Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Pre-Season

A James Milner penalty gets Liverpool’s pre-season up and running, Tom Ince bags a debut goal for Huddersfield, while Gylfi Sigurdsson seemingly edges closer to a move away from Swansea after opting out of the club’s US tour.

Here’s a round-up of yesterday’s action….

Tranmere Rovers 0 Liverpool 4

One of the upcoming Fantasy Premier League campaign’s more anticipated events – a James Milner penalty – helped kick-start Liverpool’s pre-season with some style.

The former England international netted seven times from the spot last year while playing as a left-back, only for his FPL designation as a midfielder to severely hamper his appeal.

His reclassification as a defender for 2017/18 has already prompted 10.5% of us early adopters to pay 6.5 for his services, with penalties a major factor in that purchase, and Milner duly delivered to set the Reds on the way to a convincing win at Prenton Park.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was without four of his key attackers, with new signing Mohamed Salah missing out due to work-permit issues and Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana all unavailable as they work on their fitness levels.

The Reds’ boss welcomed back skipper Jordan Henderson, though, who made his first appearance since February after finally recovering from a heel problem.

Klopp used a 4-3-3 system throughout, starting the match with Daniel Sturridge up front, flanked by Sheyi Ojo and another reclassified man, Roberto Firmino, who has gone from midfielder to striker for this year’s game.

Ojo provided the assists for both of Liverpool’s first-half goals, the second a fine long-range effort from Marko Grujic.

Klopp made ten changes at the break, among them a first outing for new signing Dominic Solanke, who took over from Sturridge in the central striker role.

Further goals followed from Pedro Chirivella, who was set up by Solanke, and Ben Woodburn, who converted from the spot late on after being brought down.

Speaking post-match, Klopp praised ‘long-term project’ Solanke before hinting that more signings were in the pipeline.

“We cannot only buy players because other teams buy players—we do our business as well as we can do it and we are completely in it. We are convinced about the way we are going, so that’s all. I’m not nervous, maybe that’s the right message.”

Liverpool are in action again tomorrow, at Wigan Athletic.

Liverpool XI First half: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Lucas, Milner; Henderson, Grujic, Wijnaldum; Ojo, Firmino, Sturridge.

Liverpool XI Second half: Karius (Grabara 67); Clyne, Gomez, Klavan, Flanagan; Stewart, Chirivella, Woodburn; Markovic, Kent, Solanke.

Subs not used: Randall.

Young Boys Bern 2 Stoke City 2 (Stoke win 4-3 on penalties)

Veteran campaigner Charlie Adam sparked a second-half comeback from two goals down for Stoke City in their pre-season Uhrencup encounter with Bern.

The midfielder scored from the penalty spot and then set up Marc Muniesa’s equaliser, before Peter Crouch registered the decisive spot-kick in the shoot-out that followed the 2-2 draw.

Potters boss Mark Hughes again opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation in which Thibaud Verlinden and Julien Ngoy provided the width, with Bojan operating behind central striker Saido Berahino.

Hughes then handed new signings Josh Tymon and Darren Fletcher pitch-time after the break, with Jakob Haugaard, Crouch, Muniesa and Dom Telford also introduced.

Speaking after the match, Hughes confirmed that the club have made an offer to take Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma (priced at a lofty 5.5 in FPL) on loan for the season.

“There is genuine interest. We’d like to make it happen if we can. The boy himself has to make a decision. We are one of many interested parties but we’re very hopeful. We’re still doing a number of deals.”

Stoke City XI: Grant (Haugaard 46); Johnson (Edwards 67), Shawcross (Souttar 67), Wollscheid (Muniesa 46), Pieters (Shenton 70); Adam (Fletcher 67), Imbula (Sweeney 67); Ngoy (Telford 46), Bojan (Campbell 70), Verlinden (Tymon 46); Berahino (Crouch 46).

Sub not used: Jarvis.

Accrington Stanley 0 Huddersfield Town 1

New boy Tom Ince was the man for Huddersfield boss David Wagner at the Wham Stadium.

