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The ScoutCast – Episode 197 – Rom-antics

Romelu Lukaku saved my Gameweek and put a new spring in my step.

More importantly, it denied Granville the opportunity to indulge in one of his most favourite hobbies – picking holes in my “wasted” Wildcards.

Silenced by the Everton striker and early technical issues, Granville nonetheless returns to join myself, Jonty and Andy as we pick the bones out of Gameweek 4 and look ahead to the next.

With Lukaku and Diego Costa firing, this week’s raft of community questions are dominated by talk of going without Sergio Aguero or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

I’m more than happy to add further fuel to that fire by testing an anti-Zlatan maverick theory, only to be shot down by my co-hosts.

Does Etienne Capoue present another route to packing cash in our forward lines?

Can Jonty really find a good reason to justify having Jason Puncheon?

Will Granville’s cat make an appearance?

You can get the answers to all this and more by tuning in.

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

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  1. Brayden29
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys, used my WC last week and came up with this lot and 0.1 cash left over:
    Heaton, Pickford
    Valencia, Williams, McAuley, Evans, Amat
    Hazard, Ozil, Mane, Antonio, Capoue
    Ibra, Lukaku, Benteke

    2 questions:
    1. Save my 1 FT and use it if I need to get Aguero back in next week?
    2. Who do I bench this week? Currently thinking Capoue (Man U will shut out with Valencia getting CS), Amat and Evans.

    Thanks for any help

  2. SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 5
    @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 5

    We are back on track with results, and ready to get kick started with gameweek 5 featuring Friday Night Football!

    GW3 results: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/14075218
    GW4 results: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/14075433

    ****** WHAT IS IT? ******

    For those of you who haven't been around or aren't aware, every evening prior to the start of the gameweek FFS releases their picks of players for the gameweek, "Scout Picks", as well as 3 differentials before the first games to separate yourself from the crowd.

    This is your way to have a bit of fun and challenge those scout picks with a set of your own (read instructions below). This will always open the day before the gameweek starts around 8pm, and whilst you don't have to play weekly, the more you play the better chance you have of winning!

    Gameweek winners will also be awarded a spot in the Community Roundup article.

    ****** INSTRUCTIONS ******

    Everyone can have their own scout picks (there is no limit on team value) but with one simple rule,

    YOU CAN ONLY PICK ONE PLAYER FROM EACH TEAM
    (yes, two of your players at least will be on opposing teams).

    You can only have ONE submission, and your FIRST submission will be what is accepted. You also must respond DIRECTLY to this post (not to a reply on this post). FFS Scout Picks are automatically enrolled. Teams must comply with FPL formation rules and be submitted in an easy to read format, e.g.

    GK
    DEF DEF DEF
    MID MID MID MID
    FOR FOR FOR

    Deadline for this gameweek is Saturday 10th September, 12.30pm.

    ****** SCORING ******

    Regardless of number of applicants, scoring will be done by the following:

    1st place: 3 points
    Top 4% of the population will rank "second" and score 2 points.
    Top 10% of the population will rank "third" and score 1 point.

    There is also a bonus point which everyone is eligible for. If you score higher than FFS' Scout Picks AND Differential Picks (i.e. 14 players), you will be awarded with a bonus point regardless of whether you were in the top 10% scoring positions or not.

    Welcome to the game, and good luck.

    ***** THE STANDINGS *****

    1st - Liiusions, Lukey27, Flaming Flamingo, IanP1970 [4pts]

    Spreadsheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/oyuz31n7ppeccuu/Scout%20Picks%20Challenge.xlsm?dl

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

      IanP1970

      Foster
      Dann VVD Fuchs
      Sanchez KDB Hazard Firmino
      Lukaku Kane Ibrahimovic

    2. Goodricke
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      Williams, Azpi, VVD
      Sanchez, Antonio, Mahrez, Mane
      Ibra, Nacho, Kane

    3. Slam
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hoping to improve on my 3 points

      Foster
      Valencia VvD Alderweireld
      Hazard Tadic Mahrez Sanchez
      Lukaku Iheanacho Benteke

    4. Big Mac 24
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      Alderweireld Baines Van dijk
      Sanchez Firminho Hazard De Bruyne
      Benteke Vardy Zlatan

