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Eliteserien Fantasy 2026 preview

10 March 2026 687 comments
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Norwegian top-flight football is back this weekend – and Eliteserien Fantasy 2026 gets underway, too.

In this article, we’ve compiled all of The Mentaculus’ excellent team previews into one place.

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Bodø/Glimt

Easily the most settled side in the league. No transfers during the break (except Brynhildsen‘s loan ending, so Helmersen is once again the Høgh deputy). A clear first 11, with Evjen/Auklend the only slight question mark:

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Haikin
Sjøvold Bjørtuft Gundersen Bjørkan
Evjen Berg Fet
Blomberg Høgh Hauge

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Doesn’t look like Saltnes is going to regain the place he lost to Fet during his injury.

Glimt will be strong favourites to recapture the title, with the only major question being how they handle competing on multiple fronts, especially if they continue to progress in the Champions League. Ordinarily, starting with at least two of Høgh, Hauge, Blomberg, Berg, Bjørkan or Sjøvold would be a given for most teams. But the big issue here is obviously the initial schedule.

The Gameweek 1 fixture v Sarpsborg is postponed (no current date). Gameweek 2 is in doubt due to the scheduling of the Norwegian Cup. Gameweek 3 is set to take place only 1-2 days before a potential UCL quarter-final first leg, while Gameweek 4 could be sandwiched in between quarter-final ties against Arsenal. So, the first leg result against Sporting on Wednesday could still have a significant impact on Fantasy strategy, particularly whether it’s worth parking one (maybe two) players on your bench or whether to risk an entirely Glimt-free starting squad, perhaps with money in the bank or an early Wildcard plan.

Viking

  • Transfers out: Kristoffer Klaesson (Aalesund), Sander Svendsen, Nic D’Agostino
  • Transfers in: Lubomir Belko

Belko is likely to take over as first-choice goalkeeper. Otherwise, Viking come into the new season with a settled squad, if not quite as obvious a first 11 as Glimt. We will actually get their Gameweek 1 lineup – not to mention 10 minutes of the match! – before deadline, but I’ll have a go at predicting it anyway:

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Belko
Bjørshol Stensness Falchener Auklend
Askildsen Bell Kvia
Fuglestad Mikaelsson Tripic

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

The central midfield spots alongside Bell are far from set in stone and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Hansen or Alte. Fuglestad and Mikaelsson are likely to deputise for the injured Austbø (with Tripic moving to the left wing) and Christiansen; ditto Stensness (or perhaps Bærtelsen) for Roseth.

I’d expect Viking to make a decent title challenge again and probably finish a comfortable second. Falchener looks to be highly owned despite a big price hike. The injuries to Christiansen & Austbø mean it’s the Tripic show in attack, as much as ever, plus a bunch of lucrative short-term mid-priced punts like Mikaelsson/Fuglestad/Kvia, who could easily get flocked to if they nab a goal before the first deadline.

Brann

  • Transfers out: Emil Kornvig, Eivind Helland, Japhet Sery Larsen, Mads Hansen
  • Transfers in: Jon Thorsteinsson, Kristall Ingason, Simen Vidtun Nilsen

An overhaul at centre-back looks slightly concerning, with Helland and Sery Larsen both departing. It looks like Boakye will have to step up to partner Pallesen. Injuries to Castro and Magnusson have prompted the loan signing of Thorsteinsson from Hertha Berlin, who looks set to start on the left wing. Ingason replaces Kornvig in central midfield. Vidtun Nilsen looks like back-up to Dyngeland.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Dyngeland
De Roeve Pallesen Boakye Soltvedt
Ingason Sørensen Horn Myrhe
Mathisen Noah Thorsteinsson

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

New season, same old Soltvedt dilemma… will it be Dragsnes for defensive solidity in the tougher fixtures, permanent rotation, or will Soltvedt get a good run in Brann’s appealing opening four fixtures? The rest of the 11 looks fairly straightforward, at least until Magnusson and Gudmundsson return to fitness, although Finne will be pushing for a spot in any of the front three positions.

Generally, I’d expect Brann to be around the top three/four once again, although probably falling some way short of Glimt and Viking. They haven’t really spent any of the €10m raked in through sales yet, so maybe a big signing or two could give them a boost.

Magnusson made an instant impact last year and would surely have been a popular pick if fit. The same can’t really be said of Noah Holm, although Brann’s early fixtures and a shortage of forward options to start (especially with Høgh & Karlsbakk blanking, Christiansen injured) put him somewhat on the radar. Thorsteinsson has a few pre-season goals (including a penalty) and could be an interesting punt. Horn Myhre has recently broken into the national team and will be a key part of their midfield, even if his Fantasy returns haven’t quite been prolific or consistent enough to compete with, for example, an in-form Magnusson. Soltvedt and De Roeve offer plenty of attacking threat to justify their premium prices.

Tromsø

  • Transfers out: Vegard Erlien, Ieltsin Camões
  • Transfers in: Lars Olden Larsen, Mathias Tønnessen (KFUM), Troy Nyhammer (Haugesund), Victor Ekblom, Jesper Grundt

Two huge blows to their attack, with last season’s most-used forward partnership wiped out. Erlien did seem to be drifting out of favour, but the loss of top scorer Camões could be massively detrimental (perhaps not surprising that he might have wanted to move to a bigger club, but technically it is a loan deal to Al Ahly, albeit with an option to buy, which I don’t really get…).

