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1 December 2016 1881 comments
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“All this taking hits, it gets a bit moreish.”

One of my favourite all-time quotes from the ScoutCast arrives in this week’s episode, as Jonty does his best to explain another abject Gamework return.

Struggling with misfortune and misfiring moves, our former resident “dullard” is now resigned to chasing memories from his season – those maverick move successes he can store and take with him for future campaigns.

There’s nothing maverick about my season right now, as I furiously back-peddle on my exit plans and watch Andy and Jonty jump and fall into the no-Aguero abyss without me. Granville tries to talk me over the edge, but I’m not budging.

Elsewhere in this week’s episode, we tackle the Philippe Coutinho injury fall-out head-on, chase our tails on “essential” assets and attempt to settle the Walcott vs Sanchez and Hazard vs Pedro arguments.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.


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

  1. Nigawan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Grant

    Koscielny Williams Nyom

    Sanchez Firminho SIgurdsson Hazzard Allen

    Costa Aguero

    SUBS: Pickford , Amat, Barnes, Kingsley

    should i sell aguero for Kane and captain him this week
    OR
    stick to my team ?

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Dropping kun after a brace is a bit harsh

      1. b✪mber
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        ... I know a guy that did it...

        1. Rajveer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          *then

    2. Rajveer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Never drop kun..if u have to theb drop Costa for Kane(c)

  2. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    How often do the stats on FPLstatistics get updated? It has said Sigurdsson needs 1240 more purchases for him to go up for the last 60 minutes but also has 2 blue arrows. They can't both be right/wrong. Any insights? I'd love to wait until after the press conferences to make a decision about whether to take a hit to get him.

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

      1140 now!

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Players have been rising below 90.

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

        Rarely though as it is 98% accurate for risers (apparently). Can't you use your magic to tell me what the correct decision is? -8 hit or wait.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Do you know how the 98% is made.

          100,100,100,100,90 = 98%

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

            The British public have heard enough from "experts"

          2. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Or 103 + 102 + 98 + 100 + 87

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

              Anything over 100 counts as 100 and correct.

              1. Dino
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Interesting, I didn't know that. They often show up over 100 before they rise, I presumed that was included in the accuracy %

        2. Z
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          If he doesn't rise tonight, he will rise tomorrow. Guaranteed.

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

            Yes but I don't mind that as I can watch* the press conference so I make an informed decision.

            *read as much on the BBC live thingy as I can and then ask people on here

            1. Z
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Fair, cutting it fine if you do.
              I'm hoping he moves up 😀

              1. The Big Fella
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                I have done it! 8 point hit and brought him in :'(

                Now..... Sigurdsson or Anichebe with woeful Leicester at home.........

  3. Z
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    A lot of movement on the markets tonight!
    Would be very cruel on Siggy's stock if he didn't rise tonight otherwise he'll go up tomorrow on 200%

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

      I hope he doesn't!!!

      1. Z
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        He's definitely going to 7.4 before the deadline

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Hoping he doesn't too

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        As Zoopa says, he definitely will before 11am Sat BUT at least I can make an informed decision about it. The problem for me is that I want Cedric AND Sigurdsson but I can't afford both. It is one or the other unless I take an 8 point hit before either goes up (I have exactly the money).

  4. Schwarzer
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Would it be daft to do Firmino > Alli/Eriksen?

    Really want Spurs coverage, has to be a mid as I don't want to change my front line of Kun Costa Austin.

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Firm is a keeper for now unless ruled out

    2. Z
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd sit tight until GW16 HUL.
      Gives you time to decide which one you want, or if you want to drop Costa for Kane.
      Firmino still has good fixtures.

    3. Schwarzer
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Yeah, playing the waiting game would probably be most wise. Thanks.

