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Podcast September 4

Az and Mark discuss mistakes from 2019/20 in first FPL BlackBox podcast

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The first episode of the relaunched FPL BlackBox podcast was beamed live on YouTube last night, with our very own Az and Mark diving straight into the self-reflection.

The pair pull no punches as they discuss their mistakes from 2019/20, be it transfer strategies that failed to pay off or early-season gambles that were – in hindsight – always doomed to flop.

The thorny issue of team value gets a mention as debate rages over whether early transfers are a good thing, especially with the potential threat of COVID-related postponements disrupting short-term plans.

Taking a longer view, Az and Mark also consider what’s been holding them back in the last few seasons and how they can improve going forward.

There’s a first look at the duo’s Fantasy Premier League drafts for the new season, with the curveball picks of Matheus Pereira (£6.0m) and Eddie Nketiah (£6.0m) raising an eyebrow.

The YouTube and podcast links are below.

About the Podcast

The FPL BlackBox podcast is part of our Scout Network.

Each week, Az and Mark will look back on their decisions to reflect on what’s going right – and what’s going wrong.

The co-hosts will be analysing the mistakes they have made throughout the season, with the hope of learning from their errors to become better Fantasy Premier League managers.

There will also be assessments of other elite managers’ performances along the way, along with the usual chat on transfers and captains.

Head over to the FPL BlackBox YouTube page to subscribe now and, while you’re at it, why not do the same with the Fantasy Football Scout channel.

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  1. SH1M1
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Are Justin & Zouma likely to start for their respective clubs for the first 4 games ?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
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      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zouma should be first choice with Silva. Not sure how Leicester new signing impacts Justin.

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      1. SH1M1
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah i feel like its between Justin & Thomas, hopefully we get incline before the deadline

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    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zouma might rotate with Ruediger quite risky to risk for a 5.0

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      1. nico05
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        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Agree with this

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      2. SH1M1
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        True im also thinking James, if i feel like its too unsure as to who will start ill just go for a safe pick from another team

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        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          James isn't nailed too as Azpilicueta most likely gonna play and he might play either on left or right which means Alonso or James gonna start.

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  2. Nas
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I was planning to skip fpl for a season but I’ve been seeing posts from people who took a season or two off and lost access to their previous history and profiles. Is this a widespread concern or a one off random event? I would hate for that to happen.

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    1. nico05
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Never happened to me when I've skipped seasons

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    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't happen to me when I took a couple of years off

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    3. Pulp Minion
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      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If you're concerned you could always make a ghost team that you wont touch for the season.
      Come back in GW38 and see how you do.

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      1. thericeking
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        does sound fun.

        but i say that as a not very good player who doesnt care about rank (kicks dog randomly)

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nope..all intact even when I skipped a season

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  3. VAR United
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    To those keeping money ITB to transfer out Son/Werner to get City & United assets... When will you pull the trigger? Saturday before either has played or bravely hold out till after the games even though you may be priced out?

    As always at the start of the season the websites tracking price movements will not be accurate.

    Just something I'm thinking about as its an additional risk compared to benching them from the start.

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    1. Andy Mac
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Early to avoid price rises

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

      After Saturday games are over

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      1. VAR United
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Won't give us any information on the Spurs or Chelsea players as they play Sunday/Monday

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Since I'm not interested in both teams for now, it's a safe move in my case. I think you will get one extra day before any price changes, or you can just 0.5 extra in bank for convenience.

          Just have to hope my Wolves assets don't get injured 😀

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          1. VAR United
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I've only got 1 Wolves asset... Am I doing this wrong?! 🙂

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            1. ivantys
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Wolves assets aren't that tempting this season for me, Jiminez from 3-7 might be tempting but then there are other good alternatives during that period as well.

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              1. VAR United
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                I agree. I want to see how they cope without Doherty and if Podence can nail down his spot

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                1. ivantys
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  Podence is in my team, him jota and traore will get 2 slots to start and seeing the other 2 aren't really favoured much, I'm quite sure about podence in my team. I'm going high risk high return on my budget midfielder

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        2. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Chelsea players either you get from the start or from week 3 onwards so doesn't really matter.