The young gun, bought from Derby County, was given the chance to go for it after the break and duly delivered the only goal. Intriguingly, Ince was also handed a share of free-kicks upon his second-half introduction – priced at 6.0 in FPL, he’s clearly one to monitor in the mid-price bracket after serving up 14 goals and six assists for the Rams last time out.

Wagner used most of his new signings in the first half. Goalkeeper Jonas Lossl, defenders Mathias Jorgensen and Scott Malone, midfielder Danny Williams and striker Steve Mounie all started at Accrington.

Ince and former Montpellier striker Laurent Depoitre were introduced at half-time, while Tommy Smith (foot), Jon Stankovic (knee), Michael Hefele (achilles), Collin Quaner (ankle) and Australian international midfielder Aaron Mooy, who is still on holiday after playing in the Confederations Cup, all missed out.

Huddersfield Town XI First Half: Lossl; Malone, Schindler, Jorgensen, Scannell; Billing, Williams; Lolley, Payne, Kachunga; Mounie.

Huddersfield Town XI Second half: Coleman; Lowe, Hudson (Palmer 74),Whitehead, Cranie; Hogg, Bunn; van La Parra, Wells, Ince; Depoitre.

Barnet 1 Swansea City 0

Swansea City not only lost their opening friendly, they now face the possibility of losing their star midfielder, Gylfi Sigurdsson, who has opted against travelling on their US tour.

Earlier this morning, the club confirmed:

“Having played v Barnet last night, Gylfi did not feel in the right frame of mind to travel due to the current uncertainty over his future.

Coach Paul Clement handed the Icelander the captaincy upon his introduction after the break and also got his first look at new signings Erwin Mulder and Roque Mesa.

Oliver McBurnie started up front as the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1 set-up, though in the second-half, Swansea reverted to the midfield diamond system that saw them see out the previous season.

Winger Jefferson Montero returned to contention after recovering from a hamstring problem, while Clement issued an injury update ahead of the club’s US tour, with Fernando Llorente set to miss out due to a fractured arm:

“Nathan (Dyer) is still on the road to recovery. Normally the rehabilitation period for the type of injury he had is nine months. If that’s the case this time, he will not be fit until October. But Nathan is coming with us to America because unlike Fernando Llorente, he can run and is mobile. We have just got to be careful that we don’t push him too quickly because you can re-rupture those injuries and then you are starting from zero again. Apart from Nathan, everyone who is travelling will be able to train and play.”

One of Swansea’s key performers last season, defender Alfie Mawson, has now joined up with the squad having been given extra time off following his exertions for England at the European U21 championships.

Swansea City First half: Mulder; Rangel, van der Hoorn, Fernandez, Roberts; Fulton, Carroll; Montero, Routledge, Barrow; McBurnie.

Swansea City Second half: Mulder; Roberts (Olsson 70), Bartley, Keston Davies, Naughton; King (Mesa 70), Grimes, Sigurdsson, Fer; Ayew, Narsingh.

SK Slavia Prague 2 West Bromwich Albion 1

Summer signing Jay Rodriguez made his West Brom debut, playing in the number 10 role behind striker Salomon Rondon for the first 45 minutes of the defeat to Prague.

Chris Brunt – reclassified as a midfielder this season in FPL – started at left-back, with Craig Dawson stationed at centre-half as Gareth McAuley missed out through injury.

The Baggies led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a James McClean goal after 26 minutes, with the assist coming from Matt Phillips, but a totally new side took the field after the break and promptly succumbed to defeat.

Free agent Jason Lowe, on trial at right-back, was among the wholesale changes made by Tony Pulis, while McAuley – along with another injured player, James Morrison – rewarded the 30 or so Baggies fans who had travelled to the training camp in Austria by watching the match with them.

West Brom XI First half: Foster; Nyom, Evans, Dawson, Brunt; Yacob; McClean, Livermore, Rodriguez, Phillips; Rondon.

West Brom XI Second half: Myhill, Lowe, Wilson, O’Shea, Melbourne; McManaman, Harper, Field, Leko; Robson-Kanu; Roberts.

3,314 Comments Post a Comment
  1. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one please
    A) Bellerin and Cedric

    or B) Trippier & Bertrand

    1. Kimmich
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      bellerin and oxlade-c could rotate wingback. that new lb will be more nailed.

