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Up next in our series of members articles, which assess the statistics behind the 2015/16 season, is Watford.

We start off by looking at the Hornets’ team data in Quique Sanchez Flores’ solitary campaign at the helm and compare them to the rest of Premier League. After that, we analyse their first-team squad, main goal threats and creative sources in an attempt to gain insight on their prospects for the season ahead.

Tipped for the drop by many last time out, the Hornets were quick out the traps and racked up eight wins and five draws in the first 18 Gameweeks. Although Flores’ side failed to maintain momentum over the rest of the season and managed just four victories and as many draws in the final 20 matches, they were never in danger of relegation and ended in thirteenth spot, eight points clear of the bottom three.

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  1. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    TUESDAY, JULY, 26TH AT 22:41
    Hi All,

    I am sure that a rotations article will confirm the same, but a rotation of Bournemouth, Burnley and Swansea looks very tempting to me. If you are looking for something which has the potential to set and forget, it offers this fixture chain until GW19:

    bur / HUL / cpl / HUL / sot / WAT / wat / HUL / WAT / mid / CPL / wba / CPL / sto / bur / wba / mid / MID / SUN

    I like the use of Bournemouth, as it opens up options to use Francis (who has some interesting attacking stats @ 4.5M), or new signing Smith @ 4.0M).

    Please let me have your thoughts!

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Any chance of an RMT?

      Foster / Heaton
      Azpilicueta / Shaw / Williams / Souare / Friend
      Mkhitaryan / Firmino / Tadic / Deulofeu / Capoue
      Aguero / Costa / Gray

      1. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oops reply fail, sorry.

        But I like the look of that rotation chain! Although I'm not sure if I'd plan 19 weeks in advance, unless you're adamant on avoiding an early wildcard?

      2. jurgenklopp.8
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        like it. Might be worried if souare is first choice. would you mind having a glance at mine below?

      3. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I think there are some question marks over Souare.

        I would downgrade Williams to Taylor as the extra money will be useful.

        I am not convinced about starting with Firmino given the fixtures; upgrade him to Eriksen with the money you have saved from Williams.

        I am not sure if Costa is going to stay at Chelsea, so monitor that situation.

        1. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers for the tips, duly noted. My gut says to stick with Firmino as he scored against big clubs last year so I don't see why he can't again, also Arsenal are going to be missing key players in that first week. But I may be biased as a Liverpool fan.

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      i was thinking the same

    3. d1sable
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      Problem is i cant see Bourne or Burley keeping clean sheets, even at home.

      Swans normally do but given their lack of transfer activity i think they will struggle this season.

      One Ayew / Siggy / Williams injury they are screwed

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Taylor seems a good bet at 4.5m

        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Agree.

        2. d1sable
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          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah hes a good rotation player with their consistent home clean sheet bias

          1. Evs
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            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            That's all you want from a 4,5m def isn't it?

            1. t4thomas
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              What do you think of the fixture chain Evs? Any love for Bournemouth defenders? Francis especially, or even new signing Smith @ 4.0M.

              1. Evs
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                • 16 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Not sure, not looked at rotation spreads yet just trying to look at any players that are value for money or decent picks.

                Is this Smith nailed ?

            2. d1sable
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              9 years, 11 months ago

              Yes....

              Whats your point mate?

              Im saying i dont like the chances of this 3 way rotation not having a go at Swans!

              Pipe down Welshy (Fellow Welshy)

      2. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I think Bournemouth have a chance of keeping things clean and even if they don't, players like Francis @ 4.5M have some attacking potential.

        Agree re: Burnley, but they do have a really small pitch!

        1. d1sable
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          9 years, 11 months ago

          I like Francis alot, he was killed last season due to him having to play CB for a large amount of games but at RB he dynamite attacking and bonus wise. Even Smith when playing at RB did well, its Bournes system.

