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Phil Ampleford’s stellar run of six straight top 10,000 finishes, including two inside the top 1,000, was brought to a sudden end in 2017/18 when he finished 95,198th in the overall rankings.

Undaunted, he reflected on mistakes made that year and is back on track in style in the current campaign, nestled inside the top 3,000.

In our second Meet the Manager interview, Phil chats to Joe about the strategies that have earned him so many high finishes.

He also reveals what went wrong last season and how he has learned from mistakes made.

In addition, he finds time to look in-depth at his current successful squad and offer advice to other Fantasy managers about how to do well in 2018/19.

A flexible approach and close attention to defender selection, both expensive and cheap, looks key to success this time around as Phil aims to bounce back from last year’s disappointment.

The chat with Phil is available to view on Youtube here and in the embedded video below.

The first Meet the Manager video, featuring Nick (aka Triggerlips) can be viewed here.

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  1. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Who replaces Mendy?
    1) Trippier
    2) Laporte
    3) Otamendi
    4) Mustafi
    5) Doherty
    6) Other suggestions?

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

      1,2,5 — all of these look good. Depends whether you need funds to upgrade elsewhere.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Rest of squad, fwiw:
        Fab, Foster; Alonso, Robbo, AWB, Bednarek; Salah, Haz, Fraser, Gud, Gunnarson; Kun, Zaha, Wilson

        So I'm thinking Doherty, and use funds in mid.

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          This

  2. weaver93
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Is Salah & Wilson
    to Kane and Maddison - worth a -4?

    or instead Mendy -Trippier/Laporte... for no hit..

    cheers

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

      Not worth it...

      Wait for some news on Mendy.

      1. weaver93
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        thanks mate for the reply..

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

          Cheers

  3. Hits from the Bong
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Trippier short term, Doherty if you want someone cheaper.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Reply fail again ffs. Bedtime.

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

        Whats the time?

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          03.30

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

            Gn

    2. weaver93
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      doherty rumour ...has a knock

  4. jon.terry.tfh
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    If I dont mind a 0.2 swing, I think the most logical thing is to hold off the Kane move and just use FT to get Kane for GW 8 and swap him back for Kun for GW 9 no? 0.2 matter little at this stage and I reckon but taking hit is worse?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Fair enough if you don't need the 0.2 but there may come a time when you do.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I’d be more concerned about the use of 2 transfers. Never had honky konky moves come off.

    3. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      That's what I'm doing except I'm WCing in GW9. Will lose 0.2 on Aguero but points over pounds.

  5. samaael
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    why doesn't Antonio start regularly?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Been off form for ages, missed a fair chunk through injury, and has looked pretty unfit when he has played. Never been blessed with that much technique, but used to use his pace and power to much greater effect. Think he has bulked up too much, but ITKs hint at attitude problems.

  6. Snipez21
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Need a midfielder for 8.6 or less for next 2 GWs only until i put Salah back in?

    Already own Fraser & Rich.

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

      Maddison?

      1. Snipez21
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Don’t like the fixture, fancy Newcastle to get a result and feel like I already missed his points.

        I could be wrong tho.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Son.

      1. Snipez21
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        I have looked at Son I’m a fan but is he defo gonna start next two GWs when they have Barca squeezed in the middle?

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          I think he will start both but miss the Barca match.
          Can't see him starting 3 matches in a week considering the amount of matches he has played.

          1. Snipez21
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 18 days ago

            Just a risk to put him in with Lamala on such great form and Alli back. If I knew he was gonna start at least one of the games I’d risk it I reckon.

    3. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Ozil or Ramsey.

      1. Snipez21
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Not interested in Ozil but Ramsey is a great shout, he plays quite advanced as well now a days doesn’t he?

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

    How's she looking?
    Considering benching Mane for Bennett, nuts I know 😉
    I'd sell him for Richarlison only I don't think it's worth a hit. Then again if I'm considering playing Bennett, I probably should risk the hit?

    Ederson
    Alonso / Trippier / Mee
    Hazard / Mane* / Madders / Fraser
    Aguero / Lukaku / Mitrovi(C)
    (Hamer, Bennett*, AWB, Guendouzi)
    0FT

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

      I’d play Bennett over Mee.

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

        Really fancy a Burnley CS in that one!

  8. The SK
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Patricio Foster
    Alonso Robertson Doherty Tomkins AWB
    Salah Mane Walcott Fraser Cairney
    Aguero Arnautovic Mitrovic

    1) Arnautovic+Mane -> Lacazette+Maddison (-4)
    2) Arnautovic+Walcott -> Jimnez+Ozil/Ramsey

    Thanks!

    1. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Definitely 1st option

  9. Scratch
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Play 2 from AWB, TAA, Neves, Ings

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      That’s tough. AWB and Ings for me. I think Ings can score against anyone and has pen’s.

