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

4 August 2018 1434 comments
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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…



If you enjoyed what you read and want to see the rest of the book then make sure you get your copy of ‘Wasting Your Wildcard’ now.

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  1. Ron_Swanson
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  2. MarkoSD
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

    A. Jonny
    B. Awb
    ?

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    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B

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  3. Whats the Mata?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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)

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    1. hjalmarekdal
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. 1314
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      who is nailed among TAA Gomez and Robertson ?

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        TAA and Robbo imo.

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      2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days 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

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        1. ZimZalabim
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 19 days 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

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        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 19 days 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.

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            • 9 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

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

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            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 19 days ago

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

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              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                8 years, 19 days 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

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    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Clyne is training again and will threaten the RB role

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    4. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      What did he say?

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-hints-liverpool-team-14980919

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        1. Bissisine
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          So Trent and Firmino will start. Enough said

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      2. Warmsy
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Nothing, he just pulled a fierce looking face.

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  4. In Carrick we trust
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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

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    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Except*

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        1. In Carrick we trust
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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

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      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yep, Sanchez as placeholder is my plan.

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    3. jia you
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      If Toby signs, he could be a good un!

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    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Same here, maybe Sánchez if playing no 9

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  5. QuintonFortune25
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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.

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    1. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. Schafsalat
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Robertson and TAA are part of that attack imo 😉

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    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        This

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    4. ZeBestee
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  6. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      King, Arnie

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      1. MarkoSD
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        this

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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

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      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Best fodder forward? Is it Kamara or Sørloth?

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days 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

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    3. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Mitrovic?

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  7. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Best 4.5 defenders? Cedric? Diop?

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    1. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. hjalmarekdal
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Jagielka, Tomkins

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    3. QuintonFortune25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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      1. dbeck
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Tomkins, Boly/Doherty, Dunk

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    5. Mmm sausages
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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  8. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Cairney

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    2. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Ralls.

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  9. hjalmarekdal
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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  10. RubberDucky
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Anybody considering Surman as their 5th Mid?

    I know its Bournmouth , but those first 10 fixtures!

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    1. MarkoSD
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      nope

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    2. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Nup

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    3. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Way to many better 5.0 options out there

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    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      No

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    5. Mmm sausages
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Nope.

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  11. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  12. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A

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    2. Jimjam
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A

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    3. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      1. ZimZalabim
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days 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.

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  13. MrCloppity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

    Bench- Stekelenburg, Neves, Wan-Bissaka, Cedric

    Thoughts please.

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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

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      1. MrCloppity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Sorry, its my first year just the site

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Use the RMT article which is purpose built

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    3. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      First thought is re-format.

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    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Ramsey injured

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  14. MarkoSD
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

    A. Dilva
    B. Mahrez
    ?

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    1. MEGPAL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I went A

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    2. Jimjam
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B, subject to Community Shield

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  15. MrCloppity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Robinson or TAA?

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    1. MEGPAL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Robbo

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    3. Jimjam
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Robertson if money no issue

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  16. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. MEGPAL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Looks that way

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  17. MEGPAL
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  18. Jimjam
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    1) Pick two:

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

    2) Pick one:

    Y. Aguero
    Z. Aubameyang

    Currently on CDZ.

    Thanks!

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. FPL Mentor
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      AC Kun

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    3. MAVER!CK
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      ACY

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    4. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I’m currently CDY but looking to change Mahrez

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    5. ritzyd
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Cdz

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  19. MEGPAL
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    A and B and Kun

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    1. MEGPAL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      reply fail

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  20. Schafsalat
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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.

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    1. MEGPAL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      1. Schafsalat
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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    4. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Poor choice.

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    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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      1. Schafsalat
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thanks!

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  21. jia you
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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

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      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        worth a quick read I guess, cheers.

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    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      It is a bit boring TBH 🙂

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

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      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Haha, right!

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      2. A.T
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  22. balint84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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?

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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?

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      1. balint84
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  23. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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?

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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?

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thoughts on Bernardo silva?

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    3. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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        1. *sigh*
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days 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!

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    4. tyrannosuarezrex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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  24. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Do Mane and Salah cover Firmino?

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Together? More than, I would think.

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    2. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lol at cover

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    3. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Coverage relates to defences only.

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    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Cool his ownership is really quite high

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    5. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I’m going firmino over mane at the moment

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    6. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      http://whogottheassist.com/red-roulette-2018-19-can-bobby-and-mane-cover-salah/

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      1. Oven Glover
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        🙂 Automatically thought you meant Mané & Firmino covering Salah.

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    7. Whats the Mata?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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!

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    8. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

      i think it might

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  25. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Best 5.5 defender:

    A. Bellerin
    B. Luiz
    C. Someone else

    Already have Bailly.

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      DLuiz if nailed. Otherwise none.

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    2. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Monreal with Kola out

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    3. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Coleman, van arnholt aswell

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  26. ZeBestee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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.

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      2-3
      3

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        3 City? Which 3?

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Robertson, Mane, Salah
      Ederson, Aguero

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    3. Kinder Mbueno
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Currently 2 each. Subject to change.

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    4. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      3 and 3

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    5. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Double triple-up:

      Robertson
      Salah
      Mane

      Mendy
      Mahrez
      Aguero

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

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

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        1. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 19 days 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

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    6. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Salah, VVD, firmino
      Ederson

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  27. Kinder Mbueno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Nope that guy is a ticking injury bomb waiting to happen

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    3. ZimZalabim
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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    4. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Yes

      He's Charlie Austin, but 0.5m cheaper.

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

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  28. Whats the Mata?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Any nailed 4m defender except AWB?

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    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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  29. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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?

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    1. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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    2. Kinder Mbueno
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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    3. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Then get both erikson and Sanchez

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    4. MAVER!CK
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days 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.

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  30. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days 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

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Any sources?

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      1. A.T
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Reddit has a thread on it.

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      2. Kuqi Monster
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Hilarious comments

        https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/93vvye/for_those_of_you_going_setforget_with_ederson/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=comment_list

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      KDB too according to Reddit

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      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days 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...

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    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

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

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