. But don't panic if you have an ordinary start - it's a long season
    8. Aguero - get him, it's easier to lose him than it is to rearrange your whole team to get him afterwards
    9. Don't try to be too clever - 343 works
    10. Go for mainly tried and trusted options with just one or two punts

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Agree with all of this. Good advice 🙂

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Most of it is obvious, I know

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Like.

      Especially the last 4.

      Just to add..

      11. Sometimes it pays to patient with tried and trusted players.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yep

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          12. Don't be stubborn, get players even if you don't like them. Principles don't get you FPL points (Slurridge in my case!)

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            I very nearly put that one you know, but wanted to stick to 10!

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Should have gone for 20 😆

          2. How I met your Mata
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Suarez with me a few years ago!!

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Post of the day.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks! 🙂

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

      This is all excellent advice and i follow pretty much all of this to the letter.. regarding Aguero.. he is a fine player although i don't buy into the must have talk..

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Re Aguero - yes, but why risk it.

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

          Like i said to Ayew above.. if i believe i can get a reliable deputy and use the money saved to be stronger than everyone else in another area of my team then i will do that and have done..

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            That's what Mark thought last year as well....the problem....captaincy.

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

              I actively went against Aguero many times for the armband last season and Kane took him out by the roots time and again.. Don't get me wrong i'm not talking about avoiding him altogether but with 100 mil budget it's too much imo.. i will pick my time when i decide to go that route

              1. Numb
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Fair enough, play your own game

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

                  Always mate for better or worse 🙂

            2. Ayew Serious
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Mahrez gw 1
              Firmino gw 2
              Ibra gw 3

          2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Aguero has the best goals to minutes ratio in PL history. He plays he scores.

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

              His injuries to minutes ratio would be rather impressive too

              1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                yeah but he's not injured currently, is he

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

                That's what transfers are for 🙂

    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      11. Scrap 1 to 10, it is just a game after all so have fun.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        😉

    6. Sauzée
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sounds sensible!

    7. JD @JDCochran2
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Great Post.

      Thinking like you what do you think about my team?

      Foster/Jak
      Stones/Friend/Francis/Fernandez/4.5
      Hazard/Mayrez/KDB/Fletcher/Hoj
      Kun/Vardy/Grey

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Not checked defence for rotation (that's your job) but looks fine
        Not sure about 2 cheap mids
        Not convinced Vardy is good value based on second half of last season but you could be right

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

      OMG got hot topic'd - thanks! 🙂

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Your welcome 😉

    9. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      You've got that spot on

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

      Very good post!
      1. I think it's worth it to spend an additional 0.5 on GKs tho, in order to get two playing options rather than just one (yes I know Jaku is 4.0, but bad fixtures, and bad team)

      6. My best season ever I had like 65 transfers. Don't think about the -4 as for one GW only, ask yourself if the player you're transferring in will outscore your old player by 4 or more points over the next 3-4 GWs instead.

      7. Last year I had my worst start of the season ever, but from my experience GW1-3 or so seem to be a lot about luck, with new/bad FPL-players from my MLs getting enormous amounts of points. Once things have settled, the more experienced players seem to thrive however, and catch up.

      8. Aguero is a must-have from the start imo, with him looking like the best option for captain in GW1.

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

      Don't agree with the taking hits part , solid advice otherwise .

    12. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Bang on Numb.

      Anyone new to the site or the game could do with running their eyes over this hot topic.

      Good advice from a very experienced top quality operator on the FPL scene.

    13. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I normally splash out a cool 9m on 2x 4.5m rotating keepers but otherwise agree with all of these

  7. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Bojan anyone?

    Not sure I am convinced on Bolasie. Not convinced on Bojab either mind 🙄

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No thanks and them searching for attackers like Berahino just makes it easier to say no.

    2. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Really wanted him,especially after the Allen rumour. Then looked at the fixtures and let it go..

    3. Sauzée
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't bother with either!

    4. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Redmond/Gradel?

      If you can stretch a bit, Mirallas and Townsend might be worth a shout too.

    5. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He was a trainwreck for me last season. Picked him over Ighalo. Subbed off before 60 minutes a few times too to give me 1 pt

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Hmmm...

        Decent points give game time, and now change of pos?

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

          Hardly played and was bench fodder in the last couple of months.

          Hes good on bps if he scores....

          I actually think Hughes wants to shift Imbula to number 10 Yaya style.

    6. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes now that he's a mid

    7. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No need to pin down a cheapie pick Evs. Every year somebody in that price brkt shows themselves as the stand out option very early on....Ramsey, Alli, Chadli, Mahrez and co...(and usually we are slow on the uptake btw)

      Just grab a nailed decent player and see who shows themselves.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yep, see no. 4 above!