    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. rhysmd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

  2. FFPro
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What do people think of taking a 6.0 def (ie Kompany) over a 6.5 attacker (Gayle/Tadic) to swap from 343/352 to 442?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm all for it, more value for money

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kompany will probably outscore them.

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

      Plenty (including myself) think it's a good way to start the season

    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. I think the prices have been weighted this year to make defenders more attractive. If the template team, season-on-season, is to have the minimum possible number of players in a particular position then the game has a balancing problem. This year defenders seem a better shout than ever.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Well, I would not be looking at any of those.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Have you your three hammers picked for this season yet?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Nope. Not one. 🙁

          WHM : mun -260 sou -117 new -87 HUD 101 wba -102 TOT -462

    6. FFPro
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers guys, I agree. The players are just examples but definitely seems like more value in that price range for defenders.

      Taking a 6.5 def (ie Milner) over a 7.0 attacker (Zaha/Ramsey etc) is a tougher question though, imo.

  3. Licious Lizard
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How about this for squad?
    Foster, Elliot
    Lindelof, Cedric, McAuley, Lascelles, Collins
    Alli, Pogba, Ramsey, Loftus-Cheek, T. Carroll
    Aguero, Lukaku, Lacazette
    0.0m ITB.

    Defence isn't that strong and no Chelsea or Pool.
    Perhaps downgrade Pogba-> Fab/Willian and invest a bit more in goal/def?

    Cheers

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Am I missing something with Pogba? Why is he such a popular choice?

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Prices are so high people think 8 is cheap.

      2. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He's the best

        1. Sánchez
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Good player. Rubbish FPL player

      3. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        If they sign a defensive midfielder he will be allowed to make more offensive runs. I also believe that United as a whole will score more goals than last year, as their conversion rate of big chances created was very low. Also he had 6-7 shots on the frame work.

        1. Sánchez
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Jose teams don't really do attacking though. It'll be another DM to further sure up defence

        2. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          5

    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      similar to mine

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Worried it is a bit top heavy? Benteke/Rooney/Defoe could save some cash.

    3. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      looks likely Matic on his way now CHE signed Chalobah freeing up Pogba to roam more forward- but agree JM doesn't do attacking so well......great fixtures though

  4. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Can't shake this 4-3-3...always play 3-4-3!

    Forster (Speroni)
    Cedric Alonso Kompany Lindelof (C Taylor)
    Ramsey Eriksen Willian (RLC Carroll)
    Jesus Lukaku Firmino

    It's weird, but I like it!!

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4-3-3 is the way to go this year.
      Your team looks good I too always went 3-4-3 this is the first year I've had reason to change

      1. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        lol. The game was launched only 24 hours ago, there have been almost no pres-season games, but you know what the way to go this year is.

        1. Waxys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yep.

          All you need to do is look at pricing to determine formation.

          1. pompeyfan
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            no, you really don't. Performance stats from players is a bit more important.

        2. Evil Greg
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          haha I remember you pompeyfan. you haven't changed!

          in terms of pricing, the 4-3-3 could be dynamite. 3-4-3 will always be safer.

          1. pompeyfan
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            thanks, I think 🙂

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

      Nice. I'm not sure I'd be going for Firmino & William over Defoe & Coutinho though

    3. Bojan ye gud ting
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. Similar to my first draft:

      Foster (Myhill)
      Cedric Kompany Lindelof Ake (4.0m def)
      Couthino Fabregas Tadic (Loftus Cheek, Carrol)
      Kane Jesus Lukaku

  5. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Trippier & Mane

    or B) Bellerin & Salah

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Another option is C) Trippier & Salah, upgrade hunemeier to charlier Taylor

    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'll be getting Trippier and also maybe Shaw if he's fit if all the stars aligne

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure shaw will play, Darmian did well at left back last season, Mou doesn't like shaw too

        1. Evil Greg
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          there was an article last night saying Mou is ready to give him a chance to be nailed

          https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jul/12/luke-shaw-jose-mourinho-manchester-united-la-galaxy

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Interesting option if picked, I'd still prefer to go with Lindelof for the security though

            1. Evil Greg
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              yeah for the moment of course, he looks great value.

              everyone is praying for walker to go to city!