  5. Luxy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Quandary...swap Aguero+Lukaku for Ibra+Kane???
    Gut feeling Kun and Lukaku will both net

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Don't lose Aguero, no for me

      1. Luxy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        My thought problem is that collectively I'd hope that Ibra/Kane would outscore Kun/Lukaku particularly with the run of games they have coming up

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Understand completely; not for me

  6. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Assuming Firm is okay , how does this sound
    2FT
    KDB > de Roon
    Anichebe > Kane

    Giving me

    Foster (pick)

    Alonso - evans - pieters
    Haz - Sanchez (VC) - Snod - Firm
    Kane (C) - Aguero - Austin

    De Roon, Kingsley, 3.9
    0.0 INB

    I'll deal with Kingsley lately

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Anyone?

      1. columbo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Yes for me mate

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Many thanks

  7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    Play who?

    Alonso
    Pieters

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Pieters.

      1. Schwarzer
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        +1

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Imo you can't ever bench a 6.1 defender

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I disagree. You shouldn't look at the price. Alonso probably the best long term option if all defenders, but this week playing the joint top 2 scoring team away from home. Playing Aguero would deter me from playing any defender always. Furthermore Stoke has a very good chance of a CS this week

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Understand the thought, I have a trim D so am playing both

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            I don't have any Chelsea or Stoke defensive players, but would definitely choose Stoke this week if I could.

  8. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    Cout to siggy done, finally. A good half mil lost probably because life getting in the way of fpl lately. Need to sort my priorities out before I end up in jonty territory.
    So many away this week. Still got two freebies going forward though, and building the bank to finally upgrade benteke to a big hitter after the hull game.
    Side note, all the talk of hits vs conservative strategies. Mine changes on a week by week basis. Some weeks I see hits that seem like wise gambles. Other weeks things look more uncertain and patience seems like the way to go. Don't see the need to lock myself into a philosophy. Hits are considered 4 point gambles that also effect every other transfer decision you will make going forward. They have paid off in spades this season so far for me. Likewise in my strongest ever season. Been times where it's gone the complete other way too. My 2c

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      I stopped reading after you said life got in the way and FPL was not number 1 priority 🙂
      Seriously I am tending to take hits when price rises and falls will impact my planned transfers. When this is not the case I sit and wait and less likely to take a hit

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Ha IKR? Gotta sort this sh1ttttt out

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Jeez they are making it a pain in the arse to say sh11ttt aren't they. I will not be fuchsing silenced

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Fuss off yourself

  9. JJJ
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    any updates on Heaton's injury?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Yep, "touch & go" was the term SD used.

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

    Price Changes - 2nd December 2016

    🔼 Can, Milner, Fer, Negredo

    🔽 Bolasie, Stones, A.Hernández, L.Hernández, Gündogan, Nsue, Deeney

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

      Stones 😆

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Sigurdsson 😮

      2. Z
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Cheating on his missus broke the camel's back

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

      Noooo, Stones.

    3. Jay_
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Cheers, glad Stones dropped. The way FPL goes, he'll probaly get a 15 pointer this week followed by a long run of cleanies.

      • tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        John Stones finally dropped, what a time to be alive!

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Rise Siggy rise

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

        Tomorrow 🙁

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Hahahah I brought him in as the changes were announced. I hope he plays and isn't injured etc. etc.

    5. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Just this second brought Sigurdsson in for an 8 point hit (Williams for Tymon and Allen for Sigurdsson - had already done Coutinho for Pedro). Cedric in for Kone next GW. The question now is, for this weekend, is it:
      A) Sigurdsson 352
      B) Anichebe 343

      Leicester are woeful away from home.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        And Spurs have Rose and Tony back

      2. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Would love if siggy picked up an injury and merked all the early buyers.

        I've pegged siggy coming into my team for this run back at the start of the season and it looks like I won't be able to get him without a hit now

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          I wanted to wait until the press conference tomorrow but bottled it at the last (literally!) second and got him in just as the prices were changing. If I had held my nerve for 5 seconds more I could have seen them tomorrow and made an informed decision! Dammit Chloe!!!!!!

          1. Z
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            muahaha

            1. The Big Fella
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Worst part is, I won't even be playing either of the new players this week as Tymon is bench fodder and I fancy Anichebe at home to Leicester more than Sigurdsson against Spurs with Rose and Tony.

