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16 October 2016 1047 comments
Mark Mark
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Sunday’s events get off to a rather inauspicious start, with a Riverside Stadium encounter somewhat bereft of Fantasy interest.

Middlesbrough take on Watford in the lunchtime clash and, despite Alvaro Negredo heading into the match with more than 17% ownership; it’s a good bet that many of those FPL managers have long since taken their hands off their teams.

Negredo is recalled to the ‘Boro starting line-up as he looks to break a run of five Premier League appearances without a goal or an assist.

There is certainly more interest in the Hornets’ assets, with Troy Deeney presenting arguably the most likely source of points in today’s encounter.

The Watford skipper has notched three goals in his last four and leads the line backed by 8.2% ownership.

We’ll also be monitoring the progress of Jose Holebas at left wing-back, with the Greek still just a single yellow card away from a one-match ban.

Equally, Issac Success’ performance will be of interest – the Nigerian ousts his compatriot Odion Ighalo to the bench today to take his place in what looks to be a 3-5-2 setup from Walter Mazzarri.

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

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  1. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Deeney and Capoue goals please. And please, no more penalty misses!!!

  2. Ha.
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Hi, I'm Malcolm and I'm a Deeney Dependent.

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Hey Malcolm, we love you.

  3. 824545201
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I have a good team, i don't feel like i've done any terrible mistakes, and yet this season is an absolute disaster and it's only getting worse by the gameweek.
    I just don't get it. Had high expectations for this season, but i think it's time to seriously reconsider some things and strategies.

    Anyone else can't believe how shitty their season is going?

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      It's a marathon not a sprint

    2. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Welcome to our world 😀

    3. AA33
      10 years, 3 days ago

      It is a long season and don't get swayed by others.
      I got 26k rank in 2011/12 season with no van Persie in my team for 37 GWs. He was the highest scoring FPL player that season.

      1. THE Wild Rover
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Think how much higher you would have been 😉

    4. rivercityransom
      10 years, 3 days ago

      the more players who know what they are doing around, the more your rank will depend on luck.

    5. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Have to remember that a lot of people have already used chips like Bench boost and Triple Captain already so this messes up the ranks

      1. 824545201
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I don't care that much about my OR.
        I'm dead last in my cash ML, trailing 70+ points to friends i consider absolutely terrible at this game.

        1. Shultan
          10 years, 3 days ago

          In my ML im trailing to four 11-14 year olds who don't realy know what they're doing & do random things.
          Like one of them hasn't had ibra all season then for this week bought him in after selling aguero. I just know ibra now will get a brace & this kid will pull further ahead

    6. Kanga roo
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Not just you buddy. I;ve had a rough few weeks but am still in top 300k somehow. knuckle down for the long haul and keep chipping away

    7. AA33
      10 years, 3 days ago

      This is just a game. Enjoy it. We play games to enjoy and relax. There is also a kind of joy in losing

      1. Ron_Swanson
        10 years, 3 days ago

        reported

    8. Shultan
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Same here! Thought i had a good team ( value been around 102.1 million for past 5 GW) but poor transfer decisions & captain choices killing my rankings. Only been inside top 1 million once this season.
      Like this week thought bout getting walcott & captaining costa but stuck with team & captained kun
      2 decisions costing 20+point swing. Its been like that every week

  4. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 3 days ago

    2 games and only one defender. This is unlikely to end well 😐

  5. AA33
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Who will you prefer?
    A) Capoue
    B) Holebas

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      B - not many other 4.5 defenders that offer the attacking threat Holebas does and if Watford do start to get some clean sheets as well he could prove very good value indeed....as for Capoue, I'd go for Allen instead given Stokes fixtures, the form he is in and identical price

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 3 days ago

        'almost' identical to my sale price of Capoue I should say as I've had him since GW1, only .1 in it

  6. Shakshuka
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Time to shine Friend!

    1. rivercityransom
      10 years, 3 days ago

      can't believe i've kept him for so long

      1. Shakshuka
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah same lol, bigger fish to fry

        1. Coaly
          10 years, 3 days ago

          *Fisch(er) to Fry

  7. rivercityransom
    10 years, 3 days ago

    repost from last night: if you were bringing in one now, who would you get?

    a) alli
    b) son

    1. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Alli

      1. rivercityransom
        10 years, 3 days ago

        thanks, any reasoning?

