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Wasting Your Wildcard: Should FPL players ‘get a life’? We think not…

Fantasy Premier League managers can now read an extract from the recently released book ‘Wasting Your Wildcard’.

Written by long-term Fantasy Football Scout contributer David Wardale, the book hit shops last week is available to purchase with Waterstones.

After it attracted a great reception upon release, we are now able to provide you with an opportunity to read a section of the chapter entitled ‘Get a Life’. We think many of you will be able to relate to a lot of what you read here…



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1,434 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Feels like a lot of padding in that book...!

  2. MarkoSD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    no time for book, no time for life, with only this in my mind:

    A. Jonny
    B. Awb
    ?

    1. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      B

  3. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    With Klopp's comments on Trent and hinting he could start against the Hammers, surely he's first choice and preferred by Klopp?

    Also, if he misses the first game, surely he'll start the next? (Could be good for Arnie owners xD)

    1. hjalmarekdal
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I believe so too. Considering getting him in instead of Robertson

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      who is nailed among TAA Gomez and Robertson ?

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        TAA and Robbo imo.

      2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        nailed isn’t the same as first choice. i’d argue that as of now TAA is more likely to rotate at some point than Robertson due to the better quality RBs that liverpool have. Robertson’s only threat is Moreno

        don’t get me wrong if TAA starts looking nailed he’s straight in my team

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          i agree with this, also being 19 and his main competition being a regular international untill last year i expect TAA to rotate a lot more often

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Rotation happens when the CL fixtures pile up, and both full backs will be rotated then. No reason to rotate when they just have one game a week in the PL.

          1. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            rotation due to opposition is also an option, so not entirely correct.

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              He's going to rotate his full backs due to opposition once a week?

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  5 years, 8 months ago

                  I think the word rotation is causing an issue here, I'm sure we're all agreed Robertson will play more than TAA simply because Moreno isn't that good whereas on the right back side they have more and better options. You're right though proper rotation kicks in with fixtures piling up. That said it's not unreasonable for Klopp to think his experienced defender Clyne might be more suited to facing an opposition than TAA- Seem to recall Mourinho literally targeting him as a weak link to good effect. So while it won't be rotation every week Clyne will certainly replace TAA a lot more than Moreno will Robertson imo

      3. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Clyne is training again and will threaten the RB role

      4. Union_Jacks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        What did he say?

          1. Bissisine
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            So Trent and Firmino will start. Enough said

        1. Warmsy
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Nothing, he just pulled a fierce looking face.

    3. Where dahoud at
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      As a man united fan i find myself first time in years not known or really wanting to put any united players in my team

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Same, expect for Bailly. Will look closely at Pogba when he comes back to see how Fred influences his attacking freedom.

        1. QuintonFortune25
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Except*

          1. Where dahoud at
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yea was thanking that myself also want to monitor lukaku, but atm its slim pickings

      2. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Sanchez has the potential to be a place holder until KDB comes back. Other than that and DDG I agree, it’s slim pickings from utd

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yep, Sanchez as placeholder is my plan.

      3. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        If Toby signs, he could be a good un!

      4. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Same here, maybe Sánchez if playing no 9

    4. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Double Liverpool defence (Robertson and Van Dijk) a good idea? Their opening 6 fixtures look to have a good of 5 clean sheets. Ideally want TAA over Van Dijk but that's an easy downgrade if he's looking nailed.

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I have gone for this. It's either that or Manë

      2. Schafsalat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I asked the same question a while ago and was told that I might not want to miss out on Liverpool's attack, which is expected to score a lot in the first games.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Robertson and TAA are part of that attack imo 😉

      3. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Nope. You need two of Mane, Salah, Firmino...

        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          This

      4. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Better Robbo and TAA imo. That extra cash will help a lot in other positions.

    5. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Chris Wood surely not an option now with the injury and Burnley in Europe. Who to replace him with?

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        King, Arnie

        1. MarkoSD
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          this

      2. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Josh king seems popular, or extra 0.5m to a zaha or Arnie.
        Failing that downgrade to bench fodder and use the cash elsewhere

        1. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Best fodder forward? Is it Kamara or Sørloth?

