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  1. AppleDunk
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Wonder how the missus who doesn't watch football at all will react if I gift her the FFS membership for Christmas

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      She will make herself known to a celebrity divorce lawyer! All you will be left with is Darwin Noonan-Shovelfoot!

  2. GE
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    What would you change on this wildcard?
    Plan is to do Solanke+TAA -> Haaland+Saliba/Gabriel before GW19

    (4.7 itb)
    Dubravka (Turner)
    TAA/Porro/Pau (Mykolenko, Taylor*)
    Salah/Son/Saka/Gordon/Palmer
    Watkins/Solanke (Osula)

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I think you nailed it.

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Thanks

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I'd probably change Taylor and either Palmer or Gordon into a Brighton midfielder.

      You've got plenty in the bank.

      Do you not want Alvarez at all?

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Gross maybe? A lot of rotation in that team though.
        Taylor to who?
        Plenty in the bank to afford Haaland
        Alvarez it’s an option but City blank in GW18 and do not want another transfer out in the planning

  3. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Bring in:

    A) Konsa
    B) Colwill

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I went B last week but if I could make the move now A

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Konsa by some wide margin, on current data

    3. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      A for sure Miguel.

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      prefer Pau but Konsa is good too

  4. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    "I think he could be back on Thursday, we'll see"

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      pep mind games

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Not mind games, imo. It's about pain and inflammation, like Bowen's knee effusion

        Us doctors can't give you an exact timeline on when your pain will stop

        We can guesstimate, but can't give an exact date because everybody handles pain differently

        Once Haaland is feeling good enough to sprint and kick without pain - maybe with the aid of painkillers - he's good to go

        The current estimate from City's medical team is that he'll be able to do this on Thursday. They'll still have to check by then to confirm

        If he's fine, then he continues playing normally, like Bowen once his knee cleared up

        Again, this isn't like muscle/ligament damage or a long-term injury. There's no need to slowly reintegrate him or give him limited minutes once he's in full training

        It's essentially a highly publicised "knock" that many footballers go through, imo

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 6 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          The mind game part was the utter silence about this before the Luton game

          That was wild

          But this RTP timeline from Pep checks out medically

          1. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            11 months, 27 days ago

            So in essence I agree with you. FPL managers moaning about managers being vague about injuries i really don't understand, they are not doctor's and a lot of sport injuries are difficult to put prognosis on.

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 6 Years
              11 months, 27 days ago

              Yeah. The doctors aren't sure and will keep checking "day by day, week by week" and that's what I keep trying to explain:

              Wait for training pics and Pep's last conference. City may decide to be deceptive with their training pics (or not release any) and/or hide Haaland news behind the embargo that'll be lifted after the FPL deadline... But at least we'll *know* that we don't know by then

        2. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          Haaland had a foot bruise last year in November, he missed Leicester game, a midweek CL game and was back with a 26 minute cameo against Fulham the weekend after. I don't know the difference between stress and bruise as medical terms, but I guess they are similar in that it's more inflammation than anything else.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      “You can believe me. I’m not really bald”.

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Are you still in concussion protocol?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 11 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          Maaaybe.

  5. Ze_Austin
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    7:38 of Howe's pre-UCL press conference

    "Direct question: Is Martin Dubravka fit for tomorrow?"

    "Emm... That is slightly unclear."

    https://youtu.be/PBKXDvMNZ6w

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      that's fine if he wants to keep Milan guessing but we'll know by this evening.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      maybe he doesn't know.

      Not that AC Milan will be worrying about Martin Dubravka. Who's the next back up?

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1733871722120794410

        I thought their most recent bench would help, but nah... Both Karius and Gillespie were on it 😀

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          Is Gordon okay?

          Tonight is useful because they've got to put their best 11 out there to win it.

