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20 August 2015 5539 comments
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Tempted into dealing our Wildcards by yet another “mediocre” Gameweek, Granville and I go through almost the entire episode before Jonty reveals he’s weakened and gone “active”. It’s a revelation that almost has us both logging off and reaching for our own panic buttons.

Before that dramatic finale, we find salvation via another bout of “rough the smooth”, cheering ourselves with tales of Gameweek totals which dip below even our miserable tallies.

We also take a further round of community questions, forcing me to “fess up” on Theo Walcott, while Granville laments Wayne Rooney’s form and the three of us tackle the merits of Mahrez, Ozil and loading up on City assets.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is just me or does the scout head next to a name make it seem like the advise is better? 🙂

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Well, we do know all the member secrets 😉

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I sort of think I know what I'm on about, not sure what others think. But I think I need a membership.

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Umm, yeah, because it might be. Advice is good or not regardless of who gives it, but the scout mods are usually experinced and successful FPL managers.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not all of us though.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          False modesty! 😉

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Nah - my finishes are poor in comparison to most of the mods and cons! My best place finish was about 6,000 places lower than the next guy at a recent meet up 🙁

      2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Wait, I see, you mean the member head, not the mod/scout head. Yeah, disregard the member head because all that means is we shelled out some money!

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      £15 doesn't buy you knowledge 😉

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thought that was the hole point of it lol. Insider stats and info.

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Lol.

    4. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      i like the guys with no head & one seasons history where they finished 2033443 spraying advice like theyre russell brand at a political rally

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh haha brilliant

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I've finished in top 10% every year bar one for 6 years, highest fin 119k, not bad?

          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            No,not bad, but if you hang around here you should shoot higher.

          2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            How long have you used this site? Because being a regular on this site almost guarantees top ~20k pretty much.

      2. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😀

  2. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    when do we get our hands on Pedro?

    1. Adderz
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Buy him a red bull and coke

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        jesus i couldnt handle that kind of energy

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You sound like a hen party in Marbella talking about a dishy local waiter

  3. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    any other opinion on thus, Best 3 (4.5)Def out of this lot? thx

    1Gomes is he the best value, so far as it seems moreno playing OOP.
    2ward
    3francis
    4richards
    5muniesa
    6huth
    7Davies (rose risk)
    8prodl

    1. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think if you're going to have Gomez, you need to make sure your other two are nailed and rotate well

    2. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gomez has gone up in price?

      Him anyway. Plus Ward and maybe Huth? Prodl and Francis were tipped to do well but still waiting.

  4. smash
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking about a -8

    Rooney, Walcott, Hazard --- TO --- Aguero, Sanchez, Chadli

    worth it over wildcarding?

    1. Hypnos
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I would keep it limited to a -4 and keep Hazard for another week or two at least

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Agree. Give him another two weeks, that's what I'm doing anyway.

      2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        ^ this if you can do it

        I don't think Roo is a bad pick against Newcastle
        He started showing signs of playing better midweek (wouldn't be hard).

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          he usually does well against newcastle

        2. smash
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah i'm thinking of just doing the one hit keep Rooney (and captain him, last roll of the dice etc) and bring in Kun the following week for another hit no doubt
          cheers.

      3. smash
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yes I think your right, just so hard to squeeze Sanchez/Kun into a -4 bad planning on my part
        thanks for the reply

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What was that guy called who came on here last season and made about 5000 posts in a month, was on here 24/7, was doing awesome, then lost the plot and committed fpl suicide? That was funny.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't remember the name but know who you mean. Wasn't he really high up, like top 100 or something and didn't want to commit? Was trying to give his team away

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nah, that was thefantasyfreak. That was weird too though.

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          that was really weird "hey ummm guys I have two teams who wants one?" Who did he give it to in the end?

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I think he ended up just keeping it himself, not sure though.

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Finished 4th

    2. Alex1111345
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I want to know that guy

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That could be me, but I don't think you mean me.. 😛

      1. Root
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nice Hazard GW 2 triple captain!

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          ouch

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Oops just realised my team isn't linked correctly! :O

          I don't even have Hazard 😛

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            http://i.imgur.com/seh6p.gif

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              😛

          2. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Updated there! Although it doesn't make for better reading.. Yet.

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Was it Rickardinho or something?

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yesss that's the one!

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Him and Ruth are the same person. 😉

          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, that has been said. I just started posting here at the time he quit, I remember the to do about it. Maybe that's why people think so.

            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Oh it's you

            2. savas
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Hehe

      2. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Legend

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      what time in the season was it?