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          1. VAR United
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Current plan for me is to downgrade Werner to Martial and use the funds to help with Son to Bruno.

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    3. nico05
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How quick will these player rise from sat 12th do we think?

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      1. VAR United
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        We'll United & City assets are popular.. I wouldn't be surprised if some rose Saturday night

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        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Currently have Martial on my bench would it be madness to have another premium non asset on my bench to avoid this?

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          1. VAR United
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            What would your GW1 team look like? Might be a little excessive if your kept a Bruno/KDB on the bench

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    4. LangerznMash
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Price won't change until midnight so you can gauge price rise/drop until then.

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    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How about keeping 0.5 itb to cover this situation?

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  4. Favoured Fodder
    Gregor
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    With just over a week now to get our tinkering done, I think I’m happy with the bulk of my squad and the biggest question marks probably hang over the ‘fodder’ players that I will be largely looking to bench. These are the players I am currently going with:

    Steer/Nyland (£4m) - With Tom Heaton ruled out until October, getting on whoever looks like being the back up Villa goalkeeper looks a great way to save on funds and if you’ve got McCarthy as your first choice keeper, can even be used in GW2 when Villa entertain Sheffield United whilst the Saints play Spurs. Villa have been linked with Romero at Man United though so that’s one to keep an eye on, but even in that event I might just stick with it and go with McCarthy as a set and forget option.

    Mitchell (£4m) - The Palace fullback looks like being the most likely starter at the cheapest price point at the moment, though again it’s probably a short term pick with PVA expected back after the first month or so. If Mitchell gets games at the start though then he should maintain his price or you might even make some funds if he does well and then he can be moved on to whoever else might emerge. If you’re willing to play the long game then team mate Nathan Ferguson could be the way to go, though he is currently flagged with a knee injury.

    Lascelles (£4.5m) - Tricky one this as I don’t really want to go in with two punty £4m defenders and I’m looking for someone I could potentially bring in for GW’s 2 and 4 when my other defenders have tough fixtures. The pick of the defenders at this price point for me are Rúben Vinagre and Kyle Walker-Peters, but I don’t really want to double up on the Southampton defence and Vinagre for me is a player I will be looking to start more often than bench, especially looking at the Wolves fixtures from gameweek 3. In Lascelles favour is that he’s nailed on as the club captain, he has a goal in him and Newcastle had quite a good defensive record in their home games last season which is where I’ll be looking to use him. I was hoping Arsenal’s William Saliba would start and impress in the Community Shield last week, but at this point he just looks like being too much of a risk.

    Bissouma (£4.5m) - The trouble with the £4.5m strikers is that none of them are starters and they could all drop in price if they don’t get minutes, which is one of the reasons that I’m looking to start with a 3-4-3 formation. Rhian Brewster looks to be the pick of the strikers and if he was to get a loan move to another Premier League team then I think his ownership would become huge, but I don’t see that happening until the very end of the current transfer window, if at all. Of the cheap mids, I like the look of Yves Bissouma who came into favour for Brighton after the restart and looks to have more about him than the other options at that price, including a cracking goal past Nick Pope on the final day last season! If you can find the funds for Tomas Soucek (£5m) at West Ham though then I would strongly recommend it, especially if you can find a place for him in your GW1 team. Though I understand Soucek is currently self isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive with Covid so that’s another one to keep an eye on.

    So, what do you think? Fair choices for their prices or more strength needed? Do you like to have a cheap a bench as possible or are you happy to spend a bit more? Who are your favoured fodder players as we approach the new season?

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Currently have Mitchell, Ben Johnson & Keinan Davis from Villa not expecting great things from any of them tbh.

      Also got vinagre who should do well i reckon.

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ah, an all your money in the first XI man I see!

        Yeah, Ben Johnson is another one I could’ve mentioned, hopefully he will emerge as an option as I don’t think the West Ham fans have been too impressed with Fredericks.

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

        you are doomed.

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      huge contender for most boring HT of the year award

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Soz Sadio! Just thought it might help people with filling out their squads!

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        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Soz for my rudeness 😀

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          1. Geoff
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            • 11 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Boring, probably, but important 😀

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

            All good mate, it’s not a very sexy topic I will grant you!

