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Podcast November 1

Meet the Manager #7 – Jay Egersdorff

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Jay Egersdorff is not afraid to make bold moves.

It’s been a key feature of a stellar Fantasy Premier League career that has seen him finish within the top 10,000 in all but two of his previous 12 campaigns.

This track record includes three top 1,000 finishes, two of which saw him miss out on a spot in the top 100 by less than half a dozen places. He is also the reigning Career Hall of Fame number one, having topped our list at the end of last season.

Jay joins me in our latest Meet the Manager video to look over his impressive career and explain more about his rationale for making bold moves, often involving multiple hits.

Sometimes they can be costly, as with last season when he gave up a place in the top 100 by taking three hits and jettisoning Harry Kane ahead of back-to-back hat-tricks.

That failed “Kanexit”, as well as this season’s Kane-related disaster, are discussed, as are the times when being a maverick has paid off.

This includes his decision to improve his squad by swapping Mohamed Salah for his cheaper teammate, Sadio Mane, this season. With green arrows ever since he looks to be well on his way to overturning a disastrous start that saw him almost edge out of the top one million places back in Gameweek 6.

Jay also explains how he is unable to move to his favoured 3-5-2 set up and why he is happy to play the patient game for now. Although given his career history, another maverick move may be just around the corner.

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

Previous Meet the Manager interviews:

Adam Hopcroft

Matthew Jones

Richard Clarke

Will Thomas

Philman

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  1. TLF
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    • 8 Years
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    This will be interesting

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  2. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
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    Does anyone have Jays FPL ID?

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    1. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Just added it to the copy there, should see it after a refresh.

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      1. Toby Lerone
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Can't see it sorry

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        1. Skonto Rigga
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          • 6 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          "A stellar Fantasy Premier League career" - near the top of the copy - is hyperlinked to his FPL season history.

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          1. Toby Lerone
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Ahh my bad. The link didn't work on the phone sorry

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  3. Volley127
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    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    How much do I have to pay to watch the interview?

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    1. Js31
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      it's on Youtube

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      1. Toby Lerone
        • 8 Years
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        I think he's referencing Jay's patreon thing

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    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
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      It’s a tiered system. If you want a MASTERCLASS it’s £100

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      He’s uploaded a free video on YouTube every Gameweek. How many FPL videos have you uploaded recently?

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    4. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      /o/.

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  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    if hazard is out for palace, are you guys keeping or selling ? thanks

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping

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    2. SlowStart
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping

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  5. JoeJitzu +42
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    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Would Jay make these moves?

    Maddison Jiménez to Barkley Arnautovic for free

    Patricio
    TAA Mendy Alonso
    Salah Hazard Siggy Fraser Barkley
    Aguero Arnautovic

    Hamer Ings WB Bennett

    Or should I roll 1FT and do Patricio to Fabianski?
    Not liking TAA either

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    1. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Arnie isn't confirmed fully fit but Could be worth the gamble I

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  6. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    LaPorte or Mendy?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
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      mendy

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

      The Exploder Vs The Ticker

      Don't be boring

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Laporte

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        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 7 Years
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          Dullard

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            What a Charmer!

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            1. DeathoftheParty
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              ne soyez pas ennuyeux
              Better?

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              1. Shipstontrev
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Beaucoup mieux, merci.

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                1. DeathoftheParty
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Merci etc vous

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  7. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    How did mitro look tonight?

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    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Gash

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    2. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hard to look good away at citeh though

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  8. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    1ft 0.2 itb
    Patricio
    Robertson alonso yedlin
    Salah Haz kenedy richarlison
    Jimenez vardy aguero
    4.0 doherty hojberg awb

    1) patricio -> fab
    2) Jimenez, yedlin -> success, laporte -4
    3) save ft and play patricio

    Thanks!

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    1. romer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      1. In two weeks time you'll have doherty

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  9. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Pretty settled on selling Westwood and Fraser for Maddison and Stephens. Any major objections aside the obvious Fraser form and leaked United/Arsenal defences?

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    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Leaky*

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    2. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Uninspiring moves there mate

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'd give Fraser two more weeks. Definitely lose Westwood though.

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    4. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      good

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  10. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Arnie to Wilson for FT?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you do that?

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      you mean you re getting arnie ?

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    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Whut?

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  11. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Cairney back for Fulham is good news for Mitro owners 🙂

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    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Is it really? Maybe they retain possession a bit better and maybe some more chances for Mitro but don't think the significance will be massive. Fulham are just awful

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  12. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    TAA to Laporte for 1 FT?

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    1. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Not if you have Mendy

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      1. Puncheon Guly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Why not? No goal conceded for 7 games!

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  13. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    is doherty a keeper ? i could sell for luiz or upgrade peltier to diop for next 2 fixtures. thanks

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      and not jokes about him playing in goals 🙂

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

      If you have options for the next two weeks keep.

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        thanks

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  14. romer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Can't settle on bringing Mendy for bennett or pereyra for odoi. In the Monday night game Mendy looked awful... Is pereyra the best mid option in the sub 6,5? Have frasier

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    1. mahone24
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Contemplating similar - Barkley feels like a trap and yet could work out.

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    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Pereyra i reckon

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      1. romer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Wold you rather have him than Mendy? I have ederson...

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  15. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    GTG?

    Ryan
    Alonso Robbo Mendy
    Salah Haz Maddison Fraser Billing
    Kun(c) Mitro

    Bench: Pat Doherty AWB Kamara
    0 FT, 1.5 ITB

    Biggest concern is Billing vs Doherty...

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      play the fixture. play Billing

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Doherty

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    3. romer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg.