          Clean sheets will still be a mjor issue though imo:

          https://twitter.com/TheSarjeant/status/757655322823626752

          1. t4thomas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Hmm. Food for though indeed; thanks Luke.

          2. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Swans conceded as few goals at home as Spurs did.

            TIL

    4. Cocker
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You seriously considering Bournemouth? Will they improve that much? They were the only team getting battered 4-0 along with Villa last season.

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, but they don't keep clean sheets.

  2. jurgenklopp.8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    help appreciated.

    Foster - Jakupovic
    Evans - Souare - Taylor - Friend - Mee
    Martial - Hazard - Ayew - Firmino - deulofeu
    Kun - Austin - Benteke (assuming he goes to palace)

    0.0 ITB

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Defense looks a bit week as there aren't really any reliable teams in there. Maybe downgrade Deloufeu to a cheap 5th mid as he'd be too expensive to bench every week anyway. Then invest that in your defense.

  3. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys! Please RMT:

    de Gea - Jakupovic
    Koscielny - Azpilicueta - McAuley - Paredes - Friend
    Townsend - Sigurdsson - Payet - Eriksen - Tadic
    Aguero - Gray - Long

    After GW2, I'm thinking to switch Long to Wilson.

    Your thoughts?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kosc & Payet probably won't be ready so maybe switch things around a bit for now.

      1. TaiwanHC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Really? Are they injured?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          No but they did go all the way te the Euro final so will get a well deserved break.

        2. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Word is they may be rested for the opening fixture(s) due to Euro 2016 exertions.

        3. Pariße
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          France were in the final of the Euros, they are going to be rested.

  4. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance of an RMT?

    Foster / Heaton
    Azpilicueta / Shaw / Williams / Souare / Friend
    Mkhitaryan / Firmino / Tadic / Deulofeu / Capoue
    Aguero / Costa / Gray

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not a fan of Firmino and deulofeu as they'll both be subject to rotation

      1. jurgenklopp.8
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        firmino wont be

        1. Areid13
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe not in the first few games but klopp seems to like to mix the team up and keep it fresh

  5. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Gents, I'm pretty set on Wolly for 4.5m - not seem much love for him here

    Any reason?

    Taylor also in this category

    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I have Wolly. But fixtures not kind. Even more so for Taylor, bar GW2

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Rotate the swines !

        1. JK - Cønt â­
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          But with both having poor fixtures you can't have both as you will basically be playing the 3rd one every week

    2. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I personally prefer Pieters and Fernandez. But I agree with your general thought process.

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Probably the old addage of "Its Stoke". They always go under the radar. I think hes a good shout.

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        10 or so CS last year.

        Nailed on

        Decent team (not whipping boys)

        Hopefully will have fully fit Shawcross with him this year

        1. d1sable
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          9 years, 11 months ago

          They gave up second half of the season. Issue usually is Arnie Bojan Affelay etc who dont do much defensively..

          Welsh Pirlo may change that for them

          Imbula looks decent too

          1. Evs
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            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            I've pencilled him in on my draft.

    4. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wolly over Pieters?

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Why not?

        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I like them both; stats marginally favoured Pieters so was just raising the question.

    5. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I always love a 4.5 solid defender and Wolly/Pieters, Naylor, McCauley/JEvans, are all lovely, neat, little options.

      Perhaps Cathcart and Byram/Collins could go into that bracket.

      However, Burnley and Boro have the fix, with Burnley now experienced and Karanka's defensive ways, we're going to surely get some relatively good value dangled in front of us.

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's my thinking.

        Solid teams. Cheap. Nailed on.

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      How about Naughton instead of Taylor. Same price. Gets forward a fair bit.

      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        But, but.... He not Welsh 🙄

        1. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Also Rangel lurks more Mark on this site.

  6. Clintymints
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Backing up some photos and found some old classic FPL

    http://i.imgur.com/DmrziTB.jpg

    A particularly good double week back in my prime

    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I remember Ohara having a good season once, but think he was on out loan to Wolves (maybe) ?

