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FPL Daily: Walker’s European ban, Liverpool target Diaz and AFCON latest

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points of the day in FPL Daily, a weekday series that serves non-Premier League matchdays and days when we don’t bring you a team news/press conference round-up.

WALKER HANDED THREE-MATCH EUROPEAN BAN

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker (£5.4m) has been banned for three UEFA Champions League matches, following his red card against RB Leipzig.

As a result, the England right-back will miss both legs of his side’s last 16 tie against Sporting, plus the first-leg of the quarter-finals if they progress, increasing the likelihood of Premier League starts in the surrounding fixtures.

MAN CITY’S FEBRUARY/MARCH SCHEDULE:
  • Saturday 5 February: FA Cup fourth round – Fulham (h)
  • Wednesday 9 February: Gameweek 24 – Brentford (h)
  • Saturday 12 February: Gameweek 25 – Norwich City (a)
  • Tuesday 15 February: Champions League last 16 – Sporting (a)
  • Saturday 19 February: Gameweek 26 – Tottenham Hotspur (h)
  • Saturday 26 February: Gameweek 27 – Everton (a)
  • Wednesday 2 March: FA Cup fifth round
  • Sunday 6 March: Gameweek 28 – Manchester United (h)
  • Wednesday 9 March: Champions League last 16 – Sporting (h)
  • Monday 14 March: Gameweek 29 – Crystal Palace (a)
  • Saturday 19 March: Gameweek 30 – Brighton and Hove Albion (h) *

*possible blank due to clash with FA Cup quarter-finals

DIAZ TO LIVERPOOL?

According to reports, Liverpool are trying to sign Colombia winger Luis Diaz from Porto, with several outlets suggesting a medical is pencilled in for the weekend.

The deal, if completed, is expected to be worth £37m plus add-ons, and would represent an exciting addition to Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

However, for FPL managers, it could have implications, with Diaz bolstering an area which already includes Mohamed Salah (£12.7m), Sadio Mane (£11.7m), Roberto Firmino (£8.7m) and Diogo Jota (£8.4m), plus squad options like Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (£5.8m).

In all likelihood, the winger would be eased in gently, perhaps acting as an option off the bench, though it would certainly be one to monitor if a deal does go through.

CHAMBERS JOINS VILLA

Calum Chambers’ (£4.2m) move to Aston Villa from Arsenal came as a surprise to many when it was announced on Thursday night.

The defender, who has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract and arrives on a free transfer, can operate at both centre-back and right-back, and at least initially, is expected to be a back-up option to both Ezri Konsa (£4.9m) and Matty Cash (£5.1m).

“I’m very excited. It’s a great club with a great manager, a great squad. I know a few of the boys here so I’m extremely excited. It’s all happened pretty quickly to be honest. It was a few days ago I was (made) aware of the interest and yeah, since then, its felt like it’s happened pretty quick so it’s exciting times.

I’ve played at Villa Park a few times, it’s a great stadium and it’s got a great set of fans, and obviously the manager as well. He (Gerrard) did very well at Rangers and he’s a young, exciting manager and I can’t wait to work with him. We spoke a few times, it’s all really positive and I can’t wait to get started with it all.” – Calum Chambers

AFCON LATEST

This weekend, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches the quarter-finals stage, with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr (£5.7m) and Romain Saiss (£5.0m) all in action for their respective nations.

AFCON QUARTER-FINALS:
Premier League involvement
Gambia v Cameroon
Burkina Faso v TunisiaBertrand Traore (Aston Villa)
Egypt v MoroccoMohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Trezeguet (Aston Villa), Mohamed Salah (Egypt) | Adam Masina, Imran Louza (Watford), Romain Saiss (Wolves)
Senegal v GuineaEdouard Mendy (Chelsea), Cheikhou Kouyate (Crystal Palace), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Ismaila Sarr (Watford) | Naby Keita (Liverpool)

For Salah, if Egypt defeat Morocco in their quarter-final tie on Sunday, that will ensure a stay in Africa until Sunday 6 February, as there is a third-place play-off taking place on the same day as the tournament final (assuming Liverpool don’t attempt to wrestle him away from that bronze-medal clash).

Liverpool are in Gameweek 24 action four days after AFCON ends so, while Salah could easily be back in the UK in time for the clash with Leicester City, it remains to be seen whether Klopp would entertain the idea of including FPL’s leading points-scorer in his starting XI after he previously featured in seven international matches in the space of four weeks.

