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UEFA Champions League Fantasy: Tips, chip strategy + captains

18 September 2023 410 comments
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The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign begins on Tuesday – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

We’ll have plenty of UCL Fantasy coverage in preparation for the big kick-off, plus regular articles throughout the season.

Here, one of our Pro Pundits, FPL Milanista (aka Obay), shares some expert tips on the game. Obay knows what he’s talking about, too, with finishes of 344th, 141st and 31st in the last three seasons.

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The UEFA Champions League is back and it’s time to finalise our 15-man squads for the official UCL Fantasy game. As usual, I’d like my first article of the season to remind managers – including newbies – of the main differences between this game and Fantasy Premier League (FPL), especially in terms of strategy and the importance of fixtures and chips.

This article will not dig into top picks but I will make sure that you get something from me before the first deadline that includes the teams I will be targeting and some juicy differentials.

UCL Fantasy has 13 Matchdays, as opposed to the 38 Gameweeks of FPL, therefore your initial squad must have the potential to go big. You will have to be an aggressive manager who focuses a lot on fixtures and the doubling- or tripling-up of certain teams.

DEFENDERS ARE KEY

One aspect that I would like to cover is the importance of defenders in UCL Fantasy, particularly when we move into the knockout stages where weaker teams have been eliminated and the number of goals drops significantly.

If we look into last season’s top five point scorers across all positions, there are three defenders, including centre-backs Alessandro Bastoni (€5.5m) and Ruben Dias (€5.5m). Ball recovery points play an important role. In fact, 17 of Dias’ 75 points (23%) came from these.

Added to an occasional goal threat, the resilience of elite backlines allows defenders to be the game’s most consistent scorers.

CHIP STRATEGY

 

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  1. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Worth a hit? Looks like I can wait till Friday because the prices won't move anytime soon

    Son - > Salah
    Isak -> Archer

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    1. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son out already?

      Dont fancy him vs ars,?

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

      Then wait though not sure if worth a hit, especially if Archer has to start week in week out

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nay

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    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why sell Son in the NLD. Often high scoring and unpredictable. I'd keep all attacking assets

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      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hello handsome

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        1. Yozzer
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          😆

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        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Why hello there. This has to be epic. Haha

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          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Epic?! That's ruined my holiday.

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            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 16 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I'll have to go to the n*nce thread to figure it out

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      2. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sick of owning Isak. Could get Maddison or Son for GW8.

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        1. krawiecus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then sell Isak

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  2. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Apologies for this question I ask it at least once a year I feel like, but I have had Chilwell since the start and his selling price is 5.6 if he falls from 5.8 to 5.7 will my selling value drop from 5.6 to 5.5 or not?

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Will still be 5.6

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No 5.7m = 5.6m SP. You can take a drop

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      no, you get half of his rises.

      you've posted the question awkwardly but you get the price showing on your screen when you sell.

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    4. Home Late From Age
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Go to your FPL team. Click on Transfers button, then select List View. You have there a column called SP which stands for Selling Price.

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    5. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks everyone for the replies!

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  3. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Does Trippier outscore Chillwell by more than 4 points?

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    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

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    2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You have to look beyond one game. So, yes, he should do. Significantly. He's actually playing football for a start.

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      1. krawiecus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ok then what kind of term are we looking? For a start, he hasn't outscored, in fact has scored 2 points less, despite playing much more football than Chilwell (by like 150 mins over just five games)

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        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Look at who Newcastle have played compared to Chelsea

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          1. Swahealy
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Lol someone has fare changed their tune in a week. Last week u we're slagging off Trippier saying he has only had 1 cross 😀 Nice wee 8 pointer this week with the bonus just as I told u he would

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            1. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Looking at stats & asking if his role has changed isn't "slagging off". Its not all some big ego war, some of us are actually thinking here

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              1. x.jim.x
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers mate, glad there are least a few grownups here.