    5. Cecil The Lion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      Alderweireld VVD Masuaku
      KDB Mahrez Mane Sanchez
      Lukaku Ibrahimovic Benteke

    6. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      Morgan VVD Dann
      KDB Hazard Sanchez Firmino
      Lukaku Ibra Kane

    7. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Adrian
      Alderweireld Baines Bellerin
      Mahrez Mane Nolito Redmond
      Ibrahimovic Benteke Costa

    8. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      VVD - Dann - Pieters
      Sanchez - Hazard - Mahrez - Nolito
      Kane - Lukau - Ibrahimovic

    9. Flaming Flamingo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster
      Baines - Dann - Van Dijk
      Sanchez - Hazard - Mahrez - Firmino
      Ibrahimovic - Kane - Iheanacho

    10. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Mandanda
      Walker Davies Ayala
      KDB Firmino Cazorla Capoue
      Costa Lukaku Ibra

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

      Forster
      McAuley Kone Dann
      KdB Mahrez Sanchez Mane
      Costa Kane Ibra

    12. Lukey27
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Forster
      Baines Valencia Dann
      Sanchez DeBruyne Hazard Payet Firmino
      Kane Vardy

    13. Jay_
        7 years, 9 months ago

        DeGea
        Fuchs Masuaku Baines
        KDB Sanchez Mane Tadic
        Kane Costa Benteke

      • SweepaKeepa
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ozil -
        Lukaku - Vardy

        1. SweepaKeepa
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Fleshing out a bit further...
          Adrian
          Dann - van Dijk - Alderweireld
          De Bruyne - Sanchez - Mahrez - Firmino
          Lukaku - Ibrahimovic - Costa

      • bennyp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Heaton
        VVD - Alderweireld - Baines
        Sanchez - Haz - Payet - Mahrez - KDB
        Ibra - Benteke

      • Swansea Bloke
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Walker Morgan VVD
        Payet Sanchez Hazard Firmino
        Iheanacho Ibra Lukaku

      • El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        VvD - Matip - Luiz
        Alexis - KdB - Payet - Mahrez
        Lukaku - Zlatan - Kane

        please note that I changed my profile name, and that Kloppicology, Kun Fuchs-Ings Zlatan and sKloppy Kop is the same team 🙂

      • Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Valencia Huth van Dijk
        Townsend Payet Ozil Hazard
        Lukaku Janssen Iheanacho

      • Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Alderweireld, Van Dijk, Masuaku
        Sanchez, Hazard, Mahrez, Firmino
        Lukaku, Benteke, Iheanacho

      • DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Alderwiereld Fuchs VVD
        KDB Hazard Mane Sanchez
        Ibrar Lukaku Benteke

      • kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Fernandez Bellerin Fuchs
        Nolito Antonio Mane Alli
        Ibra Lukaku Benteke

      • tyrion lannister
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        De Gea
        Fuchs, Walker, van Dijk
        Sanchez, De Bruyne, Antonio, Hazard
        Lukaku, Benteke, Rondon

      • Silvinho
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Van Dijk Fuchs Azpilicueta
        Bolasie De Bruyne Sanchez Firimino
        Benteke Ibrahimovic Kane

      • cheese XL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        VVD Baines Dann
        Mahrez Firmino Sanchez Hazard
        Kane Ibra Iheanacho

      • Marian Kuna Guero
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        valdes
        coleman dawson vvd
        nolito eriksen ozil puncheon
        gray ibra costa

      • FPL Hitman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster (Southampton)
        Valencia Baines Dann Bellerin
        Payet Mahrez DeBruyne Mane
        Costa Kane

      • Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        FoRster
        Dann Alderweireld Fuchs
        Hazard Payet Mane Sanchez
        Iheanacho Lukaku Ibra

      • Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Fabianski
        Baines Bellerin Fuchs
        KdB Tadic Coutinho Hazard
        Kane Benteke Ighalo

      • Hungry Singh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Lloris
        Naughton Van Dijk Baines
        Hazard KDB Sanchez Payet
        Benteke Ibrahimovic Vardy

      • VS10_
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Fabianski
        Baines Bellerin Dann
        Firmino Eriksen Mahrez Payet
        Iheanacho Costa Rashford

        1. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Firmino to Mane if possible still, thanks.