              1. Licious Lizard
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                And Allen could go to have a smashing weekend

                1. The Big Fella
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  He was never in my starting 11 this week. I fancy Anichebe more. Leicester really are dire away. He was first on my bench though.

                  1. Licious Lizard
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    Fair enough. Ani a good option as well this week. And it is a moot point arguing for Allen, when you sold him already 🙂

                    1. The Big Fella
                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      For a minus 8 hit :'(

          2. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Ah them are the breaks I guess. Price changes are a real pain in the rear imo, they should just bin them and let everyone keep changing their teams as without having to worry about value.

            1. The Big Fella
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              No way! Part of the fun

          3. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Is there a risk that Siggy is injured?

            1. The Big Fella
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              In my paranoid head, yes. In reality, no I suppose not.

              1. Licious Lizard
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Haha know the feeling 😉

    6. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Double Sunderland defence FTW!

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Hahaha joking?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          No Pick and Kone

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Bold. Kone is my first choice defender on the bench in case Holebas is dead or whatever

    7. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Well gents.. How am I shaping up

      Dont normally ask for a RMT but here goes..

      Already done Lukaku>>>Kane with 1 ft so i have 1 left .. & $1.7 itb and 55k OR but have suffered a few red arrows over the last few weeks..looking to arrest the slide !!

      Pickford

      Alonso / Lovren / Holebas

      Haz / Firmino / Walcott / Allen

      Kun / Kane (C) / Austin

      Subs: Jaku / Capoue / Evans / Amat

      Anything worth using my other free tranny for ? Really tempted to get Cedric in tonight to avoid price rise etc..

      Short term targets are Cedric & Siggy, can do Evans>>Cedric no problem but need to raise funds for Siggy any ideas ??

      Cheers

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Play Evans over Holebas.

        1. Mulla
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Kinda fancied the more attacking player but maybe WBrom more solid of late

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            I hope so as they have a few tough games ahead. I am keeping McAuley and Holebas I think. Actually, if I can make my next transfer (Cedric) I think I will keep my defence for the rest of the season, injuries aside.

            1. Mulla
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Happy to keep Holebas for now he has served me well and has decent fixtures ahead.
              Will most likely do Evans>>Cedric next week although if I had Mcauley i would prob keep too despite tough fixtures.

        2. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          I'd play Evans and Holebas instead of Lovren. B'mouth have picked up in form and are designed to attack. Liverpool will win but I bet they concede at least 1.

      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Capoue to De Roon and then Allen to Sigurdsson?

    8. GS456
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Who are non Kane owners like myself captaining this weekend?

      Costa, aguero and firmino my only real options

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Defoe

      2. RD
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Sanchez

      3. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I am between Hazard, Kun and Sanchez. Also have Firmino. Will probably go Sanchez (c) and Hazard (vc) but I always feel guilty when I don't captain Kun.

      4. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Got the same three as you and going Firmino.

      5. Skyarm
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Austin

      6. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Sanchez. Aguero of those three

    9. HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Sanchez to outscore firmino by 4 this week? Have exact cash to make the move.

      1. Mulla
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I would make that transfer, not really just this week you would evaluate it on though surely..

      2. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Yes, and Sanchez is a good captaincy option this week as well

      3. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Sanchez going to be given a winter break though......... Something to consider

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Someone on here said yesterday he had changed his mind on the winter break though.

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Did said someone leave a link/source by any chance?

            1. Licious Lizard
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Haha after I posted it, I tried to find it but can't.

              Ignore me 🙂

              1. The Big Fella
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                STEP AWAY FROM THE CHARDONNAY, LIZARD

                1. Licious Lizard
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Haha. Would still do the move even if there is a risk of a winter break at some point. He will probably announce it in advance too

      4. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Would not make that transfer. Find another way.

    10. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      @Albrightondknight

      I have a suggestion for you. Email ian-cox@hotmail.co.uk

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Email sent

      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Intriguing..... why?

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Ahhhhhh

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Ahhhh haaaaaa!

