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Fantasy Football Scout’s very own Mark Sutherns has been discussing his latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team draft with video regular Andy North over on our YouTube channel.

This is an exclusive for Premium Members – and there’ll be plenty more to come in 2021/22.

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FPL pre-season: Trossard hits hat-trick from wing-back role 1

In this first instalment, the FPL BlackBox co-host and Andy chat about Jack Grealish (£8.0m), Harry Kane (£12.5m) and Danny Ings (£8.0m) before launching into a discussion on their latest drafts.

Mark explains his 3-5-2 set-up, premium midfielder choices and omission of Bruno Fernandes (£12.5m).

Andy throws his own selections under the spotlight, explaining his preference for a 3-4-3 and inclusion of Harvey Barnes (£7.0m).

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  1. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So, Benrahama and Barnes are no longer differential 🙁

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ben 2% owned, Barnsie 8%.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      97.9% of managers don’t have Benrahma

      91.4% of managers don’t have Barnes

      That’s probably less than 0.2% of teams that have both

    3. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Benny definitely is. I got him in on 1.8%
      Depends if you define differential as 5% or less owned, or just not template.

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Still think in the big picture they're still differentials but they won't be if they hit form early on 😉 but depends how you define differential

  2. germanyozil10
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do you like it?

    No TAA, 433, but essy to get Kane later if I pick Vardy to start. Plan to downgrade Bruno to Son and upgrade Vardy to Kane.

    Sanchez Steele
    Robo Shaw Cresswell Ayling Amartey
    Salah Bruno Raphinha Brownhill Bissouma
    Vardy Ings Toney

    0.0itb

  3. Life_Ban
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    One moment of pain and error:

    Just stubbed my toe and boy did that hurt! If you want to experience a similar pain and frustration, then please join ML:

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/1nbmz6

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No thanks, looks dodgy.

      1. Life_Ban
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah for sure...the official website for Fantasy Football Https looks dodgy...

        So what will you be using to login to your team 🙂 Mr 7 Years?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I think you just copied the website. I think you want my treasure.

          1. Life_Ban
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Ha you busted me 🙂

            The real treasure I am trying to snag is if Mark Sutherns is reading this post, please don't forget the little people who helped to put you in your 4 bed detached mansion and sleek BMW with panorama roof - pls join the ML!

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Good luck with that Mr 7 Minutes.

  4. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Deadlocked last time but would you rather start with
    Harrison (no other Leeds attack)
    Benrahma (double with Antonio)
    Can’t stretch to a 6.5, Benrahma has the fixtures and the form/confidence. Harrison more nailed on and avoids a double up

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Harrison

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I switched from Harrison to Ben based on pre-season form. I have a semi-intention to lose Ben for Har when Hammers get sucked into Thursday night horrors

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Harrison

    4. Oz lotto
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ben on fixtures

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all! Another deadlock haha. If I did start with Benrahma he’d become Harrison in gw4 anyways so decisions decisions…

  5. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Playing 352
    With amartey and another 4.0
    And VVD one of those 3

    Too risky for start of the season?
    If VvD does not start gw1, got amartey vs wolves at home

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Too risky. No guarantee Amertey starts. I'm on a 352 also. I have Amertey and Obafemi on my bench, but the other sub is a guaranteed 4.5 defender starter, who can cover any position.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I think after yesterday performance amartey is nailed for gw1at least
        You read what rodgers said about him?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, I saw the game and heard his comments. I wouldn't just set up for GW1 though.

  6. balint84
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Son or Bruno?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son

      1. C0YS
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Son

    3. C0YS
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    4. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno but I have both.

  7. Oz lotto
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    First post in a long long time. Obligatory RMT. would call it off template in terms of structure, Double defence + Watkins and Ings - which is not usually my style but I am yet to win the whole thing so why not.

    Pickford/Bachmann
    TAA/Maguire/Shaw/Cresswell
    Salah/Jota/Gundo/Benrahma/Fraser
    Watkins/Ings/Antonio

    Zip in the bank.

    1. Oz lotto
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      *white is the 5th defender

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Too many players

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He did say it was off template.

      2. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But I really love ings + watkins

        1. Oz lotto
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          my issue is that currently my defence is stacked and I am left with cresswell on my bench

          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I would sell cresswell and fraser

            1. Oz lotto
              • 15 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I am taking a punt on Fraser. his price is just too low for me to ignore and he is a guy who I have loved owning in the past... cresswell happy to ditch. but what to do with the money.

