Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 7 – Friday

A tale of two halves and two Belgians. Romelu Lukaku added to his goalscoring repertoire, conjuring an unfamiliar strike, only to see it wiped out by his compatriot Christian Benteke, doing what he does best. Here’s the Stock Check from Friday’s Gameweek 7 opener.

Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku seems capable of scoring any type of goal.

Everton’s Belgian took his tally to five goals in just five starts with a beautifully executed left-footed free-kick.

Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist – his recent strike for Manchester City under the Bournemouth wall, seemingly convincing the Crystal Palace defence to keep their feet on the ground, only to watch Lukaku’s effort sail over their heads and into the corner.

Now in the pecking order from dead-balls, should Lukaku also be confirmed as Everton’s designated penalty taker, he will be cleared to challenge for 25 goals and the Golden Boot.

The goal, coupled with two bonus points took Lukaku to the top of the Fantasy Premier League forward rankings. That could now lead to another surge in ownership over the international break – a trend that would be accelerated should Zlatan Ibrahimovic fail to figure amongst the points at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Christian Benteke
Right now, Crystal Palace’s Belgian is only scoring one type of goal, although Alan Pardew and Benteke’s Fantasy owners won’t be complaining.

Five starts, three goals and three typically impressive headers – the 6% owned Benteke furthered his case to claim our third striker spot with his Goodison Park display.

Palace have not taken long to hone their supply to feed their new striker and, with a constant stream of crosses flighted in his direction, Benteke looks set to thrive.

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

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  1. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Told my friend Kaku C and not Sanchez.

    (Not Kun or United Cover).

    Now we have a bet if the 8 pointer stands.

    You know, i am betting it does..

  2. Dark_Mata
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I might actually bench Lukaku next week. Surely not... Capoue (mid) seems better than Kaku (mci)

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I really hope Capoue starts blanking on people. Really I do..

        1. COYS Down Under
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          It's already started.

          I think Capoue is going to help me gain a lot of ranks, just as people start playing him then he'll start blanking.

      2. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I know, right? But MCI have only conceded 1 a game this season. Those are poor odds

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd 100% play Lukaku. Mid haven't exactly shipped a ton of goals either.

    3. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      dont do it. stones owners will tell you to not do. city almost always find a way to concede init?

    4. grapesland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      This has gone too far

      1. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Haha

  3. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    *no Kun or United cover. Or even Deeney. He has Firm, but both agreed no.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      why does this keep happening. this messaging set up is horrendous. I could code a better one in one day.

      1. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Do it and share with the guys. I you're right, especially on mob, needs to be a way to section your questions and responses.

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Lukaku and Bolasie will bully their backline on the break. Back Everton to score a few

  4. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On WC

    Is Walker worth keeping?

    Current defence

    Pickford Foster

    Walker Kone Smith McAuley Amat

    WC Defence *
    Pickford Grant
    Bellerin Clyne Smith Amat Lenihan

    *This would also involve doing Capoue to Carrick

    Worth it ?

    1. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Losing Capoue would fill me with dread 😉

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

        Gaining Bellerin makes people wet

    2. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      That def looks tasty doesn't it

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

        Yes but it would mean watching Arsenal and Pool games intensively

        Grant Pick
        Bellerin Clyne Smith Amat 3.9
        Sanchez Walcott Mane Lallana Carrick
        Kun Ibra Kaku

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Grant + Pick good long term if you are on WC?

        2. Dark_Mata
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Damn that's good

    3. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't spend 6.5 for a defender. 5.5 at most.

      1. Don Look Back in Wenger
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        bellend is basically a winger playing in an attacking arsenal team

  5. mranonymous
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    2FT. What would u do in my shoes? OITB.

    Foster-Pickford

    Stones-Williams-Evans-McAuley-Amat

    Ozil-Mane-Firmino-Stering-Capoue

    Aguero-Lukaku-Rashford

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe lose a Liverpool mid to fund Sanchez (see how he does tomo first)? But i'm picking at straws here, it's a solid team.