      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Who is who and who's reading what email?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          What email?

        2. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          What even is an email?

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            I don't know I will put it down to multiple personality disorder 🙂

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              I know it's the big cheese.

    11. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Sanchez has been such an annoying player for me. When he's in my team, he scores 3-5 points and I keep thinking he's bad value. When he's out of my team, I'm fearing 15 pointers every week.

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        He is bad value like Aguero is bad value. But, paying for points is part of the game....can't always squeeze value for money out of each and every player. One of those set and forget types.

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Agree with most of what you said but he's unlike Aguero. Fine paying premium for Aguero since you'll captain him five weeks out of seven. San(c)hez is not that straightforward. 3,5,3 against bur, SWA, MID. I owned him and as a result my 4th mid was Snodgrass. Wasn't working, especially when he blanked. Swapped both for Mane and Siggy. Done slightly better but now the fear.

          1. Walsh
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Meh 🙂 Aguero blanks in home bankers / against weak sides too. Sometimes that's just the way the cookie crumbles.

      2. b✪mber
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Check out the way you've played "The Hazard Sanchez game". If you've only held 1 than add the points you've gathered trough all the GWs and see if you're beating a holder of Hazard or Sanchez from the start (some1 that didn't shuffle trough them throughout the season).

        1. b✪mber
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          also consider the number of transfers used and the TV gained/lost trough the process.

        2. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          I hate you!.. for making me realize how poorly I have managed my team.

          I have only gotten 107 points combined from them (including 2 failed captaincies). FOUR rounds I have had them both and spent 2 transfer (excluding WC) on them.

          Horrible horrible research of my own failings as a FPL manager. No wonder my season is utter kak!

          Thank you for the lesson, but I still hate you 😉

          1. Walsh
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            107 more points than I've gotten from either of them.

            1. Walsh
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Er I think I had Haz at the beginning. Nevermind 😀

            2. Licious Lizard
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              But still it is very poor considering I have had 2 captaincies and four rounds having both. Just by having one of them consistently would have given 87/88 point.

          2. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            + the fact that the 2 transfers have been part of one 4 point hit and one 8 point hit... Haha laughable...

            1. Walsh
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Bummer

    12. aaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Who shall I captain this week?

      Mane
      Firminho
      Austin
      Aguero
      Lukaku

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Aguero or Austin. Can't really choose between the two

        1. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          My heart says Firminho, mind says Austin.....who shall I listen to?

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Odds maybe?

            Bet365 odds to score anytime:
            Aguero @ 1.95
            Mane @2.10
            Austin @ 2.30
            Firmino @2.37
            Lukaku @2.62

            1. aaaaaa
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Thanks

      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Aguero. Lukaku is off form, Mane and Firmino could score 10 or 0 and Aguero is the best striker in the league.

        1. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Early game, against chelsea, puts me off tho

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Why? I'd still go Aguero from that pick.

            1. aaaaaa
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Chelsea are vv tight, Sure about ki fire this gw?

              1. The Big Fella
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Aguero is vv good too. I don't know, I wouldn't feel right captaining a player (Austin) worth half as much as the one next to him. Your call. From that selection, I'd go Aguero.

                1. aaaaaa
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Thanks m8!

      3. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Chazzy

    13. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Captain?

      A. Aguero
      B. Austin
      C. Sanchez
      D. Hazard
      E. Firmino

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Sanchez for me

      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Same choices as me. I am going with C and D for c and vc respectively. Out of interest, what is your team?

        1. Lav
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Foster
          Vertonghen Cedric Holebas
          Sanchez Hazard Firmino Zaha
          Aguero Lukaku Austin

          Pickford Capoue Friend Wilson

          Took a -8 last week, saving my FT this week and making a big double move for GW 15

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Same big hitters but different periphery players and I play 352 most weeks

      3. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        C

      4. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Plus you already subconsciously chose Sanchez as C option 😉

    14. Blue Devils
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      After this gw, who would you sell to get Alonso in?

