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Over his eight campaigns, Adam Hopcroft has finely tuned a bespoke management style that pays close attention to underlying statistics, the Season Ticker and the good old-fashioned eye test.

With five top 10,000 finishes, including two within the top 1,000, it’s a strategy that has clearly paid off.

Adam looks on course for another strong finish this time out too, with a current placing in the top 30,000.

Here he discusses in detail the key statistics he pays particular attention to and why medium, not short-term, upcoming fixtures guide his Season Ticker.

Each year he also gathers more information about players, which helps decide whether strong underlying statistics herald a point blitz or disappointment.

Adam then applies his tailor-made statistics and fixture analysis to the current campaign to reveal the players he is looking to ditch and those he is keen to bring in.

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

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Will Thomas

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  1. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any suggestions, or G2G?
    1FT 0.6 ITB. Cheers 🙂

    Foster
    Alonso Robertson Mendy Pereira
    Salah(c) Hazard(v) Fraser
    Aguero Mitrovic Jiménez

    (Patrício Kenedy H.Costa AWB)

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Team looks good mate. If Mitro doesn't produce in the next 2 GW's I'd look at moving him to Arnie

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yup, looking at that for sure and wishing I’d not knee jerked Arnie > Mitro a couple of weeks ago when Arnie was a doubt

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Go!

  2. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Not too sure who to bench this week, any ideas?

    Hart
    Robertson Alonso Doherty TAA
    Salah Hazard Fraser
    Aguero Mitro Ings

    Hamer Mendy Rich Hojbjerg

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Salah.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd be tempted to play 5-2-3

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Or 532 🙂
        Mendy over Doherty another option, but it’s a tight call.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Play Mendy instead of doherty

    4. Loðbrók
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Doherty

    5. Dr Robotnik
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Mendy in, Ings out!

      1. Stat Sloth
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Dis.

  3. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So a goal each for Mané and Salah, good news for Mané owners

    1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      errr

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      errr

    3. Goat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      errr

    4. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      errr

    5. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      errr

  4. Tickle Me Enzo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Murphy, Camarasa or Kennedy and why?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      kenedy. better team better fixtures

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Camarasa if you need the do' elsewhere. Kenedy or Murphy if you want to play them as rotation players. Neither if you want a regular for your team.

  5. Loðbrók
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Who's with me om Robertson (C) ?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      tempting, (C) mendy earlier in the season was fun. monitor if he got knocked or something though, and salah prob a safer bet

      1. Loðbrók
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yes but dont have Salah. Robby looked si threatening could have had a hattrick. Think be just got some rest but who knows

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          No injury at all

  6. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Interesting MTM, we have quite a different approach which I like. I use stats far less I think, or just give cursory glances to backup my decisions. Also I don't watch much football.

    1. Bullet Eder
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      If you don’t use stats and don’t watch much football, what do you base your decisions on?

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Concepts, stats help inform

  7. Touré De Force
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    R.Firmino surely a top option for one of the striker spots now?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Why what's happened?

      1. Touré De Force
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        He scored a goal in the opposition net

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Him instead of Kane is one of my transfers

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

      In a match against a terrible team he had only 1 shot and it deflected off a defender into the net. Ya essential

    4. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Go Vardy instead.

  8. Jay_
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Always liked 'Chopper Read'

    1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Very informative and an open and helpful interview ... good stuff

      1. Jay_
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Sure was. These are a fantastic addition to FFS.

  9. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    What to do here? Who for (C)?

    GKP: Foster (Patrício)
    DEF: Alonso, Doherty, Robertson (Pereira) (Wan-Bissaka)
    MID: Maddison, Mané, Hazard, Richarlison (Højbjerg)
    FWD: Wilson, Lacazette, Agüero

    2FT, 0.5 IDB

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        And if injured? Laca or Mane?

    2. MillsAU
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Did you WC this team in this week?

      Otherwise I don't see how you aren't winning the whole thing!

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Used WC in gw4.
        Fell from top 3k to 8k this week. Hoping for better week 😀

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Mane

    4. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson.

  10. meksss
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Hi lads!