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    3. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I struggle to decide whether to have an ok ish bench or a bench that does nothing.

      I always do 343 but dont think I can do it this year

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I like to have a playing bench if I can, it is very rare that you ever see your 15th player being needed though!

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      2. amitmishr
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Given covid times, I think better to have a playing bench as players may miss gameweeks unexpected

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        1. Gregor
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah exactly.

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        2. End of King Wilson
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Considering a positive test could self isolate one team and thus one fixture for the week, I feel it's important to have two or more playing subs. There's also risk with clubs in Europe and the need to travel

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    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Three 4.5's for me:

      Rodri, Charlie Taylor, Alzate

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    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I cant see Mitchell playing

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        It’s not without risk. Do you see Alzate as a starter then? He could well emerge as the standout pick if he gets games.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          In theory left wing back

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          1. Gregor
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            • 14 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, definitely one to watch then.

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    6. alfoir
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm currently on Nyland, Mitchell, Justin and Brewster.

      Justin and Brewster my most-tinkered. I was on Ayling, but just not sure about Leeds. Castagne's arrival now has me on the tinker button again. Also avoided KWP because I've got McCarthy in goals. Brewster because he might get a few minutes off the bench this season, and it's the bench where he currently sits in my 3-5-2 or 4-4-2.

      So basically I need to play three of Justin, Vinagre, Soucek and (currently) ASM, with Mitchell and Brewster my s2 and s3.

      I'm currently 2.5m itb, but want to keep 1.5m for a possible Son->Fernandes GW2 transfer, but it's very tempting to upgrade Brewster to a 6.0.

      McCarthy (Nyland)
      TAA, Davies, Vinagre*, Justin* (Mitchell)
      Salah, Auba, Son, ASM*, Soucek*
      Werner, Mitro (Brewster)
      2.5m itb

      *the tinker spots that I need to play 3/4 of.

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Could consider doing Salah to Fernandes in GW2 instead?

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        1. alfoir
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          That's another consideration, but Auba or Salah -> KBD in GW3 also on the agenda (freeing up another 0.5m in the process).

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      2. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        We have the same team - but I've got Walker-Peters instead of Vinagre
        Spent your 2.5m itb on Ings instead of Mitro
        Good Luck!

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        1. alfoir
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Been considering Adams instead of Mitro. Good luck to you too!

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    7. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Shame he isn’t fit but I think Ferguson will be the 4.0 who ends up being a starter longer term, and in a decent defence too.

      I am hoping he’s 3.9 by the time Guy Fawkes gets his firewood out.

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, that is my hope too.

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    8. Dhody
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Hi, what do you think of Ritchie at 5.0?

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      1. Dhody
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        he average a ppg of 4.2, that puts him up there with 7.5 mids

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        1. Forza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          That's because he was a defender, but now he's a midfielder. Those 8 clean sheets are now worth 24 fewer points.

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    9. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I have gone with Bissouma and Soucek and have the likes of Tierney/Doc as I agree with Az they will our score most 5.5/6 mdf options

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    10. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mark Noble anyone? 5m, pens..reckon he's nailed?

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    11. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      currently have Steer, Bissouma & Buur, Buur is a longshot but he stays until Wolves buy a rb or until Ferguson for Palace is fit

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Struggling with all the 4m defenders. Saving wildcard so looking longer term - but need the player starting gw1 when Taylor has no game.

        Mitchell will lose place quickly. Ferguson won't be fit gw1

        So have upgraded to lascelles 4.5 for nailed, longer term option

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      2. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Rice and Soucek have the middle of the pitch wrapped.

        Fornals and Lanzini (when fit) take the attacking mid role.

        Noble will probably play 20 minutes a game from the bench this season until someone gets injured.

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    12. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Def - Vinagre - though is he a start risk with the signing of Marcal?

      Mid - Gordon - Mid seems fairly assured for starts at 4.5m, starting both pre-season fixtures.

      Str - Keinan Davis - i'm looking to play 442 given the strength of FPL midfield options, and the budget forward review stated; "playing a part in all of his side’s final 11 league fixtures and starting four of them" seems the best of a bad bunch at 5.0 or below, presuming he doesn't transfer/loan out to Preston.

