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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. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Panti -> Myhill for -4? Yes or no. Have no backup GK.
    Other defs Azpi, Kolarov, Cedric (Morgan, 4.0)

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

      i wouldnt

    2. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't - plenty of save points in there.

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

    Will there be a better time to wildcard?
    Man U play Sunderland
    Chelsea fixtures and signs of recovery
    Payet
    Kdb looking like he could be the Man City city pick
    West Brom defence
    Martial and Payet double rises

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

      gameweek not time

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        As long as you cover for fixture changes GW 11 by including Man U Chelsea Everton players

        1. The Red Devil
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          should i wait for another round of games before getting a chelsea player?

    2. The Red Devil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I took it now, more coz there were doubts on gametime of plenty, like silva benteke, cedric, but if you can wait a couple of GWs for the chelsea form to be clear

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I played mine at start of the week, so got all the Martial rises, missed out on Payet's +0.1 though. Really like my team, and would only be looking to make a couple of changes for this in GW11 and onwards:

      Gomes Butland
      Kolarov Zouma Evans Martin Richards
      Hazard KDB Mahrez Payet WW
      Aguero Martial Wilson

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

    If Rogers gets the chop there could be some nice pool bargains.

    Namely Firmino @ 8.1m

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

      hell... any players value increases if rodgers gets the chop.

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

      Sakho @ 4.8 might be good too

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

        This, although if Lovren is injured long term he's safe as it is

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

    already used my ft on wilson to martial at the start of the week to catch the rise.

    stekelen
    Darmian Nyom Kolorov
    Silva Payet Pedro Mahrez
    Martial Aguero Gomis

    Sinclair Gomez oxford

    Not fixing up defence this gw lads cos ill never take a hit for defence.. next week i am doing gomez to Evans though.

    if silva is unfit

    a) silva > kdb (-4)
    b) play sinclair

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

      B

      1. karvs155
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        B

    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Tough choice but I would probably say that's a good idea.
      I'll be doing the same transfer next week also.

    3. U-jin King™
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      should have sold gomis bro

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

    0.6 in the bank, 0 free transfers.

    Butland
    Kolarov, Azpi, Francis
    Sanchez, Silva, Ayew, Mahrez
    Aguero, Martial, Wilson

    Schmeichel, Richards, Westwood, Gomez

    If Silva confirmed out for the weekend:
    A. Silva to KDB/Payet
    B. Gomez to Evans/Dawson (and bench Silva)

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

      a if anything.. dont take hits on defence

  6. Paulie Walnuts
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    83 people transferred in Flamini this week...

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

      191 people transferred in Shaw

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

        ðŸ˜

      2. LC1
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Hahahah

      3. Paulie Walnuts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        haha! excellent

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

      lolz

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Seventy-six trombones led the big parade
      With a hundred and ten cornets close at hand.

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Oh..Hi Mike!

        What time are you popping down the square to get some clobber for saturday night? Kat's got a few shirts you might like

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

      Great 4.4m mid to have with Coquelin out.

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

    Is there a perfect time to use the Bench Boost (double GW or something)? Every one of my players has good fixtures this week.

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

      But are they all good players? Might be worth waiting until they are...

  8. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    on a spiritual journey (walking 6 miles on bare foot up the hill) and will be off internet till Sunday afternoon.. need some confidence before I sign off from here..

    Butland
    Jenkinson | Kolarov | Darmian
    Payet | Mahrez | Sanchez | Yaya
    Martial | Gomis | Aguero
    McCarthy | Gomez | Westwood | Richards

    0 FT & 0.5 ITB

    Good to go?

    Thanks lads!

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

      Yep you're set

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck.are you heading for Croagh Patrick.

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        nah.. I am in India.

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Nice one.You will have 100 points by the time you log on again.enjoy.

          1. Siva Mohan
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            ah.. I wish.. good luck to you as well 🙂

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

              Lovely team

  9. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone gambling on Remy?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I've tried that. It never ends well ðŸ™

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

        I've kinda missed the boat on Martial - desperately seeking alternatives.

        Remy vs Newcastle is a potential

        The other is I get Martial and settle for Ighalo as my 3rd striker - doesn't feel comfortable this way though.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Why not? Ighalo has been scoring for fun all year

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

            Just think I'm not really familiar enough with him.

            I'll go check out his stats

    2. A-VB
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bojan is the option I'm looking to.

      Trust me, don't go Remy. I did that last season like many here and we all know how that went.

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

    Play Butland or Myhill?

    Captain Martial, Kun or Alexis?

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Myhill

      Martial or Kun - toss a coin

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

      Myhill & Martial

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

      Myhill / Martial

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

        Myhill

        Martial Law

    4. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Myhill Aguero

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

      Thanks 😀

  11. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wanted to get rid of Benteke before his price dropped, but failed to do so.

    So, will it be a good move to remove him now, or should I save my FT and play a 4-4-2 this week and keep Benteke ?

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's injured

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

        This ^

        Use your freebie

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sell. His fixtures turn anyway. There's no reason to keep him as far as I can see.

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

      If he's out for 2 weeks or more, I'd do the transfer.

