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4 August 2021 739 comments
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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. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Buendia or Jota for max 7.5 spot? Also have Raphinha

    1. JerseyD
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Can’t guarantee jota will start

  2. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Start the season with Son or havertz + 1.5 to son for gw2?

    1. danlynch13
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if lukaku joins if he does I’d avoid Havertz

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        he will not probably start gw 1 anyway

  3. Ruudy Van
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Couple of questions;

    Anyone know what the situation is with Welbeck’s injury?

    Anyone know if Barnes is starting pre-season games and likely to play the first game?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      definitely out, not sure for how long
      yeah he has been and is feeling good - pretty sure he will yeah

    2. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Barnes just started and scored today

  4. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Cheers for fixing the ticker!

  5. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Convenient they don't show the lads season history, but of course still advertise the book.

  6. Jdpz
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Does Pukki take penalties?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  7. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    First pic of Grealish in a City shirt

    Jack Grealish to Manchester City, here we go! Paperworks signed tonight between Aston Villa and City. £100m final fee, contract also signed until June 2026.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Noice!

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It hurts as an Arsenal fan every year, seeing other clubs pull further and further away.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        How do you think your new no. 10 will shape up this year?
        Worth a punt?

        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Personally I think he’s been given the number 10 way too soon. Guess it’s only a shirt number but still.

          I have him currently but if we get Maddison or another player in that position, then I wouldn’t go near him cause he won’t start every game.

          1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers!

    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Idk I'm gonna transfer him out.

  8. Sir_Durs8
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Raphinha/Robbo/Son
    B) Harrison/Shaw/Bruno

    1. danlynch13
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B thought spurs looked v poor tonight

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    United v Leeds is shaping up to be a weird game.

    United haven't really had a pre-season, with the Everton game on Saturday the only opportunity for the likes of Bruno, Shaw, Sancho to get any minutes at all. Last season showed us just how huge a problem this is!

    And Leeds might be in trouble at CB with Cooper missing, plus Llorente and Struijk limping off last game!

    An unprepared side meet a crippled defence...

    I have no idea what to do regarding United players. Just hope they look fit and sharp vs Everton I guess?! :/

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I just took Ayling out and put Veltman in...

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Slab Head could well haul big in that game.
      Think I'll give him a seat for the season, 'twas a mountain in the Euro's.

    3. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Paying too much attention to pre season.
      I would only use it for fitness/injuries

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        My post was about United's fitness and Leeds' injuries.

  10. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Veltman nailed?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He must be, bloke above just put him in for Ayling.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ha!

  11. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    prepare your teams to be ripped apart again after kane moves to city

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I mean not really, if you wanted Kane then you get rid of Bruno or Salah.

  12. kevchenko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How many managers have we met that have finished higher than 3rd overall?

    What do I have to do to get a beer?

  13. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hello lads! My first message on this site in a while after a lot of deliberation over whether I should commit to this playing this season or call it off due to a hectic year ahead.

    Anyways, while I tinker with the idea, here's the initial draft I've come up with. Please feel free to provide any suggestions or tear it apart:

    Meslier / Foster
    TAA / Shaw / White / Digne / Veltman
    Salah / Bruno / Raphinha / Brownhill / Buendia
    Bamford / Watkins / Toney (3-4-3)

    Cheers!

    1. JerseyD
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      My first comment in a long while too 🙂

      1. Ibralicious
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ahh welcome back 😀

    2. JerseyD
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think we are in the same mindset, I’ll probably focus for the first few weeks and then start to be too distracted.

      I’m thinking of putting a team in week one with bench boost, just go for guaranteed starters and then tinker for a game week for two and then pull the wild card. Maximise the fun and satisfaction at the start

  14. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Fofano injured im hearing??

    1. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, suspected broken leg. Horror tackle.... if you want to see, type it into twitter.

  15. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is there a non-XGi stat in the member's area?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What's non-XGi? Unexpected goal involvements?

  16. danlynch13
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any one else being put off raphinia due to Leeds poor preseason form

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not particularly but I am by their opening fixtures.

    2. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      More put off by their defence now yes

  17. HollywoodXI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Fofana injury and Ings transfer (Watkins) has made me alter an otherwise unsettled team. Thoughts? 451 formation, duff bench.