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Oh yes...just read it. Good post.

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks

    8. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Thing with Bojan is he is a very talented footballer but no doubt, far too inconsient. Last season he scored a fair few 10 pointers, so que a few 13-15 pointers this season. Could be a nifty differential when the fixtures turn ripe.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        He is for sure. I can't help think that his somewhat diminutive size is working against him.

        If you recall when he first arrived at Stoke Hughes took him out for a few weeks to bulk him up a little. That just shows that Hughes is conscious of it perhaps being an issue sometimes. Whether he's right or wrong doesn't matter...but the missing minutes might do.

  8. Sauzée
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Watching kabaddi on Sky. No idea what is going on but it is great 😆

  9. Däzzy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Why so much Redmond hype???

    1. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Playing behind Austin may be that's why.

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Tadic will probably play behind two strikers
        Those two strikers most likely to be long & austin

    2. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Scored 2 in the last friendly and looked really good overall.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Because Mark said he was interested.

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Erm what was marks overall rank last season... EXACTLY:-D 😉

        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Wow, way to let one half decent season in the noob season of all noob seasons not go to your head.

  10. RassDogg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    everytime I try and put ibrahimovic in my team, the website crashes and resets itself.

    Is this a sign that he shouldn't be going in?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Lol

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

      No it's a sign you should get a new phone/laptop/computer or whatever

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

        Computer in the bin and zat is in the team!

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      More likely it's a technical issue.

      If there is some sort of mystical entity, he doesn't care about our FPL teams.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        it*

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

      Zlatan says: "You should not add Zlatan to a team, you should add a team around Zlatan."
      That says, you will need to start by selecting Zlatan 😀

  11. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    GW1. AoA, Followed by WC ;

    Heaton (SWA)
    Wasilewski (hul) Souare (WBA)
    KDB (SUN) Hazard (WHU) Firmino (ars) Tadic (WAT) Bolasie (WBA)
    Aguero (SUN) Lukaku (TOT) Negredo (STK)

    (4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0)

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Utterly ridiculous IMO

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        😯

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sneaky 🙂

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      You on the drink mate?

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Always

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

          🙂

          Go with the gut mate

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

      Think the new Leicester defender may play ahead of Wasil.

      Prefer Mahez or Vardy if going big in GW1

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ok cheers, good point. I didn't know LEI had signed someone.

    5. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      i like this idea, just have to make sure everyone lined up is nailed.

    6. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      It's the only way to ensure success with the AOA chip. But just ignoring it is almost as good an option.

    7. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Shhh
      Why firmino at Arsenal???
      Also, this Hernandez guy likely to play instead of wasilewski

  12. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Please RMT:

    de Gea - Jakupovic
    Shaw - Paredes - Walker - Friend - Bellerin
    Ayew - Payet - Eriksen - Shaqiri - Townsend
    Aguero - Long - Gray

    I might downgrade a defender and upgrade Shaqiri, opinion?

  13. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Some good advice on here today. Sunday brings out the best in people.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yorkshire puds and gravy ftw

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      and then I walk in..

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Is it me you are looking for ?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        t'hehe xo

  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    If you knew Ville Ronka's GW1 team, would you copy it's?

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

      No i want to beat him.. mental as it sounds

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Who?

      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        You obviously didn't spend enough time on here last season or wasn't paying attention 😉

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Probably not it would take the fun out of the game .

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No. But I'd look at the picks and structure closely, to see if I missed something.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly this

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

      Nah. I rather have a low rank playing the game my way. He's boss though.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed.

    6. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No

    7. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Of course not

    8. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd set up a second team and copy his 🙂
      Remember when six different people copied Triggerlips team 😀 😀 😀

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Aquafresca *cough *cough

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

          He'll have a book out soon too

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

          😉

        3. oghash
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          What happened to him?

    9. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No. absolutely no...

    10. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No, but I'd definitely look more into his choices.

    11. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Does he always go down the 4.5 bench fodder midfielder route?

    12. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      But absolutely not!

  15. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Come to terms that Lamela is 100% nailed into my team now. Perfect price point for me to squeeze Tottenham cover into my attack.

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Shhh, keep his ownership low 😉

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

      Deja vu with Lamela. Every pre-season someone bigs him up and evey time hes virtually trash.

      Good luck though!

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ended last season with 2 goals & 3 assists in his last 5 games

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

          As i said.

          Good luck.

      2. Mickey Tyrion™
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Dude, he's 24. How much could you have reasonably expected in past years?... And his underlying stats are better than Alli's. It's worth the risk at his price if you aren't getting in Kane or Alli right now imo.

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

          Using his age has no relevance.

          Hazard, Martial, Alli to name a few.

          He may do well bud and good luck. Its a massive no from me.

