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26 July 2018 1554 comments
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We are delighted to announce Fantasy Football book ‘Wasting Your Wildcard‘ has now been released.

Written by regular site contributor David Wardale and fully endorsed by Fantasy Football Scout, it should help you plug the painful gap between the end of the World Cup and start of the 2018/19 Premier League season, which is not far away now.

Subtitled ‘The Method and Madness of Fantasy Football’, the book is being published by Penguin’s respected sports imprint, Yellow Jersey Press, and is packed with hints and tips from some of the best Fantasy managers out there.

But it is as much about the people as the game, with stories of glory and despair, mini-league skulduggery and humiliating failure and the strange grip the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in particular has on managers from Australia to Zimbabwe and just about everywhere in between.

There are in-depth interviews with FPL champions and Fantasy-mad Saudi princes, a comprehensive look at the eternal conflict that is stats versus ‘the eye test’ and chapters on the history of the game, the all-conquering beast that is Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and what the future of Fantasy Football might look like.

There’s also a revealing section on our very own Mark Sutherns, detailing the methods behind his successful approach to playing FPL.

Written by a fan for the fans, we think Wasting Your Wildcard will inform and entertain in equal measure, while grappling with the reasons behind why we, as supposedly grown-up men and women, cannot resist playing a game of footballing dress-up.

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  1. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Kamara 4.5, nailed at Fulham?

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nope not now Schurrle is in and Mitrovic coming in. He’s on the bench and will come on for the last 20 mins in a match

    2. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He was in my team as a bench player.

      Not sure to have him or Quaner.

    3. A19
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No. If you have a 4.5 fwd make sure you don't rely on him for points off the bench and have at least a 4.5 def on the bench too

  2. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    From 50% garbage on articles to 100%, nice work FFS.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Naughty Wizard

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Geoff said he was looking to shorten the "Read more with the scout" bit but...

      2. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        What's with the new name?

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Starting work at a brewery in 18 mins. See ya

    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Oh cheer up, I'm sure there's a section for you too

    3. DJDave1979
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Now now. Recycling is good for the environment.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Your profile name needs recycling.

        What genre of DJ are you then 39 year old DJ Dave?

        1. DJDave1979
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I was my college DJ and played cheesy pop. I'm 38 though!

  3. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Heading to Waterstones on my lunchbreak today to pick it up, can't wait to read! Congrats to all who contributed!

  4. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I picked up the "Wasting Your Wildcard" book up on Wednesday from Waterstones, it's been a steady read so far.

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Let us know your review after you finish it

  5. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Birthdays or Christmas sorted!!

  6. A19
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys, which one do you prefer? Thanks!

    3-5-2 / 4-4-2
    Rui
    Mendy Robertson COLEMAN (Cedric WanB)
    Salah SANE Mahrez RICH Cairney
    AUBA Arnie (Quaner)

    3-4-3
    Rui
    Mendy Robertson Cedric (4.5def WanB)
    Salah Mahrez MKHI Cairney (NEVES)
    KUN FIRM Arnie

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A. Coleman might. E set are forget nice run of fixtures.
      Rather Auba to Kun over the season as he will get more minutes. Will start with him and ride out the first 2 fixtures.

      1. A19
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks! Yeah I really like Auba, you're not concerned about him playing on the left though?

        1. dan_247
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Great team really like it. Not sure firm will start the season though, maybe go lacazette and keep Kun

          1. dan_247
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Teams*

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

      I prefer B but I wouldn't go for Cedric. I think Mkhi will be setting them up for both Lacazette and Auba (I have both) and I think Mahrez will outscore Sane in that City team. Kun will feature in most matches and City will outscore Arsenal over the course of the season (I have Kun too).

  7. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How can US based users get a copy?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You can but with the tariffs and shipping it's one million dollars 🙂

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Before brexit it should be easy to order to other EU countries?

  8. QuintonFortune25
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Struggling to build a team with the following core players:
    Auba
    Salah
    KDB (Sane placeholder +0.5)
    Erikson
    Robertson
    Mendy

    The one I've got just isn't balanced enough. Reckon it can be done or am I just going to have to forgo a couple of those?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      £55.5 on 6 player, isn't this obvious? Leaves 5.0 for each of the remaining slots.