    Sanchez
    Trent Shaw Digne Chilwell
    Salah Son Mahrez Havertz Buendia
    Antonio

    Foster White Obafemi Davis

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Something just does not sit right with me in the 451 formation. So many mid priced striker options now and it leaves you very little flexibility to jump onto them without a hit or selling someone who you might not want to. In saying that, if you are happy with it good luck!

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’s a choice with this team of Toney or Chilwell essentially. I think the latter will do better.

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I’d be doing Havertz to fodder/Tella/ESR and one striker to 7.5-8.5 myself

  18. Jdpz
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Charlie Goode (4.0m) nailed?

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Lol

  19. Free Hat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I really like Villas new signings&openingsfixtures, but little bit worried about lack of automatism if you look at their whole new attack...
    Wont it take some time for them to gel?

  20. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else getting Pogba? Or just me 🙂

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Just you

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Disgraceful planning

  21. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Evening....how is this looking for now please? 0.5mitb

    Bachman foster
    Taa shaw digne veltman manquillo
    Salah Bruno raphinha buendia Brownhill
    Dcl antonio toney

    Thanks

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like that forward line... Tempted to go for the same myself.

    2. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tis rock solid.

      It's the template before Ings, with Antonio in.

      Reply fail below. Whoops.

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers guys....

        I may upgrade raphinha to Harvey Barnes with the additional 0.5m..... let's see

        Good luck all

    3. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      How many drafts have you done Flynny? Lol

    4. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It’s good, but I still believe having both Bruno and Salah ruins the rest of the team and midfield

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Far too many mate!!.... but always come back to this version!

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A. Toney
    or
    B. Nacho

  23. kevchenko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Tis rock solid.

    It's the template before Ings, with Antonio in.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You don't need another beer! 🙂

      1. kevchenko
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Haha, touché

  24. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Could Villa possibly line up with a 4312 formation? CDM would be an issue though and harsh in McGinn.

    —————Martinez—————
    -Targett—Konsa—Mings—Cash-
    ——Bailey—Luiz—Traore——
    —————Buendia—————
    ———Ings———Watkins———

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      bailey is winger and almost a striker. not likely

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        This is true

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe Ings will bring that wacky 4-2-2-2 with him

    3. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, just no chance....

    4. Fletch69
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      They're also trying to get JWP for central mid.

      I think his starting 11 up top will be 3 from Ings, Watkins, Buendia and Bailey.

      Love what they're doing at Villa, turning the loss of a great player into a decent squad strengthening exercise.

      Spurs are leaving it too late to do the same

    5. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      rather 4-3-3

      Luiz - Buendia - McGinn
      Bailey - Ings - Watkins

      But probably not from the beginning. Luiz is at the Olympics so he won't play till September I suppose.

  25. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    currently on villa triple attack -_-
    can't find better option for first 3!
    buendia, watkins, Ings
    too risky ?
    which one you passed on ?

    1. N00B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No Watkins

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        he is the naildest! player though. never missed a minute

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ings and Buendia; No manager in their right mind usurps a long standing squad member straight away.
      Most of these new signings are a wait and see for me.
      They'll be good for them no doubt, but not for me off the bat.

  26. N00B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Last spot in midfield for:
    A) Sancho+0.5
    B) Son

    Sanchez
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Salah Mahrez Raphinha Buendia __
    Ings Antonio

    Bench: Foster, White, Obafemi, 4.0 def

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have Sancho but Son is safer. Proven in fpl and scoring goals in pre season.

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Consider Bruno over Salah and Son, and get Robbo and Trent- that’s what I think I’m doing

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        As in Bruno and Son

  27. Earwicker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone see the Fofana injury?

  28. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Ings even fit? Has he trained?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He has

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      yeah played pre season

  29. AD2110
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you prefer to have:

    A) Bruno, Toney, Ings, 4.5
    B) Son, Mahrez, Watkins, 4.5

    Team below:
    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Digne, Shaw, White, 4.0
    Salah, Raphina, Buendia, XXX, XXX
    DCL, XXX, XXX

    1. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  30. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno (C) in GW1 after that Leeds defensive showing at Ajax 😎