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    13. la boneza
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is Yedlin fully fit? Maybe my Yankee bias but he's got a higher X asst and goal ratio than Lascelles, no? Lascelles probly bigger baps magnet on CS but i prefer attacking threats from mid-table defenders...

      ?

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  5. thehodge
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have JWP occupying a 6m slot. Have Ings up top too so feeling it could be slight overkill on Southampton.

    Any Brighton fans , or anyone who would know, able to tell me if Trossard is nailed?

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    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The only Brighton players that are nailed to my knowledge are Ryan and Dunk.

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      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I think White will be as well but yeah.

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        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I only didn't include White because only one of him or Webster can start in a back 4. If they persist with a back 3 I'd expect all 3 to be nailed.

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      2. Pulp Minion
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        What do you thing their starting back fill be?

        I currently have Webster, I like Lamptey (if he was nailed on)

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        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          At a guess, I'd say they go with the same back 5 that started the Chelsea friendly in GW1 - Veltman, Webster, White, Dunk and March. Though it's Potter, so who knows?

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          1. FPL Theorist
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            He'll probably switch between Veltman and Lamptey, with Lamptey a more attacking option who might be favoured against weaker teams.

            Also Burn will not just go away. You may see him as a LB in a 4 or CB in a 3, or less likely LWB.

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

      I like JWP, Pereira at West Brom could be good at that price too though. Trossard would be great but Potter just rotates him too much for me.

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  6. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else think SOU fixtures are overrated. Cry (a) Tot (H) bur (a) doesnt scream goals...

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    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think SOU are overrated in general, reckon they'll be hit and miss like all the other midtable sides.

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

      o/

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    3. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yup, Palace and Burnley are tough nuts to crack at home

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    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 7 months ago

        2 goals from Ings and max bonus

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      • thepuntmaster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I do think Ings is a great pick for GWK 1 but might not be as prolific as people think after that. If I get him, might well think about switching him to DCL from GWK2

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      • ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah and they have one of the worst defences last season as well conceding 60 goals lol. I just feel this team is overrated even taking their defence feels wrong.

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I can see the case for mccarthy as if he plays the full season he's the best 4.5 quite easily

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          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            The extra 10 games not gonna help him much as their defence is rubbish.

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            1. Jay Jay Okocha
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Their form post restart was too good to ignore

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              1. ivantys
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                Scoring form yes but definitely not defence. I guess you can take their attackers but I won't focus on defence other than mccarthy.

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      • fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        O/ Not sure what the hype is to be honest, certainly don't look great from an attacking perspective

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      • Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ings is the only SOU to start. Betting on a goal with BAP to lure people into buying and hope for a 0.1 profit from Martial in GW2

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        1. Hangman Page
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          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          He’s need more than that to rise by 0.2 in a week. Highly unlikely too because a lot of transfers will be bringing in United & City players.

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          1. Nightrain_
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I know it's unlikely but anything can happen although from the start i'm prepared to sell him anyway in GW2 unless he started too hot with 2 goals and Werner blank/injured

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    5. HaffNanner
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A. Soucek & Ings

      B. Greenwood & Adams

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      1. dshv
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe a

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

        A

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      3. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        A if Soucek fits to start, otherwise ASM if you have the fund or Bissouma for fodder

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    6. dshv
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      G2G?

      McCarthy (Nyland)
      Taa Doherty Vinagre (mitchell, taylor)
      Salah Auba Soucek Son Armstrong
      Werner Mitrovic (brewster)

      Have 1.5 itb
      Son to bruno!
      Gw3 auba to kdb

      What have to change ?

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Looks good fairly similar to mine

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      2. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Similar team to mine but I have martial instead of your mitro and wanna b instead of TAA

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    7. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A) Any news about TAA?

      B) So far, Vinagre is still nailed?

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Back in training.

        Looks good.

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        1. Z
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Ty

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    8. 03farmboy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Which combination is better?

      Ramsdale, Robertson and Ings

      Or

      Allison, Tiernet And aubameyang

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      1. Gregor
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Bottom one.