      A kocielny
      B walker
      C Dont need alonso

      My remaining defs are cedric, auley and holebas

      1. aaaaaa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        A

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          This

      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Great defence already. I'd sell Kos for him. More of an attacking threat and the team is in better form.

    15. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Stones Bolisie Denney and Gund all dropped nice just before Friday night should catch out many 🙂

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Didn't catch me out...just happily watching as my TV dips with Gundo sat still in my squad 😀

    16. aaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Heart says Firminho captain, Mind says Austin, who shall I listen to?

      1. Skyarm
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Go Austin i dare you

      2. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        YOu are having a great Chili Bowl so far. Great work!

        1. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Thanks m8!!☺

    17. Jay_
        9 years, 6 days ago

        ------------------Foster------------------
        --------Alonso Cedric Pieters-------
        Sanchez(v) Hazard Firmino Siggy
        -------Aguero Kane(c) Anichibe-----
        ------------------------------------------------
        Pickford DeRoon Holebas Amat

        A) As I am
        B) Play Pickford over Foster
        C) Play Holebas over one of Alonso/Cedric
        D) B & C

        Nodding off, thanks for any replies. Will see in the morning.

        1. Skyarm
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          A 100%

        2. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          A

        3. Lav
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          A

          Phenomenal team

        4. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          A for sure

        5. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Nice team! I choose A. Alonso has good attacking potential too.

      • Lestat
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Did Jonty say who hes captaining?

        1. Kante Be Bothered
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          yes. Coutinho

        2. liiusions
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Kane I presume

      • Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I was reading an article on another fpl site this morning, all things something or another.
        A section of the text goes like this:

        An "unplayable ball into the corridor of uncertainty."

        "I owe the beautifully worded title here to Shamoon Hafez, who was manning the BBC’s live text desk for the Liverpool v. Leeds league cup tie on Tuesday and which I was following while at my desk (Yes, your scribe here is not the manager of a high-flying club; rather a mere desk jockey. Sad.). Hafez was describing the pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold into the path of Divock Origi for Liverpool’s first goal. The “corridor of uncertainty”. Ah, brilliant, Shamoon. Who says you cannot create poetry in a text ?"

        The site in question does not offer the opportunity to post comments so I'm forced to bring mine here.

        I understand the author of this piece may be an American so on this occasion I will forgive him for not crediting Geoffrey Boycott or even Allan Border (for it may have been the Despicable creature that coined the phrase).

        For me it's pure Boycott.

        Don't let it happen again.

        1. Billy Ketsu
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          The site in question does not offer the opportunity to post comments so I'm forced to bring mine here.

          Actually it does. You just have to sign up. Costs nowt and takes a few seconds.

          While "the corridor of uncertainty" is definitely a cricketing expression such footballing luminaries as the disgraced Sepp Blatter have been known to use the similar "zone of uncertainty" to describe the space between the final defender and the goalkeeper.

      • Nerazzuro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Did Gundo + Lukaku -> Siggy + Austin already this week for free.

        Is Kun -> Kane/Costa or KDB -> worth a hit?

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          No

      • Scratch
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Crazy how Pickford has only gone up £0.1m all season despite going from 0% to 15% ownership. Literally every wildcard since October must buy him

        1. liiusions
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Wildcard transfer don't contribute to rises

          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            I know, that's what I mean. Every wildcarder since Jak got dropped must be buying him that he hasn't risen more.

        2. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          That is the thing. How often do you make a transfer to buy in your reserve keeper?

        3. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          I wonder why they don't just tell us what the rules / thresholds are for price changes. Why is that not in the actual rules section of the FPL game? Why is it a guarded secret? They could easily just integrate it into their native website under a transfer movement section or something. Seems stupid.

        4. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          also he was once close to rise but got reseted to 0% due to yellow flag removal

          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Good point had forgotten that

      • Kante Be Bothered
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Foster
        Alonso Lovren Cedric
        Hazard Mane Sanchez Siggy
        Costa Kane(C) Austin

        Any changes needed?

        1. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Nope

      • Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        No changes looks good.
        So how bad is the bench?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Fail to Kante.