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

            Kamara due to price, don’t expect much, very rarely starts but will get 15-10mins per gw. He is third slot on my bench

      3. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Mitrovic?

    6. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Best 4.5 defenders? Cedric? Diop?

      1. Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Don't want Tomkins as Wan-Bissaka seems the best 4.0.

      2. hjalmarekdal
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Jagielka, Tomkins

      3. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I like one of the Wolves guys, probably Doherty playing as a RWB or Boly due to nailedness and a risk threat from corners. Cedric could also do well especially if Southampton play with a back 5.

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

          This, I have a sneaky feeling that boly will the hegazi of this season

      4. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Tomkins, Boly/Doherty, Dunk

      5. Mmm sausages
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Bernardo for me. Has ability to play advanced and regularly used in pre season. Looks to be first choice. Brighton were ok defensively last year and expect similar this year.

    7. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Best 5.0 mid? Neves? Costa? Cairney? Other?

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Cairney

      2. Union_Jacks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Ralls.

    8. hjalmarekdal
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on this team?
      And how to improve? 0.5ITB

      Ederson
      Robertson Luiz Schlupp
      Salah Mane Mkhi Richarlison
      Aguero Arnie Zaha

      Hamer; Jagielka WanBiss Masuaku

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Please try posting this over at the RMT community article instead 🙂

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer

        Very solid team, nice and balanced. Not a fan of Jagielka, can't see attacking returns or clean sheets really. Keep an eye out for a better option.

    9. RubberDucky
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Anybody considering Surman as their 5th Mid?

        I know its Bournmouth , but those first 10 fixtures!

        1. MarkoSD
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          nope

        2. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Nup

        3. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Way to many better 5.0 options out there

        4. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          No

        5. Mmm sausages
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Nope.

      • Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Promo code scout18 doesnt work. Good read and quite on point in that little intro though.

      • Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        A. Mahrez, Burnley defender (5.0)
        B. D Silva, Bellerin (other 5.5)

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

          A

        2. Jimjam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          A

        3. *sigh*
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Burnley will have Joe Hart in goal instead of Nick Pope.Just think about that one for a minute.

          1. ZimZalabim
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            joe hart just needs confidence and with burnley being such a defensive minded team they could help him rediscover his form not long a go he was one of the best keepers in the world. Just needs a good run and confidence.

      • MrCloppity
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Ederson, Azpilicueta, Robertson, Tomkims, Ramsey
        Sané, Richarlison, Salah, Firmino, Arnautovic, Zaha

        Bench- Stekelenburg, Neves, Wan-Bissaka, Cedric

        Thoughts please.

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Please try posting this over at the RMT community article instead 🙂

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer

          Sane could be hit by sever rotation this season, manager doesn't seem fond of him + Mendy allows more flexibility in the squad. See if he plays in the community shield

          1. MrCloppity
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Sorry, its my first year just the site

        2. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Use the RMT article which is purpose built

        3. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          First thought is re-format.

        4. Ron_Swanson
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Ramsey injured

      • MarkoSD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        chapter is little nerdy but have few funny stuff. on a more urgent matter:

        A. Dilva
        B. Mahrez
        ?

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I went A

        2. Jimjam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          B, subject to Community Shield

      • MrCloppity
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Robinson or TAA?

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Robbo, there will be games where Gomez Clyne start ahead of TAA.

        2. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Robbo

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

          Robertson if money no issue

      • brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Joe Hart going to Burnley to start the season as No 1 until Everyone else fit?

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Looks that way

      • Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Is Bennett of Wolves not nailed then? Not seeing much of him on here

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

          Not 100%, I understand the most likely back three will be Saiss, Boly and Coady

      • Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        1) Pick two:

        A. Mane
        B. Sané
        C. Eriksen
        D. Mahrez

        2) Pick one:

        Y. Aguero
        Z. Aubameyang

        Currently on CDZ.

        Thanks!

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

          ACY, then move Y to Z, or at least keep an eye on that

        2. FPL Mentor
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          AC Kun

        3. MAVER!CK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          ACY

        4. Jambot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I’m currently CDY but looking to change Mahrez

        5. ritzyd
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Cdz

      • Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        A and B and Kun

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          reply fail

      • Schafsalat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        What do people think of Liverpool's Keita? Wouldn't you expect him to play since he was quite expensive? I dont' see him in many RMTs here.