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 6 Years
            11 months, 27 days ago

            Yeah, check the video out

            A journalist (probably the same one who asked more specifically about Dubravka earlier) asked about the missing players from the training/knockabout video, and Howe himself said his reply to that wasn't helpful at all (I'll leave out the reply here), chuckled at himself, and moved on like nothing happened

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 6 Years
              11 months, 27 days ago

              *asked about Dubravka later, not earlier

              This exchange happened quite early in the conference

        2. Hairy Potter
          • 9 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          It would be Karius. Gillespie isn't in the CL squad. One of the kids would have to be backup.

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 6 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Thank you! Didn't know about the UCL squad. So it seems Karius is third in the pecking order anyway

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Karius is the third goalie in the peck order. But if he plays and do well I wouldn't be surprised if Howe stocks with him.
        People tend to remember the bad game he had in the final against Real Madrid. For those who watched Liverpool that season, Karius was one of the reasons we got there.
        He's a decent goal keeper and at a time he was regarded as one of Germany' biggest keeper talents.

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          Sticks..

        2. 15th Time Lucky
          • 4 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          And wasn't he concussed early in that final? Giving him a decent excuse for having a shocker!

  6. The Knights Template
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Doug Luiz has served me well, but with a very light bench I might just take the 0.1m profit and run. I think it will be hitsville for many this GW so a good week to hide amongst the peloton. Who would you bring in? Tavernier? Richarlison? Johnson? Mudryk? Iwobi? Someone else? Grateful thoughts.

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Bailey could be an option too, if he's passed fit

      But I prefer Richarlison here

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Rich of the options listed

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I think Richarlison would be a good option going forward

      1. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        Well that is very clear cut. Might be time to get burnt again! Huzzah! Thanks all.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Are you sure you want to sell ahead of home games against SHU and Burnley and a trip to the theatre of Mancunian nightmares?

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        "Theatre of Mancunian nightmares" - NateDog, 2023

    5. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 3 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Kind of agree with Nate that Dougie isn't necessarily a sell, and prefer him to all the other options except Richarlison. But if Richi is fit, confident & spearheading the Spurs attack, his ceiling is immense. Having being shown the bins once, surely he will desperate to impress you

  7. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Any news on Areola or Sanchez?

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      No

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I would also love to know this after bringing in Sanchez for Turner

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Ederson not travelled to Serbia as a precaution with an illness.

    City reserves tonight with Foden in a false 9?

    Also this is how Haaland was explained.

    "The Norwegian missed the game on Sunday due to a recurring foot problem sustained on international duty last month."

    Predicted XI: Ortega Moreno; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Phillips, Nunes, Kovacic; Bobb, Foden, Gomez.

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Haaland could miss the Palace game. 'He’ll be back, I think, Thursday. We’ll see how he feels. I don’t know [if he will play on Saturday] right now.

    Next press conference, I could be more precise about his conditions.'

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1734683339683254674?t=CGrX0qaoP2GGoqQDSxZtZg&s=19

    There's also a meme about Pep knowing more than the Twitter guys. Which is clear.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      "could miss" is an interpretation from Ben Dinnery on Pep's comment. Sounds like he's more likely to feature than not, it's not an injury that came last GW and not an injury that will keep him out for weeks.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        yeah

        I posted the whole text and the link but realised that could be misinterpreted afterwards.

        I still think he's probably 50-50 so it depends if the club hierarchy would want Haaland saved for the club world cup or if Pep values the title challenge greater.

        Let's face it, Pep likes to collect trophies himself.

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          And Haaland likes to play, score goals and win. Also with pain reduced by painkillers, if necessary.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I think it's quite straight forward that Pep expects to see Haaland reporting in after some rest back at the training complex on Thurs.

      Hence he'll be back ...

      Presumably after travelling home on Wed. night the rest of the squad will report in for light training later on or on Friday.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I was already in there a bit but I'm certainly now beginning to further entrench myself in the camp that aligns itself with those reports that appeared from a couple of places that Pep/City planned to use this last week as a rest period for Haaland given how many games he's started. Perhaps he does/did have an issue but the timing here feels a little bit too good for him to be able to return to training immediately after a dead rubber CL game abroad (and after an open training session)

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        I don't think Pep likes the noise so much so he could have just said rest or minor illness like with Ederson.

