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Our series of summer members’ articles continues this afternoon as we assess what’s on offer at the managerial merry-go-round that is Watford.

To begin with, we analyse the Hornets’ performances on a team level, checking out last season’s data in order to spot trends and areas of improvement. Following that, we take a look at the players to pinpoint their key individuals.

For this article, we also focus on new manager Marco Silva’s impact on his former club Hull City after an impressive stint at the KCOM Stadidum during the second half of 2016/17.

Watford parted company with Quique Sanchez Flores at the end of 2015/16, scoring 40 times on their way to finishing in thirteenth spot on 45 points.

Yet the now-departed Walter Mazzarri failed to improve upon those performances in his only season at the helm. The Vicarage Road outfit scored the same number of goals but picked up just 40 points, ending the campaign in seventeenth position.

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  1. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Best 7.0 miss?

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mids!

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Zaha by some way

    2. 404_FC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      willians for sure

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Was dire today

  2. afcbbbb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Best 5.5 or less defender?? Don't want Ben Davies and Trippier is injured! Also have Danilo

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bertie

    2. Yav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bertrand?

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bertie, but it ruins a nice 5.0, maybe Lindy?

    4. 404_FC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      berty or yoshida

      1. afcbbbb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Sorry lads, didn't say I already had Stephens in my swuad

        1. afcbbbb
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          *squad

          1. 404_FC
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            then daniels

          2. VFORVANDETA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            No

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      PVA, Otamendi

  3. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Double MC KDB with Kun or Jesus?

    1. Yav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Jesus.

  4. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What's everyone on
    A) Mané
    B) Firmino
    C) Salah

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A and C atm

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    3. 404_FC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      c

    4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B and C atm

    5. One Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      C

  5. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Are we expecting Cedric to at least play 60min?
    And is JWP going to start? (well virtually same question)

  6. hogree
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A. Salah, Foster, TAA
    B. Willian, De Gea, Danilo

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

    2. 404_FC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      b

  7. F5jason
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Does anywhere have a list of player that will play as wing backs?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Here's a few that 100% will when they play (whether they're nailed is another matter):
      Walker, Mendy, Alonso, Moses, Bellerin

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Valencia, Kolasinac, Trippier and Rose/Davies from the top clubs as well.

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Expected formations will be at the top of this page sooner or later.

  8. Jimmy Boy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    With Lallana out until October and Coutinho most likely off to Barca, could Wijnaldum be a cheeky pick at £7m?

    1. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Definitely.

      I guess the form of Salah/Firminho in pre-season makes them a bit more tasty right now but we shall see.

    2. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Don't think I'll go for him myself, but Wijnaldum did get 6 goals and 9 assists last season, so he is maybe not a bad shout.

  9. Kevinn
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Elliot
    Kolasinac / Cedric / Ake
    KDB / JWP / ... / ...
    Kane / Lukaku / ...

    A)Jesus / RLC / Salah
    B)Firmino / Zaha / Mkhitaryan

    Thoughts?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

    3. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B. Wouldn't want RLC and another 4.5 mid. (I guess you have Carroll).

      1. Kevinn
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah, just people seem to not like the firmino pick, along with the idea that City look like they might tear it up...

  10. Lyonnais
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Top heavy team...

    Foster, Elliot
    Dann, Stephens, Alexander-Arnold, Mee, Long
    de Bruyne, Willian, Zaha, Fraser, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Jesus

    I guess the defence looks a bit weak but might be some value in there...

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Def meh.I won't do it.

    2. Dumpo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I think its a very good team. AA to me stands out as very high risk.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        thx! Yes he is... thing is here I would need a 4.5 def with a good GW1 fixture.

        Probably will start with a cheaper 3rd striker anyway.

  11. windowview
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    So it's safe to say most are off the Morata train?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No one was ever on it 😆

    2. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Isn't fit yet.

    3. Yav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      For now....

  12. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Really starting to consider a 3-4-3 with rotating third defender. Naughton and Dawson.

    Hart
    Kolasinac / Stephens / Dawson
    KDB / Salah / Willian / Zaha
    Kane / Lukaku / Mounie

    Elliot / Carroll / Naughton / Long

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yep, 3-4-3 looks good, you need a 4.5 4th anyway so you have options.

  13. jimmy.floyd
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Pick one:
    A United defender
    B Saints defender
    C Pool midfielder

    1. RATEBT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Valencia Yoshida Salah

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Vakencia or Bailly most nailed.
      Bertrand.
      Mané.

    3. FANTASYFOOTBALLPRO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      a and b

    4. 404_FC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      b

    5. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A United defender

  14. dreamdream
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I feel done atm. Final thoughts?

    1. dreamdream
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Foster (Elliot)

      Cedric - Danilo - Valencia - Alexander-Arnold (Long 4.0)

      Salah - Mkhiraryan - Ward-Prowse (Loftus-Cheek, Carroll)

      Kane - Jesus - Lukaku

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        You'll change after Tuesday.