Olden Larsen joined at the tail-end of last season and seems to have inherited Erlien’s second striker role (with Nyhammer for competition). Like his predecessor, he is classified as a midfielder. Ekblom will be competing for Camões’ place, although youngster Daniel Braut has mainly been playing there in pre-season. Tønnessen adds depth at centre-back but may not be a regular starter; ditto Grundt in central midfield.

PREDICTED XI

(3-5-2)
Rønning Haugaard
Vådebu Guddal Kinteh
Cornic Edvardsson Y.Jensen Hjertø-Dahl Warneryd
Olden Larsen Braut

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Last season’s third-place finish will be tough to replicate with the loss of Camões and the more demanding schedule of Conference League Thursdays (assuming they make it through the qualifying rounds), and I imagine they could well slide back down towards mid-table.

The recruitment in attacking positions doesn’t seem to have inspired Tromsø fans, who are already busy plotting Camões’ return (apparently out of favour at Al Ahly already). Hjertø-Dahl, Olden Larsen and perhaps Braut could be decent mid-priced options. But it’s primarily the defence that looks as ripe for investment as ever, with some very highly-rated young centre-halves (particularly Kinteh), as well as the attacking threat of wing-backs Cornic and Warneryd. Double Gameweeks in rounds 4 and 6 present early opportunities to load up and deploy Park the Bus.

Sandefjord

  • Transfers out: Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson, Christopher Cheng, Loris Mettler (HamKam)
  • Transfers in: Nikolaj Möller, Xander Lambrix, Jakob Vester

Another major blow to our forward pool with Sigurdarson off to Eredivisie. But an intriguing addition too, with Möller scoring in every one of his four pre-season appearances so far. Lambrix looks set to slot in alongside Smajlovic.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Hadaya
Carson Smajlovic Lambrix Walle-Egeli
Sundbø-Pettersen Risan-Mork Vester
Patoulidis Möller Dunsby

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Last season’s fifth place was a significant overachievement (and I think their highest ever finish), largely built on their superb home record. Maintaining that level without Sigurdarson will be challenging but I don’t see them regressing all that much. Their recent recruitment has been excellent and the early signs for Möller are encouraging. This still looks like quite an exciting attacking side to me, with Patoulidis and Dunsby among the league’s stand-out wingers and some promising young midfielders. Defensive solidity is the main question, although 42 goals conceded last year was only bettered by four other sides, so they could potentially offer some value at 4.5m almost across the board. The one exception is Smajlovic, whose set-piece threat justifiably sees him priced 0.5m more.

Våleranga

  • Transfers out: Vinicius Noguiera (end of loan)
  • Transfers in: Ole Sæter (Rosenborg), Magnus Westergaard

PREDICTED XI

(4-4-2)
Hedvall
Sjåtil K.Olsen Näsberg Finnsson
Thorvaldsen Westergaard Lange Sørensen
Bjørdal Grundetjern

Ambina is suspended in Gameweek 1 but will come back in for Lange. Bjørdal has been ‘out of position’ (OOP) as a second striker in pre-season. Grundetjern looks likely to start ahead of Sæter for now. A long-term injury for Ofkir should give Thorvaldsen and Sørensen free rein on the wings.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

After a turbulent start to their Eliteserien return, Våleranga played some electric attacking football in the second half of the season and wound up in sixth. If they continue to play like that, they could even find themselves in contention for European qualification this year.

Bjørdal’s OOP shift could see him rival the Fantasy appeal of last season’s top scorer, Elias Sørensen, while the pace and direct running of Thorvaldsen could easily be overlooked among such attacking riches. Although probably not an option to start with, I think Sæter could be an excellent signing, particularly if restored to a more classic #9 role.

Rosenborg

  • Transfers out: Ole Sæter (Våleranga), Ulrik Yttergård Jensen (Lillestrøm), Erlend Dahl Reitan (Start), Sander Tangvik
  • Transfers in: Amin Chiakha, Mads Bomholt, Jonas Svensson, Leopold Walhstedt, Johan Bakke

A typically busy transfer window for Rosenborg. Wahlstedt will replace Tangvik in goal. Veteran full-back Svensson returns to his old club; capable of playing on both sides, he has been filling in on the left with Pereira largely absent from pre-season. Bomholdt looks likely to start in central midfield, at least until Bolkan Nordli returns to fitness. The big name signing is Amin Chiakha, evidence of Rosenborg’s considerable pull in the market as they saw off the likes of Sevilla, Rennes, and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Wahlstedt
Witry M.Ceïde Singsdal Volden Svensson
Bomholdt Fossum Chiakha
Duris Islamovic E.Ceïde

Nemcik misses the start of the season with a knee injury but should replace Singsdal Volden when fit.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A truly bizarre 2025 season. Unbeaten in the first seven, with just two goals conceded, Rosenborg seemed to be flirting with a title challenge until the 4-0 defeat to Glimt began a quite spectacular derailing that peaked with 4-1 defeats to Kristiansund and KFUM and a 4-0 humbling at HamKam. The one bright spot in the second half of their season was Dino Islamovic finally clicking with 13 goals in the latter 16 games.

It’s very difficult to gauge expectations for the coming season. Certainly, the individual quality is there to furnish some exciting Fantasy options, but an iffy pre-season, culminating in a 4-2 cup defeat to Bryne on Sunday, suggests a ‘wait and see’ approach might be prudent. The most obvious target, Islamovic, has played 587 minutes in pre-season without an attacking return, but Chiakha fans might be encouraged by three goals in his last four.

