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Our Meet the Manager series is back for the 2021/22 season, as Joe continues his regular catch-up with some of the community’s best and most interesting Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

As usual, this video and podcast series focuses on those with an incredible rank history but we are adding to that.

This year we will be including managers with an interesting story to tell about how FPL is impacting on their lives, irrespective of rank.

We’ll also focus on managers who are offering unique insight and research into the game to propel them – and hopefully us – up the rankings.

Our latest video is no exception, with sports psychologist Ross Dowsett joining Joe this week to chat about his latest book which looks at how psychology can help FPL managers.

This chat focuses on how Ross plans to use the psychological theories and ideas he is studying to improve his performance, using examples of why he has gone wrong in the past.

Joe and Ross (@FPL__Raptor) discuss the biases that prevent FPL managers from achieving a stellar finish and how to address them.

They also chat about why the time of day transfers are made is important. The science behind ‘dullard’ and ‘maverick’ managers is also on the agenda.

With the 2021/22 season in mind, Joe takes a look at Ross’s Gameweek 1 side to see how he is already putting psychology into action ahead of the new campaign.

Joe and Ross’s chat is available as a podcast as well as video via Fantasy Football Scout’s Youtube channel.

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  1. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Iheanacho not starting in Community Shield will be final nail in the coffin, will have to restart making a team 😀

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Daka?

    2. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Even if he starts. There is already a final nail on the coffin.

      Doubt if he will start gw1

    3. Coolbean
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I remember the pitch being put up here that Vardy/Iheanacho will play on the wing 😆

    4. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Weirdly he is no longer an option for me, not been starting, Daka on fire, it's a shame for the lad as he was on fire last season, he couldn't have done anymore

  2. Quinninho
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    £6.5m forwards

    Any Palace fans rate Benteke as a good option (new manager and all that)
    Abraham if he gets a move anywhere?

    I’m just not convinced by Toney and think his ownership and price will drop quickly if he doesn’t start well

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham to Atalanta is the latest I heard.
      Not a Palace fan but Benteke is cool.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Just fixture with Palace push me away.

      1. Quinninho
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Just looked at those, not a great start for Palace! There’s always the option of playing 5 in mid (Barnes) and a £4.5 forward but I don’t like the look of any of them)
        Bloody nice one Ings for moving and ruining my team

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Has he moved yet?

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’m keeping an eye on Rodrigo but apparently he looked no good in the game today against Ajax, he still offers great value but I’m worried starting with him now. Benteke a shout, but bad fixtures as been said. Not sure about ASM as he’s always injured or missing for some reason and don’t think he’s value as a forward. Pukki I don’t think will do that well, Abraham looking unlikely to move within the league, maybe Maupay can be an option but he’s real hot and cold based off last season, not sure who else there is. I really want to start with 3 active forwards other than 2 and a 4.5 but unless someone pops up in the next 8 days I may be forced to start with a 4.5

  3. footballfreak
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    who you think is more nailed omo or goode?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      neither

    2. Gabbiadini
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      don't know of Goode's chances, do you have any idea as you are suggesting him?

      1. footballfreak
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        only seen pre season minutes

    3. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      The latter seems like a goode option.

  4. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody considered a power 5 in midfield with a cheap defence?
    Looks great and gives you flexibility to jump onto bandwagons.
    Only drawback I see is the lack of premium defence.

    1. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Who do you have in your power 5?
      Something like
      Salah Mane Bruno Sancho Son definitely makes sense.
      But it'll be too difficult to afford I guess?
      If your power 5 has players like Greenwood Havertz and Mahrez who aren't even nailed on picks, then I definitely prefer having a premium defence over them.

      1. King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        A sub 7m for Mane with all others that you mentioned.
        Leaves me with a very cheap defence but I feel I can get away with that for the first few weeks.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I like it honestly.

      Can do the following so get a bit better defenders. Easy to get a good 3-5-2 going.

      4.5, 4.0
      2x 5.0, 3x 4.5
      Salah Bruno Mahrez Havertz 6.5
      7.5 7.5 4.5

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      This, My "recency bias" is pushing me to 5 mids. Last week I was convinced on 3 forwards, (Smile)

    4. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I had one yesterday: Salah, Son, Mahrez, Havertz and Raphinha. I got rid of Havertz today due to the expectation that Chelsea will recruit a striker, the dawning realisation that my chief defenders Shaw and Stones might not play GW1, the injury to Fofana and deciding to drop Watkins. So I've got 4 of them and a 5m bench option now.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        This is my current 5 midfield

        Salah | Sancho | Raph | Buendia | Mahrez

        Move Mahrez to Son maybe game week 3

        What do you think?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe hold off on Sancho. Price points are good though IMO

