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28 February 2024 146 comments
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For the fourth year running, we invite Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers to come to London and kick off the season in style at Fantasy Football Fest – the world’s largest gathering of FPL enthusiasts.

Get your Early Bird ticket here

With an amazing new venue and 150 tickets already sold, Fest ’24 shall be the biggest and best yet. There’ll be on-stage content, competitions and games, an amazing selection of food and drinks and – of course – the first FPL deadline of 2024/25 before the opening match is shown on a big screen.

With big characters from the community like Mark Sutherns, Gianni Buttice, Az Phillips, FPL Focal, FPL Harry and more already committed to coming, why not come and meet them?

We encourage mini-leagues to come along and kick off their season together, just like we encourage people to come alone. Fest has always been a very welcoming and inclusive event for all managers – even if your FPL team is rubbish!

Fantasy Football Fest will take place on Friday 16 August 2024. Starting in the traditional 3:00pm slot, this event will carry on into the night.

The venue is Vauxhall Beer & Food Garden, located right by Vauxhall train station and very easy to get to.

Our Early Bird tickets cost just £15 and will be sold out very soon. Secure yours now.

Fantasy Football Fest Early Bird tickets are selling out! 4

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Go against Haaland (C) at your peril...

    'My fitness? I am getting back to my best. Finally, I am feeling good. It's an amazing feeling. It's coming, we're coming. Exciting times ahead. We are ready to attack.'

    Haaland ITV post match interview:
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=6ezCdgw61yw&si=YflfB9fvmHIFn8Cm

    1. boc610
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      the caveat here is there are two or three players right now that can match if not beat his hauls. its not the haaland from last season for a number of reasons. watkins and saka playing two of the worst defences in the league

      1. golfboy
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Hmmm yes but he scored 5 last night, just too risky not to (C) in my opinion. Unless you are chasing, then it's very much high risk high reward

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        "its not the haaland from last season for a number of reasons"

        Haaland is the top goal scorer in the PL and played 557 mins less than Watkins.

        Can Saka or Watkins match Haaland's ceiling? Not sure about that. Surely the game last night emphasised that

        1. boc610
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          bit of perspective..it was a weakened luton in the fa cup where anything hit at kruls legs went in

      3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Maybe that’s part of what he meant though, that he hasn't felt fully up to scratch for a while. Not sure whether to believe it or not but before his layoff Pep said he had been playing with the issue (in a minor form at that stage) for a while, and he's not been back for that long. He played a lot of football last year too, only player to start and feature in more games than him was Ederson. Maybe the time off has helped

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          *Ederson and Rodri

      4. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Bloke's just knocked in 5 against PL opposition

        1. boc610
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          tim krul isnt in any shape or form prem league opposition

          1. x.jim.x
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Not much worse than Onana

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Glad I dont have him, no pressure...

  2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Imagine paying money to meet Virgin to see him getting a restraining order against him in real time from Neale

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      "With big characters from the community like Mark Sutherns, Gianni Buttice, Az Phillips, FPL Focal, FPL Harry" - trying to put people off is an interesting advertising technique.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Your autograph book is already full I assume?

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          I had to rub out my John Lennon autograph in order to make space for Spudgun's.

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            As long as that’s the only thing you’re rubbing out, Baby Voldemort!

            1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 22 days ago

              😆

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Night of a Thousand Stars

  3. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Can we make this event a medieval re-enactment?

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I'll be Biggus Dickus. Thankyou very much.

  4. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Anymore news on the Solanke injury?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Knee apparently.

      1. golfboy
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        The Knights who say knee?

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Friday

  5. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    I might come along to the Vauxall Pavillion disguised as a nudist!

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Everyone will recognise your helmet

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Needs a polish, huzzahhhh!

        1. Rhysd007
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Lewandowski?

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Got Cash?

  6. basilfawlty
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Morning all, this is a save FT isn't it?

    Areola
    Saliba Gabriel Bradley
    KDB Saka Foden Palmer
    Haaland Watkins Solanke

    Dubravka Neto Lascelles Konsa 1 FT 3.6m ITB

  7. drughi
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Play dubravka or areola ?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I'm playing Dubravka

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Dubravka

    3. drughi
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      wolves feels like a stronger attack then everton

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Both terrible defences so you have to go with the home side so Dubravka

        1. drughi
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          will see

    4. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Most will be doing Dubravka > Neto this week.

    5. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Areola

    6. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Dubravka

    7. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Much of a muchness really.

      Most weeks there's only 1 point between their respective scores anyway , so it hardly makes any difference which of those two you play.

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        haha, true
        FFS at it's best
        x

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Lol, when did Saka creep to 64.9% ownership...hadn't noticed.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      99.1% top 10k, 87% near me (don't ask!). Basically a dead spot now

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        I just bought him for this week 😆

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Why ruin him now? I was having fun climbing the ranks! 🙁

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Was trolled long enough with Odegaard so I fancied seeing if the same will happen with Baka.