Molde

  • Transfers out: Magnus Wolff Eikrem (KFUM), Alwande Roaldsøy, Jacob Karlstrøm
  • Transfers in: Trent Kone-Doherty, Victor Bender, Mads Kikkenborg, Sivert Sira Hansen, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl (Strømsgodset)

Kikkenborg replaces Karlstrøm in goal. Dahl will compete with Kabini. Sira Hansen joins the centre-back ranks, among whom there’s plenty of uncertainty as to who will start as the preferred pair. Right-back also looks a little unclear.

PREDICTED XI

(4-2-3-1)
Kikkenborg
Stenevik Sira Hansen Risa Kabini
Christensen Møller-Dæhli
Eriksen Breivik Zady Sery
Gulbrandsen

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Molde’s transition from their classic 3-5-2 set-up has been long and gruelling, but perhaps they are finally starting to find glimpses of form in the current 4-2-3-1. Interim manager Martin Falk is, however, scheduled to be replaced in May by Sindre Tjelmeland, which could bring further disruption.

Kristian Eriksen still hasn’t really gelled in their new system, but Emil Breivik put himself back on the Fantasy radar with his performances as a 10. Caleb Zady Sery also looks quite a threat on the left wing, where he should be fairly nailed until the return to fitness of highly-rated 18-year-old Oskar Spiten-Nysæter.

Fredrikstad

  • Transfers out: Maxwell Woledzi, Johannes Bjartalid
  • Transfers in: Samuel Leach Holm, Fredrik Holmé, Max Nilsson, Aleksander Andresen

Allsvenskan afficionados should recognise Leach Holm, who looks like he’ll slot straight into the midfield.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Børsheim
Owusu Fredriksen Holmé
Eid Leach Holm Shein Sørløkk
Øhlenschlæger Skogvold Laghzaoui

A couple of positional changes from the end of last season – Owusu moves into the back three, while Sørløkk is now established as the left wing-back. Laghzaoui‘s spot looks the most uncertain at the moment. Nuñez could play there, or centre-forward, depending on Skogvold‘s form, but has had limited opportunities in preseason.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Although their status as a defensive powerhouse probably peaked a couple of seasons ago under Fischer & co, Fredrikstad’s defenders retain some of the old allure. In the wing-back roles, expect more of the same from long-throw specialist Eid, while right-footed workhorse and shot-machine Sørløkk will still have abundant goal threat from the left. A moderately successful debut season for Øhlenschlæger saw him established as the go-to attacking option. Skogvold has had an outstanding preseason and will hope to finally translate that into consistent output in the league.

KFUM Oslo

  • Transfers out: Sverre Sandal, Mathias Tønnessen (Tromsø), Momodou Lion Njie (Sarpsborg, loan)
  • Transfers in: Magnus Wolff Eikrem (Molde), Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Eirik Saunes (Bryne), Krzysztof Bakowski, Tore Andre Sørås, Martin Tangen Vinjor, Magnus Grødem.

PREDICTED XI

Some extensive squad building, largely drawn from the First Division, plus the headline name of Eikrem, who is yet to be involved in their pre-season. This is probably the most difficult line-up to predict with so many new faces, orange flags and a lot of positional tinkering in their friendlies.

(3-4-3)
Bakowski
Schneider Berglie Saunes
Sjökvist Hestnes Vinjor Hjørth
Eggen Vinge Haltvik Kristensen

Hjørth missed the cup game with a knock and is a doubt, so Hoseth/Nouri may start there. 5m mid Haltvik is enjoying a run up front and scored two against Tromsø in the cup.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A well-organised side without much obvious star quality, KFUM’s attack has been heavily reliant on Nuñez for the last few seasons and will be looking to their recruits for a new spark. Punts galore here if you like your attackers cheap and dubiously nailed.

Left wing-back Hjørth showed some attacking promise last season, while our friend Eytexi is bullish on Sjökvist’s creative numbers in the First Division.

This season could be quite challenging for them and I’m not sure they can hope for much more than avoiding a relegation battle.

Sarpsborg

  • Transfers out: Harald Nilsen Tangen
  • Transfers in: Sigurd Rosted, Claus Niyukuri, Noa Williams

PREDICTED XI

(4-2-3-1)
Ndiaye
Wichne Utvik Rosted Hiim
Nibe Sher
Sørli Berget Halvorsen
Karlsbakk

Sarpsborg are likely to alternate between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3, with Berget (now reclassified as a midfielder) sacrificed in the latter set-up. The left-wing spot is still being contested by multiple players following the sale of Sondre Ørjasæter.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A solid start to last season saw the 4m-priced Ndiaye quickly established as a popular pick, but his hike to 5m and the loss of Tebo toward the end of last season render their defence a distinctly less appealing proposition this time around.

Further forward, the mid-season signing of Sondre Sørli from Glimt has gone some way toward addressing the void of creativity left by Ørjasæter‘s departure. But the main draw here is undoubtedly last season’s Golden Boot winner Daniel Karlsbakk. As long as they can keep hold of him, Sarpsborg should continue sailing comfortably into another mid-table finish.