        He's been in the game long enough to know how people react to injury scares to star players, fans, media etc not to have to whip it up.

        Nevermind the FPL crowd dissecting every snippet of info for their own purposes.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 4 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          I agree, but I think this has been fairly straightforward, he set out his stall early by saying it wasn't a break, "just stress" and that he didn't know when he'd be back. Then when asked again said he might make next weekend but he doesn't think so and that's about it, doesn't feel that big

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        I hear you Nate but Pep has no reason to mislead in this case. Not as if Palace is a crucial fixture and there are no internationals to lie about.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 4 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          Palace have been a very tricky team for City in recent years and before Luton (who they scraped past), City hadn't won in 4. It's absolutely a big game for them

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Palace also better away from home this season I think...

          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            I have never used historical results to sway my decisions. Palace decimated by injuries and if a break was needed, it would probably be the two fixture he could miss; Especially with the club world cup. We are all guessing anyway. I believe his dad Alfie transferred him out. (I don't give this much credence either TBH)

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              11 months, 26 days ago

              it's exactly what all the projected models are based upon.

              past results, home and away data etc etc

  10. Sgt. Schultz
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    the little games.. Howe FPL of him 🙁

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Maybe a little context required. I get the joke though.

  11. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    so if Haaland is confirmed fit who s ur C?
    a. Salah
    b. Haaland

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      A for sure, pool will trash united and ten hag will get the sack

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Salah

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Still Salah because of the mess at Man U, including last night's injuries and Bruno's suspension

      The only way out of a mauling is to park the bus, imo. I don't recall ten Hag doing that though

    4. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Salah for me

    5. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Salah has 11 career goals against Man United, gotta back him

      1. We Go Again
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        10*

    6. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Mo

    7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Not a chance I veer away from Salah

  12. Tabasco
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Hey guys, which would you prefer?

    A) Trippier & Saka to Porro & Son

    B) Trippier & Bowen to Senesi/Colwill & Son

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      B

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      B

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      I'd happily hold all three instead

      Maybe another defensive transfer to cover Trippier's suspension, or other routes to Spurs' attack

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 27 days ago

        I'd want Son for his remaining fixture.

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 6 Years
          11 months, 27 days ago

          Same and I have him, but I've learnt to appreciate the players I already have

          "Don't buy if you don't have who to sell"

          Trippier vs Luton and Forest ahead, while Saka and Bowen are fixture-proof long-term holds

          Maybe Trippier owners are tired of him, so I get that

          Crazily enough... Spurs don't get that pen and there'll be a lot of talk about Richarlison now 😀

    4. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      A

    5. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 27 days ago

      Thank you for the replies everyone

  13. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Shaw's injury looked bad?

  14. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Areola*, (Dubravka*)
    Gabreil, Trippier*, Maguire*, (Branthwaite*, Taylor*)
    Salah, Son, Saka, Gordon, Palmer
    Haaland*, Watkins (Archer)

    0.4m ITB, 1 FT

    Does the odd adage don't take a hit for a defender come into play here ? I'm thinking

    Maguire to Senesi if Haaland is fit (play with 10 and hope one of the keepers starts)

    or if Haaland is out

    Maguire & Haaland to Porro (who I want long-term) & Solanke -4 (play with 10 and hope one of the keepers starts)

    Trippier, Branthwaite & Taylor will all be back next GW so reluctant to take any of those out for a hit.

    1. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I think leave Haaland and do 1 transfer - Maguire to Senesi/Colwill/Konsa, for example. Archer first sub.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Congratulations! You've pipped even my team in the number of defenders out contest!

