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24 September 2015 3646 comments
Mark Mark
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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. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Butland
    Kolarov Gomez Dawson
    Sanchez (V) Yaya Mahrez Payet (C)
    Aguero Wilson Ighalo
    Schmeichel Francis Richards Westwood
    Now 5,1m itb!
    Where would you spend it? Lets say no change in fwd(Im stubborn not to get Martial, ok)
    A) Westwood->Pedro and rotate Ighalo/Wilson most of the time.
    B) Westwood->Mane and soon get Azpi or someone for Gomez
    C) Get Hazard if he seems to be back in action this weekend, for who, Sanchez?
    D) Other

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

      Get Hazard

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

      Don't bench Ighalo or Wilson!

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        THIS (sorry for CAPS but i needed to emphasise how important this comment is)

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

          Ye, most of what I say is 😉

          1. @BigChrisso
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            its important to those who choose to listen...

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

              Deep words

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

    Sanchez or KDB? I've had a few too many beers and keep hovering over the wildcard button...

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

      Sanchez this week, KdB from then on

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

        Yeah good plan. If Sanchez scored this week though I'll probably have to keep him

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

      KDB

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

        He looks alright doesn't he. The extra cash would come in handy as well

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

      Shut FPL down while you can and think about it tonight. Before drinking.

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

        Aren't beer transfers just the worst?

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

    Is Speroni due back soon? Will he be first choice now?

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

      Yes, ask Alan Pardew

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

        He's not talking to me atm. I didn't pass on a tip for a winner and he takes those things very seriously.

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

          Careful he doesn't headbutt you

    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes and I think so. McCarthy has been average last few weeks

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

      No one really knows. I had expected McCarthy to keep his place but he was quite poor over the weekend, and Speroni was first before his injury. I expect McC to keep his place another week, but after that I would think Speroni would be back into the first 11.

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

      Thanks fellas, I hate wasting goalie transfers in particular. I'll wait a few weeks.

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

    Which god awful defender do I sell for Jevans this week? Coates or Joe Gomez? Have enough in the bank for either.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Coates

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

      Coates

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

      Coates - Sunderland are a disaster zone

  5. BraceDball
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Right now, Wilson is worth 5.9. Will he surpass 7.0 by New Years?

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

      I honestly think the goals will dry up once the fixtures turn bad in a couple weeks

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not even Mahrez will

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

      probably not. Already at 30% ownership

  6. Thomas M.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, i don't know what to do!

    My team:

    Cech/Schwarzer
    Kolarov, Cedric, Huth, Gomez, Oxford
    Hazard, Pedro, Silva, Mahrez, Wanyama
    Kun Aguero (c?), Wilson, Gomis

    0.2 itb and 1FT

    So, i have to change many of my defenders so i was thinking something like
    Oxford, Gomez and Gomis -> Azpi, Francis and Igahlo for -8..

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

      Well Pedro > Payet and Gomez > Azpi/Cresswell for a -4 will be enough IMO

      1. Thomas M.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Damn, i like my Chelsea players 😀
        Do you think Cedric will get more time? and what about Oxford/Huth?

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

      Save or maybe Gomez to Evan.

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

    Bad news for silva...according to the man city forum he is out saturday, checkout bluwhit's comments. He with silva's treatment apparently.

    http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/player-topic-david-silva-2015-16.313748/page-70

    1. Four Four Boyz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      From one forum to another...

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

      He's involved*

      Wouldn't take this as gospel but it is something to consider...

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

      Good to hear as a Navas owner.

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

        True, 2 points rather than 1

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

          2 goals rather than 1, you mean.

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

      Interesting, but we have a press conference later I think I'll wait for confirmation there.

  8. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Martial and Pedro or Ighalo and Hazard?