              1. Emiliano Sala
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Maguire to robbo

                1. Oz lotto
                  • 15 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  I have Jota, Salah and TAA though

  8. HollywoodXI
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Sanchez
    Trent Shaw Chambers
    Salah Son Mahrez Greenwood Barnes
    Antonio Ings

    Foster Amartey Omobemdeli Obafemi

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team, but your bench worries me considering your forwards could snap at any time.

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m banking on Ings and Antonio being able to last 6 games. Fingers crossed lol!

        1. Oz lotto
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          as am I. I am getting Antonio, Watkins and Ings from the get go in case Ings just breaks

        2. Galza
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I hope so because the rest looks good early doors.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why Chambers?

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I prefer his attacking potential to White. Any other 4.5m def worth considering?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Veltman possibly

          1. HollywoodXI
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Sanchez in goal. Double up viable you think?

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I wouldn't double up

        2. FPLFrendo84
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          To be honest having a Arsenal defender isn't bad as I'm sure they had the 3rd best defensive record last season only behind Man City & Chelsea and I personally think Ben White will only improve that but if you choose Chambers over White I totally see where you are coming from because of his attacking threat

  9. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How's it looking?

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA Shaw Cancelo (White, Amartey)
    Barnes Salah Havertz Son Greenwood
    Antonio Toney (Obafemi)

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice!

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! Any changes you'd make?

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Probably Havertz to Grealish GW 2

        2. Galza
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I don’t think so.
          We have the same mid except I have Sancho + Buendia over Greenwood + Havertz.

          I’m going to start with Sancho because I know I want him for Southampton.

    2. FPLFrendo84
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Foster to Steele just incase Sanchez gets injured your guaranteed your second choice GK to come straight in obviously that's if your planning to stick with Sanchez all season or maybe double up on the Watford keepers

  10. No Salah
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What’s the situation with Coufal? With the reports that he’s not happy with the contract - is he no longer a good option?

    Was considering him for first four before switching to ayling.

    1. Lazaretti
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      They have not agreed terms for new contract. Fredericks has been playing a lot in preseason while Coufal been still on holiday. Not surprised if Fredericks starts at least first game maybe GW2 too. Not a hammer fan.

      1. No Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. It’s a no go then.

        1. Lazaretti
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Coufal must have returned to training already but I would avoid atm. Realised yesterday when looking preseason guide / minutes in preseason.

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      WH fan here. He is fine mate, he has been at the club 5 mins, came over from Czech league on a low contract, played superb and now wants a bit of parity. He will get it, looking like January if he carries on with the form.

      Very important part of the starting 11.

      1. Lazaretti
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        TY. Thats what I thought too that he is playing with cheap contract.

      2. No Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. Let’s hope it gets sorted out soon.

  11. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Whats with the Leeds preseason result ? Regression?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just llorente missing, probably means they will be forced to attack more.

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Too busy on murderball - yet to taper down

      Bu that said they gave the team that did actually remember to win the Europa League the run around yesterday from what I read and simply conceded two silly ones

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm really torn over starting with Leeds assets.

        1. Moderately content penguin
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Not really thinking about it too much yet

          Personally think both Bam and Raph are decent still. They will go full pelt at OT and they will cause some havoc anyway. Wouldn't want the defence just yet. Same to apply in other early ones.

          And - said this a few times - I'm really dubious about picking mid priced types with a focus on fixture runs - they're all too flakey to rely on for those sorts of returns . I'm just going with the ones I think will play, are class and I'll want to keep. I'm also looking at 5 fixtures on the ticker and not 3

          1. Andy_Social
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Me too. I still have Raph and Bam in my starting lineup. Mind you, two of my back three are Shaw and Maguire, so setting up for a few GW's means GW1 will be awful!

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      They’re not really big pre-seasoners - They were beaten 3-0 by Stoke before last season kicked off, and were beaten 4-2 by Al-Ittihad before their championship promotion season

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Good point.

      2. Moderately content penguin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ty for this

        I was sort of expecting this to be the pattern and was about to research it.

        They have a good early season record under Bielsa (once you make allowances for last season fixtures and think a bit) but that I'm hypothesising comes from the heavy murder ball work which could well interfere with actual games in preseason.

    4. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Whats the latest with their defensive injuries?

  12. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which option seems better?

    Sanchez | Fodder
    [X] Digne Shaw
    Salah Son Barnes Buendia
    [X] Antonio Ings
    ¦ Gilmour Fernandez Dier

    0 ITB

    A) TAA + DC-L
    B) Robbo + Cavani

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      DCL injured

    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B as DCL is injured I hear.