Lillestrøm

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Dahlberg
Ranger Moen Foss Garnås Ottesen
Karlbakk Ibrahimaj E.Kitolano
Va Lehne Olsen Drammeh

Gabrielsen (CB) and Paintsil (LB) will miss the start of the season through injury. New signing Yttergård Jensen (from Rosenborg) might be thrown straight in at LB. Lehne Olsen should start if fit but was benched for the cup game at the weekend following limited pre-season minutes. If he doesn’t start, expect Va up front and Jebara on the right.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Following their surprise relegation in 2024, Lillestrøm’s sensational unbeaten season in the First Division surpassed even the dominance of Våleranga the prior year. They averaged 2.9 goals per game with four players registering 20+ goal involvements (Lehne Olsen, Kitolano, Drammeh and Markus Karlsbakk). A fortunate opening schedule, with a Double Gameweek and fixtures against the other two promoted sides all within the first four rounds, will see them draw plenty of Fantasy interest. This is, however, now complicated by a blank in Gameweek 2.

The big question mark is how their defence will navigate the transition to Eliteserien level, especially for those eyeing up Park the Bus in Double Gameweek 4, although fans have been encouraged by new keeper Dahlberg‘s pre-season performances.

Among the attacking options, veteran talisman Lehne Olsen currently stands as the second-highest-owned forward, but it remains to be seen if his fitness will hold up, or if younger players like Va or Arierhi may find themselves with more opportunities to lead the line. Creative responsibility will rest primarily upon Eric Kitolano, while Drammeh’s stellar 2025 season and Va’s ‘OOP’ potential make them well worth a look.

HamKam
Kristiansund
Start
Aalesund

I’m going to round this up with a much briefer look at the remaining four teams who head up the odds for relegation and are unlikely to generate much Fantasy interest at this point.

HamKam and Kristiansund both have horrendous opening fixtures. Kristian Lien would have been worthy of mention for the former after his 11 goals last season, but has now departed for Djurgården. With no replacement signed, Udahl and Gonstad look set to start up front. Goalkeeper Sandberg has fared well for save and bonus points but at 5m looks slightly overpriced.

Sander Kilen showed glimpses of quality for Kristiansund last season but starts the season flagged. If anyone is to emerge as a Fantasy prospect here, it’s likely to be him or fellow joint top-scorer Mustapha Isah (both with five).

Start’s Håkon Loretzen could be a better budget forward pick, if pre-season returns are to be trusted. But their promotion took most by surprise and the odds point to a bottom-placed finish. Anyone seeking a 4m defender could chance Jebali, though, who looks the likeliest starter at that price.

Play-off winners Aalesund had the second-best defensive record in the First Division last year, but achieved promotion without any individuals featuring prominently on the goal or assist charts.

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  1. z13
      15 days, 2 hours ago

      Asen Larsen benched!

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      1. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        15 days, 1 hour ago

        On at half time.

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      2. AAAFootball
          14 days, 12 hours ago

          My captain... Nooo

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      3. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        15 days, 1 hour ago

        Sjovold off at half time....injury ?

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      4. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        15 days, 1 hour ago

        Christ. Rank massacred by all the triple Tromsø parkers, I assume. Congrats!

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        1. Men in green tights
          • 7 Years
          15 days, 57 mins ago

          Will for Nd out when it finally starts updating.

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          1. Men in green tights
            • 7 Years
            15 days, 56 mins ago

            Should be " find out"

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        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          15 days, 57 mins ago

          Huzzah! One of my favourite disallowed goals of all time 😀

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          1. Punned It
            • 1 Year
            15 days, 56 mins ago

            Bah! Wrong Karlsbakk anyway.

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          2. Make FPL Casual Again
            • 7 Years
            15 days, 38 mins ago

            The relief when it was disallowed!

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      5. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        15 days, 56 mins ago

        Have 4FTs & FH34..which are 4 best moves (or 5 for -4) this week?

        A. Mbeumo > Tavernier
        B. Rice > Palmer
        C. Wilson > Grob
        D. Alderete >Bijol
        E. Virgil > Van Hecke
        F. Thiago > Pedro

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        1. Make FPL Casual Again
          • 7 Years
          15 days, 37 mins ago

          Not suure..can I see another list?

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      6. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        15 days, 36 mins ago

        Why can't they just get the game to update in real time like it was before? Major part of the attraction

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          15 days, 22 mins ago

          Getting TV2 to take over everything seems to have come with a bunch of bugs and no IT support.

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          1. Make FPL Casual Again
            • 7 Years
            14 days, 21 hours ago

            Its a pity

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              14 days, 15 hours ago

              Updated for points, but not bonus.

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      7. Joyce1998
        • 10 Years
        15 days, 34 mins ago

        What to do with this lot
        5 FTs 0.1 itb & BB left

        Dubravka
        Virgil, Hill, Guehi
        Palmer, Bruno.F, Semenyo, H.Wilson, Rice
        Haaland, Thiago

        Raya, Mane, Gabriel, Reinildo

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          15 days, 23 mins ago

          You can try posting in an appropriate thread?

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      8. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        15 days, 32 mins ago

        Bb33 & fh34
        A) Gabriel to bogle / strujik (got darlow)
        B) Gabriel to Senesi
        C) roll

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          15 days, 23 mins ago

          F

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      9. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        14 days, 13 hours ago

        110 before final BPs. While spissrush didn't really get me much more points than, say, capping TLO, I haven't done absolutely awful compared to the bus commuters. So here's hoping PB9 will result in a cornucopia of cleanies and attacking returns! Also, I see you, MITG. Well done!

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        1. Men in green tights
          • 7 Years
          14 days, 11 hours ago

          Cheers, still very lucky a lot of things could of gone the other way. But it's a very interesting chip PB , when it works big gains, a lot easier using it in Allsvenskan as your defenders get points for defence and attack contributions.

