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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. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Morning,
    Having a look at a midfield spot I can 'play' around with

    Bachman
    Veltman TAA Shaw Digne
    'Havertz' Salah Bruno Raphina
    Ings Toney

    Foster White Brownhill Obefemi 1M ITB

    Havertz spot could go to Mahrez for GW2, could go Greenwood, Pepe, Grealish, Gundo area at any time to get on good fixtures or players doing well
    I could make Veltman into Coufal now but a couple of 4.5s for that last spot seem ok and leaves a bit of cash for price changes?
    Gives some room also for a later move for a def to someone like Chilwell or even abandon the play around midfielder, get a 6.5 in there and the 4.5 striker up to a 7.5

    Just playing around but any thoughts really welcome

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If I wasn't going 3 upfront, this would be similar to what I'd make too. Good team but I believe you'll miss out on highly owned players like DCL, Watkins, Antonio, etc.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, Ive moved basically from 3-4-3 with Antonio and Bunedia to something like this. I can abort it all, Havertz spot to 6.5 and get that 4.5 forward back up.
        Just thinking this, maybe, gives some room to move around and get on some players. Maybe.

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Think you can't go wrong either way. However, I'm trying to play it safe at the start of the season unlike the last time where I ended with a team full of differentials. All the highly owned players did well (especially Salah who I also didn't own) and I was chasing all season.

          1. Chandler Bing
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Not to mention how many forward options we have with the especially after the new signings.

          2. Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Nothing wrong with that!

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

      Nice team

  2. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which trio to start with?

    A. Buno, Buendia/Raph, Veltman
    B. Son, Greenwood, Shaw

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      a

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

    How many people have an "enabler" in midfield, someone priced between Bruno and Buendia/Raphinha and who?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Got 2 in that range but they're not enablers. Son and Mahrez.

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

        no bruno?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Indeed. Salah and Son cover captaincy.

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

            If I were picking Mahrez, which piques my interest I'd have him as an "enabler", I only see him as a short term selection personally with all of City's options once rotation and European football begins.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Short term for sure. I don't consider him an enabler as that implies a specific plan. I mulled over adding Greenwood for a bit, but that would be two risks. I have a 5m defender to comfortably cover Mahrez if he's rested.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Havertz for now

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

        I am considering Havertz but only gw1, then a trade.
        Fixtures and also a striker coming in, my reasoning.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Same, plan posted above, can move around with that spot/cash

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

            yes I like that.
            my draft has 0.0 itb so would be priced out of mahrez who I really like. decisions, although lots of things will change before the start.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              I wouldn't 'book in' an early transfer. The transfer window will still be open and more Ings- like deals could derail your plans.

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

                Some transfers will be done before gw1. Others will be done later, of course.
                I do agree, I am leaning more towards not selecting Havertz. It is more the fact that I am not convinced on a single player in this price bracket.

    3. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I consider Curtis Jones an “enabler” since he’s 5.0 and I think he’ll replace Gini. I also have Mahrez and Havertz but will be shifting both to Sancho/KDB

  4. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Until tomorrow!

    1. 3 A
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tomorrow never dies.

  5. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone considering Greenwood? With Cavani still not back, he looks nailed on to start upfront initially. Can be argued he'd still start at LW once Cavani is ready. Saves up a lot of cash on Bruno and lets you pick other premiums such as Son, Mane, KdB, Mahrez, etc

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thought about it, but penalties. Although the rules are supposed to be stricter...

  6. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    1. Grealish Watkins Toney
    2. Buendia Iheanacho Ings

    Best option please?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure Grealish starts from the off. Would try someone like Greenwood/Barnes/Pepe/Raphina instead in the first combo with Ings.

    2. HAL_9000
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer option 1 because I would not want two Villa assets considering transfers will be needed after GW3. While Grealish I wouldnt touch atm.

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

      2. Buendia, Toney, Ings?

  7. SpagBol
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this team guys?

    Veltman and Ayling rotate well for the 4th DEF spot...

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Digne Veltman
    Salah Bruno Son Buendia
    Antonio Toney

    Foster | Ayling Brownhill Williams

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Flair
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Close to the best you can do with Bruno-Son-Salah-TAA restriction.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hey Flair, what's with the 'first year on FFS'? Did you change your email or something? I know you've been here a while!

        1. Flair
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Think you mean this guy haha - https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/profiles/fpl-flair/

          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Oh right, yeh. There's a poster here calling himself 'Antisocial', so I'm subject to the same confusion. Welcome, anyway.

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

        You can manage a nice Salah/Bruno/Son/TAA team if you go a cheaper 4th mid.
        Just need to nail this season's Soucek.