      • Tossed & Blown in MY
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster
        Dann PvA Shawcross
        Firmino Sanchez Mahrez Hazard Ibe
        Lukaku Iheanacho Kane

        1. Tossed & Blown in MY
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry.. Take out Ibe

      • Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        forster
        valencia dann macauley
        kdb mane sanchez hazard
        vardy lukaku benteke

      • ameenkw
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Fabianski
        Dawson - Fuchs - Masuaku
        Hazard - KdB - Firmino - Puncheon
        Ibra - Kane - Lukaku

      • gunner137
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster
        Alderweireld Collins Morgan
        Mane Hazard Snodgrass De Bruyne
        Ibra Benteke Lukaku

      • Camila's Toe
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        First time in... Fingers crossed!

        Schmeichel
        Walker / Dann / Baines
        Cazorla / Alli / Antonio / Firmino
        Lukaku / Benteke / Iheanacho

      • MB10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Bellerin Fuchs Reid
        Hazard Mane Redmond DeBruyne
        Ibrahimovic Lukaku Benteke

      • Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Heaton
        VVD Fuchs C.Dawson
        Hazard Sterling Antonio Ozil
        Lukaku Kane Ibrahimovic

      • The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Mandanda
        Fuchs, Baines, VVD
        Payet, Mane, Sanchez, KDB
        Kane, Costa, Ibrahimovic

      • Scratch
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        VVD, Baines, Dann
        Eriksen, Sterling, Hazard, Payet, Sanchez
        Ibra, Vardy

      • Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Valencia Fuchs Cedric
        KDB Alli Hazard Alexis
        Lukaku Tekkers Sturridge

      • lahi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        DDG
        Dann VVD Fuchs
        Firmino Sanchez Payet Nolito
        Lukaku Kane Costa

      • jacknap
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        VVD Bellerin Luiz
        Eriksen payet Nolito Mahrez
        Benteke ibra lukaku

      • ONSIDE 9
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Foster
        Fonte, Vertongen, Huth
        Firmino, Hazard, Ozil, Kdb
        Lukaku, Benteke, Rashford

      • Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster
        Valencia Huth Alderweirld
        Hazard Sterling Sanchez Antonio
        Lukaku Negredo Benteke

      • Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        De Gea
        Baines Fuchs Davies
        Firmino Cazorla Fer Antonio
        Kane Iheanacho Benteke

      • Woo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        De Gea
        Bellerin - Baines - Fuchs
        Nolito - Tadic - Sigurdsson - Payet - Hazard
        Kane - Benteke

      • Too Many Tacos
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster
        Bellerin Alderweireld Valencia
        Hazard Firmino Payet Nolito
        Benteke Lukaku Vardy

      • Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Forster
        Bellerin - Azpilicueta - Shaw - Coleman
        Nolito - Zaha - Firmino - Mahrez - Payet
        Kane

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

          Forster
          Bellerin - Azpilicueta - Shaw - Coleman
          Nolito - Zaha - Coutinho - Mahrez - Payet
          Kane

      • Krul Runnings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'm 15 minutes late, I asume this entry can't count but I will exclude Liverpool & Chelsea players and hope that you allow me to sneak in!

        Schmicael
        Walker Valencia VVD
        Sanchez Siggy Townsend Arnautovic
        Iheanacho Lukaku Defoe

    14. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lots buying Charlie Austin. Bit surprised

      1. Goodricke
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He scored twice in Europa league, so has something to bring into the week. Personally, i'm not going near him.

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Exactly. EL is not the Prem and don't even think he's nailed. So surprised by all the buying. Maybe GW6 wild carders taking a one week punt.

    15. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Any of these worth a hit? Need to move now if so with Lukaku rising

      A) Santi & Defoe -> Snod & Lukaku
      B) Santi & Tekkers -> Bolasie & Lukaku
      C) Haz & Tekkers -> Firm & Lukaku

      Cech
      Baines, Valencia, Collins
      Sanchez, Haz, Antonio, Santi
      Ibra, Benteke, Defoe

      Pickford, Capoue, Amat, Kone
      Bank 0.0m, 1FT, 0WC

      1. KING KOUNDER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        If you really need Lukaku, then A.
        Personally wouldnt bring in Lukaku for a hit.