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

        Top one I'd say

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      3. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        4.5GK, Robbo & Auba

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        1. Gregor
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Or this.

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      4. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Top one for me, Allison's overpriced.

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

        Top

        Allison is never a pick and Tiernet is wait and see but Auba is essential for the first two

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        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Not really as i feel ings can match auba's return in the first 2 games

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          1. Nightrain_
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I don't doubt Ings, i will start Ings and Auba together and I suggest you may do the same as Auba has high chance to grab a hattrick against Fulham or maybe 3 goals from 2 GWs

            If Ings or Auba blank/injured, can switch to Marty/Bruno in GW2

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            1. ivantys
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              I'm still undecided between auba and salah as I'm def not gonna pick both since I value strikers more. Picking either would make me switch to bruno anyway in week 2 cos I'm scared bruno's price will skyrocket afterwards.

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              1. Nightrain_
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                If people tipping Leeds gonna be the next SHU or WOL, then it's not an easy team for Salah to beat while Fulham has high chance to be the next Norwich so Auba is the best pick

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                1. ivantys
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  That's actually true as I actually expect Leeds to stay up and West Brom and Fulham to go down. And I'm quite sure the pool game 1 would be low scoring as Leeds are organised in defence.

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                2. ivantys
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  My current draft doesn't allow me to keep auba for week 2 though as bruno is a must to take or he will skyrocket in price. Even if I take a -4 it's still impossible to keep auba+bruno as I would sacrifice too much by throwing away a premium striker and son.

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    9. Mr. Mystic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts?
      0.5 ITB
      McCarthy
      Doherty Vinagre Saliba Justin
      Salah Auba Soucek
      Werner Ings Jiminez
      (Greenwood, Mitchell, Gordon)

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

        No TAA the obvious thing - surely you've got to get him in?

        Also don't think Saliba is nailed?

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

      Which bunch to fill in these gaps?

      McCarthy - Nyland
      Taa - Vinagre - Johnson - ?- ?
      Salah - Auba - Zaha - ? - ?
      Ings - Mitro - ?

      A) Egan - Tierney - ASM - Soucek - Martial
      B) Robbo - Ferguson - ASM - Bissouma - Martial
      C) Egan - Robbo - Foden - Bissouma - DCL

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      1. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Not C. Probably B

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      2. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        A, but since you will rarely play the 5th mid, I prefer Doherty + Bissouma over Tierney + Soucek.

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    11. LangerznMash
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Odds of Vinagre still being a starter by GW7?

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      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I don't even know what I'm doing tomorrow.

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        1. LangerznMash
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Watching the England match?

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          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            lol, definitely not that.

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

        Seems like rumours have died down recently so I'm thinking so

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      3. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        50%

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      4. Bart Baryon
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Johnny probably still out by then, i guess.
        But also depends on how Doherty will be replaced: new signing / traoré / change of system / someone else already at the club...
        i'm really curious about this!

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        1. LangerznMash
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          It feels pretty safe to have him your plans for opening half dozen fixtures.

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        2. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Slight feeling their RWB will be Buur but I can't afford to have him in my team as I need to be open to getting Jiminez in GW3

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    12. Bart Baryon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting podcast!

      made me doubt even more between going heavy up front or at the back, or in midfield.
      So i've settled (for at least the coming hours) on something like this:

      Ramsdale / Peacock-Farell
      TAA / KWP / Vinagre / AMN / Taylor
      Auba (-> KDB or Sterling later on) / Salah (keep or MUtd asset) / Ziyech (also to cover 8.0 price point) / Saka / Soucek
      Werner / Jiménez / Brewster (if loaned)

      Any thoughts?

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Needs DVB, VVD, RLC

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      2. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ramsdale to Lloris
        Jimi to Ings
        Salah to Son
        KWP and AMN to Robbo and Doherty

        Please check if fund is enough

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    13. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A lot of people asking
      A) Doherty and Alli
      B) Dier and Son

      Really unfair comparison because Doherty is obviously such a better pick than Dier and it makes more sense to downgrade that 1m to get Son somewhere else.

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        A for me

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          No sh*t..