  8. John t penguin
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Bit rubbish when you have no players on a super sunday

    1. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Pooper Sunday

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Standard Sunday

  9. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    16 points from 8 players so far. Anyone doing much worse?

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Im at 18 from 9. So somewhere in your area. My rival is 11 (-8) from 8. So could be worse.

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      17 from 9

    3. John t penguin
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Yip I only have 6 points

  10. CloudSky
    10 years, 3 days ago

    1:0 Boro with Friend scoring is probably a bit too much to ask right?

    1. Shakshuka
      10 years, 3 days ago

      An assist will do just fine!

      1. CloudSky
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Agreed.

  11. pjanns
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Grant (foster)
    Holebas, Baines, Walker (Smith & King)
    Sanchez, Lallana, Capoue, Son (Fer)
    Lukaku, Aguero, Costa

    1 ft and 0,7 itb.

    Would like to do Sanchez + Fer to Walcott + Sterling for a -4.

    Your thoughts?

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Wouldnt be losing on form Sanchez.

    2. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Can't even consider dropping Sanchez right now

    3. pjanns
      10 years, 3 days ago

      So you would recommend Fer --> Allen

      Or should I just save my FT?

      1. CloudSky
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Id save.

  12. PvA
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Isaac Success popped collar

  13. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    1-0 Watford; Britos 40-yard overhead kick, no assist.

    1. PvA
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Ibra assist

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I thought you were serious for a second lol

  14. Give The Todd Some Love
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Jesus what is that haircut Isaac

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      The hair must be a success (don't worry I'll log myself out)

  15. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Is Holebas OOP?

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Yes.

    2. AA33
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Left wing back. He has played there many times this season

    3. SANTACLAUS
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah

  16. Turbo Timo
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Come on Holebas, Capoue, and Deeney (c) !!

    1. The Gambler.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Woof hope the rest of your team is better!

      1. Turbo Timo
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I was 8k in the world before this week 😛
        Because of these 3, rest of the team is pretty good

    2. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      With you on that but I haven't captained Deeney, bold move.

      1. Turbo Timo
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Yep didn't have Costa. Was happy with the Kun and Sanchez limited points yesterday as I almost captained them.

    3. Numb
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Deary me, how did you end up with three Watford players?

    4. EMERGING STAR
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Another Hol,Cap ,Deen(C) here !

  17. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Scorecheck ?

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      0-0 mate

    2. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 3 days ago

      1pt more than yesterday

    3. The Gambler.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      A sad 28 but 4 to play incl capt

    4. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      34

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    10 years, 3 days ago

    What would you do with this team?

    .4 ITB
    1 FT
    WC available

    Schmeichel
    Valencia / Pieters / Stones
    Sanchez / Redmond / Antonio / Firmino
    Aguero / Deeney / Lukaku

    Jaku / Capoue / Evans / Friend

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Save WC probably sell Redmond forget fixtures he's in no form at all

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Redmond to Allan?

        1. Thomas Magnum
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Allen wouldn't be my first choice but yes he is a good option

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Kaboul is a liability

  20. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Jonty's team took a hammering was very unlucky in fairness. It looks like he will beat his lowest ever score from the last gw!
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/869/event/8

    1. The Gambler.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Snigger

    2. Numb
      10 years, 3 days ago

      MNF could yet be his saviour

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Ouch. Hope he has a wc.

  21. Thomas Magnum
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone got any tips on how to unblock a blocked nose?

