Scout Network

How the Scout Network are handling upcoming FPL Blank and Double Gameweeks

Just before the Gameweek 14 deadline, the news broke about Blank Gameweek 18 and double Gameweek 19.

This news means that Fantasy Premier League managers around the world suddenly start looking further ahead with the transfers and start to plan a chip strategy that will, they hope, bring the most points returns.

We talked to the Scout Network to see how they are managing the extraordinary Gameweeks after the festive period.

Ted Talks FPL

The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 9

I have already used my first Wildcard and my current team is only a few transfers away from a decent Double Gameweek 19 side. Therefore my plan is to Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 18, bringing in the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Callum Wilson, Kevin De Bruyne, Heung-Min Son and Wilfred Zaha just for one week, reverting back to my permanent squad for double Gameweek 19.

By that time, I will have 15 playing players (12 of which have a double Gameweek) without taking any hits, making it an ideal time to activate the Bench Boost chip. The team will most likely consist of Emiliano Martinez and Alex McCarthy in goal, Vladimir Coufal, Ben Chilwell, Victor Lindelof, Stuart Dallas and Reece James (if fit) in defence, Mohammad Salah (who will be my captain), Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Jarrod Bowen in midfield, with Patrick Bamford, Che Adams and Michail Antonio up front.

Ted Talks FPL

FF Titans

Calvert-Lewin offsets longest goalless streak with another Fantasy assist

Many FPL managers would be considering the use of several chips across Gameweeks 18 and 19 to maximise the advantage. We, however, believe in caution. There are three reasons behind our pragmatism – firstly, blank Gameweek 18 actually offers few genuine high-scoring options, in our opinion. We think FPL Managers should be fine with seven players who are players who will be playing so probably not worth using any chip here. 

Secondly, there will be 19 more Gameweeks after Double Gameweek 19, any over-utilisation of chips here will hamper your flexibility as the season enters its crucial stages around March and April. 

Thirdly, there will likely be other Double Gameweeks later in the season – although these will likely be smaller than the one in January. There are three games are yet to be rescheduled and both the FA Cup and the League Cup competitions will no doubt cause more fixtures to be reshuffled. Saving the Wildcard and Bench Boost for those double Gameweeks to come appears to be a safe option here.

We would advise on only using the Free Hit on double Gameweek 19. This offers more flexibility for you to plan your squad up to double Gameweek 19. If you plan to use the Bench Boost on double Gameweek 19 without the Wildcard on Gameweek 17 or Gameweek 18, you will need a lot of free transfers or even hits to build a team of 15 playing players. This may lead to sacrificing Manchester City players like Kevin De Bruyne (who plays Newcastle and Brighton at home on Gameweek 15 and Gameweek 18) or Everton players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin (who plays Sheffield United on Gameweek 15).

Double Gameweek 19 is still three weeks away but given current form, there is a need to target this trio with the Free Hit
1) Mohamed Salah (who has home games against Man Utd and Burnley) – the Egyptian cannot stop scoring, having found the net five times in the last four games. 
2) Bruno Fernandes (away games to Liverpool and Fulham) – the Portuguese is hardy, durable and consistent. He is first on Manchester United’s team sheet and is the architect of every meaningful United attack
3) Tomas Soucek (home games to Burnley and West Brom) – on paper the Hammers have the best fixtures and Soucek is the perfect enabler for other Premiums.

FF Titans

FPL Poet

How I plan to deal with FPL fixture swing in Gameweek 10

At this moment, I have seven players who will play in Gameweek 18, so my plan is to avoid using my Free Hit chip that week. Over the next four weeks I will try to make a squad that will have eleven starters (or at least ten) in Gameweek 18. My current plan is to play the Free Hit in Gameweek 19 so that I can have as many double Gameweek players as possible. 

By using this strategy this will keep my Wildcard and Bench Boost intact, which I plan to use later in the campaign when we will likely get another double Gameweek. I also have the Triple Captain chip intact, however I am someone who prefers playing the Triple Captain chip as late as possible. 