  13. balint84
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Jimenez+Harrison+Coufal
    B) Bruno+4.5+4.0

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A, it's not even close

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Surely Grealish is a must have, since his still also on Villa penos & FKs according to the FFS Set Piece Takers list?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Will be a good pick in Villa Vs Man City game 😉

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Goals at both ends 😛

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, DGW every week…

  15. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best 5th mid:

    1. Brownhill +0.5m
    2. Tella (poss OOP)
    3. Hojbjerg (after decent Euros)
    4. Other - who & why?

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like Tella, but if the extra 0.5 can improve your team, just get Brownhill.

      Also depends if you’re starting him or not.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Will be first bench fodder…

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which one sounds best when you scream it at the top of your lungs at the supermarket checkout?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        ‘Price check for Tella please’

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Streetcar Named Jafooli - Telllaarrrrr!

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gilmour

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Too defensive?

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          No. CM. Gets forward too. Watch 5-0 highlights

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Ah okay, so he’s playing more advanced for Norwich?

            1. Emiliano Sala
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              yes

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like the naildness of Brownhill and the fact he’s on some set pieces but Tella has the most upside imo but depends how far you can stretch the extra .5

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thoughts on Gilmour?

    5. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tella if you wont need him too often off the bench.

  16. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any 4.0m defs nailed on, or close to starting regular?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Amartey might be worth a shout. So too Omobamideli

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Amartey for now until they buy someone

    3. Leao ball
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Duffy maybe

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Potter would rather start their backup keeper before he starts Duffy but would be great if Duffy got some minutes

    4. C0YS
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Based on preseason:
      1) Amartey
      2) Amobamidele
      3) Manquillo

      1. Wild Card this!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        and Livramento

    5. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, will stick with Amartey as a place holder until someone else becomes better 4.0m option

  17. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who is Man Utd first team GK’er?

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ddg for now
      Henderson later

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I reckon Henderson will be in 50% of teams by Xmas

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Whispy beard

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheer KT…

  18. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pick two GK’s to start the season:

    1. Sanchez
    2. Bachmann
    3. Guaita

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1 and 2

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, that’s what I reckon I’ll start with

  19. C0YS
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you *not* pick in your team and why?
    A. Ings
    B. Wilson
    C. Antonio

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A, B & C - all first choice for Sick Bay FC

      Although I’m punting on Antonio as a single risk

    3. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A Made of glass
      B Made of glass
      C Made of glass

    4. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ward A
      Ward B
      Ward C

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A as I have the other two. If money was no objection though I’d probably still not have Ings to start, even though he’s a clinical striker and served me well that one season a few years ago I’d want to wait and see how he fits at Villa first

    6. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson as West ham and Villa are more attacking than Newcastle

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm going 352 rather than 343 because I just don't like what's on offer in the forward department. It's a struggle to find one, let alone two that I'm satisfied with. No doubt that s one reason everyone will go mad for premium latecomers.

      2. C0YS
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Good point, but is Ings expected to hit the ground running?

    7. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C. Injury prone and therefore a transfer waiting to happen.

    8. balint84
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why not Jimenez?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A possibility among others, but Wolves have injury issues.

      2. C0YS
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Bad first 3 fixtures and I find Wolves less reliable than Newcastle, the weakest of the teams the above 3 play for.

  20. balint84
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Ederson&Konsa
    B) Martinez&Dias

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B easy

    3. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  21. ☈☾
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How long is Lowton injured for?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Confirmed?

  22. Jimjam
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    (A) DCL & Buendia in a 3-4-3
    (B) Barnes & Greenwood in a 3-5-2

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  23. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How nailed is Ziyech?

    Great Euros & Preseason - 7.5m seems like a decent price.

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not nailed plus tough fixtures

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tuchel's a rotator.

    3. KING KOUNDER
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What Euros lol , he plays for Morocco!

  24. RohanVaswani
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Will ziyech start?

    Who should I replace Dcl with, have Antonio and Watkins

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Greenwood or Gundo? Own Bruno.

    1. NATSTER
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I start with Greenwood as he looks likely to start.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo an educated punt

  26. NATSTER
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi again in the new season. I currently have 3 drafts which I feel okay and wondering which one will get the highest support on here.

    A : Robbo + Barnes + Raphinha (or Buendia) + Obefami
    B : Maguire (or Stones) + Jota + Barnes + Obefami
    C : Coufal (or Targett) + Jota + Brownhill + Bamford

    Sanchez - 4.0
    TAA + Shaw + ??? + Amartey + 4.0
    Salah + Son + Greenword + ??? + ???
    Ings + Antonio + ???