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

      Pretty template. Nice team

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

      What are your plans for Raphinha,
      Buendia to Raphina gw4?

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

    Think Ings is an easy pick for me.

    Opening fixtures of Newcastle, Watford and Brentford are lovely, great underlyings, should be on pens, strong finisher with a lovely eye for goal and should be up top with nice service from Buendia and Bailey plus linkup with Watkins. Also that price point is an easy switch to DCL/Bamford later on or down to a 7.5.

    My only worry is him starting GW1, he should having got minutes preseason but would like to have that close to confirmed. Others may worry about the upheaval these changes can cause but I think the opening 3 fixtures are too good to ignore.

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

      Has been fairly non-existent in his pre-season games so far this season, but how much was that his head already turned?
      I think it is hard to tell what the timeframe is.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Are you assuming he's nailed-on? What about Watkins - he just gonna get dropped? A week ago you could have speculated Ollie plays out wide left but Bailey's come in there. What I've done is lose Watkins from my draft util I know how Villa are going to shape up, both in terms of who actually starts and how many minutes they get, and in terms of how the goals/assists will be shared out.

      1. Flair
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Watkins can go to the left, he's not being dropped. Both will be nailed to start and learn to play together. Bailey can play on the right. It's now or very much later with Villa assets due to the fixture formatting.

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

        As an onlooker I would predict,

        Bailey | Buendia | Watkins
        Ings

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Pretty good, that. But with Bailey and Ings just being introduced so close to kick-off, I'd still wait for them to gel.

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

            a watch for sure.
            Ings premier league proven I could see starting gw1.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Could well be. He has the killer touch Watkins lacks, so I see that front 4 as a beast. It's just too close to gameday for 50% of them to be newly arrived. I've got 8.0 Bamford as my main striker, so it could be an easy 1FT to get Ings if it looks like Villa will keep scoring past GW3.

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

      Ings will definitely start gw 1. Straight into my team

  9. mpalmercity76
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please..

    Martinez
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Bruno Buendia Raphina Mo
    Watkins Toney DCL

    Foster - Bissouma - Duffy - Williams

    May go with Antonio over Watkins and will see where Kane goes... thoughts please

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Raphina is a solid pick and so is Toney(probably), but their first game isn't that great. I'd rather have them on the bench gw1 or have them in mind as the transfer come gw2 or later.

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

        Don't think Leeds can score against anyone?

        1. Garth Marenghi
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          You mean like Liverpool last season? Possible, but with relatively easy planning of transfers from the start, I'd rather play the best matchups. Ideally I think would be to have him on the bench.

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

      It's a beautiful team
      Personally I prefer Coufal and Barnes over Shaw and Toney

  10. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If you had to select 1 -

    A) Greenwood
    B) Jota
    C) Gundogan
    D) Bowen
    E) ziyech

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

      Greenwood

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C,B,A, E, D

      1. Totalfootball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  11. Tea for the Tielemans
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Excuse the lazy question. Hoping there's a Leicester fan out there who thinks it's easy to answer.

    Did Amartey just become an option at 4.0D?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Intriguing question, that. Who filled in when they had a CB crisis last season - was it Ndidi?

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

        I think they'll make a signing, they were already fairly light on before these injuries.

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

          Imagine if they sign Vestergaard

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

            We've heard Ralph speak publicly about the situation of the market and players running down their contracts.
            If we were to get a strong offer then I don't see why we wouldn't sell, given what has just unfolded with Ings.

            I do think CB is a position with Bednarek, Salisu & Stephens, we have options. A replacement whether it is depth will need to be made, however.

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

              I'm very surprised we haven't received more interest in him, I actually thought Liverpool might come in for him to pair him with VVD. Bednarek has been very good, Salisu was all over the place but seems to have settled.

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

                I think it will ramp up.
                Ralph also stated recently that Vestergaard won't be ready for the start of the season fitness-wise.

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It was Amartey

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Ah, so there IS a chance of a 4m defender starting. He'll be popular over the next few hours...

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Well, we were uncertain in Fofana starts...yet alone his substitution. If he is out for 6 months, they will definitely get some cover in that area.

  12. fplfansss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    any thoughts on this?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Digne, Lowton
    Mahrez, Salah, Bruno, Pulisic
    Toney, Watkins, Deeney

    Subs: Foster, Brownhill, Ayling, Hoever

  13. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Could just be a pre-season thing but I think Moura might be a decent option this year.

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He can be. Looks very involved in that attacking trio. Good price point too.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No. I do this every year. The answer is no.

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

      Awful player in general

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thats a bit too harsh. There have been times when he has been their best player even with Kane and Son on the pitch.
        Just not consistent enough.