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        2. Men in green tights
          • 7 Years
          14 days, 11 hours ago

          Good score with 110 not much ground lost as I suspect average for PB was 145 ISH. Like you said Gwk 9 could be interesting. Gwk 6 and 9 will be where I will use AA and 2K probably RU gwk 8 depending on how many games moved to 9 .

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          1. Punned It
            • 1 Year
            14 days, 4 hours ago

            Yah, cheers, it could've gone a lot worse. I'm currently thinking 2K6, RU8 and PB9. Can't be arsed to wait for other potential doubles.

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        3. Captain Mal
          • 1 Year
          14 days, 1 hour ago

          PtB in 9 is interesting and could be a good differential. I had briefly looked at that option, but it wasn't working for my team. It would not be easy to get a second defender from Lillestrom -would have to sell Dahlberg or Lehne Olsen - or Bodo -would have to sell Blomberg or Hogh - and I don't think I'd want more than one Brann defender, I'll probably have two attackers from them at that point. The fact that it isn't a confirmed double for Bodo and Brann makes matters worse in terms of planning, though it's worth noting that the cup semifinals take place before the GW6 deadline, so if Bodo or Brann go out you can act accordingly. Also, Tromso's two home games in DGW6 seemed too good to pass up to me.

          On a side/funny note, you really got me with the use of "MITG". I was obsessing over what the acronym might stand for - for a moment, I even wondered if we suddenly turned into a Magic The Gathering forum. Thankfully, Men in green tights replied and solved the mystery.

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          1. Punned It
            • 1 Year
            13 days, 23 hours ago

            Haha, I even shuffled the letters wrong to further stupify you. I've spent way too many years on MTG, btw.

            I don't mind taking slightly silly chances, I've come to terms with being more of a gung ho than a careful planner. My current thinking is that I'll prolly pick my team a bit apart to set up the bus, but that I can tidy it up

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              13 days, 23 hours ago

              ... with those 5FTs in 11. You'll prolly be shaking your head at me shipping out Høgh for Christiansen already, but I just have this feeling.

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              1. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                13 days, 10 hours ago

                Yeah, definitely go ahead if you're feeling it. I never follow that advice myself, but I always urge fellow managers to trust their instincts. In fact, when I started playing the Eliteserien Fantasy game last season, I viewed it as a getaway from the sterile landscape of FPL and my intention was to adopt a less stats-based, more intuitive approach. As you can guess, this never happened; I couldn't help but revert to my favourite analytical decision-making process. However, I always enjoy reading people's different perspectives and one of the reasons I like fantasy games is that they leave room for a variety of strategies.

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  13 days, 10 hours ago

                  Exactly my sentiment as well, I always enjoy your analytical and sensible approach - you've saved me out of a few overly rash decisions. I also try to tell myself not to go all out. And then I go all out.

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      10. Captain Mal
        • 1 Year
        14 days, 1 hour ago

        115 points and a tiny green arrow for me. SR was an epic fail, which was further magnified by the huge success of PtB, resulting in a 32-point swing. Surprised by Bodo's underwhelming performances, but their upcoming double renders any discussion of selling their players pointless. The Sarpsborg assets, on the other hand, will soon make room for Brann.
        Saving the transfer this week to maintain maximum flexibility in view of DGW6. Høgh will be my captain - Bodo vs Aalesund is the opening match, so I'll give the armband to Blomberg if Høgh doesn't start. The benching decision is trickier; Ranger and Guddal will have to sit this one out - and possibly make a mockery of my choice. Breivik's haul last week was so predictable I won't even claim bragging rights for calling it pre-deadline.
        Might have to reconsider my chip strategy. The plan was to PtB in 6, but Soltvedt's benching has raised some doubts - though I wonder if the fact they lost the match might turn out to be in his favour. Let's see how this gameweek plays out before deciding.

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        1. Men in green tights
          • 7 Years
          13 days, 11 hours ago

          Good score on SR , not much of a swing and could of been a lot less if the two goals weren't disallowed and on a different day TIL v LSK could of been at least 2-2

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          1. Captain Mal
            • 1 Year
            13 days, 10 hours ago

            I appreciate the words of encouragement, but there's no need to sugar-coat it; it's the biggest swing I can remember from a single chip in any fantasy game. But there's no point regretting the decision or complaining about the outcome - I was really lucky last week, not so much this time around, that's how fantasy goes, got to accept the variance if you want to enjoy the game.

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        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          13 days, 10 hours ago

          The classic Soltvedt dilemma. Presume they left him out to provide better defensive solidity against the threat of Patoulidis in particular, but there's always an impact on their attack. Given 2 quite tough away fixtures in GW6, I think I'm going to pass, although I'm open to changing my mind for GW9

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          1. Captain Mal
            • 1 Year
            12 days, 9 hours ago

            Yeah, the easy/tough games split is a good point.

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      11. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        13 days, 22 hours ago

        So, VIF-LSK derby coming up. I kind of fancy capping TLO, but Vålenga have been surprisingly tight at the back. Everyone else's on Høgh and hoping there won't be any shenanigans from Ålesund, eh?

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        1. AAAFootball
            13 days, 22 hours ago

            I picked Breivik, don't know if it's smart or not. Just liked form and fixture,

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          • Men in green tights
            • 7 Years
            13 days, 11 hours ago

            Yes currently on Hogh with Breivik vice. But there could be some benching in the BG game.