    1. The Gambler.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Fill sink with boiled kettle water and hold towel over head and inhale

      1. Thomas Magnum
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Alright I'll try that now

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Blow it.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Nah way too template

    3. Flycroft
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 3 days ago

      eat a chili

    4. Stimps
      10 years, 3 days ago

      B, Austin

  22. Numb
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Would you rather get the inevitable Holebas CS loss out of the way early or leave it agonisingly late?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      10 years, 3 days ago

      With or without the yellow?

      1. Numb
        10 years, 3 days ago

        With, naturally

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          10 years, 3 days ago

          If he gets an assist it would not bother me!
          If he was to lose his clean sheet I would like it out of de way early on!

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      As a none Holebas owner early.
      If I was a Holebas owner, late.

      1. Numb
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Late is annoying though

        1. Thomas Magnum
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I know but if you concede late like WBA did there's a much better chance you'll only concede 1. If it's early like say 15 minutes there's still 75 minutes to concede another and another and risk a 0 pointer of he gets a yc. Well that's how I look at it at least

          1. Numb
            10 years, 3 days ago

            True, although the YC is independent

            1. Thomas Magnum
              10 years, 3 days ago

              That is also true

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Exactly gets your hopes up Spurs were great at losing clean sheets last year similar type of thing.

    3. Nicks93
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I would rather he does not lose it and gets an assist with it

  23. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Has anyone discussed Hector Bellerín's assist yesterday?

    'If an opposing player touches the ball after the final pass before a goal is scored, significantly altering the intended destination of the ball, then no assist is awarded.'

    Jordi Amat chesting the ball in the opposite direction isn't 'significantly altering the intended destination of the ball'?

    1. Numb
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Bellerin has high ownership

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Best to just let FPL get on with it. They do what they want and make it up as they go along

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 3 days ago

        There are FPL rucksacks and pencil cases on the line ffs, need to keep the integrity of the game.

    3. rivercityransom
      10 years, 3 days ago

      i think they just decided to be more lenient with assists this year. they figure people won't care much about players they don't own getting undeserved assists or goals.

    4. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Not seen the goal but if he chested it to the player the pass was intended for then it's an assist

      1. Numb
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I think a lot of people forget the intended bit or don't know what it means. It's not the same as "projected destination"

    5. ZimZalabim
      10 years, 3 days ago

      its a legit assist by fpl rules

  24. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Think I will be happy if Holebas just avoids a YC card today, 2 points would be a monster score in my team this week

  25. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Boro looking good

  26. Lecky Legs FC
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Just been brainstorming for GW 9 was thinking taking a -4 hit Capoue & Bailly > Lovren & Stanislas good or bad idea?

    1. Numb
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Would never have thought of Stanislas before this week

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I know don't think he'll be on fire every week will be tough vs Tottenham next GW do think after that fixture he'll do well.

        1. Numb
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Unexpectedly on pens as well. Looks a good option with those fixtures

          1. Lecky Legs FC
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Yeah definitely want him for that then.

    2. The Gambler.
      10 years, 3 days ago

      No way

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        10 years, 3 days ago

        We have WBA at (H) & I know we won't keep a cleanie but what makes you think Bailly will keep one away at Stamford Bridge?

    3. Stimps
      10 years, 3 days ago

      just lovren imo

  27. Stimps
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Friend better live up to name today

  28. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Should I give Antonio and Benteke one more week or ship them out for a hit? Have 0.0 itb so can't make direct swap for Antonio -> Walcott

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Give Antonio one more week sell Benteke imo

      1. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks. Deeney probably best mid price striker option?

  29. weeurquahrt
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Capone fail.

    1. Numb
      10 years, 3 days ago

      What happened?

      1. rivercityransom
        10 years, 3 days ago

        prohibition

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Al Capone?

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah they got him on not paying his taxes and not the booze smuggling 😉

  30. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Holebas on 3 BPs. Blow it up ref.
    (originality not by strong point)