    5. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rickardinho?

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yup! Wonder what he's obsessing over nowadays...

    6. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      American guy? Can't remember his name.

    7. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      he also was a 9/11 denier or something. lost the plot was a bit of an understatement. that being said i am 98% sure he's here.....i just dont know who he became.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That's the guy. I think if he was here... we would know about it!

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'd also be pretty confident he is here somewhere

        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah he can't help himself. 9/11 was the American government, aliens have a base on the dark side of the moon and are in cahoots with the illuminati, germ theory is a made up story. The final straw was him hijacking a conversation I was having with fitzy about the Sydney gunman that took over the cafe, that was the australian governments doing to push through anti terror legislation

      2. savas
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        9/11 denier? I think everyone knows now who really done it. Pretty much public knowledge.

    8. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rickardinho 🙂 he's never come back since I snapped it at him over his conspiracy ramblings. Funny, weird guy. Seemed quite nice too when not talking sh1t

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ah, so you're the one who broke him! 😉

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          It was long overdue tbf 🙂 that was after his transfer meltdown. He was still coming on and as you can imagine with no fpl to write about he went to his other favorite topic more often

  6. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wondering on peoples thoughts about using my bench boost. I'd rather wait but struggling to chose my starting XI for this weekend my 15 players are:

    Schmeichel - Fabianski

    Gomez - Azpili - Yoshida - Shaw - Kolarov

    Mane - Hazard - Albrighton - Depay - Yaya Toure

    Gestede - Gomis - Pelle

    thoughts

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

    2. Hypnos
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gestede yet to start a PL game, might as well keep your chips for another week.

    3. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      wouldn't do it
      are you that sure of
      schmike
      gomez/yoshi
      haz/mane
      gestede to all come up with the goods?
      if so go ahead

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Much better used in a dgw. I'd bench Gomez, yoshida and one of your cheap attackers

  7. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cedric rested 😎 I'm demanding attacking returns from my only two playing defenders this week. If not Cedric gets the boot and kolarov gets a stern finger wafging

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is Cedric definitely going to play against watford then?

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nothing is certain in this life of love and lies. If he doesn't I'll take pva goal 🙂

        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I also have PvA haha. Good thing about him, he can only get better surely!

  8. Lovren an elevator
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Am I bandwagoning too much by making Depay my captain this weekend? Or does he stand a legitimate good chance of scoring with Janmaat suspended?

    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Legitimate chance i think. Helps that it's a home game. Although if you have Aguero, i don't see a reason you should pick Depay over him.

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think that's a live shout. Not convinced that Aguero is the best this week, but would love to be talked into it.

    3. backstreets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking the same - haven't got him yet but considering a hit to get rid of Walcott. Ignoring his exploits in Europe I think his stats are reasonably good so worth a try....

    4. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think there's a good chance. Nice differential too.

    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      confidence is a wonderful thing - Kun isn't lacking it either though.

    6. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's a great pick. Though janmaat out is bad for him if anything

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Why do you say that? Not that I disagree, he's not the most defensively minded, and Depay could probably force a red just like montero. Who will play RB for castle then?

  9. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    best watford defender and why please? quite like their set-up with the strong defensive midfield

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Prodl is quite overlooked by some on here, but I don't know much about other Watford defenders.

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This. Terrific ability, was amazed they signed him tbh.

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Chill there 😛 He's an experienced, solid defender/leader, but (without confirming) I'm sure he struggled with an injury or two last season. And was playing for a bang average Bremen side.

    2. Big Red Dog
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Prodl, goal threat, nailed, baps

      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        goal threat?

        1. Big Red Dog
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          yes sir

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nyom has excellent stats.

      1. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Card magnet though, and a very poor assist record in his career so far.

        Prodl for me.

      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        will look into this. ta

    4. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cathcart for CBI.

      Prudil for goal threat

      Nyom for tackles/yellows

      Holebas for assists but is a rotation risk at present

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 4 months ago

        *Prodl

      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        do you think cathcart is nailed?

    5. Tiamani Warrior
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      prodl 6 4" and scored plenty over his career - injury prone though. cacthcart got more bonus last game and can chip in the odd goal. too many options in the fullbacks think they will be rotated

      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Have to wait and see whether Cathcart continues to start with Britos back from suspension now

        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I see. Will probably stick with Prodl

        2. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Whattttt I just transferred him in in sky :(((

          Never new he was at risk. Who's Britons?

            1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Have some of that!

        3. Tiamani Warrior
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          is prodl a better player than cathcart?