          1. DavvaMC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, really not sure on Sancho, maybe Barnes?

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      My current draft's midfield is Salah Son Sancho Buendia Robbo (yes) in a slightly rotating 4-4-2 with Antonio, Toney, TAA, Digne, Shaw, Veltman and Bachmann

      Robbo will be Raphinha by GW3 in a proper 3-5-2, except if injuries happen... In which case, I can easily keep Robbo. Buendia will be Pepe by GW4, or I'll keep him if other things come up. None of 'em is a must-sell

  5. factorxtaz
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez or son captain? I know it's not ideal with them playing each other but they are my 2 best players. I'm hoping it's a high scoring game.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I am hoping to get away with Marez and moving him to Son GW3. Both are sound but Son will get reliable minutes,

    2. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez if you have to, but I would advise getting Salah.

      I went without Salah in GW1 last season and never really recovered.

    3. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      You don't have anyone from Liverpool, Villa, United or Everton?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Must have Trent. I'd fall back on him.

      2. factorxtaz
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I have TAA, Robertson, digne and Keane. No mids or fwds from them though.

      3. factorxtaz
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I have Watkins but I'd still rather captain my high priced mids.

  6. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Just realized that my current draft has 8/11 players playing away on the first weekend, albeit mostly against not great sides. But I wonder if the new season with fans back is likely to have an even bigger impact on the home team performances than would normally be the case.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Snap. I have 9

  7. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Crap luck with poor Fofana broken leg. Wish him the best. There will be an exodus but to who?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      probably ayling/veltman/white

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I've rejigged my defence to have those 3 now. Generally get 2 playable fixtures although I'm going 3-5-2.

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        If Arsenal has a 4.5 RB you go him over white IMO.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          No certainty he's nailed. I need to know my first sub will step up.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      If they don't reinforce and Evans' foot doesn't recover, Amartey (4.0) miiiiiight start GW1

  8. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Ings to AV,makes Watkins more or less attractive?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He's not the targetman, so less. If Ings hits the ground running, he'll be very nicely-priced.

    2. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I wonder if Ings starts right away?

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Less I think, will probably get more assists than goals now presuming he loses the sole striker role to Ings and moves out left wing

    4. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Less attractive in my opinion.

      Aside from Nacho and the two Villa strikers, all the other forwards in the 7.5-8m bracket are expected to spearhead their teams attack and are better options to start the season

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Less attractive. Likely to be shifted out on the left. Inverted striker type of role.

      Ings to be the main number 9.

      I’m starting with Ings & Buendia GW1.

    6. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins' appeal was as a talisman who kept getting (and missing) chances from a highly creative mid-table side. Now there's a clinical talisman who'll be the target of those good chances, so he's less attractive to me

      There's also the brewing caveat of Villa having too many new cooks for the early season broth

    7. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Less attractive. Watkins attacking stats while playing LW is terrible.

      Don’t overthink it. Just get Ings

    8. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Is five villa too much? Martinez Buendia Watkins Ings and Cantwell when he signs!?

  9. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    If City sign Grealish, who gets squeezed out of the lineup (in general, I know week by week it's roulette)?

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No right or wrong answer to that. Think it's fruitless even trying to make an educated guess.

      Only Pep knows

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Honestly hard to answer due to rotation

    3. Gabbiadini
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      one of the many wingers.

    4. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone, one by one.

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'll make an attempt at this:

      False 9 continues, so it's a rotation for 5 attacking slots, with only 2 "favourites": KDB (CAM) and Mahrez (RW), who'll still max out at 2000 minutes anyway. Rotating in those slots will be Sterling (LW + RW), Foden (LW + CAM +/- RW), Grealish (CAM + LW), Bilva (RW + CAM +/- LW), Gundogan (CAM), Torres (LW +/- RW). Anybody can end up as the False 9 in any game where they'd have been benched in their preferred slots, and this is unpredictable

      If Kane joins, we go down to 4 attacking slots, and things get worse

      1. Sanchit
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        If Kane joins, we still have have the 5 slots with Kane also being a part of the list.

      2. Sanchit
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Also, Jesus definitely has a role to play. Will surely clock 1500-2000 minutes over the season.

    6. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      5 attacking slots. 17100 minutes.
      9 attacking players ( gundo, kdb, grealish, sterling, foden, Mahrez ,bilva, Jesus, Torres)

      17100/9 = 1900 for each player over the season.

      This actually correlates well with the minutes everyone got last season.
      Bilva Gundo Kdb Mahrez Jesus all had around 2000 minutes.