      1. Clintymints
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Portsmouth was his season of madness!

        FPL was so much easier back then

        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Agh..

      2. d1sable
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        Might of been Portsmouth.

        Probably Wolves though, cant remember

    2. yLLacs
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      wow nostalgia. haven't been on this site in like 2 years but i recognise your picture is it Clint?

      I believe me you and an Egyptian called Taz from here or totalfpl went on tinychat(webcam) im not sure why ha

      i may not have the right guy so my bad if so.

      1. Clintymints
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Clintymints yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas

        Not here much myself. It's too busy and hard to keep up, but not so bad at night!

        I haven't been near tfpl in aaaages, just knocking about here a bit pre season

    3. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Love the nostalgia. Frustrated all this doesn't get archived and that I didn't use the Wayback Machine before they updated the site...

      1. Clintymints
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I have gw 2-26 in a folder on an old laptop with all the action some funny picks

        Paintsil, Mendy, Jiminez, Roger Johnson, Duff, Dunn... all the classic hits.

    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great nostalgia trip

  7. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Miralles vs delboy

    And

    Ayew vs siggy

    Currently on miralles and ayew

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Don't get mirallas, won't play much and Ayew

  8. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Defoe anyone? Cheap striker who is a proven goal scorer

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      7m feels awkward

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Having him offers more funds for the mids and he's still a pretty good player

        1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 11 months ago

          There is a plethora of 6.5M forward that will do better IMO.

          1. Areid13
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Aside from Wilson I don't see too many good options. There's gray who has just been promoted and long who is a good player but doesn't get too many points

            1. FrankieTheGent
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Long, negredo, berahino (if he moves)

              1. Areid13
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Long doesn't get enough points for me. Middlesbrough have just been promoted so don't want to take the risk and berahino hasn't moved yet

  9. oghash
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, keep seeing people questioning souare's position as first choice lb at palace.

    He is first choice, Pardee was just giving zeki fryers a run out as he's been a colossal flop so far to decide to sell him on or loan hulim out.

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That was partly my doing; saw him playing 3 games in a row but didn't realise Souaré had international duty

      Though it must be said Fryers has played very very well in all three games and offered a lot more going forward than Souaré

      It's enough to throw me off Souaré for the time being

      1. oghash
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I must admit I've not watched any of the previous season games but my fellow palace fans have told me he's been patchy. Good and bad in equal measures

      2. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I may have also mistaken him for a RB 🙂

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I concur, they've admitted it was all an experiment and anyway Souare had been on international duty. Still might go with Ward & him as WB's though now they have 3 decent CB's but a conventional 4-2-3-1 looks the one.

      1. oghash
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Think you may be right. Would like to see pardew be bold and go 3 5 2 but don't think he will.

        Brave to guarantee Tomkins 1St team football though.

    3. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He was nailed last year

  10. andrinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    ***************************************************
    RMT please:

    De Gea Jakupovic
    Walker Morgan Fernandez Evans Friend
    Mahrez Eriksen Siggy Fischer Højbjerg
    Aguero Ibra Gray

    Btw I prefer not to invest too much in defence early due to the unpredictability of clean sheets.Any suggestions appreciated!
    ***************************************************

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That's a pretty well balanced team for that front line but I think Ibra is a bit of a gamble for the opening weeks. It could take him a few weeks to get going

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Really?

        1. Areid13
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not saying he won't but I think the community shield will be his only preseason game so at a new club and new league it could take him a couple of games to find his feet

    2. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I like that a lot.

      Only think I would say is perhaps try and get some Chelsea cover for those early fixs

      1. andrinho
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks guys:)

  11. UpAndAway
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on below?

    Heaton (Foster)

    Azpi, Souare, Shaw, Friend, McCauley

    Haz, Ayew, Mkhi, Fischer, Hjolberg

    Kun, Lukaku, Rondon

    Plan is the WC for GW3 as per previous seasons.