    6. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nayom. Ex Cameroon def. I think. He's my pick

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        'CBI'? What does that stand for?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Clearances, blocks and interceptions.

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I see. Cheers. Are Watford looking decent enough at the back?

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Only have 0.1m spare for a Shaw/Ozil -> Gomez/Silva double transfer next week.

    Reckon this will still be doable come Saturday evening?

    1. Jay_
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Gomez and Silva are both rising tonight according to FPL stars and FFF

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Ah feck

          1. Jay_
              10 years, 4 months ago

              They've been due to rise for the last 2 nights and haven't so you could just about make it, but I doubt it

              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah I did notice that. Seems like the predicting sites haven't quite figured out the algorithm yet.

                I'm between these moves at the minute - thoughts?

                A) Ozil -> Yaya/Sterling (I still think Sterling will do ok despite the mass sales)

                B) Shaw -> Kolarov/Kompany

                C) Shaw & Ozil -> Gomez (max 4.7m atm) & Silva

                1. Jay_
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    I like A with Yaya, think with City's fixtures he will be camped on the edge of the box just how he likes it and he seems to have the fire in his belly back, wouldn't want to get rid of United defender despite fixtures, they have kept the most clean sheets since November

                    1. Jinswick
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Cheers, makes sense. And yeah Yaya looks at it again.

                      Also looking at Haz -> Sanchez(c) in GW5

          2. Nickofoz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I think it's worth keeping Shaw anyways. He's a good pick

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah, MUN look fairly solid at the back, but the fixtures are pretty meh.

        2. Jay_
            10 years, 4 months ago

            FPL stats has Ritchie dropping tonight and FFF has him barely over 50 % If he does drop would anyone be interested at 5.8 ? Good fixtures and looked dangerous at Liverpool, option for a 3-5-2 ?

            1. Big Red Dog
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah I think so. There are just so many mid options atm tho who look in form.

            2. jernej93
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              He will shine in next few GWs .. one to watch for sure 😉

            3. Tiamani Warrior
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I'm going redmond in my 352 with .3 in the bank to jump on as soon as ricthie kicks off

          • Mavric Marco
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Just heard my shout out on the scoutcast 🙂 Mark calling me a maverick for captaining Ayew

            😎

            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Nice move though, well done.

              1. Mavric Marco
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Cheers 🙂

          • andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            4.5m midfielder of choice....Westwood? Surman? Wanyama? Does it really matter?

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              D 🙂

            2. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Surman and no, probably not.

            3. Slam
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Not truly, unless you have a team with lots of ifs and buts.
              Westwood personally

            4. ArseneAllTheWay
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I'd go westwood or darren fletcher, doesnt really matter tbh mate, have you considered a 352?

              1. andy85wsm
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I've not really looked properly at 3-5-2 to be honest and don't really have the time to know unfortunately. Too much effort 🙂

                1. andy85wsm
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Basically if I go 3-5-2 I only really see it working if I drop Sanchez to Ozil.

                  That or I need to drop some £££ in defence.

            5. suddenorgan
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Gone for Westwood personally, he's safer than flair options like Anya, doesn't pick up TOO many yellows.. Wanyama's goals last season were probably an exception to the norm

            6. Root
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              There's some quality in the next price bracket (5.0-5.1m)

            7. Ludo
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Westwood for corners, Surman from open play, maybe. Wanyama also has a good chance of the odd goal from distance or a header from a corner, but might be more at risk of a price drop. Westwood or Surman as they're not card magnets, but I doubt it's going to make much difference.

            8. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers all. Think I might stick to Surman.

            9. RoyaleBlue
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              on westwood myself

            10. 1569Tippins
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Wanyama

            11. meltedman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I've got Wanywama but i'd get Westwood now if i could. I'm hoping it won't matter at all though as i'm not intending to ever play him.

            12. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Im going Surman. Dunno why, just cos.

          • jernej93
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            How was Mane playing tonight? :)))

            1. Royal5
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Read on Twitter that he was poor.

              1. dcarlito
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Good that means he'll explode at the weekend hopefully.

          • Big Red Dog
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I've got Depay in on a WC team to be replaced with Yaya for (WAT), good plan? 0.1 in bank but if Yaya goes up then I can't afford it. Should I go with Depay/Mata for (NEW) then straight after the game get Yaya back in before he rises again?

            1. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yaya is gonna go up tomorrow so think you need to free another 0.1 mate.