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

          Huge no for lamela

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sounds like squeezing him in for the sake of having a Spurs player.. he's gash

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Wow, loads of liars on here today.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        😆

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Loads...
      By the way I'm a better FPL poster than ville ronke

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        *fpl player

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          What does fpl stand for in this context ?

  17. Kemlyn
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts on where Xhaka will line up for Arsenal lads? Don't see him anyone's teams.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      False 9

      1. Kemlyn
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Actually a central mid. I'm being an arse.

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

        Might be better than Giroud actually. At least he can pass!

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

      Cm probably
      Little attacking threat

  18. Mighty Quinn
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Mirallas a good shout guys?

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

      If he's nailed!

  19. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Who's the best 5.0 defender?

    I need 1 to come in after GW1 and I defo want one at that price point for flexibility

    On Moreno at moment - for attacking returns - but concerned of course about lack of clean sheets

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Brunt/Stones/Funes

      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        You got any of those?

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Brunt. Maybe Stones once City goes through.

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Hope Stone leaves for City
      2 5.0 Defenders then , Funes and Stones

  20. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    a) Mahrez

    or

    b) Hazard

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

      A until we know more about Hazard

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Both if you can afford but Mahrez looking good so far

    3. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      A if he stays at Leicester

  21. shels
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Hi
    I appreciate any feedback on this lineup
    Thinking is 3/4/3
    Stones at 5m cheap way into City defence (possibly)
    Smith at 4m on his way to Bournemouth and also attack minded
    Mahez has week 1 potential and may downgrade after

    Foster/Jak
    Stones/Baines/Shaw/Smith/Paredes
    Mahez/Mikh/Siggi/Gradel/Hojbjerg
    Kun/Ibra/Wilson

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

      Highly doubt smith will play but nice team considering Ibra and Aguero

  22. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Have you ever left money itb to make a transfer at the start of the game and how did it work out ?

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

      Yeah left 1m once and brought Soldado.

      Needless to say i wont be doing that again =)

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

        loldado 🙂

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        😀

      3. Sunden
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Think I did the same thing haha

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

      Usually have a spare .5 knocking around.. not this time though

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I remember when I left money in the bank for Michu with the intention of picking him up gw2

      Michu scored a brace

    4. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Done it twice, both failed.
      3 years ago, saved money for RVP in GW2 and he scored 2 at Swansea.
      2 years ago, planned for Siggy GW2 and he scored the winner at Old Trafford

      I'd say go with the player you want from the off

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks lads 🙂

    6. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. It didn't go well. It was that GW1 when Kosielney was sent off and I owned him 🙁

  23. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Rondon or Negredo?

  24. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Folks, How's this team shaping up ?

    Foster Valdes
    Shaw Terry Mori Mcauley 4.0
    Fab Miki Coutinho Townsend 4.5
    Aguero Ibra Long

  25. Fumi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Why no love for Carrol in the 6.5 striker slot? Proven at this level. Looks nailed to start up top and should get good service. Fixtures aren't ideal, but he seems good value to me when compared with the Gray's and Wilson's of this world.

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

      West Ham in the market for a striker

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      West Ham are in the middle of a very public striker hunt.

    3. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Very good value. My problem is Gray.... I fancy him to be good value also

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

      Thanks all. There's a reason I come on here. Will hold off that one then.

    5. Sunden
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Think he could be a good pick, even though he screwed me over big time last season. Two difficult away-fixtures early, but he might still score. On Long(6.5) for this slot atm, but monitoring.

  26. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Almost took Townsend out of my team then I remembered what he did to Spurs last season

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      That was simply retribution tho !

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He wont play Spurs every week...

    3. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah thats boredom and tinkeringtinkering too much for u.

      Hes a mainstay!

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    It looks like you need either a Stoke or Palace defender to navigate GW5 (rotation bottleneck). No other 4.5m defenders have respectable fixtures.

    I know it's early, but how do you see Palace v Stoke panning out CS wise?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Similar. About 10 CS each over the season.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, same.

        How about the GW 5 game in particular? Palace more likely to get a CS, or Stoke?

    2. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Very early

    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Difficult with Stoke. Didn't look that good defensively after Butland got injured

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

      Tempted by Pieters as hes been playing LWB in pre season in Hughes 3-5-2.

      Hes decent on bonus too due to so many tackles.

  28. joinho
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Can i get a RMT, would really appreciate any feedback

    Mandanda (akupovic)
    Dann, Morgan, van Dijk (McAuley) (Gibson)
    Alli, Fàbregas, Sigurdsson, Mahrez (Højbjerg)
    Musa, Zlatan, Lukaku

  29. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Is payet flying under the radar again this season?

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

      He was hardly under the radar last season buddy

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        preseason, many ignored him.

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

      Highest owned mid in the game