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

                Step off lad he was adamant that Trippier was an awful pick last week while I was saying they've just had an awful run of fixtures and now all of a sudden he's repeating exactly what I said so shut up

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                1. x.jim.x
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  My argument was that Trippier wasn't worth the extra >1.5m over other Newcastle assets like Botman and Schar. If you're just using one game to argue otherwise, Botman outscored him despite costing 2m less.

                  Botman also had more xG, the same xA and the same number of crosses into the box (ZERO).

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                  1. Swahealy
                    • 4 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    Trippier has had 20 crosses into the box now with 10 chances created so you are deluded kid

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                    1. x.jim.x
                      • 11 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Wow, he must be outscoring Botman then especially having played an extra game?

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            2. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Use your brain for once mate

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              1. Swahealy
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Do u want me to find your posts 😀 your just repeating what u went against me for saying last week, talk about brainless 🙂

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                1. x.jim.x
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/26091511

                  Oh what a horrible slagging off!

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                2. The Mentaculus
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/26091464

                  There you go. Not a single mention of "awful pick"

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                  1. Nuka Girl
                    • 9 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    Tag teaming?

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                    1. Zalk
                      • 14 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Same person?

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

                    He didn't have to say awful pick, he was implying it by using data v top sides to say Trippier wasn't worth it because he only had 1 cross. My prediction that Trippier will be the highest scoring defender over the next 5 is still on 😀 4 more weeks to go 🙂

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    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Taking a hit on Trippier could be egg in the face. SHU can score goals. They did vs both City and Spurs.

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

      Over the next 4 GWs is what u should be comparing them and it's a definite yes

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  4. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford
    Chilwell - Saliba - Estup
    Son - Rashford - Saka - Mbeumo - Sterling
    Haaland - Jackson

    1FT, 0.6M ITB.

    Turner, Udogie, J. Pedro, Kabore

    Thoughts on what to do here?
    Cheers.

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    1. tricpic
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m losing Jackson

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

      Yeah Jackson out b4 he stinks u up anymore

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  5. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon, 2 FT and 0.3 ITB. Do I need to use up both transfers? Will probably do Onana > Areola next week after West Ham's fixtures turn

    A - Watkins > Alvarez
    B - Son > Diaby
    C - Watkins > Edouard
    D - Chilwell > Saliba/other?

    Turner
    Estu - Chilwell - Ruben
    Son - Saka - Mitoma - Rashford - Mbuemo
    Haaland - Watkins

    Onana - Archer - Botman - Baldock

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    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A or B.

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    2. One Man
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry A. Diaby hasn’t a great fixture.

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      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate. Did A

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  6. OLLY G
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Diaby or Gordon?

    Watkins or Wilson?

    Thanks.

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    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson for me

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would avoid Newcastle attack.

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    3. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Diaby and Watkins, though ideally from next or in two weeks, not both rn

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    4. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gordon close to a ban for YCs and there will be some rotation with Barnes, Miggy and Murphy. I'd definitely go Diaby.

      Wilson could be a decent punt for a few weeks, but rotation might not be as simple as Isak cups and Wilson prem. Villa's fixtures could be good for a double up in a few GWs

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

      If Isak starts in the champions league I'd say Wilson

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      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Would be amazed if Isak didn't start tomorrow in the CL. If the plan was to start Wilson then I would expected Isak off the bench against Brentford.

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  7. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Onana (turner)
    Estu cash gvardiol (colwil chilwel)
    Diaby saka rash jota mads
    Haland jackson (pedro)

    2 ft, which ?

    A) jota pedro jackson -4 to mbeumo wilson ferguson
    B) jota pedro jackson -4 to wilson wissa mitoma
    C) pedro jackson jota mads -8 to mbeumo wilson alvarez mitoma
    D) jackson jota to wilson/alvarez mitoma/mbeumo
    E) chilwel jota jackson -4 to triper mitoma wilson

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D

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  8. Merlin the Wraith
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    No way did I think GW5 MNF Forest v Burnley would be an anticipated game. Peeps scrabbling for points in a poop GW. Love it!