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Unproven in Prem and each pool spot is precious. A lot of teams going 3 pool and prefer 2 of Mane Firmino Salah

          1. Schafsalat
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Ok thaks. Well....no risk, no fun ;). I'll keep him in my team I think.

        2. A.T
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          He'll be one of best differentials of the season.

        3. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          He'll be really good...but you're punting by having him ahead of Salah, Mane, Firmino, Robertson, VVD, TAA, etc.

          Wrong price point.

        4. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Poor choice.

        5. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          he is nailed in the team, could be deployed as the most attacking midfielder, but also as a double pivot alongside someone, in a slightly deeper role. Goals are few but there are some, but i think he will get a great deal of assists, and his playing style will give him high scoring in the bps system. downside is he is quite aggressive so some yellows and even reds is on the cards-). Could be value, but also takes up a liverpool slot in your team. Currently on him, mostly because firmino isn´t nailed on to start, which will be clearer after pre-season games.

          1. Schafsalat
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks!

      • jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Feel the book could be a little boring from reading that, but might pick up a copy at some stage.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          It's written by the best writer FFS has. I doubt it'll be boring.

        2. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I enjoyed it. Nice read on the plane.

          Don't expect it to tell you how to pick your team though, its more about the history of FPL, stories from winners, famous people that play it, forfeits etc

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            worth a quick read I guess, cheers.

        3. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          It is a bit boring TBH 🙂

          But then what do you expect a book about FPL, strategy and stats analysis to be 🙂

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Haha, right!

          2. A.T
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Damn you Business Cat, it's taken me months to write it FFS.

      • balint84
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        3-5-2
        this my line-up in gw1

        Allison
        Dunk-Daniels-Bennett
        Salah-Mané-Eriksen-Milivojevic-Jota
        Agüero-Arnie

        subs:Fabianski,Bonatini,Tomkins,Zanka

        what do you think?

        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I think you’ve overspent on GKs and I’m really not a fan of your defense or your third forward. Honestly not seeing where you’ve spent the dosh... anything itb?

          1. balint84
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            I see. drop fabianski to speroni
            and I can buy Trakowski

      • Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I’m happy with this!

        (Said nobody ever, a week from kickoff.)

        Fab | Foster
        DLuiz | TAA | Kiko | PvA | Ake
        Salah | Sanchez | Sig | Mkhi | Jota
        Arnie | Mitro | Tosun

        0.5 ITB

        Thinking of downgrading PvA to W-B and maybe using that to upgrade Mkhi and/or Mitro. Other thoughts?

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Please try posting this over at the RMT community article instead 🙂

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer

          Big risk is no city. I personally would keep PVA and downgrade a 4.5 defender to Wan B, but what formation are you going for?

          1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yep, sorry about that - just saw your comment from above and posted there.

          2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Thoughts on Bernardo silva?

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Can see benched points there. Maybe get a 4.5/5.0 8th attacker

          1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, I can, as well, which is why I’m happy to hold off on Mkhi until the third week.

        3. *sigh*
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry me no likee.
          Defence: TAA and Kiko are both excellent players but aren’t guaranteed to start.If you change PVA to AWB like you’re thinking of you could bring in Robertson and Kabasele (who rotates well with AWB)
          Midfield too expensive: Downgrade Sanchez to 4.5.
          Forwards: Mitro a red card magnet so use Sanchez money to bring Auba or Kun in.
          Hope this helps.

          1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Heh...yeah, what you’re describing was this team about four iterations ago 🙂

            1. *sigh*
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Ah it’s like going shopping with the wife for her new dress.Ive tried maybe a hundred teams but I know I’ll end up with the first one I looked at!

        4. tyrannosuarezrex
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Too much money left on the bench for me and lack of city will hurt you

      • Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Do Mane and Salah cover Firmino?

        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Together? More than, I would think.

        2. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Lol at cover

        3. A.T
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Coverage relates to defences only.

        4. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Cool his ownership is really quite high

        5. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I’m going firmino over mane at the moment

          1. Oven Glover
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            🙂 Automatically thought you meant Mané & Firmino covering Salah.