      Aubu > Laca

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm, could have Firmino/Laca and Arnie up top, that works. But feel i need either Auba or Aguero to be flexible with big hitting attackers like Kane or Lukaku, worried that with a 9.5 and 7.0 attack i would have to take serious hits to get a 11+ attacker. Cheers for suggestion tho and will definitely consider it.

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Obviously...but look at the state of your midfield. How can you expect big hitters in every department with 3 ultra premium mids?

          1. QuintonFortune25
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah I know, can't have them all. May have to decide between Auba or Erikson, and will most probably be Erikson that gets dropped.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I am close see below.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        It's a weird 541 though.

        1. QuintonFortune25
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah I like it! Hope that some 5.0-6.0 strikers become good options to have at least some other options in attack, 2 x 4.5 strikers seems a bit risky to me.

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Risk v reward
            2 * 4.5 strikers might end up risk = fail but hey what the hell 🙂

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Best I can come up with but I don’t really like it:-

      Fab
      Wan-Bissaka Mendy Robertson
      Salah KDB Eriksen Ward-Prowse
      Aubameyang King Arnie

      Hamer Yedlin Peltier Stephens.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hideous

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I did similar and was reasonably happy with 352:

      Leno, 4.0 (or a pair of 4.5s)
      Mendy, Robertson, Bailly, 4.5, Wan Bissaka
      KDB, Salah, Eriksen, Richarlison, 5.5
      Lacazette, Arnautovic, 4.5

      If you 100% need Auba, you can ditch bailly to a 4.5 and Arnie to someone like Wilson, or Wood if you scrape 0.5m from somewhere else.

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah looks pretty good to me, but do want Auba over Laca. How's this looking:

        Schmiechel (or Cech depending on who goes to Chelsea)
        Mendy - Bailly - TAA - Doherty
        Salah - KDB - Erikson - Richarlison
        Auba - Arnie

        4.0 - Wan-Bisaka - Stephens - Kamara

        Taking a risk with TAA but may be Wan-Bisaka can cover the first couple til he's back?

    5. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It's almost as though it's impossible to have a team of just big hitters.

    6. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Patricio / 4.0
      Mendy / Robertson / PVA / Cedric / 4.0
      Salah / KDB / Eriksen / Richarlison / Costa
      Auba / Niasse / Sorloth

      Can be done .... Just! Don't like only having one Striker though.

    7. firetog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Pickford 4.0
      mendy robo Cedric wan-b a.smith
      Kdb eriksen salah richarlison Hughes
      Aub king 4.5

  9. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Remember when Memphis Depay was a pre season “lock”?? Went on to play 33 games and score a total of 2 goals. Those were the days...gotta love the pre season back wagons that are pure rubbish. Lol

    What’s your favorite past pre season bust? And who do you think will be this years pre season gotta have that will be a bust?

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Kolasinac last year was a season keeper after he scored in the community shield. He looked alright for the first few but just didn't deliver. Hope he does nail that LB spot at Arsenal as he could be great at 5.0.

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yep. He was highly rated on this site for sure!

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

        Ditto and then he stopped getting played so I got rid at just the right time. I wonder if he will be played under Emery.

    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Tosun

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He is a candidate for sure!

      2. MrFrodo
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah and I’ll probably fall for that one.

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      So many. Primarily promoted players and new players to the league though.

      Think Neves has 4.9 written all over him.

    4. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        :O

  10. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Ok .5 ITB over the frst 3-4 weeks plan is that any of the 4 really expensive defenders can go to Mendy and or Monreal / Bellerin
    And option for Richarlson to
    Mkhi /Ramsey
    Current draft below what ye think?

    Ryan

    B Davies Robertson Bailly Coleman Sahko

    Salah Sane Mahrez Richarlson

    Aubameyang

    Boruc Ndidi Kamara Quaner

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Similar plan to me.
      Can't see any reason to go Ryan over Rui with those fixtures.
      Bailly will probably be a no go with Alderwielder coming in so it's a transfer waiting to happen.
      Bavies only played 26 games last season and is probably and even bigger rotation risk this season.
      Prefer Eriksen to Sane for consistency especially as you have Mahrez.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        But you are going 541?
        Thanks for the feedback will definitely look at Rui.