              1. Big Red Dog
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Ballocks

          • ArseneAllTheWay
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            How many are going with 352, I'm struggling to find a striker to match with Aguero and Gomis...seems like the sensible option to go for a goalscoring mid no?

            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I'm doing the 3-5-2, with Gomis, and Sanchez, Silva, Mahrez, Payet, and Depay

              1. ArseneAllTheWay
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I have similar, nice mid, is your defence not suffering too much from it?

                1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  I think it will be just good enough, once Francis falls. 😉

            2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              That's what im looking at - see my team below.

          • King H
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Alright guys .. Who's the best defender for 4.7 ? Thanks

            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Gomez

              1. King H
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Sorry got Gomez.

                1. savas
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Ward Richards, Huth

            2. meltedman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Micah!

            3. savas
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Probably Gomez or Ward

          • Big Red Dog
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Will Mane start after 90 mins mid-week?

            1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Pelle etc played 90 too, I suspect so.

            2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yep I reckon he will

            3. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yes

          • Sz21
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Gomez, Darmian, Kolarov..

            Which teams rotate best defensively for the next 8- 10 GW's?
            A couple of diff rotation options would be ideal.

            1. Jay_
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Better off just getting a Stoke defender and one of Richards or Francis, if you have Butland get Richards and Francis

            2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I figured I'd explain my plan for the A.O.A chip as I think it's actually a good one...

              I think that the most effective time to play it will be after the DGW which you have used your bench boost. Why?

              - You can wildcard to a team with 5 good midfielders/3 good strikers
              - You can load your front 8 with good attacks, and the back 5 can be the guys scrapping for clean sheets in the DGW's (like Hull last season!).

              Example:
              GW 36 WC
              GW 37 Bench boost
              GW 38 All out attack (If there's going to be a DGW 37 which I believe there is? having 8 attackers from random teams can pay huge dividends as the last day of the season always has a surprise or two)

              I think this is one of the only times you'll have 8 good attackers to actually take advantage of the AOA chip. At the moment my 5th mid is Fletcher and most others will be Wanyama etc, who lets be honest aren't really going to score many points!

              Just a thought. Obviously if your defence hits the wall then it may be worth playing earlier to save a hit on a defender transfer or something!

              1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Sounds sensible, but if I need to use my AOA chip sooner (e.g. if I have 3 defenders injured/suspended one week) I won't be that bothered about burning it earlier.

              2. CABAYE4
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Honestly don't think it's worth much at all, I'm sure plenty will actually lose points by playing it.

                There's normally at least once in the season where I'm struggling to play 3 defenders without a hit, I'll be playing it then.

                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I was already looking at 38 as its a week when defensive form goes on holiday. This wildcard idea make it even better 😀

            3. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              For all those going with three 4.5 rotating defenders, which three are you picking?

              1. meltedman
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I have Richards, Martin, Francis. Happy with them.

              2. ArseneAllTheWay
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                micah richards, francis, gomez (if you were lucky enough to pick him up before the rise)

              3. The Pep Revolution
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks guys.

            4. Dynamic Duos
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              119k is my best finish, is that good? bad? Or avg on here?

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Bad

                1. Alex1111345
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  No chill

                  1. Bubz
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    lol

              2. ArseneAllTheWay
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                not bad at all, mine is 8k I think

              3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Bad, I'd say average last year was top 10k.

                1. Dynamic Duos
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Cheers for being honest, I'm currently 261k so that is bad.

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Only GW38 counts.
                    I'm 1.9m, means little atm.

                    1. Dynamic Duos
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Think my problem is I try to have to many differentials, this year I'm going solid core one or two differentials.

                      1. Rossamous
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        Yep that's a tried and true method

                  2. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    I'm currently 1.9m+, be thankful 😉

                  3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Actually, your current rank this season is fantastic. Onward and upward!

                  4. Rossamous
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Rank means almost nothing the second week of the season. That's quite good for now actually

              4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                When I first came here my best finish was something over 400,000. The whole reason you are here is to raise your standards, so forget 119k.

            5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Trying to get my WC right.
              Have exact money for the following.

              Pretty sure I'll go with a 3-5-2

              Myhill / McCarthy
              Kolorov / Williams / Gomez / Richards / Targett
              Silva / Sanchez / Payet / Mahrez / Depay
              Kun / Gomis / Kone

              Any opinions welcomed. Trying to get it sorted before any price risers again tonight.

              1. ArseneAllTheWay
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                love the 352, im going with it too

                only thing i'd say is how sure are you kolarov is a starter, maybe squeeze the 0.5 for kompany?