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          • Captain Mal
            • 1 Year
            13 days, 11 hours ago

            It's a home game against a newly promoted side, not to mention the league's worst defence so far. Minutes' concerns are valid, but, as said yesterday, we'll get to see their starting line up before the deadline. Besides, I wouldn't expect any rotation after two consecutive bad results; surely they view that as a must-win game and a good chance to bounce back.
            If looking elsewhere, I think I'd take Breivik over Lehne Olsen. Equally good form, better fixture, better minutes, extra point for goal/CS.

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              13 days, 10 hours ago

              Breivik is interesting as well, especially since Start have been terrible. I think he's on pens as well? Høgh seems to have lost those.

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              1. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                12 days, 9 hours ago

                Not sure. 3/5 career record, which is nothing to write home about - small sample though. On the other hand, I don't see who else could take it, unless Gulbrandsen is on the pitch. So, maybe we could assume he is on pens for 80% of the game?

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  12 days, 8 hours ago

                  That's enough for me to vicecap him. Going down with my TLO captaincy.

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        2. Ronnies
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          13 days, 11 hours ago

          Worth selling Gabriel to Hill on a free transfer?

          I have 13 doublers with Bruno and Gabriel and am playing BB this gameweek. I can FH Gabriel back in GW34 but would want him back before the end of the season.

          Worth the transfer if you just have the one FT?

          Cheers.

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          1. Men in green tights
            • 7 Years
            13 days, 11 hours ago

            Unfortunately wrong thread 🙁

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        3. Ben Phippen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          13 days, 8 hours ago

          The game seems to take a lot longer to update / add bonuses compared to previous seasons.

          104 points this week after playing AA so not a good use of the chip really with Karlsbakk blanking in both games. Thinking about moving him on for Finne this week and putting the K on Tripic.

          And did anyone else spot the highest scoring team of the week played PTB but started only 3 defenders?

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          1. Captain Mal
            • 1 Year
            12 days, 9 hours ago

            Karlsbakk to Finne/Holm will be a popular move, but I don't know if there's a rush to do it this week. Is Viking (A) that much better than Tromso (H)? Personally, I'll wait.
            Tripic can never be a bad captaincy choice and he'd be quite the differential this week.

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        4. AAAFootball
            12 days, 17 hours ago

            Transfer suggestions?

            Dahlberg Jensen
            Cornic Waneryd Bjorkan Fjellstad Niyukiri
            Hauge Breivik Asen Larsen Haltvik Sorli
            Hogh Karlsbakk Noah

            I was thinking maybe selling sorli, and perhaps Niyukiri but there isn't much I'm sure I want to buy.
            3ft

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              12 days, 14 hours ago

              Viking, sooner or later?

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            2. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              12 days, 11 hours ago

              Yeah Sørli is someone I wouldn't be keen on holding without a DGW or extremely favourable fixtures. Time to look at Viking, Brann or Sandefjord mids I think

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            3. Captain Mal
              • 1 Year
              12 days, 8 hours ago

              Could easily roll, but yeah, the general plan would be Sarpsborg out, Brann in - though you are in a better spot than most, as you already have Noah.

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          • Captain Mal
            • 1 Year
            12 days, 8 hours ago

            Bjorkan benched!
            Fet doesn't start either, so Hogh potentially on pens?

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              12 days, 8 hours ago

              I've heard rumours of Evjen being ahead in line, but it could be all talk. Lucky to have gone Bjørtuft over Bjørkan, mayhaps!

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              1. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                12 days, 8 hours ago

                Yeah, turns out you might have the last laugh after all. I'd be tempted to do the sideways transfer, considering I haven't played PtB yet and need nailed defenders for the double, but having already used my WC makes it a luxury transfer I can't afford to waste.

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  12 days, 6 hours ago

                  Dead lucky so far, but not as lucky as Sjøvold owners. Didn't hurt shipping Høgh or getting Blomberg for Hauge, though.

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            2. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              12 days, 8 hours ago

              Benching Bjørkan for Guddal

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              1. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                12 days, 8 hours ago

                Same, going with 3x Tromso defence. Got hurt by not captaining them via PtB last week, let's see if they hurt me again.

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                1. RamaJama
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  12 days, 7 hours ago

                  Same. Also did Karlsbakk/Hauge to Christiansen/Berg

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            3. AAAFootball
                10 days, 16 hours ago

                Stupid me didn't see it, so he played in my team lol. Also annoyed I benched Dahlberg for the KFUM keeper, cost me 8 points. At least I have the 8pts from haltvik/Noah autosub to take me to 58 when it finally comes through...

                Also, is he likely to be benched again? Should I stick or sell (have 4ft)

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  10 days, 15 hours ago

                  Shame about Bjørkan. Not much word why he was benched yet, maybe the same stumach flu going round? Dahlberg was by noe means a given, I played him and benched Ranger, but I did think LSK were going to make a statement.

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            4. Make FPL Casual Again
              • 7 Years
              12 days, 5 hours ago

              Hmmm the 2C on Glimpt attackers not looking great for DGW6..

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            5. Make FPL Casual Again
              • 7 Years
              12 days, 1 hour ago

              Mr Tripic can't stop returning can he? Tricky getting him in, might have to take a -4, probably not next week though

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              1. Punned It
                • 1 Year
                12 days, 57 mins ago

                Nah, he won't quit. Think I'll be getting him in GW7.

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            6. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              11 days, 6 hours ago

              Deffo derby mood. Ambina with an awful tackle on Kitolano, seems to have narrowly escaped a straight red. Could play into LSK's hands soon. Come on, TLO!

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              1. Punned It
                • 1 Year
                11 days, 6 hours ago

                Kitolano off injured, Ambina only yellow but subbed off, five minute break cos of fireworks and smoke. Oh boy.