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

      B

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

      This week Martial and Pedro maybe
      but long term, Hazard and Ighalo

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

        A all season

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

    Guys Need help with this team:

    2 FTs, 0.2 itb

    Butland Schmeicel
    Cedric Gomez Francis Kolarov Saylor*
    Hazard Sanchez Yaya Mahrez Westwood
    Aguero Wilson Sakho

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gomez to WAT defender

      hold 1 FT

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

      Looks good. Maybe Gomez --> Dawson/Evans/Zouma and save 1 FT

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

        right... 0.2 itb

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

          Evans then 🙂

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

        Is Gomez not nailed on anymore ?
        Liverpool home to Aston Villa is a probable Cleanie

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

    What are your FPL aims this season? In terms of OR, mini leagues etc etc.

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

      TOP 1000 OR, win mini-leagues.

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        well, snap.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gotta go in optimistic, top 1K OR and win cash leagues.

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

      A green arrow ➡ this week

    3. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Win cash mini league and finish inside top 10K overall

      You?

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

        Yeah, win all my MLs and get a top 9k rank (personal best - only my second full season playing the game)

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

      first and foremost, win cash leagues.

      realistic goal for OR: any 4 digit rank or better

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

      They change weekly- from top 1k to top 5k to finish the season without deleting my team, to top 100k. At the moment I'd be more than happy with top 10k but there's a lot of work to be done.
      Want to win my cash ML for the 6th season in a row. Up to 7th from 2nd last so I'm feeling more confident about that now.

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        and they still play with you?

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

          Just what I was thinking. I'd slap a handicap on him after three.

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

            I've won my cash league with IRL friends 4 years in a row. This year they even wanted to double up the stake.

            They've been slowly getting better, but they're still basically donating the money to me season after season.

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

          I am well hated and am surprised they don't all pack it in or lie and start another league in secret.

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

        Don't delete your team man, been there, done that (last 2 seasons actually) - not worth it

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

          I really don't think I would, I would at least use my wc first, which I am glad to still have despite my crappy start.

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

      It's been such a pants start I'll take a top 100,000 place atm. 3rd in money ML will get me stakes back and that's about it.
      Also surviving till the end of the season as the cherry on the cake of course. 😉

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

      I think my goal for this year is to get back to finishing in the top 10k OR. Had one of my worst seasons last year, so just want to get back on track.

    8. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Top 5k

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

      Take over the world.... buhahahahaaa!!! #1

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

    Hey all, am i good to go here?

    Myhill
    Kompany - Kosc - Prodl
    Yaya - Mane - Ayew - Mahrez
    Aguero - Sakho(c) - Wilson

    Butland - Williams - Gomez - Bentelab

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

      damnit! reply fail

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

      I now have a picture of David Silva with some guy's son saved on my computer ffs.

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

        hahah this made me laugh pretty hard

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

          Deleted it now but the link auto-downloads for anyone thinking about clicking it.

  12. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of Wildcarding after GW8,

    Sitting in the top 430,000, but need a clear out.

    Schmeichel,
    Huth,
    Targett,
    Wanyama,
    & Martial possibly need to go

    Sound good?

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

      Martial needs to go?

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

      lol Martial?

  13. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Them ones when Ancelotti and Klopp want the job but Brenda is still manager. Madting.

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

      Moyes might be available soon too.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I guess Chelsea may need a manager. 🙂

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

          I hope he doesn't win all the trophies and leaves some for everyone else.

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

    If Silva is indeed out, would you switch to De Bruyne or Hazard? Leaning towards the former to keep up 3 City for their nice run

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      KDB

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

      KdB all the way

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

      Right now I'd switch to DB and monitor Hazard.

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

      de browner.

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

        Cheers all! Hopefully Silva is fit, though 🙂

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

        This is the proper pronunciation btw: https://translate.google.com/#auto/en/de%20bruyne

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

      I went to KDB the first time he was out.
      Still happy with my decision.

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

        Good call. Should've done the same in hindsight

    6. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      thinking same

  15. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I have 1FT and 1.6 itb. Should I look at upgrading my bench as I have 2 non playing dedenders so no cover.

    Cech
    Clyne, Azpi, Sagna
    Mahrez, Hazard, Payet, Ayew
    Martial, Aguero, Wilson

    subs: hennessey, sinclair, oxford, pudil

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Oxford to Cresswell

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

      Yeah, I think that's a wise move. I'd upgrade one of them to Johnny Evans.