        Apart from Haz Sanchez and Kane I can get whoever I want it.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          See below 442 🙂

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yes 442

      2. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Agree with everything said

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks will look at all suggestions except Eriksen over Sane for now.
          As I noted guys like Davies are stop gaps til I see if Mendy looks like starting. Bailly will be gone if not a definite starter.

  11. WVA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can't see any reason not to start with this team? Want 11 'nailed' players and .5 itb for changes.

    Rui
    Azpi Smalling Coleman Pva
    Salah Eriksen Mahrez Cairney
    Auba Arnie
    Speroni Ward Kamara Wan B

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That defence is horrible.

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        How do you figure that?

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It looks pretty decent to me.

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks would preder ddg over smalling but he hasnt played a game in pre season yet. Smalling was mourinhos fav last season and is playing every game in pre.

            1. A.T
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I’m sure DDG will just slot straight in being a goalie. I’ve got both.

        2. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Smalling not nailed.
          PVA so overpriced, W-B looks nailed so use him as your Palace def.
          Coleman terrible value, get a City/Pool def for +0.5.

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Smalling is the most nailed united defender, 1st choice cb.
            Pva and Coleman excellent value with those fixtures, will change them to pool city or spurs as season progresses as top 6 defenders always score highest in the end.

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Nobody is nailed in that united back 4. Especially with them being linked left right and centre. Bailly is their best CB.

              PVA is SO overpriced.

              1. A.T
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Do you not rate the Palace defence then or his ability to get attacking returns?

                1. Eden Wizard
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  I think Palace have the best bargains in the game, then he goes and chooses an overpriced player. LOL!

        3. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Have to agree. Azpi with Sarri might not get past half way line.
          Smalling def not nailed.
          Coleman can he get back to best after horror injury. Fixtures good I will risk o. The short term.
          Smalling not nailed
          Pva - Sakho and maybe even Wan-b better and cheaper.

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            This but he's not listening.

            1. WVA
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Chill bru

          2. WVA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I want Azpi for clean sheets and as a place holder in case Alonso hits form! Imo Smalling is first choice cb and last season shows that. Coleman is a risk but with those fixtures worth it, will be bellerin if fails to deliver by gw3. Owning pva is great fun but will be changed at some point.

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Fair enough I am about 99 % going Coleman > Monreal/Bellerin for GW3.
              Hope I got 2FT cone gw3

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Arnie second striker HELLO!

                1. WVA
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  He's a great option this year and I've tried two big hitters up top but weakens the mid even more. What's your team?

                  1. Eden Wizard
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 7 months ago

                    Begovic
                    Robbo - Mendy - Cedric - Schlupp
                    Salah - Dilva - Richarlson - Costa
                    Kane - Aguero

                    Boruc - Doherty - Wilshere - Quarner

                    1. WVA
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Nevermind

                      1. Eden Wizard
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Haha great comeback!

                      2. Eden Wizard
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        So my defence is better, my attack is better and all you have in midfield is Eriksen versus my Costa

                      3. The Abyss
                        • 12 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        How old are you?

                    2. danmorehen
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Haha Wizard, after being super punchy with everyone else's team, you've got Kane?! He's never scored in August, has been playing with an injury since April and only finished an incredibly long campaign 7 minutes ago. Stones and glass houses buddy

                      1. Eden Wizard
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        So the worlds best striker isn't worthy of gracing you team 😆 ? Good luck taking -8 to get him!

                      2. Eden Wizard
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Struggling to see your point with Kane, i really am! Also doesn't cost me -12 to get him in like you shmucks ignoring him!

                    3. Helia
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Lol

                    4. Predator
                      • 15 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Cedric, Bego, Schlupp, Costa all starting is poor for me

                      1. Eden Wizard
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Well it's rotating 3 of:
                        Cedric, Schlupp Doherty, Costa, Wilshere, Quarner.