    1. Souare gives little attacking threat

      1. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        He is only 4.5m tbf

  12. 4-3-3 GW 2 or 3 Planning to ditch Ayew for Payet/Haz/Özil (whoever is on it)

    Foster
    Bellerín van Dijk Shaw Azpi
    Ayew Mahrez Mkhitaryan
    Agüero Long Rondón

    Jakupovic Koné Leko Capoue

    Any helpful comments on players not the formation ?

  13. Worzel Gummidge
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Not looked at rotations but pretty sure I am wanting 3 out of 4 below:

    1) Pieters
    2) Kone
    3) Friend
    4) Naylor

    Which ones? Currently on first 3.

    1. Stoke fixtures not great early doors. Naylor not good Gw3 onwards

    2. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wolly?

      1. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yes, really considering those teams so open to alternative 4.5s in those teams. Actually think I prefer Fernandez from the Swans.

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Taylor from the swans - nailed

  14. phild22
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    RMT first draft

    valdes jakupovic
    terry baines shaw evans taylor
    de brunye fabregas ayew martial clayton
    lukaku kane gray

    let me know what you think

  15. Respect My Authoritah
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Evening 🙂

    More good news on the Deulofeu front.

    Gabriel has forced his way into my team. Ditched 3x4.5 in favour of Gabriel + Friend + 4.0

    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gabriel's early fixtures aren't great

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Friend plays first 3, Gabriel plays from then

        1. JK - Cønt â­
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          With Shaw and Baines?

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Yep. So no rotation really, just getting Gab now to save a transfer. If I need 1m will ditch.

            Currently have Mkhitaryan in over Deulofeu btw. Thinking of Ayew to Everton gw3 rather than starting with him

            1. JK - Cønt â­
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah. I have Mkhi and Deulofeu atm. Not settled on my defence at all atm

  16. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Team A or B? -

    Courtois - Jakupovic

    Shaw - Reid - Souare - Friend - Evans

    Mkhitaryan - Hazard - Ayew - Townsend - Capoue

    Aguero - Lukaku - Long

    Heston - Foster

    Azpilecueta - Shaw - Reid - Friend - Souare

    Mkhitaryan - Eriksen - Ayew - Townsend - Capoue

    Aguero - Costa - Long

    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      My 😯 ?!!?!!!

    2. Just A Hat
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So to summarise:

      Courtois/Jaku/Evans/Hazard/Lukaku
      vs
      Heaton/Foster/Azpi/Eriksen/Costa

      You're welcome.

  17. Al_Fresco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is Bojan too expensive as a 5th mid to start the season in a 343?

    I'm thinking of starting with him and then downgrading to the best 4.5 that emerges.

    All thoughts appreciated.

    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      For a 5th, that would be a yes from me.

      4.5m max

      1. A.T
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Evs did you want to sign up for that h2h tournament?

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Which one buddy?

          But yes, I'll play 🙂

          1. A.T
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            That Elite (unfortunate choice of word 😀 ) FFS's v mods. If so sign up next door, we've been patiently waiting your arrival 😉

            1. Evs
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              • 16 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Sorry Timbo.

              Can you re-ping me the code please?

              1. Evs
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                • 16 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Or is it on Basecamp (somewhere)?

                1. A.T
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  Yep it's backstage. There's a thread with the code on it.

                  1. Evs
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                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 11 months ago

                    2 secs...

                  2. Evs
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                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 11 months ago

                    Timbo... IM IN !!!

                    1. A.T
                      • 16 Years
                      9 years, 11 months ago

                      Nice one 🙂

            2. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Any spaces AT?

              1. A.T
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                I think we've filled the mods team now. Jac the hat is running it if you want to be in the other team mate. I think you qualify for elite 🙂

                1. Evs
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                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  Surely us Mods are the...