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      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        It is. I'd be all over A if I was on that route.

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        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          But only because I'd be hopping onto Pulisic asap.

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      3. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Easy A

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      4. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Son and Doherty

        Dier is a red card waiting to happen and Alli is made of glass, imminent injury soon

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yes this is the answer. It's a stupid a/b..

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    14. apprehensivepipe4
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      G2G?

      McCarthy (Button)

      TAA, Vinagre, KWP (Mitchell, Struijk)

      Salah, KDB, Son, ASM (Stephens)

      Martial, Werner, Mitrovic

      Plan to fill KDB/Martial spot for first GW.

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Looks good to me

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      2. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thumbs up

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      3. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Pretty much the template with Auba/Ings as placeholders

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    15. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Never really considered him as my Saints attacking option, but how well do we rate Ward Prowse (6m). Granted he's not a saucy pick, but help me if you can on the following...
      - Do we think he'll score more than Armstrong/Adams?
      - Is he more nailed than the two above/worth the 0.5 over Armstrong?
      - Is it better just to go another forward around the same price (have Mitrovic) and take a 4.5 mid?

      Structurally he solves a problem and all the 5.5's feel very punty. I want the option of keeping that slot for at least the first six until a clear 5-7m show themselves. Maddison is another option, though again he feels a touch dull.

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Great question I have been wondering the same same around JWP

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      2. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        JWP has been on the cusp of being a great asset since he was in short trousers.

        Not sure he is worth 0.5 over Armstrong.

        Rather have Adams or Mitro at 6

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        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers. Yes that's more or less my thinking. At the same price I'd definitely pick JWP. I know I tend to avoid these types of players because they are not called Van or Di something out of stubbornness and wondered if I should be more forgiving!

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      3. Young Lingard
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Are the penalties being rotated ?
        If he loses them then I am unsure he merits the value

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        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          That is a weakness certainly. Both took them in pre season but I'm pretty sure they just want two options for sharpness and JWP will still be the main go-to.

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        2. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I believe Ings only started taking penalties cos he was close to winning the golden boot. JWP will surely be taking them at the start.

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      4. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        JWP is a great player but never becomes a good FPL pick. Ings is the only saint I can trust

        For that price, I'll go with ASM or Saka

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    16. apprehensivepipe4
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A) Son & 4.0 DEF

      B) 7.0 MID & Doherty

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      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        5.5 mid and Doherty and 1.5

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        1. apprehensivepipe4
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Already have ASM though. Which other 5.5 mid?

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      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        In A is the 4m guy a fodder pick?

        I'd prefer Fulchester's suggestion or even 8-8.5 (Pulisic/Alli) and 4.5 - 5m defender

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        1. apprehensivepipe4
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          4mil pick would be fodder

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      3. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        There are barely any decent 7.0 mids, the only ones I trust are barnes (if he starts) and mount (before pulisic back).

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        1. apprehensivepipe4
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Hoping Jame Rodriguez comes in around this price when he signs for Everton.

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    17. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Related the post above, what's the thinking on Leicester midfield and Maddison especially.
      As with JWP, not a sexy option but a nice hold potentially until the picture clears up with new signings etc. But I looked at his stats after restart and they look a bit crud - was he injured?

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      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Isn't Madds unfit? Leicester are a wait and see for me, good fixtures, but were seriously unravelling during back end of last season and might need to rely on Capt Morgan for first few weeks.

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        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Maybe. One start post restart and unimpressive stats (obviously much better early season). He looks a weaker pick than the Saints pair on paper (or Barnes) for now.

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          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Mark went for Barnes if you haven't watched the vid.

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      2. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes+Vardy for me if you're thinking of getting any Leicester assets, the rest are just not good enough.

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    18. skooldaze
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Really enjoyed the video

      I'd love to post more columns and videos my self but I find it soul destroying when you see how much work goes in and then the first comment is someone saying "RMT" or "Will Van Beek start?" comments.

      Can FFS just have a thread for RMT or transfer gossip so great videos and content don't get dumped on.

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      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        1st year or two I was here just loitering, just watched the vids and didn't bother with the comments. Bit of both certainly helpful.