      2. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        A or nothing. If it prevents you getting Aguero next week, then save.

    16. L S P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1FT, 1.5 ITB

      Heaton (Foster)
      Shaw-Stones-Amat (Friend/Souare)
      Sanchez-Hazard-Redmond-Barkley (Snoddy)
      Ibra-Tekkers-Negredo

      Planning to trigger my WC going into GW6 so...

      Is my best move Negredo->Iheanacho?

      Cheers

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'd say yes in answer to that question

        1. L S P
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          you seem like a very knowledgeable meerkat so thank you.

    17. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I putting the armband on Lukaku!!

      Reasons are - I'm needing to fit Aguero in by losing either Ibra or Lukaku,
      so if Lukaku trolls me!! Ill be able to make this transfer out in rage leaving the every reliable highly owned Ibra in place.
      If he returns then a potential jump in rank! 🙂

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He's my VC. Got a good feeling about Na(C)ho

        1. Brayden29
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Nacho C is a good option but I don't own him

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Yarp if I had Nacho I'd probably do the same. GL

      2. Brayden29
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I got Lukaku in on WC last week and he did well. I was tempted to captain him or Antonio but followed the crowd there.
        As for looking at this week, before Lukaku played I said if he did well he would be my captain which he did, so I have decided he will be my captain this week!

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          He's an excellent choice. Actually there are many good choices this week. Should get alot of shuffling in rank.

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          For some reason even tho United/Ibrahimovic have scored well so far, I still don't trust Ibrahimovic!

          1. Brayden29
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Ibra my VC although I am worried that he goes crazy against Watford

      3. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thinking similarly, team Montenegro comrade.

    18. Deportivista
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Kunibraku team is too much money up front? Not easy and a bit risky because that obviously leaves you with a light midfield or a light defence, but maybe it could pay off. I'm very tempted and seriously considering 2 options:

      Option 1

      Foster Pickford
      Valencia Baines Walker McAuley Amat
      Firmino Cazorla Antonio Redmond Capoue
      Agüero Ibra Lukaku

      Option 2

      Foster Pickford
      Valencia McAuley Smith Holebas Amat
      Hazard Firmino Antonio Snodgrass Capoue
      Agüero Ibra Lukaku

      Actually leaning towards option 1. Would need to pull the trigger tonight before the price rises. I'd like to read some thoughts from people here. What do you think should get more points? Option 1 or 2?

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I like 2 better. But as you say; it's generally too much investment up froint for me. Rather go Deeney, Ighalo or Benteke/Bony up front

        1. Deportivista
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks!

      2. L S P
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        i like option 1 but i'd think about pereyra over redmond. no cash to do capoue->snodgrass?

        1. Deportivista
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers! Not money ITB in both options.

    19. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I really want Iheanacho for the Bournemouth game.

      But is it 2 transfers (one to get him in; one to get him out for Aguero) for just 1 game?

      1. Brayden29
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I don't think he is worth bringing in this week unless you are WC after.
        Also to make the most of it you would then need to captain him otherwise it would be a waste.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I would captain him if I got him in, but don't want to WC for next week ...

      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'd only do it if you were WCing next week. Otherwise, it's not worth it.

      3. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        don't worth, most of this people you see getting Iheanacho will wildcard next week. so it will not waste that extra transfer

    20. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Quick Arsenal question:

      I am planning on wildcarding for gw 6 (too much middlesbourgh deadwood and no liverpool/watford)

      Which of these Arsenal players is the guy that Arsene hardly rests?

      Koscielny
      Monreal
      or the New guy Musatfi?

      So who is the one to get? They are all identically priced. I know wenger throws Gibbs at left back occasionally or Gabriel at centre back.

      1. KING KOUNDER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Kosc, no brainer.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Dat over head kick goal was crazy last week.

      2. Ziegler1988
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Koscielny plays every match when fit and has most goal threat. Maybe rested once during festive season, that's it

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Right so that is that sorted. Thanks,

      3. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Kos

      4. Brayden29
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Agree with everyone else Kosc

        1. Big Mac 24
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Yep, Kos

    21. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      GTG here? Last week before WC.