    I got offered Moura/Richarlison for my Pedro/Maddison in a draft league. Should I take it? 

    Pedro hasnt been playing much lately which is swaying me towards accepting but not sure...

    Help?

    1. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Accept for sure

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Moura will become like Pedro when Alli's back. It's Madi Vs Rich

      1. meksss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thats my worry. Moura has blanked for like 5 or 6 weeks. I haven't watched their games so not sure if hes actually playing shite or just unlucky

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

          No way would I change. Pedro will come back in. Chelsea fans were a bit miffed he didn't start against Manchester United. Maddison will tick over nicely as Leicester's creator-in-chief whereas Richarlison is a rotation waiting to happen.

          1. meksss
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Thank you. I just read up on fans wanting him in for willian. Ill hold for a few weeks.

  11. oggyninho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please. 2 FT & 0.4 ITB

    Foster (Patrício)

    TAA Mendy Alonso (Bennet AWB)

    Hazard Richarlison Mané Fraser Maddison

    Aguero Lacazette (Jiménez)

    Really want Robertson in for TAA and need to free up some funds therfore. What about TAA -> Robertson and Richarlison -> Billing this week and next week do Fraser -> De Bruyne and Lacazette -> Arnautovic for a hit?

    Opinions on these moves and do you guys reckon De Bruyne will rise before deadline? In that case I would need to find 0.1M more and might make Billing to Stephens(4.4) or just go Stephens straight away to be safe..?

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Not bad. I give it a 6.7

  12. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Pardon my ignorance, but is Lei away a good fixture for Arnie?

    Looking at Success --> Arnie for -4

    If not I'll have to play Bennett (Prob 2pts)

    So if Arnie get 6+ I'll make up for it

    Or if Murray is out, then Bennett might be a decent pick after all?

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      You can never know with Arnie, he is fixture proof which means he can blank agains hudd & cardiff and score against liv & chelsea in succession, and vice versa of course...but yeah, im bringing him in this week

  13. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    What moves would you make to this team ?

    Foster
    Doherty Azpilicueta Robertson
    Maddison Hazard Mane Richarlison
    Mitrovic King Aguero

    Patricio B.Silva Tomkins Wan-Bissaka

    2FT 0.6m ITB

    * Would depend on Hazard injury news

    1. Bialystrzelec
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      BSilva/Richarlison, Tomkins > Mendy, bench fodder

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    is robertson ok or injured ?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Never better 🙂

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Watched the game and don't think he's injured

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      This feels like a trick question

    4. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He was defo not injured

  15. Yome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Mane to Salah sideways? It would be for a hit.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Im considering the same

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I will captain Salah for Cardiff and Fulham.
        Mane is dropping and I bought him at 9.5. Long term Salah is better I think.

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          He's better than Mane sure, but Id have to drop Kun to Arnie to free up the funds. So for me is basically: Mane+Kun or Salah(c)+Arnie (-4)

          1. _Ninja_
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Nah keep then. Would rather Mane Kun if that's the option.

          2. Yome
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            I would not drop Kun though. I have Aguero and Kane so it will be Kane to Arnie, Mane to Salah

            1. _Ninja_
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah i'd do that move.

              1. Yome
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Cheers Ninja

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

        I wouldn’t

    2. Jimmy Floyd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      If for free go for it

    3. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      For a hit no!

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        And what if Salah scores a brace? Mane could easily blank...

        1. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          He could but remember Mane has a better PPG than Salah this season.

          1. Yome
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Slightly over (6.0 vs 5.6)

            1. _Ninja_
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah I think Mane started on form and it's dropped off whereas Salah was off form and is coming into form now. I have neither right now.

    4. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Salah owner. Not for me.

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        For free, yes.

  16. boogle
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Laca rising? Should I do Kane to Laca tonight?

  17. pstokes2010
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    How does this team look? Kane and Knockheart > Firminho and Ozil for -4. Or should I be looking at other options?