            2. Eden Wizard
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              "Great fun" isn't enough reason to justify than shambolic front 8. Cairney 4th mid versus PVA>4.5, Carinery > 6.0

    2. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How have you spent that much at the back and not got Robbo?
      Looks like you are going for 'coverage aswel
      I get where you are coming from but just think your defence needs a little tinker

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Coverage worked so well for me last season, stayed in the top 5k all year.

      2. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        HAHA this - It's the best defence in the world though i'm sure he'll tell you 😉 😉

    3. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It's a decent team I think! Don't listen to the haters brah.

  12. Mattrick
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Defoe or austin?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Avoid.

      Au$tin if you must.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Stone Cold

  13. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Does anybody have the name of the FPL made Saudi Prince?

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Come again?

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Reply fail - see below

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Prince Abdullah

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Any expansion on the rest of his name? There are probably 50+ Prince Abdullah’s in the House of Saud!

        1. Norman Conquest
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad

        2. Norman Conquest
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          if it is the same one in the book i'm not sure but he once rang up liverpool owners to see if gerrard was playing weekend because he had him in his fpl team

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

          2. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Now we know who was leaking Liverpool team sheets !!!!

            1. Norman Conquest
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              yea he could be anfield express

              1. Weak Become Heros
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Lol

    4. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Read the book I guess?

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Nah, you’re alright pal.

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alireza Jahanbakhsh - Iranian though

  15. QuintonFortune25
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Listening to TalkSport this morning, they were saying Schurrle could take the Premier League by storm. Seems unlikely, but if he's 6.5 or below I'll definitely be watching closely. What's your thoughts on him? Could be a midfielder OOP?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How could he possibly be OOP?

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        O̶O̶P̶ POO

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          That's the only way, agreed 😆

      2. QuintonFortune25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        A midfielder playing right up top, maybe not as a number 9, but as a supporting striker.

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Like Salah and Mane? So they're OOP - Sorry doesn't work for me.

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think he'll be a huge flop.

    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Really?

      3 goals in 33 games in last 2 yrs in Bliga.

      No chance.

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Wow that's terrible.

    4. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No he will play on the right wing and may interchange with sess but no won’t play as a striker due to us signing a striker shortly (most likely Mitrovic)

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        You think he'll take Kamara's spot not the midfield spot? He is a box to box player after all

        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          he could well be part of a midfield three with seri, Cairney and Schurrle but I think seri is a better box to box player than Schurrle so he may go on the right wing. I have heard adem ljajic could be coming over so have to wait and see

    5. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm shocked he hasn't gone to West Ham. This is exactly their kind of signing.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I assume he actually wants to play football 😆

    6. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He played deep playmaker for Germany, arguably he'd be taking Sessegnon's spot as LW under your hypothesis.

    7. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm still shocked by his age.. couldve sworn he was 33+ last I checked

    8. DJDave1979
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He's going to play as a winger for a team with either no striker or a striker Newcastle don't want. As it stands, Fulham will lose almost every game to nil. If in the next fortnight they buy a proper centre forward then Schurrle might be an option. Today he looks like a version of Carbone to Bradford.

  16. Carlton P
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking two Liverpool defenders is the way to go
    Robbo +
    A) lovren
    B) TAA
    C) just the one for now

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Surely just get Robbo and look at their attacking options, Luv will score goals. Thats where they money is at.

      1. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Problem is I would much rather have Arnie +£ over Firmino and I want Ederson, city mid and a spare slot for kun here and there

        1. AgentFern
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I think Firmino has better fixtures to start but it is tempting for me to downgrade firm to arnie I need the ££££

    2. daitheboot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C - too much of a risk for me and no ability for 2 of Bobby / Mane / Salah

  17. Jafoole_88
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Signed up to the Top10k any season league. Is the league administered? What's stopping everyone from flooding it?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Honour

  18. AgentFern
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys. RMT please.

    Foster
    Mendy | Shaw | Robertson
    Salah | Mahrez | Mkhi | Richarlison |
    Pereyra
    Kun | Firmino

    Button | Wab-bissaka | Peltier | Karama

    Weakest bench I've had for the start of a season so not sure. 0itb

    Pretty open Wc early in for Wc players

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nice gotta watch Shaw Mendy and Wan-B if they all look like starters I like it a lot.
      Pool fixtures turn pretty quick so I am only going 2 for now.