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A if Walker gets sold, but B still a very solid option

    4. rhysmd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Agreed A if Walker goes

  6. Forget Special, I am the ON…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi All,

    I did some quick calculations to identify whether Milner is a good option for 2017/18 season or not.

    In 2016/17 season, Milner scored 139 points as a MF with 7 goals and 12 Clean sheets.
    If we consider Milner was a Defender in 2016/2017 season, he would have returned 182 points which is 4 points more than Highest points returning Defender in the season i.e. G.Cahill (178)

    Verdict: at £6.5 Milner seems to be a very tempting option among expensive Defenders.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice work, though you could have saved yourself some time as FFS did this calculation a few days ago. I agree, he's mighty tempting.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It was a members article...so he missed it 😉

        1. Waxys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          It's also on the EPL offical site...

        2. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          LOL ok, mea culpa 😉

          Not used to this 'membership' lark, I look forward to engaging with the extra content this season.

        3. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Was on the official PL page as well

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No he would have gotten 174 points. But the point stands.

      Anyway of course he's good value or I wouldnt have him in my team

    3. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You fell into the same trap as we did originally with our Liverpool Numbers Game - you forgot to remove the minus points for when Liverpool shipped more than one goal. I think that moves him back to 175 if my memory serves me correct.

      Still outstanding, though.

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hi Mark.. were you live on FPL facebook page?

    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hey, great work. It's been done a few times though, and the consensus seems to be that he would have come second I think. Depends how accurately you can figure out the bonus I guess. But you're right, he's in my team at the mo

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Third*

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Late to the party

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Agreed. Expect more clean sheets this year so Milner could challenge 200 points with a bit of luck

    6. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks Guys for your feedback but I think I also forgot considering the Bonus point system.

      As he will be classified as a Defender- if he scores a Goal and keeps CS in the same game with his attacking mindset he is more likely to attract more Bonus points.

    7. peng
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Comes down to whether you think 8 won pens and 7 converted in a season is sustainable. Consider he'd be 16 points worse off if he missed two, for example.

      1. peng
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Definitely carries some risk compared to defenders who contribute to attacking from open play, massive upside if Liverpool continue to win lots of pens and Milner puts them away at that rate though.

    8. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I was thinking of not getting him, but your research along with him still being on pens make him very tempting.
      The only issue is if he ll still be the pen taker when all other mids are playing

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

      He also would have lost 8 points for conceding goals, but gained 7 bonus points, so would have been the top scoring defender on 181.

  7. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How nailed Jay Rodriguez might be for WBA?

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not
      Sick note

  8. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    4-4-2

    Fabianski

    Francis Naughton McAuley Cedric

    Eriksen Sigurdsson Ozil (VC) Allen

    Kane Aguero (C)

    Subs
    Gomes Lejuene McArthur Vokes

    1. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      could be gold. at this stage we all have different ideas and there's the need for that level headed article where someone explains why 3-4-3 is the best, value in cheap defenders, interchanging price brackets etc.

  9. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Do you think Spurs could suffer Wembley?

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes they have before

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      history says yes

    3. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah tbh I got rid off Lloris because of it and got Courtiois

    4. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Well their home advantage will be diminished somewhat. Make of it what you will.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      They will, as they have already proved.

    6. unlethal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is that more because of the additional pressure of playing there though? Perhaps the problem won't persist once the team have trained and gotten used to the ground more?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        it's a bigger pitch too. WHL was enclosed and felt like a fortress at times. Totally different at wembley

    7. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think it'll take time to adjust and they didn't play well there last year in the CL.

      For this reason it may be wise to only select one Spurs player, but I just love Eriksen too much to leave him out and Kane is a must for me.

    8. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      very possible, the pressing game works worse when there's more space to run in.

  10. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Wow Ramsey only scored 1 league goal last season. Is he really nailed on and worth 7M?

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He barely played.