I think keeping the chips intact gives one better control over the last leg of the campaign.  However, taking a Wildcard in Gameweek 17 with an eye on Gameweek 18 and 19 and playing the Free Hit in the latter is also a good idea.

FPL Poet

FPL Family

The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 13

Double Gameweeks are a gift to FPL managers. The opportunity to over achieve is huge, especially if you deploy a chip in that week too. For me attacking the Double Gameweek is aggressively is key. Using a chip like the Triple Captain or the Bench Boost can grow the points scored by a Manager with greater potential to over achieve than the Free Hit chip can. Free Hit’s are perfect, in my view, for blank Gameweeks as they allow the most aggressive approach to that Gameweek.

My plan is to use my free transfers to build a team for double Gameweek 19. Using free transfers I can get to a Gameweek 19 team which I think combines the perfect numbers of double and single Gameweek players (there are some single Gameweekers who have fixtures which are too good to overlook) meaning that the Bench Boost or Triple Captain chips look like a great option. I’ll likely play my Bench Boost as I will have 15 players who all look good ahead of that week.

With this likely to be the biggest blank and double of the season I will also use my Free Hit in Gameweek 18 to get a full squad of players. This will allow me to use my Wildcard to deal with any later blanks and hold my Triple Captain for a later double Gameweek.

FPL Family – Sam

What’s happening in the Scout Network?

Scout Network: Thinking ahead to the blank and double Gameweek in 18 and 19

In January we will be launching our new Scout Network Podcast – Scout The Gameweek hosted by Sam from FPLFamily. Each week Sam will be joined by a member of the Scout Network, Scout Academy or from FFS International. Sam will kick off the new Podcast with Ted from Ted Talks FPL to look back on blank Gameweek 18 and ahead to double Gameweek 19.

Ted Talks FPL

Ted appeared on the Gameweek 14 Scoucast alongside with Joe and fellow member of the Scout Network Sam from FPL Family. Ted lived through the highs of Lindelof’s assist and the lows of a Fernandes blank live on air which made from great viewing. Ted also had the chance to show off a couple of pieces of content that he produces regularly on the Scoutcast, which received a great response from the Scoutcast viewers. Ted also continued with his regular content across the week, however it was even more crowded with the additional Gameweek in the schedule last week. Ted also released a blank & double Gameweek fixture chart, which is pinned on his twitter page, along with a video and many other infographics.

El Statto

It’s been a good week for El Statto’s website Jumpers for Goalposts which has seen a 35% increase in visitors in comparison to the previous week. This increase was largely driven by two articles from his ABC Transfer guide series. The first looked at the players who fit into our hauls and return categories based on their previous six weeks form. The second looked at the Gameweek 13 games and how these players performed and whether there are any stand out players you need to be considering for your transfer plans.

FPL Family

Last week it was Sam’s turn to pick a differential on the Scoutcast – Sam went on to pick Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, who went on to register a brace and an assist straight away in Gameweek 14 – probably one of the best Scoutcast differential picks we have had. Lee also appeared on a late night FPL Show with Gianni last week, looking back at Gameweek 13 and ahead to Gameweek 14. This week you can catch Sam on the Official FPL Podcast as well as both halves of the FPL Family on the FPL Show on Christmas Eve.

FF Titans

The guys at FF Titan have been in the festive mood over the last week – writing about Christmas picks with an embedded quiz. They have also been talking about the “perfect” FPL gifts.

Sam FPLFamily <p>Fantasy Football Scout's General Manager. Half of the FPLFamily. Pundit on the FPL Pod, Fantasy Show and Sky Sports News&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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  1. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    On WC with 0.4 left, best move? Will BB19 and probably FH18.

    A. Dallas >> Dier
    B. Dias >> Zouma
    C. Save it

    McCarthy
    Robbo, Dias, Coufal
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Raphinha
    DCL, Bamford, Adams
    (Johnstone, Soucek, Dallas, Taylor)

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B or C. Not much between City and Chelsea fixtures next few GWs. Maybe keep Dias and swap him out for DGW19 with whoever looks best option (may well be Zouma?)

