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FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

30 October 2026 95 comments
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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help with your pre-deadline dilemmas for the next hour.

Whether it’s questions on benching decisions, transfers, chip strategy or anything in between, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him.

He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Chief Scout Members in the Hot Topic below the line of this piece.

If there’s time, Tom will also turn his attention to other requests in the comments section.

READ MORE: FPL Gameweek 9 team news: Friday’s injury updates

You can, as ever, chip in with your own opinions on the RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, you’re free to ignore the article’s subject matter and talk about any other wider Fantasy Premier League (FPL) topics.

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  1. RMT SURGERY WITH TOM
    avfc82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    52 mins ago

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  2. theshazly
    46 mins ago

    Start 4 from :

    A ) DeCuyper
    B ) Cala
    C ) Thomas
    D ) Davis
    E ) Cherki
    F ) Konsa

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    1. how now brown cow
      21 mins ago

      leave out C + D

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    2. Gudjohnsen
      1 min ago

      Isn't Thomas injured?

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  3. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    45 mins ago

    Fighting the urge to take hits to deal with flags and underperformers. Is this g2g or need a -4 anywhere? (I was looking at Tavernier, Isak)

    Would you change lineup/subs?

    Kinsky
    Cala Muha Konsa
    Palmer Rogers Cherki Gross
    Haaland Jackson Gonzalo

    Dub de Cuyp Thomas Slater

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    1. how now brown cow
      4 mins ago

      I rage sold Gonzalo. If I was you I'd be tempted to sell. Is Isak the best pick this week though?

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      1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        1 min ago

        Indeed. That's why I've held off

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  4. Atlan Arjan
    44 mins ago

    Not many discussing about using FH.

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    1. how now brown cow
      18 mins ago

      I'm considering it - see below. Not too many one-sided looking fixtures though?

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    2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      16 mins ago

      Thought about it, lot of flags. But not sure I'd get great upside out of it this week

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    3. FC Hakkebøf
      8 mins ago

      Major price swings from players such as Pedro, Jackson and Tavernier.

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      1. FOREST FOREVER 2
        4 mins ago

        I don't think FH can take care of price changes. For example, anyone usig FH this GW, will have his old team back in GW 10, and the players' values will be as it is then.

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  5. how now brown cow
    43 mins ago

    Already used my ft:

    Kinsky
    Konsa Calafiori De Cuyper Van Ewijk
    Rogers Tavernier Mbeumo Gross
    Haaland (c) Jackson

    Verbruggen Mykolenko Slater Pedro*

    a) Pedro-> Evanilson (-4)
    b) FH
    c) WC

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    1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      4 mins ago

      Is evanilson worth +4 over whoever you'd bench? I'd prob just roll with what you have

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      1. how now brown cow
        2 mins ago

        Thanks. I'm thinking Evanilson has a few weeks ok fixtures. My subs are a bit cack.

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    2. Jafooli
      4 mins ago

      Go with what you’ve got - no need for A, B or C…

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      1. Jafooli
        3 mins ago

        Maybe play Mykolenko over De Crups?

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        1. how now brown cow
          2 mins ago

          Thanks.

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  6. g40steve
    37 mins ago

    Is that +.3 for Jacko & Tav tonight?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      just now

      0.2 for Tav and 0.3 for Jackson

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  7. Ray85
    37 mins ago

    Whats the best option?

    A) JP to Jackson and play De Cuyper
    B) Thomas to Silva/other defender and play Barry?

    Cheers

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      4 mins ago

      A for me

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      1. Ray85
        3 mins ago

        Thanks mate. Would you go Jackson or Evanilson for the next two weeks?

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        1. FC Hakkebøf
          just now

          If only two weeks then id be tempted by Evanilson.

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  8. FC Hakkebøf
    35 mins ago

    Play one:

    A) De Cuyper
    B) Affengruber
    C) Konsa

    I am already playing Calafiori if that matters to you.