      In a similar position where I don't really want to sell my suspended players, but maybe Maguire is different since it looked like a muscular injury. Still, my thinking is Im not willing

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 3 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        ...to take a hit shuffling cheap defenders who I'll hardly ever play. Will only take a hit for Trent - but I think I would put Porro (who I already own) in the same category

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 6 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          Almost took a hit for Porro last GW, and there was some regret before Wilson passed that ball to Joelinton late in the game

          I'd have still gained 1 point, but that's quite risky in a season with rare clean sheets

          1. The Mentaculus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 3 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            My point is more that Porro would be a long-term investment/upgrade, as OP notes, so not judged solely on this week. Whereas Senesi or someone covering just this GW wouldn't necessarily pay back the hit immediately

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 6 Years
              11 months, 26 days ago

              Oh, I don't judge based on instant returns. I could have delayed the transfer to this GW, which I eventually did

              The hit still has a -4 effect on overall score by the end of the season, so I usually measure the possible gains vs taking, say, a guaranteed 0-pointer on the chin for that week only. That long-term asset can still come in next GW instead... Or be skipped if he gets a suspension or injury

              I took a -4 to get Estupinan for his own goal and long-term injury

    3. GlamRock Chauffeurs
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I took a hit last week to get Porro in and it paid off, Porro & Gordon in for two players that didn’t play (though it was Mbeumo & Schar so moves with longer expiry dates), +3 after the hit. I think Porro is an exception to the rule at the moment.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      with 7 or 8 players you could Free Hit I guess.

  15. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    A point that I've seen by all content creators for not selling haaland is 'it will cost you 2 transfers'

    I realy dont get this argument.

    Surely the point of FTs is to use them to gain points!
    If he is a major doubt for GW17 & you sell & he doesnt play & the player you got scores in GW17 & GW18 surely it's not 'cost you transfers' you've used your transfer to gain points?

    Then if you buy haaland back in GW19 or GW20 & he's scores then surely it's a case of having used transfers well rather than it's cost you two transfers?

    Obviously if you've got other issues in your team like no playing defence or goalie it makes sense to focus on your weak points

    1. pstokes2010
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      ‘Content creator’ doesn’t exactly make you a good player. Half of them are clueless. They are like sheep.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        If going out to a restaurant and there are 2 choices, Chinese and a steak house, but you don't like Chinese, the choice is simple. If you are not hungry, don't go to a restaurant.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      It's still a cost of two transfers. Whether it turns out well or not doesn't change the cost

      Your last paragraph is the point: spending two transfers to sell and buy back a player is costly because you'll probably want to spend those transfers elsewhere... Say, dumping an actually injured player or getting a playing GK, by selling players you don't plan to buy back

      In a perfect world with much fewer flags than right now in the game, then the Haaland sell and buy-back clause makes sense especially if the replacement outscores him

      But right now, it's pretty unlikely that you won't need those FTs/hits elsewhere. Maybe if you've still got your wildcard

      I don't think anybody's saying it won't work. But first, Haaland has to be confirmed out before weighing this: will Solanke/Watkins/Darwin outscore your *first sub* of the next 2 GWs by 8 points (effectively two hits if any other flag arises)? That's the tricky part

      Again, it can work. That's just the cost of it

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Just noticed an error in a paragraph here:

        *In a perfect world with much fewer flags than right now in the game, the Haaland sale and buy-back clause makes sense especially if the replacement outscores your first sub

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        "Still, that's not -4 to sell Haaland, then -4 to get him back when I also have to deal with defensive transfers for the fixture swings and nailedness of Tsimikas and Lascelles, then the Son & Salah tournaments"

        This is from where I posted about how it affects my own team:

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2023/12/11/fpl-gameweek-17-early-scout-picks-alvarez-in-as-haaland-news-awaited/?hc_page=3&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_26300043

        I guess other FPL managers are in similar positions for their teams: flag central, prioritise selling players you won't want back. Hence the need to weigh the cost of each transfer

        If we had a consistent explosive striker like Kane who I'd consider keeping instead of getting Haaland back, or if AFCON and Asia Cup weren't about to take Salah and Son away, then maybe the idea of going Haaland-less from GW19 would be more tempting. But see Haaland's fixtures, ffs