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon it is going to be a good game. Will be watching it. Keen on getting in Boly.

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    2. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Got Beyer coming in for Estu, & hopefully Turner tonight. 0-0 please! 🙂

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    3. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t place expectations on it for FPL points

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Any points are a bonus in a bad GW & points mean rank rise

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    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I actually don't mind this pick. Burnley games have been pretty entertaining so far with their ambitious pressing & the space they give up defensively. Also feel like I need to recalibrate my expectations of Forest this season, interested to see how they do at home against weaker sides, what their attacking ceiling is, check out Awoniyu and maybe Aurier/Tavares

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    5. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's weeks like this that make me so happy I cancelled Sky.

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    6. Float
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Speak for yourself, I have the mighty Morgan Gibbs-White left to play

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      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Good differential.

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  9. tricpic
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jackson to:
    a) Alvarez now
    b) Alvarez on Friday and cop a 0.2 price rise/drop (Jackson will go down, Alvarez will go up)
    c) Morris for DGW (trap? Good fixtures though)
    d) Hojlund (try and jump on a bandwagon early for once)
    e) Something else

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      How many goals do you think Morris will get in the DGW?

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      1. tricpic
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        One? Which is one more than a Pep Roulette Alvarez on bench!

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        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Has Alvarez been benched yet? Even if he is benched for one game, he is leaving every player other than Haaland in his dust.

          But go for Morris, GL!

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          1. tricpic
            • 16 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            No you’re right - DGW trap. Talked me out of it. Thank u

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b if you can afford it

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    3. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      See how United get on vs Munich first before considering D.
      Ten Hag has already said Hojlund was subbed early because he isn't ready for 90 yet, so see how many minutes he gets midweek.

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    4. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Alvarez but wait till Saturday.

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  10. Clickzy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2 FT and 0.2 ITB. Any ideas?

    Ederson - Areola

    Saliba - Henry - Estu - Chilwell - Udogie

    Sterling - Mbuemo - Diaz - Maddison - Saka

    Jackson - Haaland - Alvarez

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    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Henry to Botman.

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    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      In a theoretical world, Jackson would be the one to move out, probably. And roll the other one.

      In reality, I’d wait until closer to deadline to see if any injuries or other issues arise that need more urgent attention.

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    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jackson to a striker of your choice and either Henry or Chilwell to Botman. Will also give you some cash to try get Mo if you are thinking of getting him avoiding WC if you have not already used it.

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yer the X —> Botman is also a good move. Though I wouldn’t do both in the same GW (not that you’re suggesting OP does that).

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        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          People have been begged to hold onto Jackson for long enough now.

          He needs to go 🙂

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          1. Boxwoods
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            It’s absolute insanity. So many persuaded to get him based on nothing and then to hold based on nothing more than that he’d missed shedloads of chances and had fixtures.

            Posters still hand-wringing over whether to ship him to Alvarez this week!

            SMH

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            1. I Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              So stats and fixtures are "nothing" in FPL? Fair play to those who ignored him but let's not act like there weren't valid reasons for buying him.

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              1. Boxwoods
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                There was outsized mania over him (new to league and not super impressive pedigree before that — not even clearly first choice at CHE before Nkunku injury) from the gate — before the fixtures. That’s the “nothing” I referenced.

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          2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I definitely held onto him a week (or three) too long. Only swapped him out last week.

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

      Jackson to Eduoard
      Chilwell to Trippier

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      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I got in Edouard for GW5 and scored. 5.5m may as well leave him when he is the main attacking threat for Palace. Everything going through him.

