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21 August 2016 3515 comments
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The London Stadium hosts the final match of Gameweek 2 as West Ham attempt to settle in their plush new home.

Slaven Bilic’s side host a Bournemouth outfit who claimed a 4-3 victory in the same fixture just over a year ago, via a Callum Wilson hat-trick.

Looking at the West Ham teamsheet, Eddie Howe’s men will fancy their chances again.

The Hammers head into this encounter without both Andy Carroll and Dimitri Payet – the latter “felt something” after his appearance at Chelsea on Monday night, whilst Carroll has sustained a knee injury which will keep him out for a number of weeks according to Slaven Bilic.

As for the Cherries, they appear to have changed shape and seem to be going on the attack: Howe has introduced Ryan Fraser on the flank, with Lewis Cook dropping out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. XLNC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Like many people I have also Carroll. What is the most logic transfer? Rondon?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Him or Negredo me think.

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Negredo is 0.1 more

        What about Gray?

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Seems like a good option he got a goal and an assist. I don't know much about him that's why i'm favouring Rondon and Nagredo.

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rondon for me

    3. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I am tempted by Bony.

      1. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Eh?

    4. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I went for Rondon after getting rid of Vardy.

    5. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      gray

    6. the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I may do a double-switch for Benteke.

      1. XLNC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I have enough in the bank for him but I think he won't play next weekend.

  2. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Concerned Alli owner.
    Benched against Palace, but came on and looked very lively.
    His price is going down tonight, but I think I will stick with him.
    Could blow up in my face if he is benched again. Hopefully he was just being rested.

    1. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting rid, Liverpool up next and Spurs have not clicked.

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Liverpool can't defend. I think Kane will be back in the goals next week. Hopefully, Alli can tag along.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      it was a tactical move it seems with janssen coming in. someone had to get sacrificed

      he did well when he came on though but if you are going to worry if he starts every week then might as well take him out

    3. ChristoBisto
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I thought he was ill in the week hence reduced minutes?

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Good point, Christo. That's what it said in the paper today.
        Maybe Alli is still a nailed on starter.

        1. ChristoBisto
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He looked lively when he came on. I would stick if I had him. Use a transfer on a weaker link in your team or save

  3. halnone
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    92 pts all out

    Feels strange having all the right players. Don't even want to use my 2 ft now

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Link?

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice

    3. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Same problem here, 2 FTs and no obvious transfers... I want Williams, but all my defenders have nice fixtures next gw.

  4. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Got 1FT and no glaring issues. So I'm thinking Firminho can get out of my team now. Nothing when Pool score four and then was not even a threat last game.

    Firmino >

    A) Barkley
    B) Pogba
    C) Coutinho
    D) Lamela
    E) Sterling

    Cheers

    1. henryleeds
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A) Too unreliable for me but great fixtures
      B) Won't score enough goals imo to warrant his price
      C) If you do this Firm will probably score a hattrick next week + no Cout points
      D) Decent fixtures + playing well
      E) Looks promising but his end product is questionable

      Personally I would go with Lamela, this also gives you funds to upgrade elsewhere, but if you're feeling punty I'd go with Sterling

  5. Long Juan Silva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Will Love keep his place when Billy Jones is back for Sunderland?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt it. He was rubbish today

      1. Oooof
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed - spent most of the game being coached by Moyes.

      2. Long Juan Silva
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

  6. Z
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What happens to my 2FT if I decide to use my wildcard?

    (Also, I've already used one FT this week)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lose it.

    2. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Back to one FT next week

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

    kane n firmino to ibra n barkley (or siggurdson)

    or

    hold?

    1. harrydavies14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I am on Kun - Gray - Carroll at moment

      Can't get Ibra in without ruining rest of team - who are actually scoring some decent points.

      So I am holding with the Ibra transfer - could hurt me but I guess we will find out

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    bolasie did look pretty good when he came on, he's an explosive pick

    anyone gone him over barkley?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      On my watchlist. Could be better 4th mid than Redmond.

      Going for Barkely for now

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I agree barkley the safer option due to ownership. Those bolasie stats tho (with only 34 mins)

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking of doing Deulofeu to Bolasie...too sideways?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        i'd be v tempted, bolasie is pretty much nailed right?

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          he should be. Koeman would pay so much just to get a rotation player

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Would not***

      2. ChristoBisto
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's the move I've done!

    3. XLNC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have him. With Zlatan and Aguero upfront I think the 1.6 difference is too much. Bolasie had 12 assists when Palace finsihed 11th or something like that. Bolasie in a good squad can do miracles. At Palace he had almost no support.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        him and lukaku could tear it up

    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      o/..always...always....