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      On WC and no Son nor Kane? For the Q = B or C for BB19

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Plan is to get KDB >> Son next week

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Ok decent squad

    4. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C

    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A for me.
      Looking good. Feeling better about it?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Sort of but I’ve messed up going this week. Plan to just do KDB >> Son or Kane for a -4 next week. I was already on a hit this week anyways so not the worst

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

          I don't think it's the worst thing, I was tempted. Just means you have to book in a couple of moves.
          I'm nervous about having to do it so quickly!
          FWIW I'd keep kdb and dcl this week

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the help mate

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It looks good. Dias > Balbuena for me.

      This gives you money ITB to do DCL > Martial or Firmino.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I was planning that with my KDB >> Son money

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the input Camzy mate

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

      Ignoring Spurs completely amigo?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Plan is KDB downgrade next week. Or do I go for it now?

        A. Dias+KDB+DCL
        B. Balbuena+Son+Kane

    8. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Morning mate, and in case we dont mesaage before have a lovely Christmas.

      I agree with Camzy move, which I did a similar move last GW

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hi mate! Have a great Christmas too my friend! Yes, two final options I guess;

        A. Dias+KDB+DCL
        B. Balbuena+Son+Kane

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          B for me........

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Even this week? KDB(New), DCL(Shu)?

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

      Why B? Dont get it?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Which do you think matey?

        1. Pukkipartyy
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Save it.

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

    What to do here?

    1. Konsa -> Stones (no City currently)
    2. Lookman -> Raphina (no Leeds currently)
    3. Save FT

    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Didn't Dean Smith say Konsa was back in training?

      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

    2. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Probably 2 in advance of DGW?

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

      TA!

  3. winchester
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    hey lads, im struggling a bit here and can't decide what to do with my 2 ft
    fh gw18, bb/tc gw19. have no 1st WC. 2ft, 0,4m itb

    mitchell+grealish+dcl -> robbo+soucek/raphinha/bowen+adams -4 (madness? what would u do?)
    james out?

    martinez (martin)
    james coufal kwp (taylor mitchell)
    bruno grealish salah son (bissouma)
    bamford kane dcl

    cheers

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’d lose Kane for Adams to generate funds for Robbo and/or Trent.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        cheers, i see. yeah kane opens up more doors.. i quite fancy kane fixtures over dcl tbh.
        another option would be james+mitchell+grealish -> robbo+dallas+soucek -4 (leaving me with 0m itb)
        then gw16 bissouma+dcl -> raphinha+adams

        what do think of this? going to have to sacrifice for the bb gw19...

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Love the Robbo + Dallas + Soucek move.

        2. Look at his face!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          In similar boat.
          Need to get a liverpool defender but finding it hard to lose Kane because I will want him back next week.
          was going to ditch grealish next week so maybe do it a week early?

  4. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    BB19 planning. Would the below be worth a -12?

    KDB -> Raphinha
    Grealish -> Soucek
    DCL -> Vardy
    Brewster -> Martial
    Dias -> Robertson
    Douglas -> Balbuena

    With 0.1 ITB, would leave me with:

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robertson*, Zouma*, Balbuena*, Bednarek*, Taylor*
    Salah*, Raphinha*, Soucek*, Fernandes, Son
    Bamford*, Vardy*, Martial*

    Would then work towards Martial, Raphinha, Robertson -> Brewster, KDB & Dias.

    Cheers

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks a good plan. I have a few of those on WC and plan to move to Son and possibly Martial over the next few weeks too with a KDB downgrade

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn’t BB without a wildcard. You’ll end up taking lots of hits.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Most will be doing so, no? Don't you think the extra points from DGW19 will outweigh -12?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I don’t know if most will. Remember, there’s another WC in January and that can be used before a DGW.

          I always find planning for BB to not work as players get injured or form changes. You then have a sub optimal bench and feel forced to play the BB as you’ve invested in it.

          It may be fine to play 11 or even TC early in the season while players are motivated and risk of rotation is lower.

          1. Catastrophe
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            OK thanks. I was originally planning TC to avoid the bench transfers that ultimately would cause the hits. But most advice was to use BB instead. And my current squad seems quite template anyway so assumed others would be taking similar approach.

