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

    Any Changes needed?

    --------------------Foster--------------

    --------Valencia---Cedric---Francis---

    ---Salah---Mkhitaryan---Willian---Ritchie---

    ---------Aguero---Kane---Firmino------

    Subs: Caroll/Rangel/Dummet

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

      solid

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

      g2g

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

    Aguero and Jesus double up 😎

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

      KDB Jesus here.

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

    Above comments saying ''Anyone but Foster'', others told me Foster is one of if not best 4.5 gk. Stop the contradictions you guys!

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It's almost like this site is full of different people with varying opinions...

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

        This.

        1. TheDogTor
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I agree, Giggs Boson onto something here.

      2. IWR
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        hahaha

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      What are your thoughts on Foster? Maybe go with what you think.

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

        Think I might change him, not sure about putting the GK from the team I support (Ryan)... Don't want to jinx us.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      West Brom only got 6 clean sheets last season, and have lost Darren Fletcher and McAuley has aged a year.

      They've signed Hegazi, who has generally played well in pre-season, but I think his lack of pace will be a problem, even in a deep defensive line.

      It's a Pulis team, so many are banking on them to be defensive beasts, but there is little sign of this so far...

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

        Lots of save points for Foster then, exactly the point of a budget keeper.

        1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I love how people rate Foster by the amount of saves he will be making. West Broms defence is so terrible your actually welcoming the barrage of shots 😀

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

            That's the whole point of a budget keeper Einstein, if you wanted security, you would spend 1m more.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Mind you slow players like Mertesacker seem to do okay, so maybe I'm wrong about Hegazi. I did watch him get destroyed against Bristol Rovers though...

    4. MidTableFantasy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well who knows what this season will be like for TP and the WB defence but if you look at the number clean sheets last year by club, I would take a hard pass on Foster.

    5. IWR
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Make a decision, and back yourself in. He's not for me, but that's my opinion.

  4. WibblesTeam
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Foster (Elliot)
    Cedric, Ake, Trippier (Suttner, Hunemeier)
    Coutinho, Zaha, Alli, Willian (Carroll)
    Kane, Kaku, Austin

    Im thinking...

    Coutinho > KDB
    Willian > Knockaert
    Trippier > 5.0 (Which ?)
    Austin > Gabbiadini/Chicarito

    Help me 🙁

    Repost due to page change

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

      Coutinho to KDB
      Willian to Ritchie or Phillips
      Wait and See Trippier
      Austin Probably Won't Start

  5. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Which of these look better?

    1 Trippier, Ramsey, Mounie.
    2. Ake, Ward-Prowse, Firmino.

    Begovic, Elliot.
    Kolas, Cedric, Hegazi, Lowton, --------.
    KDB, Willian, Zaha, Carroll, -----------.
    Lukaku, Kane, ----------.

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

      2

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

      2 - 'pool attack; tripps injury.

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

      2

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

    Is Mkhitaryan definite starter? Currently favouring Pogba with the Matic signing

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No he wont ever be a definite starter, he is a gamble

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

        On the contrary.. I would say he is.

    2. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I would say yes but not likely to play 90 every week

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

    Something just feels right about owning Tammy A.

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

      He looking good in preseason.

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

        He is good.

    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      saw a video where he said he is hoping to surpass his 26 goals from the championship 😀
      Humble much, but yea I expect he will do well

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

      Has he got a knock?

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Going Mounie myself but Abraham has the attributes to do well

    5. IWR
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Very very tempted. Kid looks so hungry. I do worry about the lack of supply though.

  8. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I remember Graham Dorrans being super bigged up preseason. What a disappointment he was. Next up, Matt Ritchie

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

      Haven't we already had the Ritchie disappointment? 😆 Mk2

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

      Two words....Viktor Fischer.

  9. COYG
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    rmt lads xx

    foster
    kolasinac kompany cedric*
    de bruyne mane willian fraser
    kane lukaku mounie

    elliot mee dunk carroll

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yoshida instead of Cedric

      1. Prison Mike
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Cedric played the other day and is more attacking than Yoshida

  10. SAY MY NAME
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    JWP/Fraser/Gross/Iwobi

    favourite choice and why?

    currently on Fraser but feel JWP possibly more nailed, and Gross could be a gem, nailed and nice fixtures after 1st fw

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

      Flip coin.

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      JWP. Fixtures and set pieces.