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        1. Swahealy
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I'm putting him in this week for Jackson I've had enough of this clown. Even though Eze looks good on the ball it seems like Eduoard is getting all the chances

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  11. barton fc
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    best 2 game week punt on wc? (will then become son)

    A) mitoma/fati
    B) rasford
    C) saka

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mm tasty new addition to the menu there 🙂

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      1. barton fc
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        looked very lively, will making a tempting punt if he looks likey to start

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

      Just get Son if you want, but Rashford

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      1. barton fc
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I just don't like the fixtures, saka is there for fomo of the bourmouth game and lack of options but he probably makes the least sense out side of eo, think north London Darby will be close nit, if they showed united respect I cant see why they would go and attack spurs think the game goes the way the united one did (not sure thats good for son) pool fix is ok tho I guess, 2 games isn't much so maybe it is a waste of time, but I think im leaning towards a punt

        (I maybe completely wrong about the north London Darby, there normally very open, but thats not how I see this one going)

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        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don't think they did show us any respect - our fullbacks just neutralised Saka and Martinelli, which meant they couldn't create as much. The only goal they conceded was on the counter, which Spurs and Son excel at.

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          1. barton fc
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            arsenal where happy to let us have position, they are usually quite aggressive in the press, there ws next to no press vs united

            I agree our full backs played well im not saying they did attack us (maybe that my bad with the wording) but they seamed cautious of being very transitioned on, if they play like that vs spurs I think thats bad for son (he kinda lives for transitions and I expect Arenal will look to sit back and block passing lanes opposed to pressing spurs)

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  12. Bezz82
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If Martinelli is out for a few weeks, will Trossard take his place?

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    1. Toon lurk
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      oh ffs I forgot about this

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  13. Jullepuu
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jackson to Alvarez before tonight's price drop a no brainer?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait until City's UCl fixture passes first

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    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You know the risks.

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    3. Float
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      no

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  14. nick8070
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Help please…

    Pickford Turner
    Chilwell Estu Udogie Henry Baldock
    Rashford Saka Odegaard Maddison Mbeumo
    Haaland Jackson Alvarez

    2 FT, 0 ITB

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    1. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Are you playing Jackson or benching?
      Henry need changing? If happy to give Chilwell another chance.

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      1. nick8070
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Was considering swapping out Henry for Botman and rolling other FT, and giving Jackson and Chilwel another chance

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

      Jackson to Archer
      Baldock to Trippier if u wanna rotate defence
      or Chilwell to Trippier if u wanna save money

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

    Champions League
    https://gaming.uefa.com/en/uclfantasy/overview

    Get In
    DontMissThatPenMyFriend
    31ZJWME703

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    1. Swahealy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is this a code? Think only Knights are allowed to put codes up on here 😉

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    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Joined

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  16. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do we have any intel/thoughts on whether or not Chilwell will return to the starting 11 against Villa?

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    1. Swahealy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah probably starts, but Villa probably score too

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  17. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    any Luton fans here? which players are worth DGW punt?

    A)ndersen
    K)aboré
    M)orris

    current planning to get K & M

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    1. Swahealy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      None

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    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Morris at a stretch but feels like a waste of 2FT to me (unless you're planning to WC afterwards). I have Kabore but could easily see him getting something like 1pt+1pt, certainly wouldn't use a transfer to bring him or Andersen in

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    3. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have Kabore and strongly considering Morris (for two gws)

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    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm probably going to get Morris and captain him just for shiggles.

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    5. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      im transferring Colwill & Archer out for Kaboré & Morris

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  18. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Disaster of a gameweek and the Wildcard kneejerk is real. Want to hold out until gw 9 though. Which option would you prefer out of:

    A. Chilwell to Trippier
    B. Baldock to Botman (bench Saliba or Chilwell)
    C. Jackson to Alvarez
    D. Combination of 2 of the 3 above for -4

    Thanks

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B and C.

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

      B bench Saliba

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  19. Toon lurk
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone score lower than 22 this week?