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        I was thinking this, maybe TAA over AWB but its close

      2. Moosie the Staggie
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        This

  10. samaael
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Knockaet looking good value after this GW

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Sure is, don’t think Murray is better than some of the other options in that price point. Knock cheaper and does look very active. I’ve heard he’s got a way of disappearing though.

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

      Fixtures are unreal also, top of my watchlist!

    3. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Want to see if he keeps some set pieces when Gross is back but definitely on my watchlist.

  11. That Was Easy!
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    A few years ago I probably would’ve done something a bit rash in a week like this...

    Mendy > Doherty
    Lingard > Rich
    Mane > Alli
    Ings > Lacazette

    For a -8, but I think I’ll just do Lingard > Rich and call it good. I’ve finally shook being a hint merchant.

    1. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I don't think hits are necessarily a bad thing, I take the odd hit (more than I should...!) I'm keen on Laca at the moment as nobody in my mini leagues has him, so like the differential! Lingard to Rich is the most sensible for you though good sir!

    2. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Ling > Rich. Plus Mendy to Doherty if you want

  12. Jammy Dodger
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Just made 2 ft's and bit of a punt with Sterling (hoping he starts) but he acts as a placeholder for Salah in 2 weeks too...

    Ederson
    Alonson Shaw TAA
    Hazard Rich Fraser Sterling
    Aguero Mitro Lacazette

    Hamer AWB Bennett Hojbjerg

    Thoughts? 0.6 ITB

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A nice move and a beautiful team.

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thank you 🙂

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

      Team looks great.

    3. Speedu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Play bennett over TAA
      Bench: TAA, AWB

  13. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Had Mitro from the start.. but what about this two week punt?
    Salah + Mitro to Richarlison + Kane (-4)?
    WC after the break.

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Mitro probably the least droppable player of them all right now.

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        this

      2. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Have Vardy too but his fixtures are great.

        1. Jammy Dodger
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Mitro is a season set and forget at the moment, whos your other striker?

          1. Live Lad
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Jamie Vardy.

    2. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Asking for trouble

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

      Not for me.

  14. Your Mum Zohore
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Hi all, which transfer is this GW's priority:

    Mendy => Trip OR

    Moura => Richarlison

    Thanks!

    1. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      depends on your bench for defenders? Could be flip of a coin this... Moura could do just as well as Rich if not better!

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        AWB and Bennett

        Moura's playing time is a concern for me now that Alli and Son are back.

        1. Jammy Dodger
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          I'd prob wait for more Mendy news first, if hes out for a while then do the 2nd change

          1. Your Mum Zohore
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Thanks man, if I hold, I could probably do Moura + Pereyra => Maddison + Rich next GW, interesting...

            1. Jammy Dodger
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 19 days ago

              That would be juicy...

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

      I would probably do the Moura switch.

  15. Demel
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    What do you think of this transfer?

    Salah, Pogba & Kamara > Richarlson, Knockeart & Kane (-4)?

    Ryan
    Alonso - Trippier - Robertson
    Pogba - Salah - Maddison - Hazard - Fraser
    Aguero - Jimenez

    Button - Doherty - AWB - Kamara

    2 FT
    0.2 ITB

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

      Great moves but I'm not with losing Salah

      1. Demel
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        I know what you mean. In 2 weeks I would have him back and also bring in Mitro as his replacement.

    2. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I like it

    3. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I agree on shipping Pogba for Rich, not 100% on Salah unless you play on getting him back?

      1. Demel
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        I think you may be right.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I'd be reluctant to remove Mo this week, up against Alonso & Luiz. Assess it next week, maybe just do Pogba > Rich this week and look at bringing Kane into the Kamara spot next week?

      1. Demel
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        This makes sense. If I did that I would want Salah in the following week. I am not sure it would be worth the shift (along with the points hit).

        I am still tempted to play safe and just get Rich in for Pog. I am not chasing rank at this moment in time and team is set up ok.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Yeah, Kane maybe essential v car but he sure as hell doesn't look essential right now 😆

          1. Demel
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            True. He seems to sneak those bonus when he scores which is annoying.

    5. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I would probably just get rid of Pogba, and save the other FT for next week, strong team!

      1. Demel
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thanks. I think I may be at risk at trying to be too clever when the team doesn't really need it.

  16. semiconductor
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    I have exact cash to do these moves:

    1. Mendy+Pedro+Auba to Laporte+Knockaert+Kane

    Or just do:
    2. Mendy+Auba to Duffy/Yedlin+Kane

    1. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Is this for a -4?

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

        Yes

        1. Jammy Dodger
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Decent moves !

  17. Trovsmash
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Is Wilson to Jiminez too sideways? I also have Fraser.
    Its rectifying a mistake from last weeks WC, but do we think its a waste of a transfer?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I've done it, waste or not, Jim's stat's better than Wilson's last 3, by some distance too.