    3. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Little Messi

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      cheers fellas

  11. Big Fella
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    The only worries are rotation risk for Mkhi and match fitnes after conf cup for Cedric

    1. Big Fella
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      reply fail

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

    Thoughts on my 4-3-3? Been tinkering all day and I haven't changed a thing. I have attempted to switch to 3-4-3 but keep coming back to this. My plan is down downgrade Alonso/KDB to do Jesus>Lukaku if Romelu starts strong.. Waiting for news on Trippier.

    Foster

    Trippier, Alonso, Yoshida, Danilo

    KDB, Zaha, Willian

    Kane, Jesus, Firmino

    Subs: Elliot, Carroll, RLC, Hünemeier

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

      Sllid

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

        Solid*

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

      Really strong 11! Weak bench but I suppose that's the compromise.

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Very strong

    4. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Strong! Not sure on Zaha though. Palace are terrible.

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

        Zaha is the main man though - Racked the points up last season, great fixtures.. Decent value at 7.0

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

      Thanks all!

  13. RVP fc
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else consider Wijnaldum. Got 149 points last year and 170 the year before that. He is only 7m although there is alot of value at that price this year. Not ure is he nailed onto start every game but with coutinho looking like he is leaving and Lallana being injured. That leaves kust him Can and Henderson for the central role and henderson is a doubt. Has two good games to start and Tom Carroll can cover his next two difficult games

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Wijnaldum does better in difficult games

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

      Think we all have but as you say, not nailed.

    3. kitier katba
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Very tempted...

    4. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Tom Carroll over Wijnaldum? Lol do you not remember how Liverpool always beat Arsenal or the header he scored against City last season?

      1. RVP fc
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah I have overlooked his previous good record against strong opposition. If i recall he did well at home last year. Certainly worth consideration. Might get the nod in my team for first few anyway

        1. 7alwachi
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          He's a great consideration but I'm not going for him yet just because I think Klopp will line up with Hendo/Can/Coutinho in midfield. When Hazard is back and Willian is out of the Chelsea team it's an easy swap to Gini or Ramsey.

    5. ziutek
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      im thinking about him too. i think he is going to play next to Henderson. and he is a beast playing at home. only scores there.

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

    A) Lukaku & Jrod
    B) Lukaku & Abraham + £1m
    C) Jesus & Chicharito
    D) Jesus & Iheanacho

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

      B

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

      2 upfront or have Kane?

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

        Yeah got Kane

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

          Then B

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

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

    Willian or zaha and why?

  16. Mr Wizard
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Boom!!!

    ------------------------DDG--------------

    --------Alonso---Bellerin---Dawson---

    ---Ox---KDB---Willian---Eriksen---Fab

    ----------------Kane---Firmino------

    Subs: Elliot/ Caroll/Mee(WBA/Bur rotation)/4.0

    1. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Sorry, don't get excited.

      It's Lukaku instead of Kane 🙁

    2. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Triple Chelsea? They looked extremely poor this pre-season and both Willian and Cesc will soon be out of the team. Also not a fan of Ox for FPL.

      1. Mr Wizard
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I like the sox. I would say this it's his make or break season, being that he's only got 1 year left in his contract.

        I'll deal with the Willian issue once Hazard is back but I can't see anyone ousting Fab for the role he plays.

        1. 7alwachi
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Well, Matic benched him last season and now they bought Bakayoko to replace him. He doesn't have the legs for this system even with Kante.

          1. Mr Wizard
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            I may give into the hype and bring in ZAHA last minute. Cheers for the advice!

  17. RomeluStormzy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What do you guys think?

    Foster (Elliot)
    Cedric Stones Darmian Hegazi (Long)
    JWP KDB Eriksen Salah (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku (Quaner)

    Hegazi and Carroll rotate.

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

      Not seeing any advantage over a proper 3-4-3.

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

        Ah, I see, get 5 hitters, yes, not bad. Dunno if it's worth it though.

    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I like it, mines very similar. I have Carrol playing not rotating, and Abraham instead of Quaner and defence is different. Not great I have double Swansea though if im honest

    3. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Ace name! So funny

  18. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A/ Eriksen, Jesus, Lukaku
    B/ Zaha, Kane, Lukaku
    C/ Zaha, Kane, Aguero

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

      Close one.B

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

  19. Frip
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Oh boy I'm about to start a 15 person draft. Any advice? Late gems I should be aware of?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Any injured players are good to pick up if they are returning soon. Like Mendy or Hazard..

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

        Thanks that's good advice, gotta think long-term

  20. hnmfm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Which combo do you predict will score more points this season?