    2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      All players will have their ups and downs, their hot streaks and cold ones.

      In other words, go with your gut, somethings life (fpl) will be like a box of chocolates, sometimes it will be something the cat dragged in.

    3. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd axe Oz

  6. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WBA are going to keep a cleanie or 2 v Spurs, Liverpool and Leicester.

    Tough to pick which one or 2, it'll be, but would hold and play Foster if I had him

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

      Pool and Lei out of those 3 probably

      Grant plays Sun Hul Swa hopefully he can keep up

  7. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WC defence - attempt 2:

    Cech, Pickford
    Clyne, Lovren, A.Smith, Pieters, Amat

    Back to the drawing board.....

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Grant, Pickford
      Bellerin, Clyne, A.Smith, Chambers, Amat

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

        It feels good to say Bellerin's name in defence it makes grant+pick worth it

        How's the rest of it looking?

      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I like this.

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mandanda over Cech, Bellerin over Clyne.

      Love the Chambers pick above, GW8 and 10 are great fixtures. His stats so far are great as well. Pick him over Smith or Pieters.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Will Chambers even play?

        1. COYS Down Under
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Played last week, in the first week he played for Arsenal.

          Should be a regular starter now though.

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thoughts on the second one I posted just above?

        1. COYS Down Under
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Grant is the only thing I don't like, simply because you'll have to fix him up at some points and spending transfers on a keeper are a pain. Obviously he enables the Clyne/Bellerin combo though so there is that.

  8. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ibra v Lukaku

    Ownership, Price, Last 4 GW pts:

    Ibrahimovic - 53.6%, £11.5m, 14 points
    Lukaku - 20.8%, £9.4m, 39 points (four more than Ibra's entire total!)

    Non-Lukaku owners - get serious!

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's a jammy sod though is Lukaku but i see your point.

  9. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Valencia Williams Stones Friend Amat
    Alexis Iwobi Firmino Bolasie Capoo
    Aguero Ibra Benteke

    Morning ladies. Was thinking of wildcarding but i have 2 frees. Thinking of a mini WC on the lines of Ibra -> Defoe Bolasie/Iwobi -> Theo and Williams -> Bellerin.

    Do i necessarily need a wc?

    1. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No WC needed. Make those moves.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Get Walcott

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I am. Just transfers are enough right Rukawa? Hos the start treating you?

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          yeah, your current team is almost the WC template already.
          How about Ibra & Bolasie --> Lukaku & Walcott?

          After Stoke, United fixtures look hard and they will play lots of games, Mourinho is complaining Manchester United’s fixture list too.

          https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/29/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-fixture-list

          My start was not good but I'm coming back :), still sitting around top 150k

          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            We're close then. I'd call it a good start 🙂

            Yep, i'm looking at those moves 🙂

    3. LotusNZ
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No need to WC. Though beware of international break shenanigans

    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd WC.

      Jaku, Stones, Friend, Amat (maybe keep as fodder), Iwobi, Bolasie, Firmino (wrong pool mid?) and Ibra all worth shipping.

      Cashing in on Capoue now could be wise too.

      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Don't agree on Firmino. He will repay his faith and do well against Swans.
        Monitor Capoue still has good fixtures and you can't say his form is a fluke one.
        Rest all needs to be gone

      2. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cashing in on capoue? Know something we don't?

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

    Friday night football is good for Sat mornings on FFS.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don't know about that but one game then the wait is painful. Good luck this week I read you were community champion.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. So much more to analyze though.

  11. SirStevieG
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Adam Smith confirmed fit to play?

    1. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        source?

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Bournemouth local paper had it.

  12. Davros
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Accidentally left (c) on kaku instead of Sanchez. Cautiously happy

    1. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You won't be later!

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Could be lucky. I forgot to do the last transfer of my WC which was Sterling to Nolito in GW4 that worked out ok since then.