            Do you think TC (Salah) with 2-3 less transfers makes more sense then?

            Cheers

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              That’s my plan at the minute. Will need to judge Salah’s form and how willing Klopp is to rotate. United is such a big game that they’re could be changes for the easier game you’ll want him to actually play in.

              Don’t let my advice sway you too much. They’re just observations from previous years and it could go either way. I’m a risk taking myself with transfers so if that’s your style of play and you have a plan, go for it.

              1. Catastrophe
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Cheers, appreciate the advice. I was leaning towards TC as I'm pretty happy with team and rank and dont want to turn my team upside down for one week, just looking at a BB squad there should (could) be a tonne of points to be had. Will save FT for now and see how things go. Cheers

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not enough BB squad there with many hits. I would save BB to wait for 2nd WC?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers - as above, should only be -12? Not think it's worth it given its a much bigger DGW and there's only a few transfers i would have to make in the 2-3 weeks after?

    4. Fenthashi
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes there is the upside, but I do not think it is at all sensible to take that much of hits. I think those 2 City players can cover a lot of ground even with a single game. I have KdB and I will be keeping him for the single game. Perhaps, use TC instead of BB?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Am also considering TC (see above) although even then I would almost certainly be downgrading KDB in order to get Vardy & Robertson in.

  5. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So no presses before the deadline?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Think they were done yesterday and Tuesday

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Tomorrow at 8am.

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You mean apart from the 5 today ??

  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Ings to Bobby F done! it’s going to be a great Christmas

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nice xmas differential!

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Least it can’t backfire haha

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Best of luck and a Happy Christmas to you and yours Steve. The 26th is Boxing Day for ye but Stephen's Day in Ireland. Lá le Stiofán.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Have a good one mate

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Enjoy his purple patch

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TvnYmWpD_T8

        😉

        Happy Christmas Saltergater.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Haha! I was thinking more purple sunshine than rain 🙂

          Have a great one too, mate.

  7. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Really want to keep Vardy but I don't see another way to get Salah. Only other option is KDB to Salah.

    Would you do: Greenwood + Vardy ==> Salah + Bamford (-4) ?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, or Adams

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Same here and I have accepted that Vards needs to go to be able to get Salah while keeping Bruno, KDB, and Son

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Get De Bruyne back when his form improves.

      1. PL Ball
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It's easier from next week (and bring back in 18), but would you risk selling a rested KDB v Newcastle (H) though?

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          He's had handy enough fixtures and not done well. He's hampered by the other attacking options being worse and no Aguero. When you're playing West Brom and Rodri is getting forward takng awful options the question is why is being let do that? Why is Sterlng not throttling him for giving him a terrible through ball, Pep fuming on the line, the attackers, outside of De Bruyne, not being on on the the front foot more trying to score? They should and will improve, but when? It's hampering De Bruyne's points potential. Ironically they're conceding les though that eases pressure on the attack to chase goals.

          1. PL Ball
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Hmm.. Thanks for the input, food for thought.

            Cheers.

    4. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      yep, worth the -4

  8. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    My defence going into last week was:

    Chilwell, Cancelo, James, Lamptey and Mitchell

    While it’s punty, I didn’t expect every single one to be inavailable or unlikely to play, just a week later!

    Hits needed, and the only defenders worth a hit are the Liverpool lads. Welcome Trent and Robbo 🙂

    1. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Happy Xmas twisty.

      As the saying goes, if it wasn't for bad luck you'd have no luck. The only potential good news is the hits won't cost fully 4pts as you will get repaid a bit and if you could find a cs and some bonus they might even be neutral.

      I'm not sold on the Liverpool defence as they have been very fortunate of late and they just don't look like keeping cs without vvd and gomez.

      Who you get might be influenced by what your gw18/19 strategy is? If unsure I'd be looking at utd and Burnley defenders as there is a chance their game with utd not gets put into gw18 according to Mr Crelin

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hey Dino, happy Christmas mate!

        Fully agree with you on the Liverpool defence, if I’m being honest with myself. But I’m looking very short term for the hits to be repaid. West Brom and Newcastle up next, plus Liverpool have been given 2 days in between their Boxing Day and midweek fixtures, where many others play with only one day in between.