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

          For one game and he still got dropped for the final lol terrible footballer

    4. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Love him as a player. Great work ethic. I'm certainly tempted but I think I'll pass for now. Who knows how they'll spend the Kane money or whether he'll even leave.

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

        Running around like a headless chicken does not count as great work ethic

    5. factorxtaz
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have son, alli and Moura. All have been good in preseason.

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

    RMT, plz?

    Sanchez Fodder
    Robbo Digne Shaw Dier Fernandez
    Salah Son Sancho Grealish Gilmour
    DC-L Antonio Fodder

    0 ITB

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

      Too many uncertain players to start Grealish (if City player), Sancho (just returned) Dier? Too light bench to cover those.

  15. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    With Ings gone does that mean Obafemi is a decent 4.5 mill bench option ?

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

      I don't think so

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes but they will probably sign someone or use Tella upfront

    3. amitmishr
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Will Adams be available? Or they might sign someone

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

        we play two up top.

    4. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would call him decent. They were offering him for sale at 6m a week ago. A better option than Davis now though!

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        *n't

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

        no, we weren't that was paper talk.

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      thanks guys, think I will stick to. 7.5 ish attacker with the better choice of 4.5 defenders and mids rather than an attacker …

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

      Adams, Long still there. Tella prob upfront too but Obafemi has now better change to get some minutes.

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

        Adams > Tella > Obafemi > Long

        from those four.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I've got Tella and Oba as my 1st and 3rd benchies. Typical they'll haul when they're on my bench.

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

            Tella should he play consistently should be a bit easier to predict his points than last year's 5.0, Soucek.

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one

    A Bruno + (Veltman/Ayling rotation) 442

    B Mahrez+ (Jimenez/Barnes/Jota/Pepe) 343/352

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

      Mmmm Mahrez and Barnes

  17. amitmishr
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    With kane on the way out, surprised to see spurs pass on ings, who was on the market for so long.
    His move to villa and assuming grealish moves on, how does villa line up, and how does it impact Watkins. His 100% nailed positive, I think is at risk and ings will take up penalties as well

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, also suprised to see city entertaining notions of paying 150m for Kane when they coukd have had Ings for 25m now and Haaland for 70m in 10 months time, and still have 50m spare change out of a Kane fee

      Ings was great value at that price

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        50m for medical expenses of Ings 😀

      2. amitmishr
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Agree on ings, but haaland situation is so difficult to guess. Spanish giants may be back next year, if United win or come close to win PL and come close in Europe, halland may want to go with sancho and Cavani moving on will give that opening, apart from Chelsea and psg. So situation is fluid

      3. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Good as he is, Ings is better suited to Villa than City. Pep is clearly not one for settling for second best.

  18. tom66
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which pairing scores more over the first few weeks? Thanks.

    Bruno / Cresswell
    or
    Sancho / TAA

  19. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Watkins 34.2%
    Ings 6.4%

    Be interesting to watch those ownerships over the next week…

    Still only 2.6m teams too - basically going to be 7million signups in the next week - FPL Towers better fire up the extra server lol

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

      I for one am moving from Watkins to ings. Only worry is the formation and how it impacts buendia as he is also in my team

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Watkins will go wide left, not where you want him as an FPL asset. To be fair, Ings has the killer touch Watkins lacks. I see Ings up top, Watkins left, Buendia central and Bailey right. Formidable fire-power, but 50% of that line up joining too close to GW1 to be comfortable, for me.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Should make Buendia an even more attractive proposition, in my mind.

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

            Sure thanks, if my old memory serves me right, buendia was on right for Norwich? Or was central for them too

            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              He was on the right but evidently can play either.

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

      Just went DCL & Watkins to Ings & Nacho

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Perhaps, there is possibility that lots of players have moved to other Fantasy Football Games and that numbers will drop significantly this year. (just thinking out loud)

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

      Bringing it to 9.6m?! Thought around 6m’s the norm

    5. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sooooo True. As usual, the decision making will be last minute.

  20. billnats
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Kane moves to City… I’m all over him but need 2.5. Which combo do I go for:
    A) Grealish, Salah & Sancho
    B) Smith Rowe, Salah & Bruno
    C) Grealish, Son & Bruno

  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do you think Jota starts the first 2 ahead of Firmino?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    3. Pops15
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, he's in my squad for that reason

  22. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Raul Jimenez is quite not mentioned on here. The fixtures are not as tough as they look. Tailsman, On pens and considering the new managers tactics he is a good shout.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      People are waiting to see if he's as sharp as he was before his horrendous injury and how the new manager gets Wolves firing. GW1-3 are tricky and a good opportunity to assess.