    2. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      With Mendy and Shaw you need better becnch

  19. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Leno nailed on? You'd think so, right?

    1. dan_247
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think so

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah but do you trust Arsenals defence? Could be a good set and forget if so.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        They have an amazing home record with cleanies. If he's nailed, he's the best set and forget imo.

  20. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mendy wasn’t even on the bench again last night. Will he even start the season?

    1. dan_247
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If he's fit he'll start. Assume he will

  21. dan_247
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts please? 442

    Ederson Stek
    Robertson Coleman Shaw Tark WanB
    Mane Mahrez Salah Rich Stephens
    Zaha Aguero Quaner

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nicely balanced very decent I would say 8.5

      I was all for Burnely but they are all 5.0 and with Europa. Previous years has shown it takes a toll of teams who don't have huge squads so I am staying away.
      Look at Sahko great fixtures and eats up BAPS for breakfast dinner and supper.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Oh but with Wan-B and Zaha too GW2 not looking great but still might be worth it.

        1. dan_247
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks, sure more tinkering will take place!

          Out of interest are you a palace fan? If so, will schlupp start the season?

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Sorry not a fan and don't know enough to make a comment on this.

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              FPL fan though nice fixtures and some decent options.

  22. Arisen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which GKs will have more points at the end of season?
    A) Cardiff
    B) Fulham
    C) Crystal palace (have already PVA)
    Ty guys!

  23. Sotamendi84
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Robertson + ederson
    B) Mendy + allison

    1. Goat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A nailed

  24. daitheboot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    It is rather worrying to see many have both Bailly and Mandy and neithe is nailed! Who do people think they should spend 11.5 on?

    1. ajones1608
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy nailed for the first 2/3 weeks atleast I say, he is there best LB as well so will be hard to see him out of the team if he does well imo.

      I think Otamendi is a good shout due to easier fixtures, also Shaw at United. 5m, not lots as is a risk of being benched after 2/3 weeks but could get some clean sheets

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      With lovren/taa and kolasinac becoming options soon paired with the bargain priced Newcastle, Brighton, palace, wolves, soon defenders I'm struggling to justify spending more than 5 million on a defender tbh

      1. daitheboot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. It is an interesting dilemma as many of the expensive defenders are doubtful at the start or take up one of the attacking spots of the top teams but historically have been a good investment.

  25. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who is getting mane.. Liverpool's penalty taker?

    1. ajones1608
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Is he defo there taker or did he just take one last night? Haven't checked to see who else was on the pitch to be honest

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Salah was on the pitch but can't see Mane getting pens.

      2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Won’t be on pens

  26. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    The 4.5 keeper with a 4.0

    Lots that could do well but I can't find one with a decent run of starting fixtures. Any suggestions or don't look past Fab despite fixtures. Just think it's a bit easy to go Fab, a penalty save here or there and Ryan would have beaten him last season ..
    But Fab has consistently delivered at a good price over the years

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I go Fabianski and 4.0, easiest way to free up funds

  27. I am Cantona
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any thoughts on this:

    DDG (Stek)
    Coleman TAA Shaw (Malone, Bednarek)
    Richarlison Pedro Sanchez Mkhitaryan (Stephens)
    Kun Aubameyang Firmino

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I don’t think firmino will start the season

      1. I am Cantona
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe...who will pool likely play instead?

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Could be v good
      Imagine how great it would be with Salah 🙂

  28. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Isn’t Lacazette a better option that Aubameyang who seems to be on the left of the front three?

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        yes... no, i mean, no

    4. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      nope

    5. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Potentially.

    6. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      cheaper option, but no captain material

  29. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5 def if I have Wan Bis as well?

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Chambers?

  30. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Playing Fpl 10 years and I have never been so underwhelmed in Fwds going into Gw1..

    Any other season there is at least 1 or 2 that you have no hesitation in selecting..

    There is not one I’m confident in delivering Gw1 - 3

    With new managers, new formatons , World cup hangover, rotation risks etc its hard to pin one down

    Hopefully the next week a few doors open in the transfer market to ease fears