    3. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      could have gone much worse.

  13. BB-8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    3 gw's, 3YC's and minimal returns. Time to sell Puncheon even though he has good stats and West ham next?

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't before West Ham. Who you looking to sell for?

      1. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Have 2FT's so looking to do something like Costa and Puncheon to Tekkers/Defoe and Son/Theo

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Worth it then. Definitely sell.

          1. BB-8
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers LR 🙂

  14. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ladies, how were Bolasie and Benteke yesterday?

    1. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Benteke looked sharp and took his chance really well. Bolasie was really out of it IMO

      1. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You think? Great goal but he didn't make many other chances

    2. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bolasie: Tried too hard to impress = fail

      Benteke: Did nothing except the goal.

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bolasie had a good game IMO, just unlucky to get at least 1 goal 1 assist

      he tried too hard to defend, costed him 1 YC, maybe because they played vs his old team

    4. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Tekkers was given motm by the commentator.

      1. Dark_Mata
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        They were watching a different game

    5. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Bolasie tried too hard but was still unlucky not to be in the points imo. Doesn't really have the composure when running through on goal or attempting to run through.

        Benteke didn't see much of the ball, but when he got it he used it well and scored a brilliant header. Lots of crosses were aimed towards him once palace gained a foothold in the game so I'd expect him to get quite a few braces once he's fully settled in with his new team

      • Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Both were hardly impressing , Benteke looked better though

    6. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea v Liverpool predictions?

      I reckon 0-2

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        2-4

        1. Dark_Mata
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          This

      2. COYS Down Under
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        1-3

        No clean sheet incoming.

      3. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        1-2

      4. Kante Be Bothered
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        4-5

      5. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        1-3

      6. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        1-2

      7. Brap.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Said it before, and will again till I'm proved wrong:

        3-0 (Llorente hattrick)

    7. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      0-4

    8. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      This will be my GW 8 team after a hit. What ye think?
      Want to lose Valencia from GW 9 onwards who ye suggest up to 5.8?
      Don't know about Walker with fixtues and will probably rise again anyway.

      Heaton Jaku
      Bellerin Coleman Valencia Amat Lenihan
      Sanchez Firmino Sterling Walcott Antonio
      Kun Rashford Diomande

      1. Arceus
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Clyne

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah been thinking that. But if I got Lovern I can go a bit higher than Rashford it he goes pear shaped. Not many other option right now other than Austin or Rondon at that price. Lovern would allow a Benteke or Bony if needed upfront.

          1. COYS Down Under
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Good call. Rashford is a benching waiting to happen.

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for replies. I do like Clyne but Lover might be the safe option. If Austin had fixtures I'd risk it but think not.

      3. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You shoud also consider Snowgrass in mid. He is cheap and has great fixtures upcoming. This way you get at least £1.5 extra in the bank compared to your mid players now.

        1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Defence is too much drop Valencia.
          Not a fan of Rashford. Use it for Lukaku
          Diomande to Austin/ Defoe
          Not a fan of Walcott and Sterling and 3-5-2. 3-4-3 must be ideal set up

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks I am doing a 353 experiment this year so going to stick with it no matter what. We agree on dropping Valencia I might to 4.5 but even then I might just be short of Lukaku I think. Not much point having 8. something unless I want Defoe.

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              * 352 but 353 would be really nice.

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah Snod has really nice fixtures on the way thanks.

    9. Arctic_Orangutans
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mane or hazard captain today?

      Sky game

      1. Arceus
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Hazard

      2. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Mane

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Mane

      4. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Hazard will Punish the Sellers ( inc. me )

        1. Arctic_Orangutans
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          That's not made things any easier lol. Gone for Hazard

        2. Dark_Mata
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I'll bet he doesn't

    10. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      "Beat The Popular % Team League" Code 120206-79052

      Currently just 18 left in !