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        nice one wakey thinking of joining you

    5. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who will he replace in that line up? Deu?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure (possibly) but I am guessing he will be a definite starter. Seeing that they paid over 25m for him and he is koeman's big signing

        1. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good then.Just need to monitor him for 2-3 weeks and he could be a season keeper if he nails down a spot in the starting 11

    6. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I did..
      Vardy + Firmino >> Ibra + Bolasie

      Mainly because I had not enough cash for Barkley though..

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

      He's my target next week for my FT.

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I have Barkley, but maybe I will swap because is cheaper...

    8. ChristoBisto
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

  9. harrydavies14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Does Carroll's injruy mean he will fall in value?

  10. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham are chasing Manchester City's Wilfried Bony, according to the Daily Mail.

    The Hammers have reportedly asked to take Bony on loan, with Slaven Bilic looking for cover for the injured Andre Ayew who is facing up to four months out.

    The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has several offers to consider including one from China but is said to be interested in a move to the Olympic Stadium.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      What a waste if he moves to china 🙁

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        yeah

  11. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    My resistance is weak, I think I'm bringing Ibrahimovic in this GW.

    He's nailed on, in form, on pens and on some direct free kicks.

    He can always be downgraded when this form tales off but now he is almost essential.

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      This is my worry, what if 'when' becomes 'if' and Aguero keeps scoring. The rest of our squads will look awful!

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      50% own him so it'd be a good idea to get him in

    3. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Can score, can assist, takes free kicks and penalties.

      All for the prospective champions.

    4. XLNC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He is imo just like Aguero. You can't ignore him. And the other options like Lukaku, Kane, Rooney, Vardy and Costa are not worth it.

      Midfield can still be good. I have Aguero and Zlatan + Hazard, Tadic, Lamela, Bolasie, Bojan.

  12. Tarzan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Kane and payet -> ibra and barkley for a hit?
    I seek validation good people

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds OK...

    2. No Name to Display
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Just do it... you wont regret..

  13. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Just spotted that ramirez played less than an hour??

    What is the story?....presume he is still worth keeping as my 5.5 Milf??

    Ta

    1. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Get taken off as a tactical switch as Sunderland were starting overrun Middlesbrough in midfield.

      Ramirez played alright in the first half - showed glimmers of his understanding with Negredo.

  14. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Got £6.4 in the bank taking a -4 hit who do I bring for Llorente?

    A)Hernandez
    B)Stauni
    C)Long

    Can't afford Gray,Rondon or Negredo.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Long

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Long if its just next week, Stuani maybe for the next few. Hernandez and Hull's fixtures pick up eventually, but I'd avoid him for the moment.

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No I'm looking for long term Long & Hernandez have some tricky fixtures coming up where as Stauni is going to be rotated a lot so it's a tough call with these 3.

        1. fiveyears
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          It'd difficult I agree. Then there's the issue of Austin ousting Long if he struggles.

          Maybe Long for now then, because he's got a few nice fixtures in the next 5 or so (some rubbish ones too mind), then Hernandez's become good and there may be a few other options coming into play.

          1. Lecky Legs FC
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah that's what I'm thinking when I watched FNF Claude Puel didn't look happy with him and Long didn't look happy coming off so there's also that thanks for the advice mate.

  15. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Deulofeu to bolaise or too sideways? If not which midfielder for max 6.5?

    1. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I like it, Bolasie will be good this season for Everton I reckon.

    2. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      redmond

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

    Was Ramirez taken off because bad or what? Starting to worry about Capoue and Ramirez, if more trouble I might need to press WC button...

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No. Just tactical to give the team a bit more pace.

      Karanka rotates his attackers a lot

  17. lastmanback
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lamine Koné owners shipping?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not yet. He may grab a move somewhere we want to keep him.

      I'd only sell him if I was struggling to field 3 decent defenders

    2. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      get rid

  18. fiveyears
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So... what happens with Antonio now?

    Payet comes back on the left for Tore presumably, Antonio on the right? May wait for a week or two to see what happens but Antonio is very nice West Ham coverage when funds are a bit tight this year.