269 Comments Post a Comment
  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best move ( 6.6 m in bank)-

    A Gray to Bruno -
    B Dennis to Ronaldo ( play over Gray)
    C Gray to Salah and Dennis to Broja-4

    DDG
    TAA Dalot Digne Cancelo
    KDB (c) Jota Raphinha Bowen Gray
    Antonio

    Sanchez Dawson King Dennis

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just Gray to Salah if Egypt get knocked out in the quarter finals.

      1. fplgaruda
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Do you read his money itb?

    2. Eightball
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I like Gray to Bruno and then get Salah after the Double.

  2. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Risers: None

    Fallers: Klaesson (4.3) Kabak (4.3)

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Is this break that time humans finally become logical and avoid early moves?

      Narrator: probably not

    2. sulldaddy
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      am I the only one that doesnt know who those fallers are without looking em up?

      1. Eightball
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        These were the price drops I was waiting for!!!!*

        *I have no clue who they are either lol

      2. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Must be difficult being a Norwegian junior international goalkeeper, lauded as a great new hope in your home country, land in a cold and windy Leeds and not even be able to get more than 0.1% of the fpl community think you worthy of a bench spot in their team. Then again, I heard Kane was an unwanted £4.5m/£5.0m striker once… Yes I had to look them both up too. Kabak played a bit for Liverpool I remember; doesn’t seem to be part of the Norwich resurgence it seems

  3. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Without LeTradeMyTeammates Russ plays well what a surprise

    1. Hawk
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Without him, Russ wouldn't have been there in the first place. Lakers was okay.

  4. Eightball
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Livramento to

    A) Dalot
    B) Lamptey

    I have DDG.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      Lamptey blanks this week so not him

      1. Eightball
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'm thinking more for gameweek 25. I don't really need them to play this gameweek. I can probably roll anyway and do the more next gameweek.

  5. Fefguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Gallgaher captain v Norwich in GW24?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have him. Just playing him is enough for me.

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Plenty if better options

      1. Fefguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Fair. Would you go Bowen over Ronaldo?

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

          This is half the reason why i dont own Ronaldo, you feel obligated to always consider the armband.

          Surly Ronaldo gets something against Burnley. Woy in charge of Watford now so he will want to make sure they dont lose the first game.

          1. Fefguero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks bro. Owning Ronaldo sucks. I got him in before dgw for a hit and been disappointment since

  6. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Guys do not you think that even if Salah will be ready for Leicester game, it will be logically to put him on bench and sub in on 60th etc if there a need?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      THIS^

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No, why would that be logical? Assuming they lose this next game then it’s 10-11 days or something like that between that and the Leicester game - you could actually argue he’s even more likely to start as any more rest than that will be to much

      If they win and then have to play the semi and a 3rd place play off obviously the answer is different

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I think this is what he was implying.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      probably more likely to start and come off early if they are winning

      Out if interest how many times has Salah been benched ?

      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He was benched against Palace last season, came on in the second half, and got a brace.

  7. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I am one of the few still without Bowen. Who to sell to get him?
    A. Bilva (have KDB)
    B. Maddison

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      An SGW for an SGW gameweeker IMO

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all.

    5. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Great fixtures for Bilva - I’d ditch Maddy. But I’d prefer a DGWer if possible this week

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Bruno and them too expensive for me.

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Greenwood?

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            You think Greenwood is better than Bowen for next 2 GWs?

    6. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  8. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all, have a great weekend. Only a week to go until we can celebrate the josh king hatrick

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A week? We have less than a day to wait!

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Only if you fast forward a week.

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      As a Dennis owner I would weep! This gameweek is really stretching out the agony!

    3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Has any striker ever scored a hat trick under Woy’s management?

    4. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Im hoping he gets benched.

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

        *as a Dennis owenr

  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best option here?

    A) Gray -> Salah (Keane -> MUN def next week)
    B) King -> CR7 (Dennis -> Maupay next week)
    C) Save FT

    DDG
    Trent, Cancelo, Dawson
    Bruno, Jota, Bowen, Gray
    Antonio, Dennis, King

    Ramsdale, Keane, Brownhill, Lamptey
    Bank 7.6m, 1FT, WC, FH, BB available

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

  10. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    The blank in 27 is so easy to navigate

    Leicester, arsenal & Chelsea assets aren’t necessary right now so it’s literally benching 3 pool

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Which players are you targeting?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I’m on wc now so will have near enough a similar squad to this

        Ddg
        Ait digne cancelo
        Kdb Bowen gallagher jwp
        Watkins/antonio edouard broja

        Foster salah robbo Trent

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That would work. When do you plan to use BB?

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure but will retain a 15 strong squad - i really don’t like the chip, if it looks good I’ll just use it

            1. Botman and Robben
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              If you are keeping a 15 man squad, no rush to use it then.