        It’s then Southampton, perhaps without Ings, then the blank and DGW.

        I’ve fallen out of love with Kane so had the funds. Am eyeing up Son for the Leeds fixture.

        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry for late reply but yeah I guess short term they could be decent punt. Great point on the rest between games.
          Son/kane is a must for leeds as cap as its one of those potential season defining fixtures. I'd love to have both

  9. boogle
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Seems Shaw is preferred over Telles in the league, is that right??

    Who would you rather have in draft?

    A) Telles
    B) Coleman

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't pick either Shaw, Telles or Coleman. They are not nailed.

      1. boogle
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn't either but it's a 16 team league and they are the only options for my 5th slot haha!

        Other (more nailed) names available:

        Adarabioyo
        Robinson
        Stevens
        Egan

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Coleman is nailed when fit. Ancelotti said he’s the best captain he’s ever managed

      1. boogle
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, was leaning this way, I'll try and snap him up!

  10. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone doing Chilwell -> Zouma?

    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      am doing Chilwell > Matip

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That is my other option.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer Matip but there’s a concern with his fitness all season. So took a hit to free up funds for Robbo.

  11. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    In DGW19 would you play Soucek/Rapinha over Lookman

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

      Fo sho

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes i would play either of those over Lookman that week.

  12. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    WC GW 16
    1 FT 3.3 ITB

    McCarthy
    Robbo James Justin Cresswell Mitchell
    Salah Bruno Grealish Caveliero Soucek
    Jesus DCL Adams

    Who to go for one week pick?

    A) James > Dias
    B) James > TAA
    C) Cavaleiro > Mahrez
    D) Jesus > Kane

    Anyone else?

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      E) Adams > Bobby 😮

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      A

    4. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  13. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I'm considering Chris Wood. Oh dear.

    I need a DCL replacement for next week in order to fund my bench boost. I was looking at Adams, but Wood's fixtures are way better.

    SHU and FUL in the next two. Is he better than Adams with WHU LIV?

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Domt like his dgw fixtures

      1. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Why not ? Like DGW?

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah me neither but the points you stand to gain now are good.

        Wood - SHU FUL whu liv
        Adams - WHU LIV lei lee

        I think it could be close. The other benefit of Wood is he might have a game in 18 vs Utd.

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

      up to gw 19 I prefer Adams. South more attacking team.

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer DCL to Wood. But he could get good points next few. It’s just a transfer waiting to happen,

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I have to get rid of DCL next week. It's him or KdB out and I prefer to lose DCL especially in the week when they play City.

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Adams, mate. Southampton such a better side.

    5. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not talked about much here but Rodrigo for me - mainly due to funds

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I like Rodrigo but I already have Bamford and Dallas and don't want to lock myself out of Raphinha or Harrison.

  14. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Damn just realised I’ve got DCL since GW1 so will be reluctant to get rid of him as cash cow. Is he decent enough for DGW19 and not BB-ing?
    A. Play him
    B. Bench him
    C. Transfer to Martial or Firmino

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      In the same boat, have him from the beginning and too much value tied up now :/ want to get rid but happy with steady 6 points too

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Numbers have dropped. His fixtures after this week are turning too. I think if there's ever a time to remove, it's in 16 for the City game.

  15. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Are there any midfielders for 7.1 and under? I already own Soucek.

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Raphina

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mount?

    3. winchester
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      raphinha?

  16. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Dallas Buyers Club growing...

  17. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Are we like to get an update on AWB before the GW deadline ?

    I've also got Lamptey and Mitchell so will be down to 10 if he doesn't start.

  18. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Settled (I think), gtg?

    McCarthy
    TAA/Coufal/Targett/KWP
    Salah(c)/KDB/Fernandes/Grealish
    DCL/Bamford
    (Forster/Wilson/Taylor/Riedeweld)

    0ft and 0 itb

  19. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Greenwood Lamptey Chillwell -> Dier Trent Raphina? -4

    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know much about Raphina but rest look good. Expect Wolves to score against spurs though. Does depend on how it fits in with the rest of your plan.