        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Aye, the suffering ends but we lose a spot with which to try claw back the deficit... 🙄

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      You notice it more easily if you sell him after 1 return in 5 games and he then goes on to pick up 69pts in 7 games.

      1. Crystal Alice
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        that’s Gross

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Pascal?

        2. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Or Neto?

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        ouch

    3. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Another pricing mistake from FPL at the start of the season

  9. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Interesting concept in the article.

    I would happily go along to a FF 'club' on a weekly basis if there was one local to me

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I would happily avoid this.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Are you in Camelot?

    3. Bennerman
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Full of 'big characters'? Barf.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Heavy cringe.

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          The heaviest

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Butt Ice

    4. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Instead of name tags, people should have a sticker displaying their overall rank.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Modest Bob is running it?

      2. Rhysd007
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Wont it be =1 for everyone?!

      3. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        With content creators behind fired out of a cannon into the Thames.

        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          *reported for non-extremist violence

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Overruled! 😀

        2. NorCal Villan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          I would pay good money to see that

    5. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Why not start a weekly online FF get together?
      Actually an FPL watch along would be quite fun. Everyone going mental over save points and bps gained

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        I do enjoy the dugout discussion madness on here

  10. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Iraola on Solanke [knee injury]: "We did an MRI [scan] today [Tuesday] so we have to see what he has, assess him, how he wakes up tomorrow. Today is when we decided not to risk him."

    Iraola on only having eight subs: "It was the place for Dom [Solanke].

    "We hoped that he could be on the bench. But we assessed him at the last moment and he wasn’t feeling well when someone like Dom - who is normally training and playing every minute - [feels that way] it says you cannot risk it."

    https://twitter.com/1fplnews/status/1762797152000946358?t=tafsXR9I_KDUJW5KCbTRww&s=19

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      MRI scan sounds bad but almost making the bench sounds good.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        He didn't make the bench though.... There was an empty seat where he should have been

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Yeah I said almost. If it was that serious I assume he would've been completely ruled out before yesterday but I could be way off the mark there.

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Triple (c) will have to wait then.

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I was tempted by different possibilities as early transfers, but yeah... This is the week to wait

      Hopefully no more flags today

  11. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Tis going to be the great Vauxhall of Shame, isn’t it?

  12. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    1FT 2.9itb

    Raya
    Gabriel Doughty Gusto
    Saka Kdb Neto L.Diaz
    Haaland Alvarez Watkins

    Turner Garnacho Burn Mengi

    Was all set on Alvarez > Solanke this week and Raya > Neto next as Arsenal play Brentford.

    Shall i roll the FT if so should i start garnacho over alvarez?

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Awesome - thanks!

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      wonder if porro is back by gw 29

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Has there ever been a nudist mod?

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Ugly naked spy.

    4. boc610
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      and porro said dont sell lol

  13. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Is Trippier an easy sell? Any of you keeping?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Second most satisfying binning on WC for me, after Estupiñan. Newcastle's defensive struggles have gone on long enough now. I see some saying they like the upcoming fixtures, but EVE is the only one that really appeals to me all the way up to GW35

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Yes. Defensive data shows conceding minimum 2xGC. I don't think his attacking upside outweigh the number of goals they concede and his expensive price tag

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I'm keeping for the same reason I kept Bowen, he is still capable of big returns.

      All defenders are garbage this year, 0/1/2 pt merchants. The only defenders I want are the ones with sky-high ceiling, that includes Trippier.

      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        I agree

    4. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I'm giving him this GW and he's gone

    5. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      next weeks transfer. Trippier > Senesi, can reconsider after FH29 and WC30 or 31

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Owned Cash since GW4 and he’s been a real nuisance. Have triple Villa as a result and can’t get to Bailey

  14. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Captain saka or foden?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Saka between those for me

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Saka

    3. Glokollur nr.1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Saka all day

    4. Mufc202020
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Saka

  15. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    2 FT & 0.5 ITB
    Dubravka
    Est Gabriel Robertson (Mykolenko) (Maguire)
    KDB Foden Garnacho Bruno Saka
    Haaland Watkins (Archer)

    Any suggestions please?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Triple Man Utd is.... a choice. Maybe something with Estupiñan & Bruno?

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Yeah a little heavy isn't it ha ha. Who would you ship for?
        Has Est lost his place?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Well he's been given the gaffer's pasta / must do better ("I am not happy with his performances") double blow, so...

          I quite like Senesi for the run of: bur SHU LUT EVE CRY (if you FH29). If you wanted to go cheaper to afford Son, I still think Bradley is a nice option (I doubt 'after the IB' means GW30 for Trent's return). But there's plenty of other mid options - Richarlison, maybe another Arsenal mid for the next couple?

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Too early to say without knowing confirmed games in BGW29 and chip strategy but probably a defender transfer this GW

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers guys? Any hunches on where you'd recommend? Everything I do lately seems to backfire ha ha

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Estupinan isn't worth the hassle each GW.