              1. Eat my goal!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Ait and broja are so cheap it’s ultimately just holding value in the 5th mid

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Even easier if you plan to WC in 28.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Who are your top adds for 28

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

      Yep agree, currently only have 2 pool players with Salah coming back in some point.
      Not planning to FH now

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It really depends on your bench

      The heavy blanks with premium players out are a great time to Free Hit.

      It will be like 3 of these guys against your subs

      DDG, Edison
      Laporte, Reguilon
      Son, KDB, Foden, Bruno, Kane, Ronaldo

      … and also the ease to plan for the games from now to 27 to maximise the points in 24, 25 & 26 in the run up … it’s interesting to build a FH team and compare it to a bare 11 with Salah, Jota & TAA on the bench and no doubt one of the starting 11 out injured or rotated

    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. It is those who have money and the future tied up in Arsenal assets that can create a headache. i would try and have only 2 Pool in GW27. I think Robbo can move out and Salah takes the place of Jota. That is the rout I will probably take.

  11. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bruno a better option than Salah for the next 3 GW's?

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Is ronaldo going to play?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        But in all seriousness salah has the best 3 fixtures in town

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      For next 3, no.

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Similar problem. Without taking hits means losing Bruno to get Salah, or WC and have both in my team.

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure about next 3, but next 2 I'd say yes. Salah possibly limited minutes vs Leicester and a crap record vs Burnley.

  12. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    With 1FT what is the priority here? Rüdiger⁰ replacement or roll transfer?

    de Gea
    Trent Laporte Cancelo
    Bruno Jota Bernardo Gallagher Bowen
    Watkins Antonio
    [Foster Coady Dennis Rüdiger⁰]

    1FT £2M 2FT WC TC
    (Bought Rüdiger⁰ at £5.5M, currently £6.2M)

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      just roll

  13. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    As a Dennis capper I’m looking forward to the Burnley game. Guaranteed improved performance and non-minus points

  14. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    WH reportedly trying to sign Raphinha - how would that affect Bowen?

    Would he take the CAM spot with Lanzini / Fornals being benched and Raph on the right?

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not going to happen that move so not worth thinking about

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      worry about it if it happens

    3. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He wont go West Ham

    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Raphinha won’t go to West Ham. His next move must be a top club

    5. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I suppose it's a step up, albeit not a huge one.

    6. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sideways move for Raph.
      If he moves it’s a bigger club.
      West Ham have stacks of midfielders so not what they need.
      Not sure he’d work up to with Antonio

    7. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They made an official bid of £50M

    8. Diamondgeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It could be the owners of West Ham making a bid they know would not be accepted.
      They look like they are trying to make big signings without spending any money.
      It could also be Bowen is on his way out and they are lining up a replacement first.
      Either way Raph knows he is a champions league level player.

  15. RamboRN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ddg
    TAA regulion cancelo dalot
    Maddison foden bowen jota
    Ronaldo kane dennis

    Subs foster dennis, martinelli, livra
    2ft 1.2 itb.
    This week kane and jota to salah and idah
    Next week foden and dalot to Bruno and ait nouri for -4. Good moves?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      For sure, I think 2 big hitters in the front limits you choices in midfield. Not a bad side though IMO

  16. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    There are so many DGW's coming; postponements both past and future. Those involved in Europe and cups will clearly be on the roster earlier than others. Obviously, they are playing an opponent so one can calculate this factor too.
    So I look at ManU (GW25) Pool, Chelsea and Leicester to take the front seat for the early ones in terms of Europe. Without knowing the roster yet and some players one will keep no matter what, are you going to plan your WC with this info at hand? Because of the amount of DGW's, I see little reason to plan for them as they will eventually arrive anyway. A strong bench is an inevitable situation due to rotation.
    The big question is does one really need to go for DGW's or stick with popular players around one week fixtures?

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I am personally hitting my wildcard soon. This GW or next GW. It’s hard to plan, but i’ve got ground to make up, i’ll fill my team and try aim for players who have games to re arrange.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        As Red Robin says it is dependent on team. Just be aware of not just using it for an early catch up.

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah i get what your saying but chasing someone in the top 10K, there’s no point waiting, need as much time as possible to catch him, he has no chips but i need every gameweek available, if he extends his lead further by 27/28, might be too late then.

          1. Red Red Robins
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            He has no chips left at all? How many chips do you have left?
            Whats the points gap?
            Whats your team currently?