                1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  cheers, i'm at 0ITB

                  I think his form is good to keep him going in the foreseeable future

              2. ArseneAllTheWay
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                also, as you have myhill and not butland, maybe swap muniesa for richards, cant see villa keeping many clean sheets tbh

                1. chinmusic
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Stoke kept 7 last season

              3. chinmusic
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I'm going 3-5-2 but I'm adopting the same principle to the 3rd striker as I would for the 5th midfielder. So it will be 4.5m Watmore. I don't want benching headaches and the extra cash is useful.

                1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  good feedback Chin, cheers

              4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Frankly, I love this team, and I can't see how you afford it. You must have had some of those from the start (eg, Gomez, Mahrez, Kone). I have much the same WC, but I can only afford a back line of Kolo, Darmian, Targett, Richards, and Francis.

                1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  WC very early this week Jelly and got them all before this weeks risers.

                  If I hadn't I'd be in the same boat as you.
                  Choosing my three City players have been the hardest -had Kompany and Yaya in there too, but sold for Silva and Kol last night as decided that was the way I wanted to go.

            6. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Chadli, 4.5m def (Ighalo)

              v

              Diouf, Williams (4.5m mid)

              ?

              Maybe 3-5-2 is the way to go...

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                A

              2. Mavric Marco
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                1st one but better options than Chadli IMHO

                1. andy85wsm
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Have Gomis and Mahrez. Who do you think is better than Chadli out of interest? 7.1m max to spend.

                  1. Mavric Marco
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Ayew, but if you have Gomis i suppose you don't want to double up.

                    1. andy85wsm
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      I'm not dead set against it but I'm not sure their fixtures are THAT good. They look in decent form though.

                  2. Sergeant Garcia
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Ayew!

              3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                A if 3-5-2
                B if 3-4-3

                1. andy85wsm
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  That's sort of the debate 🙂

                  1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Have a feeling Diouf. Just
                    His fixtures are better

              4. Root
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Diouf, 4.5m def and 5.0m mid

              5. meltedman
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Im not sure if any formation will make those combos look good to be honest (not trying to be a dick)

            7. ericking
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Sanchez and Payet or Ozil and Silva?

              1. Mavric Marco
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Sanchez and Payet

              2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                oh, that's a good one.

                I think A, just

                1. ericking
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Yeah, I keep going back and forth (on WC). Ozil definitely frees up some money for the rest of my team, but I should probably just get Sanchez in at this point while I can.

              3. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I have B for what it's worth, but if I was starting from scratch, probably A.

              4. Beavis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                B.

              5. Bggz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                long term Ozil and Silva. who knows what payet will be doing 4 gws from now

            8. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Cannot wait for the weekend just to try boost my rank up a bit, it still hurts from GW1 and my first transfers of the season SHOULD help turn it around..

            9. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              My team is now so out on a limb compared to popular opinion and teams on here that I actually quite like it
              Much excitement as I know if I do have a great week then flying up the rankings .

              Differentials are great fun

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Who's the most left field? 😉

                1. Leaf
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  All mor yesterday than left field

                  Lens , Sakho , mane , Walcott , captain Rooney

                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    I like it.

                    With the exception of Roo.

              2. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I hate how similar my wc team is to the 'template'. But, the template is good, so, what can I do.

                1. sleecc
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Is this the template you are referring to?

                  Butland Ruddy
                  Kompany Darmian Williams Richards Huth
                  Sanchez Silva Payet Mahrez Westwood
                  Kun Gomis Diouf

                  1. Bubz
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Pretty much!

                    1. sleecc
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Try not to be template on both pre WC and while WC-ing, but end up very template 😛

              3. Leaf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                As long as Kun , Yaya , Mahrez & all the wildcard players stay quite

              4. Diva
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Are you on a wildcard leaf?

                1. Leaf
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  No

                  Maybe next week , but may just take a hit and hold it

                  1. Diva
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Ah, so you're different because everyone has moved away from you, rather than you moving in a different direction to everyone else. If there's collective facepalming among the wildcarders this week you might be in the points!

            10. KUN+10
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Mahrez captain against a leaky Spurs def?

              1. Mavric Marco
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Better options for me

              2. Tiamani Warrior
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                no kun for you?

              3. Root
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Benching him for Hoolahan.

            11. ArseneAllTheWay
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              4.5m defender

              A) Muniesa

              or

              B) Richards

            12. meltedman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Diamanti @ 5.5m is getting in my team soon. Just need to see him play first to check he can still actually run (however slow).

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                +42

              2. Jay_
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  His got the sweetest left foot I've ever seen