      Previous GW 'Safe' totals
      Gw1 45
      Gw2 71 (the tough one)
      Gw3 40
      Gw4 32
      Gw5 50
      Gw6 63

      Current GW 7 Team to beat

      De Gea
      Stones Walker Morgan McAuley
      Coutinho Capoue Sterling
      Ibrahimovic (c) Kun (cv) Costa
      Subs Jakupovic Kante Amat Fletcher

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        How is Kante in that team?

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Closed for new entries I guess ?
        Scraped through week 2 so would be ok if can still enter?

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I went out in GW2 with a 61 🙁

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          And again in GW6

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Well you have nearly caught me in Dead Zone Heaven league with that nice start to this week.

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Where are you at?

              1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Just checked, nice team and rank. GL

                1. Albrightondknight
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Thanks GL to you too.

      4. COYS Down Under
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Only got 70 in GW2...

        Very tough league, nobody will survive till the end.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah I just joined I think I will be straight out on my ear this week looking at that team.

    11. Inter Me Gran
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Son or Mata? Both don't seem nailed tho

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Son by absolute miles

        1. Inter Me Gran
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Is he a starter in that Spurs midfield tho?

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            How can you not start him when he's as unstoppable as he is now?

            1. Inter Me Gran
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              My thoughts exactly, just hope Spurs realise this!
              Getting Son in would mean me swapping Firmino for Lallana tho

      2. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Tough one but Son.

    12. Eden Azzzar
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I had a dream where Son scored 3 goals , and everyone panic bought him, Son then Went on to Son-kick a crowd member,and got a ban from English football for 5 months. And everyone sold him again, the end

      1. Inter Me Gran
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe a sign telling me to go for Mata instead then?

        1. Eden Azzzar
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I think so

      2. Jasoooooooo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahaha lol

    13. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      which one should i prioritise? Getting rid of Vokes or JEvans (I have Foster and McAuly).

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Evans. Triple up with WB fixtures ??!

        1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          almost paid off vs stoke.

      2. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Get rid of McAuly instead and free up the cash.

      3. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Evans all day

    14. Jasoooooooo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm looking ahead to next GW, any ideas what transfer/s I should do? 0mil itb and only 1FT. Also, should I field Baines (vs City) and Lallana (vs United) or keep my team as it is?

      Pickford (Foster)
      Koscielny, PVA, Robertson (Baines, Evans)
      Sanchez, Firmino, Antonio, Capoue (Lallana)
      Aguero, Austin

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Play Lallana for sure and probably Baines too.

      2. Jasoooooooo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Who for tho? Capoue and Robertson??

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I'd be playing Lallana ahead of Capoue.

        Who's your 3rd striker?

        1. Jasoooooooo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          It's Lukaku

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            You looking ok for Gw8

    15. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ashley Williams went up in price? Weird 😕

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        He's been a complete waste of space 😆

        As a WCer I hope he rises again 🙂

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          He really has - he and Stones both. 😡

          You on a wildcard now? How's the season going?

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah. Started well and has stagnated. Stones really has been a duffer. My team last week was hilariously bad

            26, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 😆

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Got Ibra (c)? I reckon that's the key to a good score this week. I've been a non-owner so far...

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Got Ibra(c) and Mata in that game, so hoping for a pasting.

                Already sold both 😆

                1. GreenWindmill
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Reckon you're onto a winner with that pair - could be a ridiculous score line if Man Utd turn up.

                  Wish I was on a wildcard - nothing awful about my team but so many players I want...

            2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              at least you captained your highest scorer. thats always good

    16. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Currently setup for GW8 AOA

      Heaton (A Saints)
      Kone(A stoke)Valencia(A Liv)
      Capoue Firmino Antonio Sterling Sanchez
      Benteke Aguero Lukaku

      Pickford Williams(A City) Evans(H Spurs) Amat(H Ars)

      Defence change needed clearly
      1FT 0.0itb

      A - Evans >> Francis or other 4.5
      B - Williams >> Cedric
      C - Valencia >> Vert

      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Coleman looks a good bet for Valencia
        Williams to A Smith
        Keep Evans as WBA cover

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Not sure I want WBA cover.