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          A quick "rule of thumb".
          If Haaland averages 8 points and is a captain pick 50% of the time, it is quite clear what the downside is of not owning him.
          If you replace for 2 GW's the like of Watkins and his average is 6 points, then one can quantify the decision/
          If Haaland remains in your side and benched, then one must consider his replacement versus the "Watkins pick"
          There are other factors such as the need for the Haaland replacement to keep long or short term.
          Even this situation is team dependents in terms of putting out fires and future plans. It would be very boring if there were no varying narratives.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I understand their narrative but using a transfer relates to more than 1 week and free or not, it has a downside of 4 points.
      Content creators are out to make some money. I have no problem; my choice.
      Haaland and what to do with him is repetitive but they are expected to discuss main topics.
      Focal is an ideal method of getting short and concise info. They believe themselves to be entertainers but some are not very good at it.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      yeah...

      he's say 50-50 for Saturday afternoon.

      then 100% out in gw18.

      is it 2 games to win the World Club Cup? And he's carrying a recurring injury into gw19...

      that's enough info for me.

      If it was Alvarez you'd risk it because there's not a massive trade off back to front in the rest of your squad like a £14m chunk of it represents.

      There is a definite edge to play there.

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      tbf...

      in this game there are enough reasons to pretty much justify any position you want to take.

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      It amazes me how people haven't caught on to these content t*ts yet.

      Right, this game is a competition. They want to finish as high as possible. They don't give a damn about your team, my team or anyone else's bar their own. They are in it for them. When they come out with crap like this there is a reason for it and it is more than likely for their own selfish reasons. It they are saying this it is highly probable that they can't make the move for some reason and they don't want others getting an advantage

      Come on people get a grip. They are not our friends. Stop funding them. You do not need them

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        'De-fund the FPL Content Creators'

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          Honestly mate. They are the biggest threat to the future of FPL and any enjoyment we get from the game and no one can see it. Sadly the likes of myself will always be in the minority although more and more people are starting to catch on.

          Why are we funding this madness. It's mainly the people who are easily influenced and don't know what they are doing that put food on their table

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            I'm not

            well, except paying for the journalism on here and I guess that funds some other marketing people's jobs with a few quid in the pot.

            It's remarkable how fantasy sports is a business now, but look at gaming and the prize money pool there.

            Tech and human endeavour in the digital age.

            I don't worry about it because you can switch off and there's enough problems in the real world it's quite a nice distraction on mornings off work etc!

            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 15 Years
              11 months, 26 days ago

              Yeah well paying here at least you are getting the option of using some features to select your own players with the members table. I am sure most people who do pay for membership do so because of the members table or as a way of saying thanks for providing a place to talk fpl. You would hope they are not paying to hear FPL General, Mr excitement and joy himself, talk about his template transfer moves and how you should help support his dream and buy him a £5 coffee .

              I am more talking about patreons, YouTube membership and the worse of them all. Super chats. Imagine paying someone like Andy £10 to answe an A and B question . Andy , who is such a terrible FPL player that like Bakar he copies other content creators like for like and is actually incapable of making an FPL decision without twitching and sweating buckets .

    7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      On paper I agree, but I saw someone say before that I think Fabio Borges has a mindset of looking at every transfer as being -4, especially short term ones. I normally don't care about "the great and the good" but liked that idea, because you have to think of the opportunity cost of a move (so this means you can't make any other moves until a third week, which is a long time) alongside the other necessities that crop up pushing you into actually actively taking hits

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        See my post above which concurs with Borges

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        The adage of the butterfly flapping its wings.

  16. Prinzhorn
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Dubravka
    Saliba - Gabriel - Livramento
    Salah - Son - Saka - Gordon - Foden
    Haaland - Darwin

    Areola - Archer - Guehi - Taylor

    0.0ITB 1FT

    A) Roll
    B) Haaland -> Watkins
    C) Gabriel -> Colwill
    D) Saliba -> Porro

    much appreciated

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      C or roll

  17. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Darwin -> Jesus ??

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Out of the frying pan into the fire

  18. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    If Haaland is fit, Alvarez to Solanke/Watkins or keep FT? Reckon could get Solanke/Watkins as would be selling Alvarez anyway next week?