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Leicester are without 2 of their CB's.
        Tottenham look very poor defensively.
        United at home is the toughest of the lot.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Like all choices on GW1. The likes of Gundo, Ings, Havertz, Sarr are all below template. There is a good chance, some later and some short term that could fire for us. I think you choose a time when you use a WC and take it from there. The havertz pick is great for GW 1 but the possible incomings for Chelsea make it a risk a little later.

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

      I'm looking at a Villa forward to Jiménez gw4.
      Also gives time to assess both he and Wolves, talk that they will be more attacking is also promising and a watch.

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

        I also really like the prospect of jumping on Leeds around this time, after the Liverpool fixture.

      2. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I'm eyeing both Jimenez and Ait-Nouri for GW4. But I do want to see them in PL action first.

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

          Agree. Going Veltman over Ayling for this potential reason.

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

    Here's my current draft.

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA | Shaw | Digne | Veltman | (4.0)
    Salah | Bruno | Raphinha | Buendia | (Tella)
    ... | Antonio | (Toney)

    8.0 ITB.

    For the blank position, I am uncertain as to whether this selection should be a midpriced midfielder/forward.
    - I prefer a budget/basement midfielder over a budget/basement forward. i.e. a Tella/4.5 mid compared to an Obafemi/Idah/4.5 fwd.
    - I am of the opinion that the forward players in this bracket are more assured in their game time than the midfielders. Options such as Bamford, Ings, DCL, Watkins, Jiménez, Iheanacho, Wilson provide both good flexibility and alternatives.
    - Above this price (8.0), I prefer the midfield options that I do not own but Lukaku and Kane's future resolved may likely balance this.

    I do also entertain the ability to use both Veltman/4.5 defender & Tella (this year's Soucek?) as rotation options throughout the season.

    Thoughts?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A common thread, What sparked my interest is Black Box (Mark) intimated 5 mids makes it easier to move to a player that fires. Forwards are all pigeon holed in some way.

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

        I have looked at the likes of Mahrez/Havertz but I have too much uncertainty in their fixtures and/or role.
        Not set on the one option in this price range over a period, but then again is it having someone and going to who's hot.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          As I said below. We can all (me included) go round in circles getting a "differential" It is more structure IMO. it would be interesting what teams would be out there if Twitter did not exist. As you say above, Kane/Lukaku inclusion will totally change thins.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Anyway. I told you to go back to bed. (smile)

  24. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Would love some feedback on my current draft!

    Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Digne Shaw
    Greenwood Bruno Salah Raph
    Antonio Toney

    4m - Veltman Brownhill 4m

    Cheers

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Solid

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      To be fair there is very little to comment on that has not been done ad nauseum. Do something different bud.

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

        why is it your prerogative to suggest 'do something different'
        leave it off.

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

          I don't disagree it is "template", but why's that so bad. intrigued.
          trades play the biggest part. not your starting team.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Maybe go back to bed and wake up in a better mood.

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

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          It is a comment, not a prerogative. If I came over brash, sorry. My intention was to be different rather than template as no real comment on his team can be made. It is a forum, nothing else.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Just blank out the myriad RMTs and focus on the discussions. That's what I do.

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

              agree all people want are secondary thoughts i.e. a discussion.

  25. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez or Pickford?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Pickford lets in a goal GW1 and the Everton house come tumbling down.

  26. Chelsea91
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts???
    Ederson
    Taa,Shae,Digne
    Raph,Buendia,Salah,Barnes,Bruno
    Antonio,Toney

    Forster White,Omo,Perica

    0.00 itb

  27. SILENTWAR
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Coufal fit for GW1? Will he start?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Why not? Have I missed something?

  28. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How's this team looking..?

    Sanchez
    TAA-Digne-Coufal
    Salah-Bruno-Mahrez-ESR
    Iheanacho-Watkins-Toney

    Foster | Bissouma | White | Manquillo

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

    Watkins or Robertson?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If Ollie's being shifted out wide, he's less attractive now.

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

        That’s the question about

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

        pens > out wide
        for me. both aren't ideal.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Robertson

  30. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is there an article or a hot topic on how to fit 4 Villa and 5 City players in FPL?

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

      People don’t own one city player why on earth you want 5?

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Martinez 4.0
      Stones Cancelo Targett 4.5 4.0
      Salah Mahrez Grealish Buendia 4.5
      Kane Ings 4.5

      That works.

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

        No that doesn't. You current team has 4 current Villa players on the website.
        Martinez Targett Buendia Grealish.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Ah good point. Unless they end up signing JWP I suppose you can’t do it.

    3. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It's impossible as Grealish is moving from Villa to City.