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Podcast November 14

Scoutcast Extra – Big Numbers (Gameweeks 1-12)

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The latest international break gives us the opportunity to take stock of the key underlying statistics being posted by teams and players over the first 12 Gameweeks of the season.

In this extra to our usual Scoutcast format, David and Joe sift through a raft of statistics to uncover who have been the most attacking players in terms of both goal threat and creativity.

They also find out who has been over and under performing and delve deep into the team statistics.  Most threatening sides, best defences and those vying for whipping boy status are among issues looked at.

Meanwhile, our Scoutcast duo also find out which defenders are set to produce points at both ends of the pitch and they name the best bonus magnets to consider.

Key talisman, who are integral to their side’s chances of scoring, are also put under the microscope.

Joe and David also reveal how this autumnal stat-attack has affected their future transfer plans.

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Attacking players

Attacking teams

Best and worst team defences

Attacking defenders

Bonus magnets

Talismen

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  1. Dave Dreamer
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Ok. Made my first big boob of the season. Brought Mendy after the final whistle on Sunday!!

    Should I take him out for a -4?

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    1. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Might as well wait for all the news closer to gameweek. Would be even worse if you repeated the mistake so soon.

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

      With him being out for so long think you’ll have to ship and chalk it up as a mistake!

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    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah get rid and move on (nearer the deadline obviously though this time 😉 )

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    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      We've all done it. Premium assets in any position are probably worth the hit in this situation but it depends on your squad strength.

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    5. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Ouch. Hold til end of intl break, then bail for sure.

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    6. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Keep an eye on mendys price drop and and potential replacements rising...

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    7. Dave Dreamer
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys. I'm in the top 10k doing better than ever so am kicking myself, amateur hour.

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    8. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Silly

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

        Billy

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

    (A) Mendy > Laporte
    (B) Mendy + Kayal > Dunk + Martial (-4) - switch to 343
    (C) Mendy + Kayal > Digne + F.Anderson (-4) - switch to 343

    1.3m ITB, 1FT

    Patricio
    Alonso, Robertson, *Mendy, Doherty
    Hazard, Salah, Richarlison
    Aguero, Arnie, Wilson

    (Button)(Diangana, Kayal, AWB)

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

      A

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

      I like the structure change. B for me.

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

        Yeah that’s what I’m leaning towards. Feels uncomfortable with 433 and two cheap mids

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    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B looks more exciting. But wait for now.

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  3. Birds of Prey
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I just went to "Big Numbers" article. Somebody didn't get that one nailed. Click on a category in green and Brighton pops up.
    Normally I'd think I made a mistake, but the members section still starts from Euro players/competition. Same guy asleep at the switch?
    Not a big deal, I totally get my $20 worth. However, I believe, that if you don't tell somebody they're sucking at something, they aren't gonna figure that out on their own.

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    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I had difficulty with 2 of the links (bonus + talisman), but once I updated the match range from '2 matches' to 'all matches', no issues.
      Changing Euro to PL should do the trick.
      Ive passed on your note.

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  4. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    How long is Mendy likely to be out?

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

      Enough to get rid. Saw 6-8 weeks on some page.

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      1. Earn your Spurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks - will do I guess

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    2. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      1 month minimum

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  5. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Just logged in and saw the Mendy news. I'll add my question to the ocean of Mendy to whom?

    A) Mane + Mendy > Sterling + Doherty/Digne (-4)
    B) Mendy > Laporte
    C) Mendy > Doherty/Dinge

    Have Robbo, Alonso and Ederson.

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

      Do C this week and then Mane > Sterling next

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

        Would you rather Doh or Dig?

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

          Either, toss a coin

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

      Dunk, beef up mf(Mane) with money saved

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

        Doherty or Digne leaves enough to do Mane to Sterling.

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  6. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    A or B????

    A. Mendy&Fraser to Jonny&Martial
    B. Mendy&Fraser&Patricio to TAA&Martial&Hamer

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

      wouldhelpifyouusethespacebar

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    2. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Why would u ship Patricio with his next two fixtures?

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

        Well,i can also sell fabianski

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

      A because Patricio has fantastic games coming up

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  7. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy > Digne now before big price drop or hold for now incase Digne gets injured for France?

