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24 September 2015 3646 comments
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The time comes when every Fantasy Football manager has to react quickly to douse some fires in their squad. The problem is, my team is currently a blazing inferno, without a disco in sight.

At least that’s Granville’s opinion. Buoyed from seeing his canny capture of Anthony Martial deliver a brace at St Mary’s, my cocky co-host is quick to dish out a whipping to my ailing lineup.

We discuss the merits of United’s new teenage sensation as part of another round of community questions, served up once again by Jonty. The three of us also ponder the Chelsea revival, David Silva’s fragile ankles and just how our Fantasy Football managerial styles translate to the dog world: a crunch question that’s been brewing unanswered for many episodes.

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

  1. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Current plan therefore =

    TONIGHT:
    Benteke -> Martial

    TOMORROW:
    a) If Silva is injured/big doubt, then Silva -> Pedro
    b) If Silva is fine, then Gomez -> Evans

    NEXT WEEK:
    If above = a) then do b)
    If above = b) then do Coutinho -> Pedro

    Sound sound?!

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Equations were never my thing. 😉

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm almost confused myself tbh

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B=X-2/5(a). Sound sound?

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just do them all tomorrow once you decide on Silva. Take a hit and have an ft for next week. Hope this helps.

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ha. Kind of does. Thanks

  2. Belalugozi78
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does anybody know why Pelle is on 5 % in fpl statistics while in the morning he was on 52,5 % ?

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      His flag got removed so transfers got reset

      1. Belalugozi78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I see.. Thanx.

        It is not very wise idea btw. He was flagged for one day and lost everything.

  3. Whattheheck!
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gomis or Rondon?

    1. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      rondon

      1. Whattheheck!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting? Fixtures?

        1. 50 Shades Oshea
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          great underlaying stats, fixtures amazing, but if you dont have ayew go gomis

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

      Gomis, lone striker on penos

      Rondon, plays with greedy Berahino who is on penos

      Gomis

      1. Whattheheck!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks very much

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gomis, just.

      1. Whattheheck!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        My instinct as well

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Berahino.

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This - 14 league goals last season, BAP magnet, on penos. He's the one you want.

  4. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) rondon

    B) sakho

    cheers

    1. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho for me

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

      Neither

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Berahino

      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Sakho

      2. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        tempted by this, but not sure he is upto match fitness yet judging tonys comments...

  5. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bench Ayew over Wilson?

    1. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yes

      1. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, I think so

      1. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  6. Darth_Newdar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Benteke to:

    A) Sakho
    B) Vardy
    C) Martial
    D) Ighalo

    I'm currently thinking Sakho, as I fancy him to do well over the next few weeks. (No Payet in my team as yet.) Still skeptical about Martial at the moment!

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

      D

      1. Darth_Newdar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Really convinced by Watford? They've only scored five goals in six games so far.

    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think anyone could say one over the other conclusively, so maybe do Martial so if he doesn't pan out you can downgrade more easily?

      1. Darth_Newdar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, fair enough. Money isn't too much of a concern for me at the moment, so I think maybe I'll just go with Sakho and hope for the best. Only in this situation because I did Pellé --> Benteke (c) last week, which was a disaster, so it can't be any worse!

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

      B or C imo

  7. juanmata8
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Whom shud i bench? Pick 2

    a) sako(cry) vs WAT
    b) mahrez vs ARS
    c) wilson vs STO
    d) ayew vs SOT

    The rest of the front 8 are -
    sanchez yaya - aguero martial

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

      r u really juan mata?

      1. juanmata8
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        sry mate

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

      A D

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How much have you spent on defenders?

    Am on wild card and looking at a draft with 26.9m that I like, but it seems like a lot to spend.

    1. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      £24.1 at the moment (haven't played my WC)

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That seems more reasonable.

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      25.7

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

      23.7

  9. Louis99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    News on silva injury?

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

    Butland
    Kolarov Darmian Gomez
    Marhez Sanchez Pedro Yaya
    Kun Wilson Gomis

    McCarthy Richards Huth Westwood

    1.5 ITB 1FT

    A) Save
    B) Gomis --> Martial
    C) Gomez --> Azlipuceta
    D) Something else

    Cheers

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

        Cheers

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

    Just signed in for the first time this week. I've seen the captain percentage posted in the past but don't how to find it.