      Foster
      Valencia, Stones, Amat
      Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Antonio
      Lukaku(vc), Ibra, Iheancho(C)

      Jaku, Capoue, Friend, Kone

      0FT, 0.0ITB 102.1 TV

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Great team. WC last week? What was your FT?

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers. Wild carding next week. Transfer was Gray->Nacho

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            What's your Rank Swan?

            1. Swan - Villa Proud
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Was 58K before a 36 last week. Now 247K

              If not for Lukaku, my team would have scored only 19 🙂

      2. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Honestly? You don't need to WC next week, save it for when you need it

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Agree.. great looking side without WC

        2. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks, but need to seriously fix the defense and reshuffle the mids. Sterling to be rotated I fear, Sanchez not a gfood long term option, need Kun back, etc.

          IF everyone performs off the chartsl, then maybe I'll wait.

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Could play Capoue next week over Nacho 😎

            1. Swan - Villa Proud
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              🙂 Fair point.

      3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I suppose it is liverpool/watford/stoke/everton, more- west ham/arsenal players you are after?

        I can see the logic in wildcarding because based on fixtures there is a massive swing in two gameweeks plus Hazard has terrible fixtures on paper, so does foster.

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Exactly. Want Firmino or Mane, Deeney, Maybe Cazorla, Holebas, Baines, maybe Bolasie. ALl great fixtures and most in great form and/or on pens.

    22. Alonso's Ball
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Would you do anything with this front 8 (1 FT) or just wait for next week to get Kun in with 2 FT?

      I'm worried about Man City coverage this week

      Sanchez, Caz, Haz, Antonio, Cap
      Ibra, Kaku, Tekkers

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Save. It's a great front 8.

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

        Agreed

        Choices to bring in from city are KBG/Nolito/Stirling - which going on fixtures is likely to be for Hazard?!

        Id stick and get Kun next week.

    23. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster (Japu)
      Stones, Morgan Valencia (Friend, Amat)
      Lamela Ozil Firmino Mirallas (Capoue)
      Ibra Costa Gray
      3.2 ITB 1 FT

      1. Play 3-5-2 with Ibra, Costa upfront...
      2. Straight swap Costa> Lukaku
      3. Gray to Lukaku

      Problem with 2 and 3 is inability to get in Kun without a hit, somewhere. Suggestions?

      1. villian-ty
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Costa is on form. Why take him out?

    24. Vatroslav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What do you think, will Lukaku be on pens against MID? If so, I think he is a better captaincy option that Ibra.

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Simply not clear at the moment

      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        No one knows. Gut says Baines still on them

    25. Shakshuka
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Do we think Shaw will play this weekend?

    26. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Only have one Man City coverage Nolito this weekend would you captain him if you had him in you squad his bs BOU I'm really tempted.

      1. Deportivista
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Rested in CL, expect him to be fresh and start vs BOU, so could be a good captaincy option.

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah hers hoping he's on fire thanks for your feedback.

    27. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Captain dilemma for tomorrow! Hazard, Ibra or Hazard? United haven't played well last 2 games (tonight and the derby) but Ibra is class and Watford are a cut below United. Liverpool's defence is weak and I am not sure they will be able to control both an in form Costa and Hazard but then which will they mark and try to control?

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ibra

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Gotta Ibra out of them two

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Three options there mate. Ibra, Hazard or Costa.

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Still Ibra

      3. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        From those two, ibra.

    28. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      GTG?

      Playing AoA

      Heaton
      Bellerin/Baines
      Ozil, Hazard, Payet, Capoue, Stirling
      Nacho (C), Lukaku (V), Tekkers

      Foster - Collins/Evans/Amat

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thought Collins would be a better pick over Capoue tbh but yep G2G

      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hmmm, tricky. Could easily see 0-0 between WHU and WBA.

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

          Hmmmm can't see WH not scoring, but can't see a high scoring game.

      3. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Gtg

      4. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks guys

      5. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks guys, got 77pts this week.

    29. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Also, selection dilemma! I have Benteke for this week only and I will be playing him. Do I take Puncheon or Bolasie as my 4th midfielder?