                  Elite aka The Best of the Best 😆

                  You know, like Top Gun 😎

                  1. A.T
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 11 months ago

                    I think that makes me Goose then ffs. ðŸ™

                    1. Evs
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                      • 16 Years
                      9 years, 11 months ago

                      haha

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. Always good to have that flexibility in case 352 is better.

      Not keen on Bojan though, better options at the price

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Is a bit much when there are a few options even @4.5 atm.

      1. Al_Fresco
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        All I can see is defensive mids at 4.5. Is this when members respond with "look harder"?

    4. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      6m seems a lot for a 5th midfielder

  18. Legomane
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A:
    Heaton Foster
    Shaw Walker BAINES MORGAN Friend
    Hazard FIRMINIO Sigurdsson BOLASIE Hojbjerg
    Aguero Lukaku Long

    Or

    B:
    Heaton Foster
    Shaw Walker FERNANDEZ SOUARE Friend
    Hazard MKHITARYAN Sigurdsson TOWNSEND Hojbjerg
    Aguero Lukaku Long

    Any other thoughts welcome - Thanks!

  19. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this 3 5 2?

    DeGea
    Williams. Moreno. Stones (MC)
    Firm. Siggy. Fab. Mahrez. Mkhiratryan
    Aguero. Benteke (CP)

    Jakupovic. Grabban. Tarkowski. Lenihan

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Strong XI. You probably don't need me to tell you that your bench is weak though.

      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yes that's the problem. Essentially hoping for all 11 starters and then no injuries or suspensions. I think there a some starters on that bench though.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Could work out if you WC early.

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I expect literally none of your bench to actually be starters for their teams, but your first XI is nice. I've never been a fan of using up a valuable striker spot as bench filler though

      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Again a problem. I might need to downgrade a mid and spread about a bit more

        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think it is maybe wise. Although if you're planning an early WC you will probably get away with it. I'm planning something similar

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      See that's the best use of a 3-5-2 in the middle, although Tadic looks better than Fab. Problem is the top 2 aren't heavy enough so again it's a bit pointless. A 3-5-2 must surely have 2 monsters up top?

    4. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fantastic front 7. 3-5-2 is unpopular in here but I love having 5 mids and sitting in them medium term.

  20. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Right, as there are people who are online right now who I respect RE FPL - I kindly offer my first RMT of the season....

    Aim to WC GW4

    Foster
    Morgan - Evans - Naylor
    Siggy - Hazard - KDB - Gradel
    Aguero - Zlatan - Austin / Long

    (4.0, 4.0 Friend, Capoue)

    1. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Very well balanced if not a little light at the back. Maybe go Silva over KDB and upgrade one. Just my opinion.

      Surely you have a bit of cash left anyway?

      Could also go Haz downgrade unless you are set on him.

      1. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No cash left.

        I've played around downgrading KDB/Hazard - bringing in Martial/Silva etc.

        It definitely makes the team look better in real life, but I think KDB + Hazard are potentially two of the best in first couple of weeks.

    2. Defence is v poor imp. And double WBA?

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Double wba not bad from the off. Could be very profitable

        1. Double defence apart from any of the top 4 is a huge risk

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Even risky for top 4.

            High risk, High Reward.

          2. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah I know. It's a call I'll have to make nearer the time

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Liking it.

      Defence could do with a tweak, but you have to compromise to get that front line.

      8.5 / 10

      1. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers mate.

        Yeah DF taking a hit for sure. My logic is the start of the season is a bit mental until it settles.

        Also think no MUN MF is mitigated by Ibra first couple of weeks. Will swap out to Kane / Lukaku going forward

        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe get Micky T or Martial in MF, and downgrade Haz & Ibra.

          1. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            This is what I had originally. It brings balance - but I'm quite tempted by some of the big guns early on.

            Also, RE Martial is his head space right due to losing No.9 shirt?