    Any help?

    1. Louis99
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Will be up tomorrow

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

        Thanks.

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Can only be worked out once the deadline has passed as people are open to change captain right up to the deadline

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You can view the captains poll on the homepage to get an idea on who people are favouring

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

    Who to bench?

    A. Francis (stk)
    B. Kolorov (tot)
    C. Evans (EVE)
    D. Cedric (SWA)

    1. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Francis maybe? Tough choice though.

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

        For sure tough choice. That's what I choose too. Thanks

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

        Francis, easily

    2. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      francis. if it's marginal, bench the worst player

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

        Are you sure Francis is the worst? Pretty solid attacking intent

        1. Demelbrush
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, I would say he is. And he plays for the worst team out of them. That factors too a bit for me

    3. FBorges
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Francis for sure

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

      Cheers all. Francis it is

  13. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I needed a break from work so I looked into some stats.

    Mata, since joining United:
    - Tied for 7th most PL assists (10). Leader (Fabregas) on 19.
    - Tied for 2nd most PL goals (17). Leader (Toure) on 20.
    - 15th most PL chances created (96). Leader (Silva) on 140.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You sure Aguero hasn't scored more goals since Mata joined United?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        whoooops forgot the qualifier about mids 😛

      2. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Midfielders I imagine

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      CLARIFICATION: only among midfielders 😉

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        So, 15ht most chances created amongst all mids only? I'll pass.

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          assists are worth 3, goals are worth 5.

        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Considering that he's the most creative player at United, this helps me to pass Martial as well.

          1. Frank Black
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Some other people are going to enjoy him.

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Really?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        sorry, among mids only

        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Just saw the disclaimer. Cheers.

  14. Bertzeiner-m
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sako (C). Feels good to be a maverick

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bookmarked 😉

      1. Bertzeiner-m
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nope, my balls have disappeared maybe next week

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Lol! Who are you going with?

          1. Bertzeiner-m
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Most likely Payet

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

      Enjoy your 2 points

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

        * 4

  15. FrancescoLazio
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I have Targett, Gomez and Benteke. Will any one these players play this weekend?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bent eke no.
      Targett and Gomez maybe.

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sell 'em all.

  16. eish
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Silva injury news?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Tomorrow hopefully. Waiting for the press conference.

  17. Cerylin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Dawson
    B) Bellerin
    C) Cresswell

  18. Demí
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster could be out until Christmas after suffering a setback in his battle to overcome a serious knee injury.

    http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/ben-foster-injury-update-west-10129217

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      My decision not to get Myhill looking worse and worse...

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

      Never saw that coming 🙄

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

        I stand by my appellation for him: The Sturridge of goalkeepers

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

      Interesting. Would rather it was Aperoni with the injury setback though 😉

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

        Speroni, even

    4. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Christmas 2016, according to the latest rumours.

    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      As a wild carder, this is great news.

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

        Quotes from Pulis too, easing Lindegaard fears. Still not too late to get Myhill then

        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Exactly. Though if I double on their gk I only have one spot left.

    6. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That sucks, but I guess it just cements Myhill as the best keeper in the game

    7. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The greatest trick the Neville ever did, was to convince the world he does not exist.

  19. Twister Sunday
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anthony Martial surely is like having an extra chip this season. 9th season and, like many, a rank, awful start. Wildcarded GW6 to at least try & build a little value but after a top 500 finish last season, this season is now all about my cash league. The 'Martial Chip' had to be played (owning Benteke made it easy I confess) but hey, got in early to make at least quick 0.5 I'd guess, captain the fella & hope the gamble pays. I have & will make bigger mistakes than backing a red hot, on form teenager that a premier league accountant could justify a £35 million outlay for. Loving the 'Martial Chip' beats AOA any day!!

  20. jonnyleeds
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    De Bruyne captain.....that's the Chicago way .

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He might get a few assists for Aguero 😉

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

      You want to get De Bruyne? I'll tell you how to get De Bruyne.

      1. jonnyleeds
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Love it lol,....

  21. Louis99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Would you play AOA if huth was being benched for ayew, or silva (depending on injury)

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The moment I remotely consider using it I'm just gonna use it without much thought.