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  16. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Given Laporte didn't start today, so strongly considering Kane, TAA, king to Aguero, Laporte and Arnie for a hit.
    Alternative is just Kane and TAA straight up to Aguero and Mendy but really want to get arnie for the Burnley game and fixtures thereafter. Plus, king is still a doubt. Which do you think I should go for

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      can you just do King -> Arnie?
      Or even just TAA + King -> Laporte + Arnie?

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      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Dont have the funds for King to Arnie straight up. Kane has to go really. Want to cap aguero on Sunday. It's basically come down to Mendy plus King or Laporte plus Arnie -4 and I'll feel much better if King was starting but that's in doubt now

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    2. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Domit

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      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        That's the kun plus laporte plus arnie right

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    3. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I would do the first one

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      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Reckon King has a good chance to start?

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  17. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    A: Trent & Maddison -> Mendy & Deulofeu
    B: Trent & Wilson -> Femenia & Arnatovic

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    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      A

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    3. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      b

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  18. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure on what to do with KDB and Lacazette. Have 1ft and 0.4 ITB.

    Thinking one of
    A) Hold and hope KDB plays
    B) KDB > Mane
    C) KDB > Sterling and Laca > Arnie - however it would make my frontline Murray Arnie Kamara which is a bit weak.

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    1. romer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      You made the move to KDB now stick with it. He will be playing sooner than later

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  19. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    1 FT, 0.1 ITB
    A) Daniels -> Diop/Zabaleta
    B) Fraser/Gudmunssen -> Barkley
    C) Fraser/Gundmunssen -> Camarasa/Billing (5th mid)
    D) Save

    Team as of now:
    Patricio, foster
    Alonso, robbo, Doherty, wan b, Daniels
    Hazard, Salah, richarlison, Fraser, gudmunssen
    Aguero, Arnie, Wilson

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    1. dan_247
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  20. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Arnie? Will he even start with his knee problem?

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will. He's managing it. Couple of goals this weekend and everyone would have forgotten about it

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  21. Parm
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Surprised Jay didn't start with "use the code "SCOUT" for 10% off."

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  22. dan_247
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Evening all,

    2FT 0.1IB

    Fab Button
    Mendy Maguire TAA Jonny Bennett
    Haz Salah Richarl Kennedy Obiang
    Vardy Kun Mitro

    I don’t want to lose a transfer but am open to suggestions.

    Current thinking is Mitro > Arnie.

    Many thanks

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    1. Balotellitubbies
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      • 6 Years
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      No brainer

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  23. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Keep Kane or sell him?

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    1. dan_247
      • 7 Years
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      Sell

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    2. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sell sell sell

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'm selling.

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  24. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Chances of TAA starting % you think?

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    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      20%. Think Gomez gets the nod. Maybe TAA starts against Fulham

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  25. Balotellitubbies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Best way to get Mendy here? Got 2FT & 0.8ITB.

    Patricio (Hamer)
    Alonso Robertson Doherty (Duffy AWB)
    Salah Hazard Rich Fraser (Masuaku)
    Aguero Arnie Mitro

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Mitro AWB ➡ Success Mendy and 4-4-2

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

        Thats what iv just done !

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

        Cheers, leaning against that.

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  26. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    What's the latest on kdb. Heard he picked up a knock

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Latest on KDB is he has picked up a knock

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      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Hahaha, well played Sir..

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    2. The Bonus Magnet
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Youtube de bruyne injury. Just watched it and it looks quite bad, fosu mensah sits full weight onto kdb's straight knee. Be surprised if he hasnt at least tweaked ligs but just speculating.

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  27. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
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    Kane + TAA to Aguero and Mendy (-4)

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
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      Yeah

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

      Yes, though I wouldn't be surprised if Mendy is dropped this week. Consider Laporte

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
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        Why would he be dropped?

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  28. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Hold Fraser or replace with:
    A) Deulofeu
    B) Fred
    C) Iwobi
    D) Fernandinho
    E) Barkley (via a hit)

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    1. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold imo. Disregard B and D anyway. Don't think Barkley is worth a hit

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    2. Shipstontrev
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold

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    3. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold. No option is really appealing there. Maybe deulofeu but Uniteds defence is abysmal

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      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks all

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  29. UshFPL
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Foster
    Doherty Robbo Alonso
    Salah KDB Hazard(c) Maddison Fraser
    Laca Mitro
    (Hamer Success AWB Peltier)

    0.5 ITB. Do you think it's wildcard time? The alternative is to wait on KDB news and then do either KDB->Mahrez or Mitro->Arnie

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  30. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry to ask again, would you please listen to me for a second ?

    2 of my defenders are: TAA and bennett
    it's likely that TAA won't start. and even if he starts he may concede.
    bennett is on bench, so he will come in, in a game vs spurs where they will likely concede too.
    and as you know, TAA should go now or then someday.
    isn't it better to buy laporte for a hit ? bennett/TAA likely score is: 2
    and laporte 6. the hit may pay back soon and I have made my transfer.

    full team:

    patricio
    alonso robertson mendy TAA
    salah hazard maddison
    aguero Arnie wilson

    hamer bennett hojberg romeu
    0.8 itb

    thanks in advance

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    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Personally not a big fan of doubling up. Can't you look elsewhere. Watford with kiki fermenia and spread the funds or maybe one of Diop or Balbuena

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    2. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t touch your defence. 1 transfer to upgrade one of the poor mids you’ve ended up with. Play 3-4-3

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    3. romer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold for now. You may still have bigger issues with arnie and haz

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    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all

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