    Sanchez*
    Porto/Gabriel/Livra
    Salah(c)/Son/Saka/Palmer
    Haaland*/Darwin/Alvarez

    Turner/no/playing/bench

    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      I did Alverez to Solanke early on before Haaland news, so I'd say do that move if Haaland is fit

      1. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Cheers

  19. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Slowly leaning towards keeping Haaland regardless of his fitness against Palace. Not sure it's worth the hokey cokey and 2FTs.

    Guehi to Porro seems a better use of a FT when looking long term.

    1FT 1.3ITB
    Dubravka
    Gabriel Saliba Livramento Guehi
    Salah Saka Palmer Gordon Son
    Watkins
    (Areola Archer Haaland Taylor)

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Yes, I think I'm holding and hoping for GW18/19

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        you'll be less likely to have him in gw18

        but 19 and 20 look good. If he comes back fit?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          He blanks in 18 anyway due to CWC

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            I know

            I was sort of pointing that part out

            then I realised it's suitably vague they could just be hoping for the best with who they do have etc.

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Original plan was to hold and bench in BGW18. Pep said more likely to be available for CWC which is why City blank in 18 so hoping he will be fine for 19

  20. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Sanchez
    Saliba Gabriel Scharr
    Salah (c) Palmer Bowen Saka Gordon
    Watkins Solanke

    Kelleher/Haaland*/Tsimikas/Taylor*

    No FTs and 0.2 itb
    Waiting to hear on Sanchez, but prob wouldn't take a hit for a Gk anyway.

    Is my 352 looking decent? Should I be cinsidering hits? Thanks, any advice much appreciated

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Consider this. I have given a mark out of 10 relating to price, availability and fixtures. (1= get rid 5= keep not buy 10 buy at all costs.
      5
      5 5 7
      8 7 7 7 7
      8 8
      1 5 5 6
      Just a thought

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        That's very kind of you. Makes me think decent is good description in your view. Out of curiosity is there a player you rank close to 10. The Arsenal defense will go soon, also Kelleher/Taylor are just bench fodder anyway. I'll stick then. Thanks again

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          10 is perfect and not common.
          Haaland or Salah playing the bottom 3 in the next 3 fixture, all at home would be a consideration.
          You 2 forwards are as about as good as it gets IMO

  21. The Left Duke #3
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Morning Gents, quick question

    Is GW 20 the last GW our AFCON & Asia Cup assets will play and then they'll be gone for the bones of January is it?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Yeah, Son is confirmed to be departing immediately after the GW20 game, some may not be required until a bit later (but not late enough for FPL purposes) and maybe a tiny possibility some may be wanted a bit earlier but probably unlikely

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Nice one for that, just wasn't sure at all. Looks like only 2 GWs in Jan then from an FPL perspective with the FA Cup etc so I guess GW 23 will be when they'll return on Sat Feb 3rd but again that'll probably be different for each player depending on how far their countries go

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      A key issue to note is the FA Cup takes a GW away for this period.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Yes I just spotted that, only GW21 & 22 from an FPL perspective will really be impacted and maybe 23 if a country makes it the whole way to their final. 2 weeks break between 20 & 21 and 21 & 22 so January will just be a slow month in general in all walks of life lol

  22. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Understand Martin Dubravka has been struggling with illness & NUFC will check on his fitness today. Loris Karius on standby.

    https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1734856525292634236?t=iB9QgSZOtM_Qzt6VoDmGqg&s=19

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      trigger warning must be given for pool fans if THAT guys name is on any team sheet

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Okay, illness and not injury

      Phew!

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 6 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          Yeah, it seems this existed before Howe chose to start him in Pope's absence, so it makes me feel he'll keep starting after this illness is over

          My initial fear was that the reason he was absent was an exacerbation (thanks Autocorrect) of this shoulder injury

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Yeah hopefully fine until GW20 then see what Newcastle do in the January transfer window

  23. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Karius 3.9m in FPL an option now?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Nope

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Is this really a genuine question?

  24. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Just found out (DUHH) Adringa goes to Afcom.
    He is one of the few in my side to do me proud. I think 14 games played on the trot for a rotation side.
    How and when are you dealing with Asia and Africa comps.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Sell after GW20