    A)Ritchie + JRod

    or

    B)T Carroll + Benteke

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

    2. Good Times
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

  21. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    2 from : suttner, hegazi, taa?

    1. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Hegazi TAA

      1. Good Times
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        +

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

      I think Suttner is the only one "guaranteed" to start, so hard to pick 2.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        So taa or hegazi ?

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

          Neither for me, but TAA if I have to choose

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

      Suttner Taa (but swap out once clyne fit)

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I'm on it currently. Really thanks to assure me

    4. hnmfm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      hegazi, taa

    5. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Thanks all

  22. Good Times
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I've gone top heavy (lukaku Kane Jesus) due to uncertainty in the budget striker region, here are my concerns which might be similar to yours below

    Chicharito: match fitness, new team, wait and see type
    Austin: nailed on question mark
    Gabbiadini: minutes shared with Austin?
    Gayle: minutes with mitrovic
    Rodriguez: wba... Not the most attacking team (has fixtures though)
    Abraham: bad fixtures

    Is there a gem I'm missing in the budget boys?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      firmino

      1. Good Times
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        8.5 is not cheap =)

    2. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Chicharito: 4/5 away games too
      Austin/Gabbiadini: not nailed; not a fan of Southampton attack even at home
      Rodriguez: also not a fan of WBA attack
      Abraham: yes bad fixtures

      Gayle: don't think the minutes matter too much, I think Newcastle will score most of their goals with him on the pitch.

      1. Good Times
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Mitrovic isn't bad.... Big bloke will get deliveries.... But you want your striker to play 90mins you know...

        1. 7alwachi
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Understandable

    3. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      i think if you want a cheapie its good to start of with jayrod and then switch to whoever performs well

      1. Good Times
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He has fixtures is the positive thing...

        My current team is this
        Foster
        Stephens Cedric Francis
        Kdb Salah atsu Fraser
        Lukaku Jesus Kane
        Elliot mee chalobah hunemier

        Gives me 5 heavy hitters

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      same front 3 for me, none of the cheap 3rd strikers seem worth it atm, whereas plenty of mids I feel worth the cash, easy to downgrade later when things are clearer

  23. Sotamendi84
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    play caroll (sou) or ritchie (TOT)?

    currently on caroll

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

      Carroll

    2. Good Times
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Just gw1 Caroll, but the next few for sure Ritchie has the fixtures on his side

    3. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      agree thanks

  24. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Is Kolasinac nailed ?

    1. Good Times
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Looks like it

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

        but he was on the bench today..

        1. Good Times
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Elneny won't play as a center back too often, check mertesackers situation

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

            thanks

    2. Big Fella
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I thought so,but community shield make things harder. He should start vs Lei after tiday performance

    3. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Imo yes despite him not starting today

    4. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      thanks all

  25. Big Fella
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What do you think? Too much unbalanced ?
    DDG (Elliot )
    Ake Dawson Danilo Cedric
    Fraser Fabregas Mane (Milivojevic, Tom C)
    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    Plan to downgrade worst forward to upgrade mid after few GWs when i find good 6-9mil Striker option

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Very similar to mine. I am going with Fraser and Salah over Mane and milo

      Playing 343.

      I think the big 3 up top is a good way to start

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      atsu instead of mili

  26. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Would you he happy starting Tammy Abraham every week or would u rather find 0.5 to upgrade Austin.

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      austin or gayle or jayrod seem better options imo

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

        Isn't Gayle injured?

    2. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Depends on the rest of your attack and midfield, I'd rather get Gayle.

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

    Firmino worth 0.5 more than Defoe/Benteke as 3rd striker? (Have Salah).

    1. 7alwachi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, and Liverpool are fixture proof so no need to worry.

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

    RMT please guys:

    Foster - Hart
    Kolasinac - Danilo/Lindelof - Cedric - Francis - Hunemeier
    KDB - Pogba/Mkhitaryan - Zaha - Willian - Carroll
    Lukaku - Kane - Abraham

  29. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Bailly or Kolasinac?

    Other defenders are TRippier(Waiting to see what's going on), Rangel, Daniels and Yoshida

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

      Kolasinac 100%

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

        Kola not nailed

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bailly

  30. @fpl_phenom
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Gtg???

    DDG
    Kompany Yoshida Dawson
    KDB Salah Willian JWP
    Kane Lukaku Mounie

    Elliot Carroll Mee Hunemeier

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

      Mounie nailed?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yes, star of the show

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yep, gtg, looking good