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

        this

  16. 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 --> Azpi
    D) Gomez --> Evans
    E) B and D -4

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      F) Gomez to a Watford Defender

  17. waputs101
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    hi guys, is Silva out this weekend? Is it worth doing Silva --> KDB for -4? or just let Dawson play from my bench? thanks

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

      I can see a WBA clean sheet, so you should be playing anyway. But I'd probably hold in that case

      1. waputs101
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        ok, maybe ill just hold. Thanks, Nick!

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

          No worries 🙂

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

      I'd wait for more news.
      Dawson isn't a bad option though.

      1. waputs101
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        i just read at goal.com that he has been ruled out. Silva --> KDB for a -4.

        yay or nay?

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

          If you want KDB (which I do) long term, then yay.

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

      I'd hold him, Dawson clean sheet and De Bruyne would need 10 points just to break even.

  18. Juventino4life
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of making a few transfers. Already drafted martial for 8.0

    Silva for KDB
    Gomez for Dawson
    Czech for my hill
    Another transfer for my 5th defender = +.1

    Total 5 transfers with only 1 FT.

    Should I play my wildcard this week for 4 transfers or wait??????

  19. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku has to be the worst player to have in fantasy football. Gets a couple goals then dies for a while

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

      Great in UFPL...when he flops just sub him out.

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

    Who do I need to get rid of first?

    A) Targett
    B) Gomez
    C) Muniesa

    1FT

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

      As a Muniesa owner, I say C. Done absolutely nothing for me since I brought him in.

    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B)
      A)
      C)

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

        I dont think Targett is no1 priority, I'd say he's most likely to start next GW out of those 3

        1. @BigChrisso
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I agree that's why i listed B) Gomez as the first player to ditch.

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

            Oops!

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

      Thanks guys

    4. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Similar sitch to me, but i have just slightly worse...

      A) Targett
      B) S.Taylor
      C) Ward
      D) Huth

      how yuk does that look?

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

      All of them need to go. I'd say Muniesa is first priority, followed by Gomez and by then Bertrand will be back so Targett

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

      A

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

    If Silva doesnt make it, i think i will still hold and have faith in my bench... Could be a nice differential if ppl ship and he is a season keeper for me anyway

  22. @BigChrisso
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'd like to apologise to any Silva owners out there. I ditched Hazard for him last week so you can blame me if he misses another game this weekend.

    Please send your complaints to FPLKarma@gmail.com

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

      LOL @BIGCHRISSO owners

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        but my underlying stats have been good!!!!!!

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

    COYJordan Reed.

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

      wrong forum

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

        It's Fantasy Football isn't it?

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

          I doubt many on here know what tight end is...

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

            Cheap target already for Reed.

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

              +1.3

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

          I'm a UF alumni btw 😉

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

      Just caused a penalty.

  24. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know what the latest Foster news mean for Myhill/Lindegaard?

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

      Due back around Christmas.

  25. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Should i do Ruddy > Begovic for a hit this week? (other keeper is Butland)

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

      No. Play Butland and you'll be fine.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ruddy will most likely drop in price in the next few days

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

          I don't think 0.1 is all too important really. Defo not worth taking 4 points off your team for

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Cool. Thanks

    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      in a word..... No

  26. rumplestilskin
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    seems that kdb and mata could be the risers tonight. which players are set to drop this time [likely]

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

      What site shows this?

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

        fantasy football fix

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

          Pretty sure they show fallers too.

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

            it's showing that only two will have a price change tonight...
            there might not be any drops tonight.... i'm not sure about that.

  27. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Should I also get Tekkers out for a hit to avoid his price drop?

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

      depends on which player you're planning to get in place of him

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

      I did for Ighalo. Be like me

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        It's a coin flip between him and Wilson

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

    Hey guys. So been super busy with work and kinda wasn't paying attention this week and Gomis has dropped and Martial rose 3 times. Would it be stupid to make that transfer now? Considering I've effectively lost .4 or does it matter I should be thinking in points not money?

    Cheers

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

      Does 8.3 for a United in form striker against Sunderland sound cheap ?