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    1. Toon lurk
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Actually I've just realised I have Beyer coming off the bench tonight... this gameweek ain't over yet!

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      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Beyer to save your GW

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  20. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I know it's crazy but who do I start?

    Vicario (ars)
    Or
    Onana (bur)

    Actually considering Big Vic as sick of Onana's blanks and United are a bit dross aren't they.

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    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  21. SomeoneKnows
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1FT + 1.3 itb which would you do?

    A) Mubama > Edouard
    B) Baldock > Botman
    C) Pickford > Leno
    D) Other

    Pickford
    Udogie, Estupiñan, Chilwell
    Salah, Saka, Maddison, Mbuemo, Mitoma
    Haaland, Alvarez

    (Turner, Mubama, Baldock, Bell)

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    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D

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  22. Das Boot
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    3 players from each team,

    A). Sanchez, Sterling and Chilwell (Home to Villa)

    v’s

    B). Henry, M’Buemo and Wissa (Home to Everton)

    Who gets the nod?

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    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A. I think this is easy because it's very unlikely all three Brentford start, it's Sanchez, Chilwell, Sterling vs Mbeumo, Wissa

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      1. Das Boot
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, currently gone for Chilly, Mbuemo and Sterling. A bit of a mix n match

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  23. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance Beyer doesn't play tonight ? That will make three zeros for my defence 🙂

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Fingers crossed for the hat trick.

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      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Botman last on my bench to come in with Henry 🙂

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  24. One Man
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alvarez for Awoniyi for a hit ?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

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    2. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      pardon my english, Alvarez out Awoniyi in for a hit?

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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      1. One Man
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

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        1. Toon lurk
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Confirmation Bias in action lol

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            He said thank you. What’s the issue?

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            1. Toon lurk
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Not an 'issue', just think it's interesting psychology. Two answers - first is a no, second a yes. Thanks the second one... I'd guest that's the answer they wanted.

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              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Oh I see.

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  25. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wanted Botman and Trippier but as I want Salaha and Diablo in 8 if will have to be Botman and Schar probably less rotation risk as well???

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Could rephrase this please. Happy to help but I don’t really understand what you’re getting at.

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      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        asking if they should get schar instead of Tripps to afford salah and diaby(?) in gw8

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Oh I’m that case then yes.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            *in

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  26. One Man
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Awoniyi (ManC A) to Alvarez (NotF H) for a hit ?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I understood what you meant. I’ve said yes, but who else could you put in your 11? Or are they non playing?

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      1. One Man
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, I have Cash (Che A) and Udogie (Ars A)

        I suppose Alverez would pay off over the coming gamesweeks.

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I’d go for it then. SHU at home should be a profit of at least 2 points.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Like Horsey said, difficult to yes/no to a hit without more info

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  27. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can I get a score check? I imagine I’m about average with 48 and Turner to go.

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Stop showing off you naughty horsey

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Well I don’t have a very good game week rank so would like to know. What did you get?

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        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          34 with Turner to go

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ha ok. That does seem low. Was it some Spurs mids that let you down? Seems like I’ve done well, but in reality it’s only about 10-15 points more than others which is basically nothing.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      43 all out

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ok thanks.

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    3. Mainoo Magic
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      38 all out here so 48 seems pretty good to me!

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ok so it’s looking like I’ve done above average without really making much impact.

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        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Surely you're on a big green arrow with 48 points.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            No not really to be honest. But that doesn’t include my 2 point auto sub. I guess at this point of the season 2 points is a fairly big jump, but then there’ll be so many auto subs with Estu out.

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    4. One Man
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m on 48 as well with Awoniyi to play.

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    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      52 all out

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What’s your game week rank please?

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        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Just outside 1m for now (according to FPL, I don't use LiveFPL so will be higher with autosubs)

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah I bet. I don’t use either. My 48 includes my auto sub for example.

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    6. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good going! Average is 40 at mo. Am sat on 40 with Turner/Beyer to play.