      1. st4rt__
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This.

      2. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        ^this

        It's not very valuable chip.

  22. GYM JUNKIE
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Redskins or Giants tonight? Im leading towards Redskins..

  23. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lol @ marks jumper

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lol that Marks head looks like it's floating

  24. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Demi...got a feeling on whether Gomez starts this weekend? (given Lovren, Benteke out etc)

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

      I'm just waiting for Davysteen hopefully leaking the lineup again tbh, so not doing anything with Gomez till then. Don't think he'll start though

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Demi. Just seen this

    2. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I know you didn't ask me but I don't think he will start. Need wins and moreno is a big threat even though he can't defend

  25. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gomez out or Martial in? Which is most important

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The former

  26. jonnyleeds
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    De Bruyne .... Set pieces, assists and goals.... You not heard it from me ok.

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

      Hit to bring him in already

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Schhhtuum right??

    3. Bertzeiner-m
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Let me guess, nervous KDB (C)er looking for reassurance and agreement that will help persuade your easily affected FPL mind?

  27. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mentioned it earlier in the week....

    Really struck by the avg position of both LW's for these two in relation to the fwd...much better than previous games. Watchlist again.

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/matches/803216/

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      *remind myself to buy membership next year

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Just buy it now mate, it's great

      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah you should...but get it for this year.

        The Bale position where a wide player regularly plays ahead of the fwd for avg position is gold for pts....sadly I can't reveal...

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not so surprised by the one you have on right hand side. Doesn't he tend to play the highest man up on the pitch? Basically a left striker.

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Just checked, and yeah, he's played up there every time. Still hardly fantasy gold. Could become.

      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not always...The gold sometimes lies in relation to the striker...I have a sneaking suspicion he might begin to deliver if he stays ahead...

        The one for the home team already has...

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          But the one for the home team only recently was put there. He started lower and on right. Maybe have him?

        2. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Wow, this is really interesting! Do you reckon the left guy might become a real FPL option?

          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Both of them can. Only misfiring too much so far.

          2. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Some of the best picks in FPL over the years occupy that advanced wide position ahead of the striker on a regular basis....It's a myth that playing out wide isn't as good as a No10 spot...

            Bale, Wally and a couple of the top picks last season...amongst many others.

            It's something to look out for when looking at avg position maps.

            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah, that's the main reason that makes Wally so good FPL option, he plays so extremely high up on the pitch, and with his pace, that's going to mean goal at some point - the only minus is that the team must afford to have one less man in defence and creation, which is probably why he plays so little.

            2. Milner4eva
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Is there a way of looking at a player's average position over multiple matches? Been clicking about and can't seem to find that function. Would be very interested to see if Ayew and Mahrez have been occupying this area of the pitch.

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Just go through them game by game for the ones ahead of the striker.

                I did a series last season for a while listing the ones that did it each week and the pts they got...It's a good success rate.

                You soon remember the ones that do it regularly...and by the biggest margin.

              2. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Check the player profile of a player you suspect playing highest up despite being nominally a midfielder. Then see if he appears to play very high up the pitch, and if yes, go and check a few individual matches. You will soon spot the pattern if there is a one.

              3. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I can say that Mahrez is not one such player. He really plays on midfield.

          3. Milner4eva
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks for the replies, you learn something new every day! I'll be keeping a closer eye on those two players now, especially the left one!

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Where does it say who is who?

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        put the pointer over the circle symbolising the player.

  28. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34346329

    I do wonder what fans want. Some fairy godfather to shower billions on the club? Then complain they can't afford the seats.
    I know he isn't perfect but he has spent tens if not a hundred million or more of his own money and bought the club when no one else would touch it.

    Might be time for the club fanatics to grow up a bit or get together, mortgage all their own homes and offer to buy it.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Fans owning the clubs, like in Germany, is a good idea. Won't happen at Newcastle, though. Nor about anywhere in PL. Too much money poured on it already, no groups of fans could afford to buy the clubs anymore.

    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He seems a dodgy person and rather unpleasant, however I don't see their problems being solely down to him, although he does seem responsible for the general malaise around the club

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

    Is this new news?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34354390

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

      no

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

        Yes, only emerged tonight

  30. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Tekkers price looking to fall tonight. can't stand any more price drops!