      Check out his season before and his 2014 and 2015 season

      However yeah his lack of gametime in preseasons match put me off slightly I'll wait and see how he goes

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        12 league goals over the last 3 seasons isn't great playing for a team like Arsenal

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2.4% conversion rate, but that's standard with Ramsey. Poor finisher.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows about his worth? He could potentially score more than Pgba/Siggy/Pedro or even the 9.0m+s, but he might not. They mentioned Giggs Bonson's "Should have scored more" table in the Scoutcast, and he's one of them (maybe even the top dog). I'd certainly consider him in my team, but he's not there right now.

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Do you reckon he is nailed on then?

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not nailed, but first choice most weeks. Arsenal might be in to mood to freshen his methods up, and try two holding mids sometimes, or two more creative types. But Ramsey Xhaka will be the most common pairing at least till Christmas I guess. Maybe they'll play every game without injuries suspension. So.... don't know, but yes.

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He is decent between injuries

    5. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'll wait and see how he looks in the first few games. Not starting with him.

  11. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Southampton Manu crystal palace
    Swansea's first 3 opponents
    With siggurdson not 'in the right frame of mind' to go on tour
    I am bulking up on these 3 teams
    Forster Bertrand zaha rlc pogba and luka

  12. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster (BOU)
    Lindelof (WHU) Cedric (SWA) Tomkins (HUD)
    Alli (new) Pogba (WHU) Willian/7.0 (BUR) Tadić (SWA)
    Lukaku (WHU) Lacazette (LEI) Jesus (bha)

    4.0, RLC, 4.5, 4.0

    That looks a yum first gw team. Now only if everyone in here was nailed. 🙂

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Forster, Myhill
    Milner Lindelof Cedric Mee 4m
    Alli Coutinho Sane Ramsey LoftusC
    Lukaku Defoe Benteke

    Thoughts?

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You got Foster or Forster in net?

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Foster sorry

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Think it needs an extra big hitter. I'd say the funds are almost too well spread out.

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        The only way is to downgrade Milner...

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Nah it's a good spread. If anything, downgrade Mee to fodder if a playing 4.0 emerges in preseason, so you have 4 playing subs (RLC would be first most weeks I guess)

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Remove the first R!

      Aside from that, it looks solid. Not a fan of Lindelof as FPL prospect, but each to their own

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Damn I keep being so late. It really IS Foster!

    4. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. I'd watch Sane's minutes in pre-season. I dunno where the new Silva fits in

  14. Waxys
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy gone from Swansea. He's too expensive anyway hahah no matter where he goes

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      he will be in peoples teams once the fixtures clear up and he starts getting a few assists

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        8.5 tho... he was so much cheaper last season

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          true he is but evidence has shown here a bandwagon can pick up out of nowhere.

          if he starts scoring we will have lift off

  15. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the best 3rd striker to go with Kane and Lukaku who are both surely must haves?

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      depends how the rest of your team is set up mate no right or wrong answer

    2. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Depends how much cash you wanna splash

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Dele Adebola.

    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lacazette > Jesus > Defoe > Firmino etc. If you intend to play the player most weeks, you still want a good player. It's down to whether or not you personally think a cheaper player can outscor a mid or def of the same price. The general feeling here seems to be that no striker is worth it below 8.0, so go for a 4.5-5.0 striker. Though there is some love for J.Rod and Austin

  16. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    First draft:

    Foster

    Alonso // Milner // Yoshida

    Alli // Coutinho // Phillips // Loftus-Cheek

    Lukaku // Kane // Gayle

    Myhill // Francis // Mee // T. Carroll

    Any thoughts would be appreciated 🙂

  17. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Waxys must be sad he can't have a squad of 8 Rooneys and 7 Mertesackers

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nope then I would have coverage for only two teams.

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Pick 1 out of the following

    A) Kompany

    B) Alonso

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What can you do for that mil?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        ive got 2m itb at the moment and currently on Kompany

  19. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kompany or Alderweireld long-term?

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kompany for sure wembelry weakens Spurs defence

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Just worried about his injury problems. Would like to make as little transfers as possible in defence. You reckon City can produce the goods defensively?