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    7. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      50 with Turner to go.

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      1. Zalk
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Also, update your linked team.

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Oh yes of course. Will do.

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        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Can you remind me how to do it?

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          1. Zalk
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            "My profile" (top right) -> "Edit profile" (top right-ish) -> About you -> Team ID

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    8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      51 (-4) with Turner to go

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    9. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      50 -4 transfer + 89 off bench = 59, so based on overall scores this week, I feel lucky.

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      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        *Failure... 50 -4 +9 bench = 59

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Isn’t that 55? Either way that looks good in a bad week overall.

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          1. 2001: A Space Origi
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            DOH!! Yes it is, what a complete failure, I blame my age! 55 total, shoot me now

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            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Nice to see you’re still doing it at 55. 😉

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              1. 2001: A Space Origi
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                been playing Fantasy since the early days in mid 90's, but a couple of years away from 55 🙂

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                1. Rupert The Horse
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Haha. Same. Think I started aroun 1996. Joined FPL in the second season. Remember mailing it off? Funny how much it’s changed. From what I’ve read on here, people pay people on YouTube for tips.

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    10. OLDHERMAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on 45 and have no players more. Total ranking is about 32k.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nice OR

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      2. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Take a bow son.

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    11. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      60 all out

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Blimey. What’s your game week rank?

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        1. Hairy Potter
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          173k at the minute, but it will change after tonight and auto subs.

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  28. ‘Tis the Season
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What’s everyone’s thoughts on bringing Lamptey this gameweek?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I honestly love him as a player. But it’s still too soon for me. Estupinan was rested after a very long 2 weeks off. Then again after that performance who knows? But I don’t think it’s worth the punt.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Unlikely to start much. Estupinan is very rarely rested/rotated (or was last season at least even during the most intense congestion)

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      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Isn't Lamptey a RB though? So question is surely can he oust Veltman?

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Good point.

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        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          You say that but RDZ played him LB... Also Milner started RB in the first 3 league games

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          1. Toon lurk
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Who knows, I think if anything if he can play both sides that surely increases his minutes? Either way I wouldn't be going there anytime soon with his lack of match fitness, 2 matches a week and general injury-proneness. Can't see him playing all that much next 4. Cracking player though

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            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Just because he can play both sides, doesn't necessarily mean we should increase his xMins.

              He hasn't actually started more than 1 game on either side yet.

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        3. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          RDZ has only started Estupinan & Lamptey together once - against Arsenal, peculiarly, when they conceded 4. I think RB is kind of a different role where RDZ prefers composure on the ball to attacking dynamism

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          1. Toon lurk
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            He is coming back from injury though no? Or have I just assumed this?

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      We don't know if he will start the next game

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      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Left back

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Left back what?

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          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ignore me. He is on the right sorry. Thanks mate. Really tempted to bring him in now for Udogie

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            1. Toon lurk
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              he played LB last game but has traditionally played RB

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    4. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ok thanks both!

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    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Had a great game on Saturday but he started as Estupiñan needed the rest. Lamptey has too many injury issues historically too so unless he manages to somehow take Estupiñan or Veltman's spot or he ends up in a PL-EL rotation with one of them, I don't think it's viable

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    6. Swahealy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait and see who plays in Europe first and go from there. Lamptey is a RB too just played LB to give Estu a rest as they have no one else to play there

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  29. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Goes to show how much 4 points means at this stage..

    Not captaining Haaland resulted in a drop of c 400k

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    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not captaining Haaland was what made this a decent GW for me

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  30. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Turner starting tonight? I head rumours the new guy was going to play.

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    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not long till we find out

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sky will lose half their viewing figures if Turner is benched

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      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Especially with reruns of Death in Paradise on Alibi tonight.

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I hope so as I’m confident of a clean sheet and have Ohnono coming in

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    4. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Staying up just long enough for team news before early night watching 'Endeavor'

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