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      obviously hold

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    2. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold and monitor prices

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      1. captainjilflex
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        This ^

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hold

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    4. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/11/14/scoutcast-extra-big-numbers-gameweeks-1-12/?hc_page=9&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_19276968 sheep

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

        A bit harsh. I know Scotty B asks a lot of questions but in this case he's just using the information that he got from the site to ask (yet again) another question.

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  8. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Will wait, but best looking pair (will either hit or spread out the moves)...

    Mendy and Maddison (13.4m) to
    A. Digne
    B. AWB (will bench short term)
    C. Laporte
    D. Yedlin/Fernandez

    Plus...
    1. Dilva
    2. Siggy
    3. Richarlison
    4. Martial
    5. Bilva

    C will only pair with 2, 3 and 5.

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  9. ALTOID11
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Shall I use my wildcard for this team? Stuck in two minds as I’ve got orange flags next to 4of my players.

    Fabianski
    Robbo Doherty. Mendy

    Salah Hazard Rich Murphy Felipe. A

    Murray. Kun.

    Subs; Mitrovic, wan b, Benarek, speroni

    Thanks

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    1. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'd Mendy to Alonso and Mitro to Jimmy.

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  10. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy & Fraser -> TAA & Martial?

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

      no, taa not nailed enough.

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    2. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      who knows without rest of ur team.

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    3. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Fab Bego*
      Bennett WB* Pereira Alonso Mendy*
      Salah Haz Shaqiri Fraser Stephens*
      Kun Arnie Wilson

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  11. JELLYFISH
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy, Fraser > Dunk, Sterling

    Just enough in the bank to do it now with 2FTs but any valuation change will price me out.

    Yes or no?

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Wait until the last possible moment - but it looks an amazing move.

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      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        I already have Robbo and Alfonso as my premium defenders with AWB and Doherty so I think I can manage without Citeh defensive cover

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  12. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    A) Mendy (injured), Arny (MCI) to Alonso (tot) and Jimenez (HUD) -4

    B) Mendy to Digne (CAR) No Alonso

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

      Jimenez has international duty so I would wait until those games are over. B is the better option currently, but if Jimenez is fit then A is the best.

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

      Keep Arnie

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      1. palace ash
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Might try getting him back for the following GW for another hit.

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  13. GoonSquad
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    At -1.5 how long til Mendy drop? Saturday or mass exodus tomorrow and auto drop if orange flag turns red?

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    1. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hard to say. Keep a close eye on fplstatistics is my advice

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    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Auto-drop?

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      1. GoonSquad
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        by.auto drop, I mean by tomorrow night. mass exodus and hits -200% in one day. He has 1.14m owners, if his flag goes red with sales, he may drop 0.3 in 1 week.

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    3. palace ash
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Is a price freeze possible?

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      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        No, that’s once a red flag is removed

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  14. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I am thinking of wildcarding. My team isn't terrible but I have already used my transfer, own Mendy and have a little too much cash tied up on the bench. Plus I can get 4 top attacking players.

    Current team;

    Ryan
    Doherty - Robertson - Alonso
    Hazard - Salah - Martial - Fraser
    Aguero - Jimenez - Arnie

    Button - Murphy - AWB - Mendy

    Wildcard team:

    Fab
    Doherty - Robertson - Alonso
    Hazard - Salah - Sterling - Paterson
    Aguero - Jimenez - Arnie

    Button - AWB - Peltier - Hudson-Odoi

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

      Would be biggest waste of a WC in recorded history. Don't do it.

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

      No way, you made 3 tranfers, save wc later for fixture swings. You have good team and you can easily fix Mendy later on. Having both Sterling and Aguero is too much imo

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      join the party 😉

      but that WC team doesnt look any better, looks poor for some reason

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    4. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      The idea though is that it is the same starting XI but it includes Sterling over Martial which is a big upgrade.

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      1. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Not sure Sterling over Martial is such a big upgrade based on current form.

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      2. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        You might as well do Mendy to Peltier this week for - 4 then the other two moves next week for - 4. Surely a wildcard is more valuable than 8 points. Sterling could well be rested first game after IB anyway if he plays 180 mins odd

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        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          It would end up being 12 and I would likely be priced out of it. Just a bit much.

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    5. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      You’ll need a bench over Xmas - sit tight till GW15/16 - I wish I had a wc on lock

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    6. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I like your team. No need to wc imo

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  15. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    How’s this for free?