  20. MMN
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT 0.5m ITB. 1st WC gone. Thoughts on below strategy? (team below is GW18 team)

    15 - Chilwell > Keane (-4) and bench Wilson (mci) - I feel between Cancelo doubt, Wilson poor fixture, and an extra player for GW18, the hit is worth it (and got Chilwell for 5.9 so save on next drop).
    16 - Kilman > Dier/Aurier (FUL)
    17 - McCarthy (LIV) > Darlow/Leno/Guaita/Martinez (likely Guaita as great fixtures from GW17 until 2nd WC)
    18 - Salah > KDB (C)
    19 - FH

    Guaita
    Stones, Keane, Cancelo, Dier/Aurier
    KDB (C), Son, Zaha, Graelish
    Kane, Wilson

    Forster, Zouma, Bamford, Reiderwald

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Plan looks great I’m thinking about doing that in GW 18 aswell.. one thing I don’t like is Keane though

      1. MMN
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Any better defenders than Keane at a similar price that fit the plan?

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah tbh, there’s no one so he might be your only option.. didn’t realise he has Sheffield this week that’s not bad.!

          Double Spurs defense maybe?

          1. MMN
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Already have Son and Kane so can't double up on Spurs defense plus I think that would be overkill and full-backs will be rotated.

  21. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    On paper this gameweek will have some monster scores. Usually an indicator that it'll be a massive let down and the big boys will blank.

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

      Salah and?

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        KDB Grealish Bruno away

  22. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Help - how do I get a Liverpool defender in here? Does Grealish have to go?

    Mendy Steer
    Konsa KWP Stones Justin Mitchell
    Fernandes Salah Son Grealish Bissouma
    Kane DCL Bamford

    2FT 0.2 ITB
    W/C next week

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Realistically, Grealish or one of the spurs boys.

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sooner have Grealish, personally.

      1. Look at his face!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        thanks both. have money tied up in spurs so tricky to get back in. Maybe I can bin Kane off for a week

      2. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I ditched grealish for robbo. Grealish tough fixtures. Will reassess after the double

        1. Look at his face!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          thinking the same George but nervous he does a madness against palace

  23. karsworde
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone using their first WC before GW16 kicks off?

    What's your chip strategy?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Wc16, fh18, bb19

      1. karsworde
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Do you plan on bringing any Spurs assets on your WC?

        Spurs v Fulham looks like a game to target. They also travel to Sheffield in DGW 19

      2. karsworde
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I'm guessing you'd be avoiding City assets on your WC? They've got Palace in DGW 19 though, who liverpool absolutely demolished

  24. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which of these options looks better?

    1) 1 hit, TC Salah

    Martinez
    Robbo Coufal Chilwell
    Soucek Bruno Salah Son
    Adams Bamford Vardy

    Dross Dross Raphinha Taylor

    2) 2 hits, BB

    Martinez Fab
    TAA Robbo Chilwell Taylor Coufal
    Salah Bruno Son Raphinha Soucek
    Adams Bamford Wood

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe 1

    2. karsworde
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not a fan of taking two hits to BB. How many points do you expect to get out of your bench?

      Could use your TC later in the campaign.

  25. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Doesn’t look like Antonio will be ready for the weekend in Moyes comments... Annoying wanted to get him in for Wilson

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If he's back for the double he's straight into my team

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He should definitely be back. More worried if he will be injured again or not

  26. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Lindolf the red faced defender or Bednerak?

  27. Return of the FF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Play 4 of these...

    A. McCarthy
    B. Martinez
    1. Dallas
    2. KWP
    3. Coufal
    4. Taylor

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      For this week?

      Martinez
      Dallas Coufal Kwp

  28. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Why does Chilwell drop so rapidly while James Rodriguez hasn't droppes yet while missing last 6 games?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He has dropsy

  29. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I have tripled captained Manè and Kane in the last two seasons for 1 point (3) both times. Need to get that chip right this year.

    1. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Salah TC GW19

      On form at mo

  30. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is Robertson worth the 0.1 over TAA? And if so, why?