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            7. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              10 days, 13 hours ago

              Well, I though this round would be utter rubbish, but didn't turn out too bad even if wrong cap (not scoring in a derby, TLO?!). Down only a wee bit. Going without a single Brann player for next round, but contemplating a hit to take out Karlsbakk and get in Finne. If only cos he's cheaper than Holm. Starting to wonder if Breivik is permacap material, but trying a bit of a diff this week.

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              1. Men in green tights
                • 7 Years
                10 days, 13 hours ago

                Looking at getting rid of Hauge for Trips with one of my FTs got exact funds for that and will probably stick with Hogh. Doesn't seem to be the most exciting doubles , can't trust Brann or BG keeping a CS more chance TIL so will be sticking with their defence. Still have one FT . Looking at taking TLO but he doubles in gwk 9 so might just hold. Waiting to see how the semi's go this week first.

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  10 days, 11 hours ago

                  I'm going to try to go GW9 without the uncle, so Blomberg > Tripic GW7. And then we'll see if there'll be a third Glimt somehow. Hauge not his best, Høgh is a bit meh at his price, maybe just go with two defenders. I'd keep TLO, don't think he'll go off the boil anytime soon.

                  Btw, re. Glimt CS, Haikin is rumoured to go through some personal stuff at the moment, so his head may not be 100% in the game.

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            8. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              10 days, 13 hours ago

              I think WC3 PB4 was the best strategy in hindsight, has worked spectacularly. Like perfect 10/10 which you cant beat.

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              1. Ben Phippen
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                10 days, 8 hours ago

                Yes, it looks that way now. I was thinking 2C in 6 but now I might to pivot to PTB instead with 3 free transfers in hand.

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              2. Make FPL Casual Again
                • 7 Years
                10 days, 6 hours ago

                PB6 looks like it could be great the way Tromso are defending and poor attacking returns from Glimt

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              3. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                10 days, 5 hours ago

                We'll have a clearer picture once DGWs 6 and 9 have been played out, but I don't see how any other chip strategy competes with that. Generational levels of success.

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            9. tuturututu
              • 5 Years
              10 days, 8 hours ago

              Owners of Okafor, we are sticking with him, right?

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              1. Punned It
                • 1 Year
                10 days, 8 hours ago

                I don't think he'll give you much else than 0 points and accusations of hacking the game, I'm afraid.

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            10. Stranger Mings
              • 5 Years
              10 days, 6 hours ago

              Fh34 with VVD/gab
              A) porro wol
              B) mukiele FOR
              C) dalot BRE
              D) other
              Thanks

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              1. Punned It
                • 1 Year
                10 days, 5 hours ago

                You'll need all three if you fancy parking the bus.

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            11. z13
                10 days, 6 hours ago

                Are there any more good park the bus weeks? Need all my transfers to get Soltveldt, Bjorkan alongside Cornic, and Wanyerd but the fifth spot is max 4.4 and currently got Nouri occupying it. Is it better to just park with only 4?

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  10 days, 5 hours ago

                  I suddenly got terribly concerned about my PB9, and realised I was playing two Glimt + two Tromsø at the back for GW6. Got in a Start defender at 4.5 and here we are, then. PB6. Diallo is 4.4, but a YC in each of his last two. Went with Strannegård myself.

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                2. Captain Mal
                  • 1 Year
                  10 days, 5 hours ago

                  There will be some doubles further down the line, but it won't be any easier to orchestrate a transfer plan to get you 5 doublers, so I don't think it's unreasonable to go ahead with that plan. Besides, Tromso is the go-to team for defenders right now and their double is relatively favourable. The timing feels right, though I may be slightly biased as I'm playing that chip, too.

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              • Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                10 days, 5 hours ago

                60 points and a red arrow for me. The defensive line of 3x Tromso plus Dahlberg pulled the team through an otherwise tough gameweek. Blomberg's assist and Breivik's goal were the only returns from my attackers. Blomberg outscoring Hauge by 13 points in 3 GWs has admittedly been a highly fortunate outcome, while Breivik would have been a serious candidate for captaincy if Bodo hadn't had such a favourable fixture. Høgh has now scored 0 goals in 4 games and would be shown the door if it weren't for the upcoming doubles. The Sarpsborg duo of Karlsbakk and Sorli were equally disappointing in their swansong for my team. Blank by Lehne Olsen, too, but he's going nowhere until - at least - DGW9.
                And, of course, it wouldn't be a typical Eliteserien round without another poor benching decision. Despite the advantage of knowing Bodo's lineup beforehand, which meant Bjorkan was instantly demoted to 3rd sub, and despite my 1st sub coming in to replace Haltvik - Lange's massive 1-pointer, woohoo! - I managed to leave some points on the bench anyway, as Ranger was my 2nd sub. I had some impressive bench scores last year, too, but this season I simply can't miss, 5 out of 5 so far.
                I have 4 free transfers and am looking to use at least 3 of them. The most likely scenario is that I'll play PtB as well. Nothing's set in stone yet, but transfer plans revolve around selling Sarpsborg and buying Brann. Eriksen's price rise means Ranger/Sorli/Karlsbakk to Soltvedt/Eriksen/Noah isn't affordable anymore. I could use the 4th transfer to make a downgrade and fund these moves or simply get Horn Myhre instead of Eriksen -I'm not particularly interested in getting another Brann defender instead of Soltvedt or Finne instead of Noah. The option of selling Hogh and pivoting to double Bodo defence hasn't been ruled out either.
                One thing's for certain: I'm not making any moves until the cup games have been played.