        1. fedolefan
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Lol, Tuesday? He'll change the moment he sees an RMT he likes.

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Your not done till post 38.

      Buckle up. Lol.

  15. Manani
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    RMT
    Foster Elliot
    Francis Cameron Naughton Betrand Danilo
    KDB Carroll Salah Zaha Willian
    Kane Jesus Jrod

    .5m inbank

  16. dreamdream
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Final thoughts?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well, open another can?

  17. RATEBT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Who's nailed from CPL defenders?

    1. FANTASYFOOTBALLPRO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      pva,riedewald,dann,ward, ?kelly?

  18. FANTASYFOOTBALLPRO
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    dann or riedewald

    1. Yav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Dann

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Tammy still an option for 3rd striker?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yes

  20. hurrrrr
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Starting to think my team looks a lot better without Kane.

    Alli/Eriksen arguably better value whereas pretty hard to get early Arsenal offensive coverage without Lacazette. That extra 2m goes a long way at this stage.

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      What I took from today is that with Lacazette if it doesn't work inside 60mins Giroud will get a chance.

      If Lacazette hits the ground running great but if he's starts slow he becomes a bit of a non option.

      He's a wait and see for me for that price I want to know what exactly I'm getting.

      1. hurrrrr
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah I can understand the caution.

        Think it's more likely we see Giroud alongside Lacazette late on though. Lacazette sub today was based with Friday in mind I think.

        Once the season starts proper Wenger very rarely subs his main men and he's trialled the Giroud-Lacazette combo quite a few times in pre-season.

        1. Spartac Mac
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Giroud + Lacazette in the same team surely will only happen when Arsenal are going for a win against a sit-back and defend kind of team going to The Emirates?

  21. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    New team:
    Foster

    Kompany Walker Yoshida Kolasinac

    KDB Mane Salah Zaha

    Benteke Lukaku

    This tempts me now...

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No Spurs?

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        not if Tripps is out

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Going 4-4-2 each week?! 😮 Very expensive defence...!

    3. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I don't mind the structure, you can get Kane with a Milf-Benteke swap and your mid still remains good. I just don't want the hassle of trying to fit Kane in GW2 or whenever especially if Sanchez kicks on at the same time.

  22. sthelenslad92
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Trippier replacement are people thinking Danilo for 1 week or Lindelof is better?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      5.5 is Lindy for me, 6.0 Kola

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        How long he be out for?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Dunno, think they scan tomorrow.

      2. Simon69
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Lindelöf to partner Bailly in time but I think he'll be eased in. Jones the clown to start w/ Bailly.

  23. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Is my MF too weak? Here's my front 8:

    Salah
    Zaha
    Willian
    Ritchie
    Fraser

    Lukaku
    Jesus
    Lacazette

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I play 4-3-3 with that front line.

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Was planning on playing 3-4-3, rotating MF's

        1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          This better?

          De Bruyne
          Salah
          Willian
          Zaha
          Fraser

          Lukaku
          Lacazette
          Gabbiadini

  24. Jimjam
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Had initially considered Bavies straight swap for Trippier, but now wondering if I should avoid TOT defence without Rose & Trippier, plus they have mixed opening fixtures.

    Anyone else thinking the same?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      thinking about leaving Spuds altogether if Tripps is out

  25. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Updated Draft:

    Foster
    Valencia-Cedric-Francis
    Salah-Mkhitaryan-Willian-Ritchie
    Aguero-Kane-Firmino

    Subs: Caroll/Rangel/Dummet

  26. Sepp Blattered
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Quaner starter?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nah

  27. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Danilo or Bavies ?

    1. Totti
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bavies

  28. Totti
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    does anyone assuming Löwe from huddersfield town?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Buying? Nah, seems better value elsewhere.

      1. Totti
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        he is on penalties

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Huds defence wont keep cleanies and Malone has signed; I would steer clear

      1. Totti
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        on penalties and left back might assist

  29. FANTASYFOOTBALLPRO
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    am i only person avoiding liverpool

    1. Totti
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      most probably yes 🙂

    2. windowview
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nope, I don't have a single one

    3. Simon69
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Why ya doin' that?

  30. King Klopp
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Who could in put in here
    Heaton (Elliot)
    Cedric Bertrand Dawson (Mee Rangel)
    Willian Alli Phillips ____ ( Carrol)
    Kaku Morata Jesus
    8m itb

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      GroB and upgrade Morata to Kane, then switch Alli to Mane if you don't want the Spurs double up.

      1. King Klopp
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        GroB? Sorry not sure who this is?

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Brighton mid, on free kicks, 5.5m

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Morata -> Defoe, and get KDB

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Actually prefer BITM2007 idea