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    1. Ray85
      14 mins ago

      I'm doing Konsa and possibly De Cuyper. Might bench Calafiori.

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    2. ebb2sparky
      1 min ago

      I'd play A given you already have an Arsenal defender. L

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  9. mad_beer ✅
    32 mins ago

    Would you do Semenyo to Manzambi for free or just play Kostoulas and save the FT?

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    1. ebb2sparky
      6 mins ago

      No point holding semenyo. Villa's next 4 look great so yes id be very tempted.

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    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 min ago

      Would save and play Kostoulas

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  10. ebb2sparky
    28 mins ago

    Which 1 to bench from Hall, Calafiori, De Cuyper and King? Currently benching King but maybe I should bench calafiori since he might not start plus I think liverpool will beat arsenal.

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    1. jonnybhoy
      10 mins ago

      De Cuyper

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  11. Gazzpfc
    27 mins ago

    Mgw or Manzambi?

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    1. ebb2sparky
      4 mins ago

      When I've seen MGW he's always looked dangerous. I dont understand how he hasnt got far more FPL returns this season. Villa's upcoming fixtures look good though. Id say Manzambi short term but MGW for long term

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  12. ABCDEFC
    26 mins ago

    Which is the better move. The remaining Fulham player would be on the bench.
    A) King to Tavernier
    B) Gonzalo to Evanilson

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  13. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    25 mins ago

    Bench 1:

    A) Cherki
    B) Gross
    C) de Cuyper
    D) Schade

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      24 mins ago

      C

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    2. jonnybhoy
      11 mins ago

      C

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  14. x.jim.x
    24 mins ago

    We've just passed the 2-month anniversary of Nicolas Jackson signing for Villa, and he still doesn't have a photo in Scout Picks

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  15. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    24 mins ago

    Hi Folks,

    Is this line up correct and bench order ? Thank you

    Kinsky
    Gabriel, Calafiori, Gvardiol
    Rogers, Tavernier, Barnes, Manzambi, Gross
    Haaland, Jackson

    Leno, De Cuyper, Munoz, Pedro 0ft .3itb

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  16. Stimps
    18 mins ago

    Play Konsa or Calafiori?

    Afraid Calafiori benched comes on for a 1 pointer?

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  17. Joyce1998
    16 mins ago

    Best option here

    A- J.Pedro + MGW>> Isak + Tavernier -4 (own Evanilson)
    B- J.Pedro>> Jackson
    C- wait and do A for free next gw

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    1. Legohair
      14 mins ago

      Tough one, id say C

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  18. Legohair
    15 mins ago

    Which one???

    A. MGW to Tavernier
    B. Mykolenko to Silva
    C. Both -4

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    1. jonnybhoy
      12 mins ago

      A

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    2. John47
      10 mins ago

      A
      Not worth a hit for B although could reconsider for next GW as Bournemouth have a good run of fixtures.

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  19. Ohh1454
    14 mins ago

    Start Gross or Koustolous ?

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    1. Legohair
      13 mins ago

      Kos

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    2. jonnybhoy
      13 mins ago

      Gross

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  20. jonnybhoy
    13 mins ago

    What two players to bench?

    A) Calafiori (LIV A)
    B) Konsa (LIV A)
    C) De Cuyper (MCI A)
    D) Egan (IPS H)
    E) Muharemovic (BOU A)

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  21. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 mins ago

    is anyone playing the FH? considering it, and appreciate input

    current squad is
    Kinsky, Palmer
    Calafiori, Konsa, De Cuyper, Thomas, Shaw
    Palmer, Saka, Cherki, Groß, Manzambi
    Haaland, JP, Wissa

    obviously JP and Saka are injured

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    1. jonnybhoy
      9 mins ago

      How many FT and money?

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  22. UTFB
    9 mins ago

    Bench one -

    Odegaard (liv)
    Solanke (CRY)
    Barnes (EVE)

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