    Ederson

    Mendy Duffy Van Dijk Alonso

    Hazard Ozil Mane(c)

    Firminho Arnie Mitrovic

    Speroni Fraser Richarlison Bennett

  18. Yankee Toffee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do with TAA?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Dont buy dont sell

    2. Jay_
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Give him a week

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm gonna keep for 1 more week

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        If he doesn't start this weekend, then I'm selling for sure

  19. davidmcnamara
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Who should start?

    A) Richarlison (MUN)
    B) Duffy (WOL)

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Rich

      1. Bialystrzelec
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Same

    2. Jay_
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Close one but I'd go Duffy

    4. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison

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

      B

  20. Bialystrzelec
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    1FT / 0.2 ITB

    Patricio Hamer
    Alonso Mendy TAA Doherty AWB
    Salah Hazard Richarlison Fraser Maddison
    Aguero Mitrovic Jimenez

    Thoughts?

    1. Jay_
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Save and bench Rich imo. Start TAA and 4 at back. Rich 1st sub

  21. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Raise your hand if you think kane is a piece of

    1. Jay_
      7 years, 10 months ago

      😀

  22. Aubamazette
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Pat
    Mendy Robbo Doherty
    Salah(c) Hazarf Rich Schurrle
    Aguero Lacazette King

    Button Bennet Wan B Obiang
    1FT 0 ITB
    Gtg??

  23. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    How long is Hazard out for?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for presser

    2. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Waiting for info.

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      At present, he's Out for Thursday.

    4. AlissonBecker fell alone
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He had better not shag anyone this week otherwise could be out for 2-4 weeks.

  24. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Will Mane start this weekend?

    1. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Very likely

  25. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth bringing in Lovren, or just play it safe and get Duffy

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

      Would not have guessed it a month ago but Lovren

  26. 1zverGGadeM
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Save FT right?

    -----------McCarthy
    ---Robbo Maguire Alonso
    -Salah Siggy Rich'son Mane
    ---Wilson Aguero Mitrovic

    -4.0; AWB Masuaku Bednarek

    1FT 0.7itb

    What's your best move in this setup?
    Thanks!

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      This is a great team- maybe one of the Everton boys for Maddison?

      1. 1zverGGadeM
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        His minutes are questionable isn't it?

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I don’t think so, but if u are not convinced just hold. Like I said, nice team

          1. 1zverGGadeM
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Will consider him, thanks!

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah save unless you want to upgrade 2nd keeper to Ryan / Patricio / Fab

  27. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So is Salah on pens now? Or still Milner of he plays?

    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Both probably.

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd say if Milner is on the pitch he's the peno taker

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      For confidence building, I think Klopp will choose Milie for N1 Taker
      Then - Salah, Firmino, Mane, Fabinho etc.

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

    Evening all, Murphy or Kenedy ? Both have favourable fixtures...

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Murphy has 4 out of next 6 at home, however Kenedy has the more favorable fixtures

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      2 point machines. Go for the cheaper, but hope you are not planning to play them every week.

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

        I think they are 2 budget mids that offer some real potential in the coming weeks and can see both getting some returns.

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Fair enough - good luck 🙂

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

            Thanks, team structure doesn't allow for much more budget wise currently.

  29. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Im 40 th in my league. 83 points behind the first place ? Do you think i have any chance to win the league because its the first time im playing fpl and i dont know how things work for sure

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

      Long season ahead. You've got a chance for sure

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      29 weeks to go mate, you could catch that up in a few weeks

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

      83 is nothing

    4. Jay_
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Don't take hits, captain the leader of the poll on here (most weeks) get Mendy, Robertson, Salah, Aguero and you might have a chance. Good luck!

      1. Leao ball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thnx

      2. My Name Is Pepu
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        And not Hazard?

    5. AlissonBecker fell alone
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, you can. Believe in yourself. Put in your best effort in analysing and balancing certain aspects in your team. Watch alot of premier league games if you believe in the eye test or follow stats if you believe in statistics.Do not aim to be the top of your league only, aim to be the number one in the world, though that is not easy and use your chips wisely.

    6. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No because you've got to get past me

  30. altan8797
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    hi guys, need some help here
    a. king to firmino (c)
    b. sterling to salah (c)