          Saliba, Porro/Udogie, Senesi/Kerkez and Doughty are options to consider depending on BGW29/ chip strategy

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Cheers mate I'll ship Est this GW

  16. nick8070
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Dubravka (Turner)
    Ake VVD Gabriel (Taylor Porro)
    Palmer Foden Gordon Saka (Neto)
    Haaland Solanke Watkins

    1FT, £5.1m ITB

    What to do...

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Save or get Son.

  17. Mayor of Flair
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Foden to Salah if he's fit, Son if not.

    1. Mayor of Flair
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Reply fail to above

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Why sell Foden before a juicy fixture?

      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Mightn't be as juicy as everyone thinks, bring him back in GW32.

        1. The Philosopher
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 22 days ago

          Everyone except United fans realise this is a juicy fixture.

          1. The Philosopher
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Edit: just seen your favourite team. Checks out.

          2. Qaiss
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 22 days ago

            Dunno what you mean mate

            Antony and Rashford on the counter is scary. And Maguire has locked up Haaland before. If Garnacho’s goal against Arsenal wasn’t offside, they’d be in the title race

            1. Qaiss
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 22 days ago

              * When their manager often says things similar to this, it’s no wonder their fans think the way they do 😉

            2. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 years, 22 days ago

              Dunno if you're taking the p*ss but certainly seems so.

              United are awful and their defensive coordination is particularly poor. Because it's a derby they will also likely be too gung-ho and naive and City will have loads of chances.

              This is one of the best fixtures for Haaland imo. At home too.

              1. The Mentaculus
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 22 days ago

                Think your p*ss radar needs servicing 😉

  18. They are eating the dogs
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    What are the chances Gomez starts against Forest due to injuries?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Slim if even one of Salah / Szoboszlai recovers. Guess it only happens if Elliott has to play right 8 & Bradley RW

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Unlikely imo. He'll probably get a start tonight in the FAC

  19. Glokollur nr.1
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Start Neto or Richarlison?

    1. Mufc202020
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      Rich

  20. They are eating the dogs
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Areola Dubravka
    Gabriel Saliba Trippier Emerson Gomez
    Saka Foden KDB Palmer Douglas Luiz
    Solanke Haaland Watkins

    A)Dubravka to Kelleher and bench boost
    B)Gomez to Bradley and bench boost
    C)No transfer and no bench boost

    1. Glokollur nr.1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      tough, B or C - depending on Solanke news

  21. I like to party
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Be full of f@nny this FF Fest won't it?

  22. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Best defender upto 4.5?

    A) Senesi
    B) Kiwior
    C) Maguire
    D) someone else? Who?

    Thanks

    1. People in Preston
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      A) Senesi for DGW 28. Don't look beyond that Matt.

      B) Kiwior is only playing because Zinchenko is out.
      C) Slaphead and MUN are a no go area at the moment.
      D) RAN if you fancy WOL's fixtures.

  23. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Afternoon all,

    1FT £4.1 ITB

    Assuming Solanke is out for this week and not moving Toney to him, looking to move on Estu/Guehi. Who is the best def option for the next few weeks? Saliba?

    Dubruv (Turner)
    Gabriel Estu Ake (Porro Guehi)
    Saka Richy Foden Palmer (Neto)
    Watkins Haaland Toney

    Cheers

  24. Mufc202020
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Start
    A) Regullion
    B) Garnacho

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      B

  25. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Estpinan to Doughty or Senesi?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I'm not that keen on Doughty personally. I know his chance creation is quite impressive but it's heavily offset by all the goals conceded and I don't see many games I'd start him besides the DGW - and even then, Bournemouth & Palace rate pretty decently for chances conceded from set pieces (10th/8th fewest) and crosses conceded from their right flank.

      I think you can reasonably expect a few CS from Bournemouth's run of bur SHU LUT EVE CRY, and that little bit of attacking threat - especially with Luton & Sheff Utd ranking 3rd & 4th worst for chances conceded from set pieces - suggests some big haul potential

  26. People in Preston
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    For anyone intending to attend Fantasy Football Fest 2024, check out the Google reviews of the venue:

    http://tinyurl.com/34bnah5f

    Sounds interesting...

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      I've been twice - once for a private hire event and the other to watch England beat Ukraine at Euro 2020.

      Not a bad place for that sort of thing

      1. People in Preston
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 22 days ago

        Fair enough. I'm in Germany so was just curious about the venue and its reviews.

  27. boc610
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    huge games for chelsea and united's managers tonight, i feel like lose these and the sword drops (although I feel like Radcliffe has already decided Ten hag is gone at the end of the season)

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      yeah ETH is gone anyway, Poch its probably a wait and see atm...

  28. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 22 days ago

    Arsenal FBs are going to be a minefield to predict.

    Zinchenko and Tomiyasu pushing to be available for SHU.

    Timber now in full team training, will be eased in after long teem injury.

    Kiwior playing well and tucking in as LCB when White inverts.

    Defence and xGC has improved without mistakes from Zinchenko.

    1. CHICKENDINNER3000
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 22 days ago

      yup buyer beware