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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. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What's the latest on Demarai Gray? His injury may mean useless Ricardo Pereira may actually end up playing for me.

  2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you go with Maddison/Richarlison or a striker with a price below 7.0 from gw9 ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can't decide atm... Many things will happen till gw9
      Atm i prefer Richarlison/Mitro over other player on the same price range.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This
        Arnie could also be in play come GW 9

        1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Well Im on wc and have to decide. Have Richarlison, Maddison and Fellaini at the moment and Kane upfront with Mitrovic and Kun. The plan is to switch back to Salah in gw9 but on whose place? If I switch him for Fellaini, Kane must become Kamara. And if I switch Salah for Maddison or Richarlison, I can afford Somebody like Ings, Jimenez or even Arnie maybe. But if I decide to do that, I must turn Fellaini into a 4.4 fodder to spare needed cash in the bank.

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Do it then Hojberg or billing or even stephens .. Don't know why i would get fellaini in my team on WC

            1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              He's a gambling punt, but will probably stay on the bench for next two gws. So you're suggesting to get Hojbjerg and leave the decision for gw9?

              1. Hy liverpool
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yep.

                Btw after 2 gws Fellaini won't play and mou will be sacked

          2. Pep says
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'm leaving some funds in the bank so when I do Kane to Arnie, I'll have the choice of dropping Fraser, Maddison or Richarlison

  3. MarvelouSuccess
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Patricio

    Bennett Robertson Alonso

    Hazard Dilva Mane Maddison

    Aguero (C) Mitrovic Wilson

    Hamer AWB Stephens Mendy

    Thinking of doing Dilva and Mane to Richarlison and Sterling. What do you think? I have 1.4M in the bank and 2 FTs. OR 7,660.

    1. Skhstanley
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Richarlison is great, but I am not too sure about Sterling. Is he exposed to rotation risk?

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling could be a great diff but he is pricey.

  4. Skhstanley
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Battle
    A. Aguero (H vs Brighton)
    B. Kane (A vs Huddlesfield)

    1. Overated Mou
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero home

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Whoever you think will score higher, could go either way

    3. Klein
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B for me

    4. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    5. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      In before
      Chasing kane
      Leading Aguero

      I hate this kind of replies... BS, Captain whoever you think will score more or go with your gut (ownership, chasing or Leading have not be a factor specially that we are still in gw 7)

    6. nibby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

    7. Bad Kompany
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kane imo

    8. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  5. Powerplay
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    wan bissaka or ings this week?

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

    2. nibby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

  6. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Repost... I have 0.7itb with 2 FT... My bench consists of Odoi, Kaba, Mendy with Lucas starting.

    A) Mendy, Odoi > Shaw, 5-6m mid
    B) Odoi > 5m mid
    C) Lucas > ?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t know who you have. Don’t fancy Shaw. Lucas to Richarlison or Maddison is pretty popular.

  7. Phil's Stamps
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more this season, Ings or Jiminez?

    1. nibby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Jiminez

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No one can answer that question

  8. nibby
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How is this bunch looking?

    Hennessey
    Alonso | Doherty | Trippier
    Hazard | Fraser | Dilva | Schurrle | Mane
    Mitrovic | Kun

    Subs: McCarthy | Wilson | Bennett | AWB

    Is the starting XI okay?TIA

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Start Wilson at home over schurrle away.

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this.

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. Silva could well be benched. He played midweek.

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        And yeah start Wilson.

  9. Bad Kompany
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What does the dz think the scores will be for the following?
    Huddersfield vs Spurs
    City vs Brighton
    Chelsea vs Liverpool
    Cardiff vs Burnley

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Huddersfield vs Spurs 0-3
      City vs Brighton 4-0
      Chelsea vs Liverpool 1-1
      Cardiff vs Burnley 1-1

  10. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Yes I am selling Hazard yes I know he always does well against Liverpool Yes I know he scored one tonight. Pick a move?

    A) Hazard Hojd》Rich Mahrez -4
    B) Hazard Firmino 》 Rich Kane -4
    Thanks

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B. Is there any reason why you are selling hazard?

      1. Ange Ball
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Gut feeling Kane and Rich will out score Hazard and Firmino for next 4 games

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Rest of team? If you really want them surely there is a better way

          1. Ange Ball
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Hens Betts

            Shaw Rob WB Alonso Bennett

            DSilva Madds Fraser Hazard* Hojd*

            Laca Aguero Firmino*

            1. arndff_
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Is Dilva + Firmino to Richa + Kane possible?

              1. Ange Ball
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yes. DSilva has Brighton O swe something from him

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

      B

  11. Hits from the Bong
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Neves or Ings this week?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

  12. weaver93
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

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

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

    cheers

    1. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not worth it...

      Wait for some news on Mendy.

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        thanks mate for the reply..

        1. arndff_
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

  13. Hits from the Bong
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Trippier short term, Doherty if you want someone cheaper.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Reply fail again ffs. Bedtime.

      1. arndff_
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Whats the time?

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          03.30

          1. arndff_
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Gn

    2. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      doherty rumour ...has a knock

  14. jon.terry.tfh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

  15. samaael
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    why doesn't Antonio start regularly?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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.

  16. Snipez21
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison?

      1. Snipez21
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months 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!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Son.

      1. Snipez21
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months 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
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months 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
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months 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
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil or Ramsey.

      1. Snipez21
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

  17. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I’d play Bennett over Mee.

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Really fancy a Burnley CS in that one!

  18. The SK
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely 1st option

  19. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Play 2 from AWB, TAA, Neves, Ings

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

      2. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This

  20. samaael
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Knockaet looking good value after this GW

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Fixtures are unreal also, top of my watchlist!

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

  21. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      7 years, 2 months 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_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ling > Rich. Plus Mendy to Doherty if you want

  22. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this

      2. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Have Vardy too but his fixtures are great.

        1. Jammy Dodger
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

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

          1. Live Lad
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Jamie Vardy.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Asking for trouble

    3. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me.

  23. Your Mum Zohore
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

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

    Mendy => Trip OR

    Moura => Richarlison

    Thanks!

    1. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
        7 years, 2 months 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
          7 years, 2 months 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
            7 years, 2 months ago

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

            1. Jammy Dodger
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              That would be juicy...

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

      I would probably do the Moura switch.

  24. Demel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Great moves but I'm not with losing Salah

      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. Snipez21
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I like it

    3. Jammy Dodger
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I think you may be right.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months 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
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

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

          1. Demel
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

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

    5. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

  25. semiconductor
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Is this for a -4?

      1. semiconductor
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

        1. Jammy Dodger
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Decent moves !

  26. Trovsmash
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

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

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

      1. Trovsmash
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months 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
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

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

          Ignoring that I think the move is sound.

  27. Jammy Dodger
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Next week, providing no injuries or major Fraser haul,

    Knockaert > Fraser is looking juicy - those fixtures!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thing is, Fraser has better fixtures until @mun

      wat SOT ful v WHM new WOL

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

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

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

    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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
        7 years, 2 months ago

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

  28. Waltomade
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months 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
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I never saw an appeal in him!

    2. Snipez21
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No way, not with them fixtures. Defo keep.

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months 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.

  29. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Zaha to Mitrovic?

    1. Snipez21
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

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

      I would keep.

  30. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Patricio or Ryan as set and forget? WC intact.

    1. Snipez21
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Patricio.
      Wolves solid defensively.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Patricio

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