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

    Half of my wants Laca to have a terrible pre-season with Arsenal to make decision making easier...! He's doing well so far though, goal on his debut

  21. willl
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is anyone at all in the Man City attack nailed, De Bruyne on my radar but 10m is not worth it over Sane unless he will play every game.

  22. Bird Raymond
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is the lack of Sanchez is people's drafts solely down to the assumption he will start the season elsewhere?

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's too much and not good value. Better value elsewhere in Arsenal's team

    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm surprised by this too. Highest points last season.
      Also Aguero 11.5 from 13.0 when he was must have is now not on any radar either

    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      12m is a massive outlay especially with Lukaku and Kane in the mix too

  23. unlethal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please!

    Foster
    Lindelof / Yedlin / Cedric / Francis
    Alli / Sane / Coutinho / Eriksen
    Lukaku / Lacazette

    Myhill / Loftus-Cheek / Holgate / Fletcher

    Worried to go without Kane, so another option could be Eriksen -> Zaha and Lacazette -> Kane. Just seems to be a much more solid midfield without Kane.

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Always going to be compromises if you select Kane. Eriksen is a fantastic pick in my book.

      1. unlethal
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Are the compromises worth it is the question...
        Agree about Eriksen, got to admit even as an Arsenal fan

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          If Kane hits the ground running it's going to be hard for you to get him. I'd be tempted to start and then if Lacazette looks like keeping pace or even outscoring him, just downgrade in price and free up some funds.

          1. unlethal
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Essentially it boils down to Kane + Zaha/Lanzini vs. Lacazette + Eriksen/Alli

  24. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which would you rather have?
    A. Coutinho and Sane
    B. Mane and Bernando Silva

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      a

    3. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A for now - see how Silva settles in, and how Mané recovers

  25. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Guys,

    Im think of going with benteke GW 1 as he has huddersfield as home, then transferring him out for defoe GW 2. Id start with defoe gw 1 but he plays away to 2 of my defenders foster and dawson.

    What do ye think ?

    Tnks

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think Defoe will score on the first day and Bournemouth will win.

  26. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    This is where I've got to:

    Foster, Myhill,
    Kompany, Lindelhof, Daniels, Cedric, Rangel
    Alli, Coutinho, Ramsey, Stanislas, Loftus-Cheek
    Lukaku, Jesus, Defoe

    * Not wild about Foster/Myhill, but cheapest pairing and good fixtures.
    * Daniels/Cedric a strong rotation pairing for the first batch of fixtures.
    * Though Kompany & Lindelhof aren't wing-backs, they are more affordable, and have good opening fixtures. Kompany is good for bonus points.
    * Stanislas could be great value at 6 if fit - great PPG.
    * Ramsey feels punty, but performed better at the end of the season in the new formation.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      it's decent but that midfield just looks a bit risky

      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks - very much my concern... Hard to shore up one position without another position looking risky with these prices!

  27. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this draft team. £2m itb

    Foster | Begovic
    Lindelof Dawson Cedric Kompany | Rangel
    Pogba Alli Fabregas | Loftus Romeu
    Jesus Lukaku Benteke

    Anuy Suggestions welcome

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lack of Arsenal Fabregas to Ramsey?

  28. Rohirrims
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Forster - Begovic
    Trippier - Alonso - Dawson - Yedlin - Rosenior
    Sanchez - KdB - Fabregas - Stanislas - RLC
    Jesus - Firmino - Vokes

    RMT

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      to much invested in midfield, forward options are poor

      1. Rohirrims
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, considering getting swapping out Sanchez - Jesus to Lukaku - Ozil at a later date.

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fabregas to Ramsey?

      1. Rohirrims
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Waiting to see what happens in pre-season with them both.

  29. Waxys
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    For everyone with Fabregas in heir teams! Chelsea just signed a new CM

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just checked Chelsea's page. No announcement.

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Also every chance Fabregas plays in the front three over Willian. Not ideal as they're the 2 choices.

  30. scoreonemore
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on firminho up front? Any other options for up to 9m?

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino as a striker
      doesn't appeal to me

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Better than Rooney. #Facts