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Get the new boy then 😉

    4. oghash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not bad.

      I'd downgrade ibra and reinvest elsewhere though. Defence or bench

      1. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Initially started on Lukaku - but eventually felt Ibra can be be only MUN presence

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Mkhy?

          1. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Nah, preferred Ibra + hazard / KDB.

            Unless there is anyway to upgrade Siggy to 9 - but haven't figured that out yet!

        2. oghash
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Not rooney ?

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            😆

    5. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That's a brilliant set up.

      1. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers mate

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think it looks very good; although I wouldn't necessarily wildcard in GW4 with the big hitters that you have. You can sell on the Swans (Sig to Barkley for example), hope you don't get any injuries at the back and move in for an Arsenal mid if one of Hazard or KDB isn't performing.

  21. oghash
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Reported attitude problems with Sakho at Liverpool.

    To be expected really, one of the common side effects of having to go cold turkey is mood swings and erratic behaviour :p

  22. Duck Dickworth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any suggestions?

    Heaton
    Gabriel Williams Friend
    Hazard Eriksen Mkth Barkley Ayew
    Kun Gray
    (Foster, Morgan, Diomande,koné)

    1. A-S-H
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Strong midfield. Would defo think about brining in shaw or terry/azpi to add a bit to the defence.

      1. Duck Dickworth
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        True. 🙂
        Cheers!

  23. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    This is weird.

    FPL is here for so much and Daniels still didn't appear. Hope he is ok.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      #PrayforDaniel

    2. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Daniels isn't on penalties now Wilson is back, and he has competition from Mings and now Brad Smith, who is £4m. Sorry Charlie, but no thanks.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Umm, I meant Daniel, member of this site. Not Daniels.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He has been and gone.

  24. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Great news on Souare.

    He alongside Wolly/Pieters + McAuley/Evans all have been part of a Pulis defence, past or present.

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wut?

    2. oghash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Pardew signed Souare

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Aye, but that Palace backline showed solidarity and then some under Pulis. Potential to recapture that.

  25. phild22
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    RMT please guys

    valdes jakupovic
    terry baines shaw evans taylor
    de brunye fabregas ayew martial clayton
    lukaku kane gray

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No aguero, not keen.

      Sorry

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kunless wonders? Dunno, Kane is a slow starter and no Dembele for a while. Maybe a bit muddled in def too? 2 5.5's are enough with 2 4.5's. More of a 5 than an 8 atm.

  26. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Best 5.0 DF? Currently on Reid, contemplating PVA

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gabriel

    2. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      PVA,

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gabriel.

  27. reason17
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Does the fact that Gradel just signed a contract extension mean anything to us in terms of fantasy football?

    Is he more likely to start? Less likely to be rotated or does it mean very little?

    1. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think he was always going to start now he's fully fit, the extension is just a pay rise to keep him happy.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Means little. Nailed on anyway

  28. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Why are Bournemouth signing another left-back?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not used to all the extra money

    2. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Good question, we need a centre half more than we need another LB. Can Brad Smith play in any other position?

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Because there's some speculation that Mings is going to CB when fully fit. So see Brad Smith as cover for Daniels?

  29. KayteeStark
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    RMT guys!

    Mandanda Foster

    Funes Mori Shaw Friend Morgan Fernandez

    Deuolofeu Hazard Mkhitaryan Tadic Hojberg

    Kun Lukaku Austin

    Thoughts?

    1. proczell
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy over Tadic for me.
      Also not sold on Austin yet

      Looking good over all. 8

      1. KayteeStark
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        thanks! A lot of Southampton's attack goes through Tadic hence the swing in his direction for me

  30. proczell
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I really struggle with the defence this year. Thinking of going fairly cheap.
    Foster-Jaku
    Stones (City) - Baines - Fernandez - Friend - Paredes

    What do you guys think is the best rotation pair at the moment? 2 way rotation that is