          These moves you mention I can't afford nor want to take a hit.

      2. COYS Down Under
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        GW8 is tough in defense for a lot of good cheap defenders. I wouldn't sweat it.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Agree but do I need Evans with upcoming fixtures?

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I have not played Evans for weeks he is my fourth defender. This week I already got him out and Lenihan in (fodder) to free up .6 Amat is my 4th now hope I don't need him too often.

      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        For fixtures Clyne Lovern. Like A Smith pick on fixtures too.
        Cedric and Verthogen nice too but poor fixtures
        Coleman really nice pick for Valencia but Williams in there already complicates things.

    17. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ibra owners:

      If he blanks today at home to Stoke, will you sell him? If so, who for?

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

        Aguero

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, and probably use the funds in a triple change to get in both Walcott & Lallana into my midfield.
        Have yet to decide on my replacement, maybe Defoe / Austin.
        GL

    18. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bulldogs about to make history 😮

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Unbelievable really.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Incredible......on a par with Leicester winning PL?

          1. Jasoooooooo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I wouldn't say it's on par with Leicester winning the PL but it's still something special

    19. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If Firmino blanks this GW woud you do:
      Firmino, Rashford, Capoue out Walcott, Lallana, Austin inn?
      My team woud look like this:

      Foster (Jakupovic)
      Coleman, Koscielny McAulay (Amat, Collins)
      Walcott, Lallana, Stearling, Sanchez (Snodgrass)
      Lukaku, Aguero, Austin

      0.0 in the bank

      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Nice

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        That looks very tasty. You going have headache though with that front 8.
        With 2FTs for a minus 4 yes. For -8 probably not.
        On the negative side you have WB double up with those fixtures , Collins needs replacing, and Jaku not urgent will have to be replaced sometime.

    20. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Morning all!

      Ahead of tomorrow's early kick off, I'm pondering on what it would take for me to keep/ditch Ibra.

      Would a goal, an assist or merely BPs be enough to warrant the price tag? I think for me, my expectations are 6pts absolute minimum and if he hits the 6 on the button then I'll probably get rid. I'm expecting at least a brace tbh

      1. Agger
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I've been thinking the same mate.
        Stoke have an awful record at Old Trafford, they're 19th in the keague.. If Ibra doesn't get at least a brace I'll be disappointed!
        For me, if Rashford becomes a Viable option, the difference in price will surely be worth it when the money is spent elsewhere correctly.

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This is a real puzzler! But one of Ibra or Lukaku needs to go from my team before the next GW. I really want to keep Ibra...but I think it would very much be my heart ruling my head!!
        Minimum brace to ensure he stays I reckon.

      3. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        So looks like we all want minimum 8-10 points or Ibra ditched. I suppose it hugely depends on how his competitors perform this gw too, but already goals from Lukaku and Tekkers

        1. Dark_Mata
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Imagine if Ibra gets 4. Oh the fall out would be such fun

          1. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Goals or points??!!

    21. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I've got 2 FTs to play with this week (and 0.2). I think my defence may be a little bit heavy?

      Where could I improve with a bit of cash?

      Foster/pick

      Baines/ walker/ stones/ holebas/ amat

      Sanchez/sterling/ lallana/ bolaise/ Capoue

      Aguero/ Janssen/ lukaku

      Baines and Bolaise look like the best candidates for the chop??? What do you think?

      1. Agger
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Unless you want to catch a price rise then I'd save a transfer until at least after the international's are over.
        I agree with the Bolasie for the chop, you have Lukaku for Everton coverage. Id be wary about Janssen too, I personally don't rate him for the premier league, not mobile enough.