        6. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Cover is a myth.
          eg: How can a Firmino hattrick be covered by Mane and Salah in a 3-0 Pool win?

          Just keep faith in your selection and get the guy!

        7. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          i think it´s better frased if you asked does Mane´ and Firmino covers salah?

          i think it might

      • Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Best 5.5 defender:

        A. Bellerin
        B. Luiz
        C. Someone else

        Already have Bailly.

        1. Winston.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          DLuiz if nailed. Otherwise none.

        2. Union_Jacks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Monreal with Kola out

        3. Loftus cheeky nandos
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Coleman, van arnholt aswell

      • ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        How many City and Pool players do you folks have in your team. 3 Pool a lil bit too many?

        What about City? Have 2 and reluctant to go more than that.

        1. Winston.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          2-3
          3

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            3 City? Which 3?

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Robertson, Mane, Salah
          Ederson, Aguero

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            On point. I went Firmino instead of Sadio though. Think Firmino with that price, is the best value for premium forwards.

        3. Willllsonnn!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Currently 2 each. Subject to change.

        4. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          3 and 3

        5. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Double triple-up:

          Robertson
          Salah
          Mane

          Mendy
          Mahrez
          Aguero

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            That's a big chunk of your cash on 6 players.

            1. Reuser
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              True - but provides flexibility and structure once fixtures change.

              Aguero can become Laca/Auba at some point. Mahrez/Mane could become Eriksen etc or a cash reservoir for upgrades elsewhere if someone like Richarlison steps up.

              Don't think my team particularly suffers for it:

              Patricio, 4.0
              Robertson, Mendy, Luiz, Tomkins, AWB
              Salah, Mane, Mahrez, Jota, Costa/Hughes
              Aguero, Arnie, 4.5

        6. Loftus cheeky nandos
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Salah, VVD, firmino
          Ederson

      • Willllsonnn!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Does Ings become a decent looking 5.5 pick if Palace deal comes off?

        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Nope that guy is a ticking injury bomb waiting to happen

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Anyone who can get 10-15 goals at 5.5 would be a great option but just need to wait on his fitness

        3. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          he will be a great option for sure, was at burnley

        4. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yes

          He's Charlie Austin, but 0.5m cheaper.

          Better option than Jiminez at Wolves, the other main option at 5.5m

      • Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Any nailed 4m defender except AWB?

        1. *sigh*
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Not nailed but looking like Peltier will get some game time.
          Bednarek Bennett and Jack Simpson also getting preseason games but unlikely to feature much.

      • Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        For those going with Sanchez.

        Can be a placeholder for Kdb/Hazard no doubt.

        But is he worth 10.5?
        Eriksen seems much better at 9.5.

        With Matic out,Pogba not back...
        Mourinho ranting like a baby and injuries,do we think he gets enough service to deliver?

        1. Oven Glover
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          There’s a chance Eriksen plays deeper early on until all players are back. Sanchez is my placeholder for Haz until he’s back.

        2. Willllsonnn!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Best chances for delivery look like coming from Mata & Shaw early doors but they'll only last s few GW and very punty indeed. If I was forced into making a Utd choice I would personally rather punt on those 2 for a couple of weeks though than Sanchez.

        3. Loftus cheeky nandos
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Then get both erikson and Sanchez

        4. MAVER!CK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Personally, I think he will..he had a great preseason, he's the focal point of their attack atm, so anything United score will most likely go through him which isn't the case with Eriksen. Honestly, It's not as bad as its made out to be at United.

      • Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Saw some chat on another forum saying Ederson’s partner is expecting a child. Is this legit? Makes him a write off if true

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Any sources?

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Reddit has a thread on it.

        2. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          KDB too according to Reddit

          1. Winston.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            DunasDog, do you still have Mkhi and DLuiz in your draft...?
            I’m starting to think that Ramsey needed, and Davies is better than DLuiz. Just don’t know how to fund these, maybe by downgrading Mane to DSilva...

        3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers guys. I know it’d only be one GW but it’s a needless hassle. Might go for Alisson instead