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

      Probably too sideways. Do you know how you want to spend the cash?

      1. Trovsmash
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Not yet, but it gives me enough itb to get kane in at some point. gives me that flexibility

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I don't understand how that is sideways, can you explain?

      I've always understood sideways to mean_ Wilson > King or Kun > Jesus, i.e moving a player from the same team, to one in the same position in said team.

      Owning Fraser as you do, I would say that move is mint, as you do not want over exposure to a team that often turns into Accrington Stanley.

      1. Trovsmash
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        sideways as in, two similarly priced strikers, both with good fixtures. Kinda like its a wasted transfer because they both have similar ceilings

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          OK_I've learnt something here then, that similar pricing is deemed sideways.

          Ignoring that I think the move is sound.

  18. Jammy Dodger
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Next week, providing no injuries or major Fraser haul,

    Knockaert > Fraser is looking juicy - those fixtures!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Thing is, Fraser has better fixtures until @mun

      wat SOT ful v WHM new WOL

      1. I Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yup, prefer Fraser's fixtures and Bournemouth are a more attacking team than Brighton.

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

      I'm tempted by the fixtures too but I wouldn't lose fraser

    3. maditass
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I'm considering that move, but only if pereyra blanks against arsenal this GW 🙂

    4. Demel
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      It looks a good trade in GW11. But I am holding until then. Don't forget GroB as well who has just dropped again.

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yeah you're right, GW11 prospect when fixtures make it more logical

  19. Differential C (Mark)
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Since Richarlison's price is locked, the smart thing to do is wait until after Friday pressers to do Moura to Richarlison?

    1. Demel
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Correct.

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      His price isn't locked anymore but he won't rise until Friday so yes.

      1. Scholsey
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        How do you figure out if the price is locked or not?

  20. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    1. Wally + Mane -> Rich + Alli.
    2. Wally-> Rich + save the other ft to see how Alli goes.
    3. Other?

    Patricio.
    Trippier, Alonso, Robertson.
    Mane, Walcott, Salah, Bilva.
    Aguero, Mitrovic, Ings.

    Foster, Wan- Bissaka, Peltier, CHO.
    2 ft, 0.5m in the bank.

    1. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      2

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      1 for me

    3. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      2

  21. Waltomade
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    after keeping Eriksen for so long..since GW1 because of his good underlying stats.I am seriously pissed off with him for not doing anything significant.
    But with HUD and CAR next.should I dump him for a hit??

    1. Scholsey
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I never saw an appeal in him!

    2. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      No way, not with them fixtures. Defo keep.

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      No_You will love him again after these next three and will find it hard to dump him when the Lemmings start jumping on the moving wagon.

  22. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Zaha to Mitrovic?

    1. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I can understand the temptation but palace still have a great run of fixtures.

      I would keep.

  23. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Patricio or Ryan as set and forget? WC intact.

    1. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Patricio.
      Wolves solid defensively.

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Patricio

      Brighton have an excellent run of fixtures coming but they haven't looked solid at the back, Wolves have.

  24. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    When did the Dead Zone die ?
    Has Australia been Nuked ?

    1. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Only the cockroaches survived mate

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Yer_I see that.

  25. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    What could be the best possible ins and outs of this team? Got 2 FTs and 0.6 ITB.

    Ederson

    Alonso Mendy Holebas SCook AWB
    Maddison Salah Neves Haz Fraser
    Aguero Ings Zaha

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      So many possibilities.

    2. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Mendy + Nevas out
      Doherty + Rich in?

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      TM will answer you shortly

    4. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Mendy to Trippier and roll the other transfer.

  26. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Steven Cook or Doherty?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      The one who didn't concede 4.

    2. Snipez21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Doherty

  27. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Pick a combo
    A- trippier Robertson maddison King
    B- Doherty Robertson Lucas zaha
    C- Doherty Duffy Mane zaha
    D- Doherty Trent/chilwel Mane King
    Cheers!

    1. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      dont really like any of them but C

  28. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Give him an answer TM, rather than a cryptic!

    I dare you.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      😎

    2. Zilla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Adore TM's answers. Short and to the point.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        I agree with the short part.

        1. Zilla
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          hahaha

  29. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Salah played 5 odd minutes v Chelsk.

    How did he look?

    1. hsakrujd
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Nothing, he barely had free possessions...

  30. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Hello Dz,

    Is Salah + king to Kane + richa (-4) worth it?
    Have WC left to bring salah back in during intl.break

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      TM?

      1. lilmessipran
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        U two find a room already

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          That's a tough question you have posed.

          I take it you would captain mr. Kane in your suggestion?