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    19. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How nailed will Højbjerg ?

      looking for a 5.0m mid that will start just in case Soucek is out for the first few GW's?

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      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Nailed I'd think, but not sure why you would want him. Ritchie if he stays?

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        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Ritchie was in my team until i started tinkering again lol.

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        2. chrismoo75
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Richie linked to go to Bournemouth so not sure I would have him in from the start

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      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        He actually gets forward judging by highlights and shoots (badly) as we know. Not a good pick in all likelihood and Spurs for all their faults are not a team to waste a spot with him.

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        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers lads

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    20. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Some advice would be much appreciated, got a couple of different picks. Also got 2.5ITB for City/United upgrades. Likely be Son who is sold GW2 for Fernandes or KDB

      McCarthy (4.0)

      TAA Gomez Walker-pieters Davies (Mitchell)

      Salah Son Soucek Armstrong (Stephens)

      Kane Vardy (Mitrovic)??

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      1. openerhm
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I like it. Not keen on Gomez as think there are better options for similar price. WOuld pick Werner over Kane but thats personal preference.

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Jo Go not worth 5.5 I think.

        Vardy train could be great if he fires and you are on early, but Leicester a bit of a question mark for me.

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        1. Ruudy Van
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks Both of your.

          If no Gomez who would you go for at 5.5 instead?

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            • 6 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            SHU wing back or Boly or down to 5 - Egan or Saiss

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    21. openerhm
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      GTG?

      McCarthy (Button)

      TAA, Vinagre, Lamptey (Taylor, Mitchell)

      Salah, Auba, Pereira, Armstrong (Bissouma)

      Werner, Vardy, Antonio

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      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Like it, similar to mine below

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Guess you have watched FPL Black Box above with Antonio and Pereira picks.

        Could be good.

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    22. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Too weak in midfield?
      Mccarthy nyland
      TAA dier vinagre dallas Mitchell
      Salah auba Armstrong soucek gordon
      Werner ings martial

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      1. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yes cause Soucek might miss GW1, Gordon won't play and even Armstrong is not 100% nailed

        Drop Martial and switch Ings to him later when he's declared fit

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        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Probably the sensible play, thanks

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think so in terms of points necessarily, but might give structural issues later.

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        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah that's what I'm concerned about. Cheers

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    23. Sancidino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm having an argument with a friend about who the best portuguese player is.
      I say it's Bruno and he says Bernardo. Fantasy aside, what do you think?

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      1. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        No doubt the correct answer is Cristiano Ronaldo

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Successive Portugal coaches have preferred Bilva, but obvs he is not as spectacular.

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    24. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      What position does VDB plays? Pretty good stats with Ajax

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Box to box. Maybe a change in shape for Utd to accomodate (though they'll need better FBs if they go to a diamond).

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    25. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Which striker combo (price points) do you like best here?
      1. Werner, Ings, 4.5m.
      2. Werner, DCL, Adams.

      1 is more conservative I think but allows an easier switch if (likely) need be to a Martial/ Rich/Aguero etc.

      2 seems more exciting to be but if Adams or DCL are struggling then switching about won't be as easy.

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      1. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I think you answered your own question. Of course it depends on your overall team structure though

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        1 for the reasons you have outlines and not over keen on DCL yet.

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      3. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        1

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    26. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Greenwood has been given squad no.11 for next season at united

      Complelty meaningless but I now really want him GW2

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Just get him now then

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      2. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Greenwood guaranteed starter?

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        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Nope, and we won't know that before deadline.

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          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            His price is safe though as ppl will be all rushing for bruno in week 2.

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    27. foreverton
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is KWP nailed?

      McCarthy and KWP too much Saints?

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      1. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yes and Yes

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    28. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Messi's lawyers just issued a statement saying La Liga is wrong. There is no valid 700M release clause for Messi.

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        But if La Liga don't play ball he can't go anywhere (i.e. move his registration) anyway can he?

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        1. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          of course he can. His contract states he can break his contract unilaterally and with no fee at the end of the 2019-2020.

          Now, the question is, when has the season ended? FCB says June 30th and the rest of the workd says after PSG-Bayern

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