  19. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Choose one :

    A) Valencia, Shaw, Williams,Love, Amat

    B) Shaw/Val, Walker, Williams, Love, Amat

    C) Shaw/Val, Stones, Williams, Friend, Amat

    Tempted by A United look rock solid. Appreciate your thoughts?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Boro aren't keeping clean sheets. And I already have Foster/Heaton so any other good option?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Still C. I'd keep Friend or double up with Evans

          1. Karan_G14
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate think I'll chose between Evans or Friend. Which one do you reckon is better?

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      c

    4. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

  20. Kante Be Bothered
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Barkley & Gray
    or
    Mirallas & Benteke

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Second pair, but not yet. Wait for Benteke

  21. halnone
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Nolito owners, what is your plan with him?

    Obviously I'm keeping for now, but there's definitely a huge rotation risk.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If I had him, I'd keep. Just pray he plays every week 🙂

      When CL starts, you're in for some fun

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      keep, he looks like he has an eye for goal and gets in some great positions.

      can't see pep benching him for navas next week

    3. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Really like Nolito based on what I've seen so far (only a few games' highlights, but..), think he's a class player.

      Rotation is the obvious issue when CL starts.

  22. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed is James Collins

  23. Magic Man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Liking the Bolasie love on here, everyone said he was overpriced. Yes his past form doesn't warrant his price tag but he is explosive, power pacey and skillful and with better players around him; if nailed he could be fantasy gold.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I just think he's in a better team and also the potential for his partnership with lukaku is big

      doesn't score many goals which is a criticism but perhaps that will change at everton?

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He is not overpriced at all.

      A good option but he will be rotated - there's no escaping that. There's been lots of times in the past when he's looked bang in form and gone on good runs. I'd just wait until we see that over a couple games. 3 games too early and all that hat..

    3. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      With Kun and Ibra looking like season long stalwarts I reckon he has potential to become a key asset.

  24. Johnny Drama
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Leading ML atm, happy about that. But not that happy about my team. It feels like it has potential to score a lot but instead some players are about to drop (Firmino, Gray).

    Foster
    Stones-Valencia-Morgan
    Hazard-Firmino-Tadic-Feghouli
    Zlatan-Aguero-Gray

    Jak-Friend-Amat-Leko

    What would you do with this team? 0.5 mil itb and 2 FTs

    1. Magic Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Morgan to Baines

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Morgan to Williams will be probably my move.

        1. Johnny Drama
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          You guys don't fancy Swansea at home?

          1. rdamjan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I fancy them, I will wait with that transfer..

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Why is Gray about to drop?

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino + Feghouli to Ozil + Watmore

  25. King Sheep
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Paredes to >>> A) McAuley or B) Collins ??

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      McAuley

  26. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Just did Deulofeu to Bolasie, I think it will be worth it!

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      for free?
      would you do firmino to bolasie -4? Everton have good fixtures so I am hoping it will pay itself off long term

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Im looking at getting one of Barkley or Bolasie to go with Lukaku for their fixtures.

      2. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah had 2fts, now just one...I don't think he is worth -4 tbh

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I want to get someone in that price range to enable Zlatan.

      You think he is nailed ?

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah

  27. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Thought I was doing ok until I saw that my rival had Payet (C), Aguero (VC) and Bojan first sub 🙁

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ha 😀

  28. The real slim shady
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts about:
    Foster
    Shaw-Stones-Morgan
    Firminio-Mahrez-Barkley-Lamela
    Augero-Lukaku-Benteke

    Bench:Amat,kone,Fletcher,Jaku

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      LoOKs decent

    2. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      no chelsea cover might be risky mahrez for haz would be nice

  29. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hi folks.....
    Got 2 FT's and zero cash....
    Looking at eriksen to barklay and holding the other one till after int break....
    Does that sound sensible or anything more pressing ??

    Foster jaku
    Valencia stones friend kone amat
    Hazard firmino eriksen ramirez capoue
    Kun ibra gray

    Views appreciated...thanks

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm looking at the same move myself and I think it's a good one at the moment. Will wait until tomorrow though before the price rises/drops

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yup....Looks like barclay may rise tomo and eriksen fall....

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      eriksen to barkley
      Ramirez to Redmond??

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Decent call....

        Keen to save the other ft till after the int break....

        And think boro may have decent fixture next...wba??...so perhaps worth keeping ramirez for that....

  30. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with Ibe?If out who is best 5.5 option?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Snodgrass probably

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have Ibe and I'm giving him one, maybe two more weeks I think. Then Snodgrass, Watmore etc. come into my thoughts if I haven't WC'ed by then.