    Mendy, Fraser > Doherty, Martial

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Gives me:

      Ryan
      Alonso Robbo Doherty
      Salah Hazard Richarlison Martial
      Aguero Arnautovic Wilson

      Button Bennett Højbjerg Balbuena

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    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      As usual, wait on injury news. If Martial is fit, it's a good transfer.

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    3. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looks solid.

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    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Thinking exactly the same, my team is very similar - although I haven’t 2 fts.

      Prob is are they both fit?!

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    5. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good

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  16. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Have been lining up Digne to replace Bennet for a few weeks..

    The Mendy news gives more managers the chance to buy him now 🙁

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  17. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Scoutcast Extra was brilliant this week I must say.

    Was set on doing Milner >Martial -4 but may just keep hold for Watford and reavaluate. I didn't appreciate that he's is a baseline bonus machine tbh.

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      If he plays. Number 1 rule in FPL = pick nailed players

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        This is the thing I was on cloud nine with his ten points in g/w11 and brought back to Earth in 12 with a one point cameo.

        I think Klopp starts him at Watford though. That is a Milner game imb.

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  18. dontyouknowimloko
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    What you guys think of Mendy, Fraser > Laporte, F Anderson? Got exact cash before price changes...

    Team is
    Pat, Bett
    Alons, Rob, Holebas, Doh, mend
    Haz, Mane, Mart, Rich, Fras
    Kun, Wilson, Jimi

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  19. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Missed out of price changes as I’ve been busy which is really annoying. Probably need to wildcard this though right?

    Ryan Stek
    Mendy* Robbo Alonso Doherty WB*
    Salah Hazard Richarlison Maddison* Stephens*
    Aguero Arnie Kamara*

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    1. vardys party
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Maddison to martial. Mendy to digne.

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  20. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Think I found my bunch, what do you reckon?

    Mendy + Mane + Wilson -> Dunk + Salah + Jimenez (-4). I do want Martial though 🙁

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  21. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Give me two valid reasons why Stones isn't the obvious choice as Mendy replacement

    About mill cheaper too...

    No brained right?!?

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    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, I would think (and hope) so

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    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      1) limited attacking potential and will struggle to get BAPS in that City team especially when they are getting multiple goals

      2) Kompany/Otamendi - he is still not 100% nailed

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      1. Patch
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm so Digne may be an option....as Xmas approach requires nailed players even more so than usual

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        1. Emery thing I do
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Can you not stretch to Laporte? Seems as nailed as possible..

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

          Used to have both Ederson and Mendy, downgraded just before Ederson became a penalty machine

          Wondering if I can be cheeky enough to forgo Man City assets till Xmas if the number of CS dwindle in general

          Will check out Digne stats shortly...

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          1. Patch
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            What's the big deal with Digne he has never ever scored in his life

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  22. Emery thing I do
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy & Ings to Laporte and Jiménez on a free transfer??

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    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good

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  23. Atimis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Already done two drunk transfers this week so Mendy news hit me hard...

    Currently have def of Mendy, Alonso, Doherty, Balbuena, WB with Ryan as GK.

    Would you do Mendy to Robo or other City def with another transfer?

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    1. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Robertson

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  24. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Doherty injury fake right?

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      They don’t just put flags on for no reason....

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

        Aye but it's international break stuff

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  25. vardys party
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan (button)
    Rudiger Robertson Mendy
    Salah HazardMadisson Kenedy
    Aguero Arnie Jimenez

    (Balbuena Bennett Hojbjerg)

    2FTs 1.2M itb

    What to do? Maddison to martial and mendy to digne?

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

    Dilva or Martial if money doesn't matter?

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    1. Emery thing I do
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Dilva all day

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  27. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Any views on best mendy replacement?

    A...laporte

    B..digne

    Thanks

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Both very good options. I think it depends on your team and how you want use the money.

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    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      If you want surefire clean sheets, A. If you want attacking potential, B.

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

        Cheers ....

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

    Dilva or Martial if money doesn't matter? (Already have Sterling & Aguero)

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

    Is a city defender necessary is getting someone like Digne a better shout?

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

      or is*

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      they are not necessary

      dont think digne is better shout either

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  30. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    So I’m torn between a few options....do you guys prefer:

    A) Ederson - Mendy - Berkley -> Patricio - Dunk - Sterling
    B) Mendy - Mane - Berkley -> Dunk - Salah - Richarlison
    C) Mendy - Berkley -> VVD - Dilva

    Ta!

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