            There is still a long way to go yet mate 🙂

            I wouldnt use is just to use it cos its there...........i think ive typed that correctly haha? Only had 1 coffee so far haha

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I have a place holder/spare cash for both Son and Salah. As you say, it is finding out when they are back. My biggest fear is Salah as there are great fixtures in the short term but I don't want to end up with a cameo in GW24 by moving out Jota or Bruno, who has a DGW in 25

              1. Red Red Robins
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah i know what you mean
                I put Robertson in, so to get Salah back im getting rid of Jota as have TAA
                And getting rid of Bruno for Salah

                Im really hoping Salah misses the Leicester game due to Egypt going far so it makes my choice really easy haha

          2. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            If he has no chips and the gap is not too big, try be patient as you have the aces up your sleeve. If you have 3 DGW's in GW25 that will probably be enough. Gw 28 looks, as it stands a good time to WC with Chelski and fixture turns coming up. The Citeh rotation is the biggest gamble I think.

            1. Red Red Robins
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              100% agree with this!!
              Im using WC 28 too

    2. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on the team mate tbh. Eg Liverpool with a DGW will more than likely keep Salah playing for both.
      City on the other hand, will rotate say KDB.

      Think its kind of hard to plan as it depends on which team gets the double and when.

      Strong bench, and no early transfers and just wait to see which DGWs are announced is the way to go

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        True. I cannot see much gain chasing the DGW's though. It is what it is! (smile)

        1. Red Red Robins
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I do agree to a point mate.

          Eg im not keeping Maddison in my team due to him having games in hand and will most likely have a DGW in a future date.

          If its released the week prior and the fixtures look good then ill just tfr him in depending on the fixtures

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Agree entirely. Maddi is a wait with early fixtures. Also Son is on my watchlist but I am not in too much need of them now.

            1. Red Red Robins
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Son is going into my team when fit, i heard it was after international break but read on here the other day that it could be mid feb now..........not sure how correct that is though

              So atm its a wait and see, annoying as means ill most likely have to waste a tfr and put a place holder in for him, or stick with Grealish (dont ask) and hope he does something

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not quite sure what you mean regarding European ties. There isnt really a clear pattern - Man Utd doubling in 25, Leicester mainly after 30. In terms of your "big question", my answer is just that you pick your battles, e.g. Sanchez & Bruno are enough for me for 25, I'm not piling in on triple-ups for hits every time there's a DGW

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        ManU is a case in point. They are out of DGW's by GW25. There are less midweek alternatives for teams in Europe. so I guess they will try to avoid a logjam. It is already taking place with Leicester.

  17. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Watford fans, will Foster be first choice GK over Bachmann?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Very difficult to predict, let’s see what Woy decides

    2. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I read something the other day about how both of them have said great things about each other, about how Hodgson made him reverse his international retirement, and how he was great for him at i think West Brom?

      It made it sound like Foster will be no1 based on the relationship they have. Obviously not 100% but was a good read. Sorry cant remember where i read it

  18. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hey lads, early, have 2ft and 4,5m itb. what would the moves be here? cheers!

    ddg
    taa - cancelo - reguilon
    bernardo - jota - bowen - bruno - saka
    watkins - antonio

    (foster - dennis - keane - livra)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just Keane ATM IMO. Salah might need planning but none of us know yet. GW27 is holding me off getting 3 Pool, unless they get a double in GW26

  19. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Watford is Woy Hodgson's 23 managerial appointment 😆

    If someone in business or industry had 23 separate employment periods on the CV that would be a massive red flag.

    Not for the crackers world of the PL merry-go-round. Total circus.

    Out of 7.6 billion people globally these clubs keep returning to a small pool of repeated failures. Bonkers.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Oh and zero sympathy for these types of club, hope they all go down 😛

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Too many times the older generation of managers are starting to fail. It is getting the right younger one with new ideas. I am an old fart so I know better than most my lack of will to change.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed and so am I.

          Need to give consideration to a wider pool of options.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine keeping track of all those pension schemes.

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

      18 management appointment in 45 years of management is pretty good good going. He was a massive success at Palace.

      I agree with you about Watford.

      Horrible little club

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, big success at Palace, big success at Fulham, steadied the ship in tough times for Inter. He has a good CV, especially for smaller clubs. Just not suited to elite expectations (Liverpool, England).

        As for Watford being a "horrible little club", they aren't. They have horrible owners for whom football is purely a business. There's a big difference. By nature, Watford are what used to be called a family club.

        1. Tigers Time
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed if you're a Watford fan how is it possible to know what direction the clubs intention is (apart from squeezing every last drop of money out of the club) when the manager changes every five minutes.
          This plan just isn't sustainable - it's beyond a joke!

  20. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bring in Salah or Bruno, who would soon have to be swapped for Salah, but could bring in a haul this week?