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Bolasie

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Stoke are rubbish at the moment though - why would you go for Bolasie? (Devil's advocate, not disagreeing per se)

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

        Puncheon - stoke defence is shocking at the moment.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Two attacking players from the same team though........ (Devil's advocate, not disagreeing per se)

      3. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Bolasie. Sendinga ton of corsses in, and if Luaku has found his form, those will become assists.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I am so confused *sobs*

    30. villian-ty
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Which one to bring in for Lamela for -4? Bringing in Lukaku

      A Snodgrass
      B Bolasie
      C Zaha
      D Januzaj

      1. tyron
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        y get rid of lamela vs sunderland

        1. villian-ty
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Rotation risk

      2. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        None for a hit.

    31. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      After 3 years away from you, welcome back to my fantasy team Leighton Baines

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

        Ring the bell.......the prodigal son has returned!

      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Nice pick. Had him in 14/15 for most of the seeason.

    32. tyron
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      cap 1
      A vardy
      B mahrez
      c kane
      D lukaku

      1. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        C or D

    33. Capoue
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Is bony the main man in stokes..?is he a good replacemetnfor benteke? Or stick with benteke?btw im on wc

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He is, but Stoke just haven't clicked yet. Go with the man in form, which is Benteke.

      2. tyron
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        stick with benteke.

      3. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Stick with Benteke my friend

      4. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Keep the tekkers

    34. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Which 2 would you play? Thanks.

      A. Barkley
      B. Capoue
      C. Gray

      Am leaning towards A and B myself.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        AB

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

      3. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        A, C

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks Zasa.

    35. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lose pieters before his price falls or just take the drop?

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Lose him so he can drop in value please, would appreciate it

        1. Knowledgeable meerkat
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          +10000

      2. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'd lose him because Stoke have been shockingly bad at defending more than anything else...

      3. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'm guessing you have other priorities than moving your fourth/fifth defender, save it. Crucial GW up ahead with Kun & co, no need just to avoid a meager 0.1m

    36. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      All these Nacho captains are making me nervous

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        No City at all 😎

        1. Knowledgeable meerkat
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          *high five*

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Same here, buddy. Scared of City. Yet, Nacho may not play full 90 minutes based on past history. I'd not captain him if I owned.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Sure.. possibly some rotation to this City team to face Bou. Low minutes for Sterling/Nacho etc would be ideal with KDB again taking the points. You never know Bou could surprise us all 🙂 1-0

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Haha. I do think city will score 3-4 as with Pep they are on a another level. Hopefully, little owned players score.

      3. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I went for Benteke over him at the very last minute. I'd had Iheanacho in my team all week too.

    37. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Still struggling to decide whether to bench Capoue or Redmond 🙁

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Capoue

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Capoue is playing Man united and Watford will not have much possesion and JM will be out for blood after losing two games in a row.

    38. rocky7st
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I read somewhere on here that once the GW starts Kun's flag gets lifted and is price protected. So that means he won't be able to price change for GW6?

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Even if he is not price protected, sane people won't get him out after he scored a hattrick the last match he played. As he won't be banned for any more matches. So its either today or not.

        1. rocky7st
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          More related to his price rising, more time I have to decided how to get him back the better.

    39. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I could have picked any striker in the game with the Kun money langishing in the bank (last transfer before wildcard unless Kane gets a hattie then I might wait!).

      It came down to two choices Iheanacho or Kane.

      The bookies slightly have Kane ahead as first goal scorer at 1.66, Iheanacho is at 1.72.

      I decided to go for Kane for three reasons:
      1) Kane is on pens
      2) Refs are peno happy this season so far.
      3) Kane is way easier to spell then Iheanacho

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Kane is always a better punt than Iheancho.
        And Ihenacho reasoning is mostly for the form and fixture. Kane is more proven and has more ability. But very much out of touch.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I forgot the fourth reason dembele is back and stats theory is that Kane plays way better when dembele is in the team.

    40. Cecil The Lion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why does everyone want Pieters to drop?

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I assume as when Stoke gel and Butland is back, people will buy him for the new, cheaper amount

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He will be the final piece of the jigsaw in my wildcard enables me to get a more expensive player.elsewhere.

        There are only three other defenders worth getting below the 4.5m mark.
        Amat definite starter
        Kingley may be rotated
        Love May be dropped

        Pieters has great fixtures upcoming has has the potential to be the best sub 4.5m player.

    41. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Will Redmond be dropped for Austin?