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                1. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  10 days, 5 hours ago

                  Høgh does seem spent, I've already moved him. Are the minutes the only reason why you rate Holm over Finne? Otherwise the cash saved means you can make the Eriksen move. Moving Særp on makes sense, I've prioritised Viking over Brann, in spite of doubles. Brann in for DGW9.

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                  1. Captain Mal
                    • 1 Year
                    10 days, 5 hours ago

                    Yeah, he's already played 120 (!) minutes less and we're only 5 GWs into the season, I don't think they are comparable - in fact, I'd argue that the gap between them is much larger than the 0.7 price difference suggests. And there seems to be a downward trend in his minutes; they've been getting worse instead of better.
                    That being said, I don't mind getting Horn Myhre instead of Eriksen. The biggest question mark for me is Soltvedt. Resting him in the cup might be the sign I need to convince myself.

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                2. Make FPL Casual Again
                  • 7 Years
                  10 days, 1 hour ago

                  Eriksens hasn't really justified a transfer has he...playing at 8, deeper

                  Noah looks like their best attacker, but I'd need to sell TLO or Hogh, neither seems justifiable

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                  1. Men in green tights
                    • 7 Years
                    10 days, 31 mins ago

                    That's the dilemma about Hogh isn't really performing at the moment, it's a dgw so we are all keeping him and hoping . Eriksen is an interesting one as he has played less minutes but has more points. Like you said Noah seems to be the best attacking threat , I am tempted by Eriksen and also getting Trips in which would be getting rid of Hauge who also hasn't returned.

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                    1. Make FPL Casual Again
                      • 7 Years
                      9 days, 4 hours ago

                      Hogh hasn't been too bad if you include the cup match vs Lillestrom.....agree his stock has fallen if still off pens and with Brynhildsen lurking, but still capable of hauling in any game

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              • Make FPL Casual Again
                • 7 Years
                8 days, 4 hours ago

                Brynhildsen not in squad tonight....anyone hear murmurs that he might be around next gw ?

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                1. Men in green tights
                  • 7 Years
                  8 days, 2 hours ago

                  Apparently he has comment thst he is ready, doing full training just needs signing off by the physio team.

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                  1. Make FPL Casual Again
                    • 7 Years
                    8 days, 2 hours ago

                    Cheers...sounds like he'll get mins, maybe even start 2nd game...

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              • Kane Train
                • 11 Years
                8 days, 4 hours ago

                Who’s the best keeper to bring in for the remainder of the season? Leaning towards A even with the DGW for Palace if they do get it

                A) Roefs
                B) Henderson

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                1. AAAFootball
                    7 days, 22 hours ago

                    Dahlberg a good shout

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                2. The Mentaculus
                  • 4 Years
                  8 days, 3 hours ago

                  Haltvik off injured. Sjökvist on pens

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                  1. Punned It
                    • 1 Year
                    8 days, 1 hour ago

                    Sjøvold off at 70, peculiar that he's rested at a draw. Almost 2-1 Bodø now, but goal disallowed.

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                  2. Punned It
                    • 1 Year
                    8 days, 1 hour ago

                    Høgh not convincing. Helmersen came on, almost won the game, then he won the game. Could spell trouble for Høgh's spot.

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                3. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  8 days, 1 hour ago

                  That's Bodø on for blank and double, and Brann are currently two up.

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                  1. Punned It
                    • 1 Year
                    8 days, 22 mins ago

                    Dyngeland off. Unclear whether actual injury or just precautionary. Holm seems to be playing the whole game, but Finne on at 68'.

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                    1. Punned It
                      • 1 Year
                      7 days, 13 hours ago

                      Injury confirmed, at least out v. Rosenborg, so could be it's not too bad.

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                  2. Punned It
                    • 1 Year
                    8 days, 2 mins ago

                    That's Brann through as well.

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                4. Punned It
                  • 1 Year
                  7 days, 6 hours ago

                  Chance of Glimt not blanking GW8, but playing the postponed HamKam game instead, giving HamKam a double. Yeah, I know. Source: Some Disku chap, so nothing close to official yet.

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                  1. Captain Mal
                    • 1 Year
                    7 days, 56 mins ago

                    This would make it easier to invest in Brann for their upcoming double without having to commit to RU8, but I guess it's unlikely any announcement will be made before the GW6 deadline.

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                5. z13
                    7 days, 2 hours ago

                    Are there going to be more blanks in 10 and 11? Trying to plan when to use WC, have 6 Bodo + Brann going into this double.

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                    1. Captain Mal
                      • 1 Year
                      7 days, 1 hour ago

                      No team is predicted to blank in GWs 10 and 11.
                      When planning your WC, keep in mind that we get the extra free transfers ahead of GW12.

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                    2. The Mentaculus
                      • 4 Years
                      6 days, 12 hours ago

                      No there won't be. It's just for the cup finalists, who are confirmed now

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                    3. z13
                        6 days, 6 hours ago

                        Thanks both, I'll WC next week into a normal team then, planning for GW8-9

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                    4. Captain Mal
                      • 1 Year
                      7 days, 59 mins ago

                      Soltvedt playing the full 90 yesterday pretty much rules him out as an option for me. This means I'll have to either pivot from Hogh to Sjovold/Bjortuft or abandon the PtB plans for now. Hogh's form and the drop in expected minutes mean I'm leaning towards the former.

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