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably A

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

    3. C0YS
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  27. n-doggg
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    First draft so far, what do we think?

    Sanchez, foster
    TAA, shaw, white, ayling, veltman
    Salah, Bruno, Havertz, Barnes, raphinia
    Antonio, Toney, 4.5

    Thanks

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Spot on! Good job…

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Weak up front

      1. n-doggg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        352

        Waiting on Lukaku price but would probably go 343 if he’s decent value

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Lukaku in a 343 lovely

    3. NATSTER
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like the mids. Toney is quite popular, but I haven't seen him played yet.

  28. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    My final attempt at a draft and I’d be so grateful for any input 🙂

    Sanchez
    Trent/coufal/tierney
    Salah/bruno/mount/raph
    Watkins DCL Toney

    4.0/ayling/coady/brownhill

    Thanks everyone!

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Watkins points reduced now Ings is there?

      Mount is class but in that Chelsea team a bit of an assist of an assister?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Good points

  29. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on double Brighton defence? I have Sanchez and Veltman in my draft

    From their first 8 games, 5 have a 2 fixture difficulty rating and can rotate well with Ayling on the other 3 games.

    If they keep clean sheets in 3 from those 5, it would be considered a successful gambit right?

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That’s what I am thinking unless amartey looks nailed for Leicester in which case worth punt instead

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He did his chances no harm yesterday.

        I think Amartey is only an option though until Evans returns or if Leicester sign a replacement cb to cover fofana.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeh, there's just the issue of multiple injuries in defence. Are they going to have to start with Duffy? I'd like some assurance that injuries to Dunk and Burn will have cleared up.

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I remember Duffy was all the rage a few seasons back with some even triple captaining him!!

        Didn't know about Dunk's injury though. Brighton have a far stronger defence when he plays.

        I think that would impact my decision on whether to go double defence for Brighton

        1. Andy_Social
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          He was good once. Once. Even Sanchez was injured - haven't heard confirmation he's 100%. Any Seagulls news gratefully received!

  30. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I have to say I find Mark’s logic for avoiding Bruno bizarre

    Don’t pick him, because you won’t want to transfer him out? What?

    Pick Mane because he’s easier to transfer out than Bruno?

    All a bit wish washy/trying to trick yourself type stuff & a bit weird really

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      *Around 23 mins into the video timestamp for those (like me) who can’t be arsed watching an hour of “I’m picking X because I think they’ll do well”

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My rant from last night:

        So I'm watching Mark Suthern's draft youtube. I'm listening to his reasoning but it just doesn't work for me.

        1. Don't own Bruno cos you won't want to sell him when you decide to go for Kane (or Lukaku).
        2. Get Mane instead - he has 2 good fixtures GW1-2, then Chelsea GW3 so you'd have no compunction dumping him then.

        What doesn't work for me is both City and Chelsea move into a nasty run of fixtures just then, while United's are great.
        It makes far more sense to me to start Bruno and hold him until the great fixture turn GW7. Then wildcard to catch Chelsea's great run - new striker and all, and pile up City assets at that point. It's also the point the fixtures turn bad for United and, to an extent Liverpool too.

        Has anybody watched it and support's Mark's tactic? I know he's an infinitely better player than me, but it just seems plain wrong....

        ....I don't even know if he's considered as he doesn't mention it that he'd be buying Lukaku or Kane just as they plough into tricky fixtures. Yeah, they're fixture-proof, can score against anyone, but to deliberately opt for that rather than Bruno's easy fixtures seems perverse.

        1. NATSTER
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I watched him already and he saved 1.0 ITB for upgrading Mahrez to Son too. I feel that's a bit too much planned future transfers. Two 5.5 mids where not much good options in that price point and double Brentford attacks also surprised me.

        2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah plus the scramble for Utd assets is going to be biblical if the Leeds game is a goal fest

          Watch the wildcards fly if Utd score 3 or 4 in GW1 when people realise they have Southampton, Wolves, Newcastle lined up as their next 3 fixtures…

          But no - the pros will avoid Bruno because “you won’t want to transfer him out before Newcastle GW4” 😆

          This is how people’s teams get absolutely wrecked following advice like this

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            *and of course Mark will make a late change when he comes to his senses & will start with Bruno, leaving his followers to pick up the pieces of their broken teams as usual

      2. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Does Rachel Riley appear in the video?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          😆 she’s everywhere

    2. Galza
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If that team had been posted on here, The Knights Template would if dragged him straight to the dungeons… 🙂

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No trial either!