  10. SpagBol
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    1) Mahrez and Wilson
    OR
    2) Son and Toney

    1. SpagBol
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Other FWD is Antonio

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        2

    2. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2

    5. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2

    6. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I like Mahrez against Spurs, I think Spurs are going to be distracted, but Wilson is bleh. I've currently got Mahrez and Ihenacho since I'm also skeptical of the Wolves defense. And I've also got for the moment Antonio + Toney.

      I'm steering clear of Son for now.

  11. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A) Barnes + Ings
    B) Pepe/Greenwood/Jota + Watkins

  12. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    The template is getting smashed to pieces. Good thing right? 😀

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      So beautiful

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I’m even toying with the idea of a Bruno less team. *gulps*

        1. PartyTime
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I tried that. Not sure I’ve got the balls to stick with that. Will definitely have Bruno in my squad, he is even a solid gw 1 captain option imo

    2. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Until the new one rise....

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure if it's smashed to pieces.

      Fofana would just be replaced with another 4.5 defender which there are many options. Watkins replaced with another 7.5 forward which there are many.

      Now if Salah mysteriously became unavailable......that would shake things up!

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Kane to join City, Lukaku to join Chelsea. More to come 😉

      2. Sanchit
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        If replacing Fofana and Watkins is easy, it's even easier to replace Salah. Just get thee other winger with the same fixtures.

        Salah to Mane?

    4. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      It's great, makes things far more interesting, i wasn't enthused by this season at all, there was a pool of about 15 players in everyone's 11

  13. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    After close consideration i think Ings is an easy pick now. I’m liking the look of Ings/Antonio/Toney

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      My front 3 too

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Will Ings start in GW1 though? Not sure if he’s had much of a pre season?

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Already has PL experience. Think he’ll start

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        has played about what would constitute 2 games of football.
        no goals, fairly lacklustre.

        1. DAZZ
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Playing for a lacklustre team that is. Now he is playing for an exciting electric side with a very good supporting cast behind him in Watkins Buendia and Bailey. If Ings is fit he starts GW1 it’s that simple IMO. Villa need a good start

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            the two official friendly games he featured in Southampton only scored 7 goals but ok.

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              8 more goals last season isn't exactly groundbreaking either.
              he's not coming from Burnley.

  14. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Matty Cash knew all along. Just checked Ings last IG post & Cash’s comment says it all. The evidence was there for all to see

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ings isn’t on IG

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 4 months ago

          He's on Ingstagram

          1. Ron_Swanson
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            IngstaDan

        • PartyTime
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Might wanna check Ingstagram10 🙂

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Is anyone starting with a three playing striker formation, or is two with a 4.5 sitting last on the bench every week the go to start the season?

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        3 playing strikers for me

      2. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        3 for me

      3. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        3 strikers looks the best but I'm debating 5 in midfield with Barnes over Toney

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          oi check the previous, page. responded to a comment of yours.

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Haha OK

      4. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I am undecided as it stands.

      5. kobewan
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I had 3 with some very good mid tier Fwds 6.5-8.0

        but that might change when Kane & Lukaku's deal are done..

    3. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Which option is the best for the 5 first Gw?
      A cancelo + Antonio
      B cresswell + DCL

      ?

      1. Brazooka
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B

      2. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B

      3. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B

    4. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Who do you consider to be the best rotating 4.5 defenders then???

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Veltman & Ayling

    5. Brazooka
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins out, Cavani in. Done.

      1. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cavani hasn’t trained for 5 weeks

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Will still be the best striker at United

    6. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Why isn’t Shane Long listed in the SOU players list in the fpl app?

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Too old and wont get any points

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        probably because he has come back from loan, is my guess. still should have been added.

    7. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A. Barnes in a 3-5-2
      B. Toney in a 3-4-3 (leaves 0.5 ITB)

      Sanchez
      TAA Digne Coufal
      Salah Bruno Raph Buendia
      DCL Ings
      4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you, I tend to agree although clearly Barnes is the better player in the better team with amazing PPM, i guess its just the overall team structure that makes B more appealing?

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

      Watkins is becoming less attractive by second!

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Arent we all?

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

          Well there is that!

      2. kobewan
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, can't have my forwards playing mid/wing...

    9. fpork
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What do you think? The plan is that if I need to get Fernandes, I can do Son/Mahrez+Robbo out for Fernandes+5,0/4,0 def. Also, I believe that Veltman+Ayling+Brownhill will leave me with enough points to be able to bench Obafemi.

      Sanchez - Foster
      Robertson - TAA - Digne - Veltman - Ayling
      Salah - Mahrez - Son - Buendia - Brownhill
      DCL - Antonio - Obafemi