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

      Get rid. Pellè/Martial both good options

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

      Bin him. Striker spots too valuable.

    6. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like a no brainer to get rid

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

    As a united fan, the pull for martial is strong...
    Butland
    kolorav / azpi / jevans 
    mane / hazard / mahrez / sterling --- chadli
    wilson / kun / deeney

    A: save FT and bench chadli..will remove Chadli next gw
    B: chadli + wilson >> fletcher + martial (-4)
    C: sterling + deeney >> fletcher + martial (-4)
    D: ruddy >>> xxx who rotates with butland

  13. Warning Hazard ahead
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Triggerlips, you still around? Would like to discuss loans in UFPL.

    1. Warning Hazard ahead
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I suppose I'll post anyway and get some ideas of the community. Thinking of doing Costa-->Lukaku in UFPL costing 6 points for a 3 week loan. Reasons are, firstly, obviously Costa is out for those 3 GWs and secondly, Lukaku plays the last game day in 2 of those meaning I'll have an easy replacement should Kun, Wilson, Vardy or Gomis fail.

      Worth the 6 points? I'm currently 215th in the world in UFPL so really need the best decision.

      Thank you!

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

        costa's only out for 2GW, the other game was the league cup

  14. Needo22
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    KDB or YYT for Silva? Yaya could've had a hatfull against West Ham. And with the cash I cld bring in martial. But KDB has looked the business.

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

      I went KDB

    2. The Red Devil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      KDB, if you had YYT, i'd have said stick, but if you're bringing, then KDB it is

  15. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Westwood, Bojan, Martial (343)

    B) Sakho*, Wilson, Diouf (352)

    *Palace Mid

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

      Stuck in a similar conundrum. View above..352 or 433

    2. Needo22
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is Diouf going to play?

      A for me

  16. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    0.1 short of doing Sanchez > Hazard for free.

    1. Keep Sanchez just for this week then do Mignolet + Sanchez > Myhill + Hazard next week
    2. The above now for -4.
    3.Sanchez > Pedro with FT
    4.Something else

    0.2 m itb 1FT
    Mignolet
    Darmian, Kolarov, Cedric
    Sanchez, Yaya, Payet, Mahrez
    Aguero, Martial, Wilson

    McCarthy, Ayew, Francis, Gomiez

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

      I like 1.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1

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

      1

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks guys, I may even get rid of Darmian as well.
        1 it is.

        No Chelsea cover is a worry this week though.

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

          'Cover' doesn't really exist, no need to worry, teams looking great

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks. Yeh Sanchez could score as many points as Hazard this week.

    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1

  17. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pressers?

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

      In a few hours. Have a coffee and chill

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

      see below 😉

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

    Payet (c)

    🙂

    Morning lads

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Morning, i had him for (c) until Martial came in my team.

    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      bought him and Sakho this week, dont normally go for West Ham players for some strange reason but both appear to be on form so fingers crossed that you have chosen well Zlat

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

        Cheers green dreams.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's between him and Martial this week for me.

      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I left the Martial wagon, United have 3 tough games ahead, not creating a lot of chances as it is and surely he cant keep up his conversion rate, West Ham have nice fixture. Hope I havent messed up, again

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'm carrying a FT over so if he is unconvincing against Sunderland I will be looking at Martial > Pelle to fund Sanchez > Hazard.

  19. Friday press conferences
    Zombie
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    From BBC:

    Here is the list of the news conferences today (time in BST) -
    Norwich (08:45)
    Arsenal (09:00)
    Liverpool (09:30)
    Aston Villa (10:00)
    Everton (12:00)
    Sunderland (12:00)
    Tottenham (12:30)
    Man City (12:45)
    Crystal Palace (13:00)
    Man Utd (13:15)
    Chelsea (14:00)
    Newcastle (14:00)
    Watford (14:00)
    Stoke (14:00)

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Perfect. Thanks

    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Brilliant, thanks for that!

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

      Pity about Villa's clashing with Homes Under the Hammer, I'm sure I won't miss much.

    4. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks Zombie!

      I'll especially be looking at the 12:45 and 13:15 press conferences #Silva #Martial

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

        Cheers Andy

        I am looking forward to City & Stoke as well...as I own Silva & Diouf. Not very hopeful though

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

        Same. Considering blocking time in the work calendar

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

      CHeers mate! Cant wait for Stoke presser to see whats going on with Diouf... I really hope he is fit, due to the amazing fixtures... Dont want to take a hit for that transfer..

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

        Same here. Held on to him for 2 weeks..will suck if forced to sell him now

    6. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No West Ham?

    7. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wonderful, Thanks!

  20. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering 3 city attackers ? Fixtures look bloody good

    NEW BOU mun NOR avl LIV SOT sto SWA

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

      Kolorov is an attacker 😉

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I cant afford Kolarov and Clichy will be back at some point. Im resigned to going without

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I already have 3

      Aguero, De Bruyne and Kolarov 🙂

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

      I'm happy with a def/mid/fwd combo, gives my team nice balance. But that could change once Clichy's back

    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If they only had 1 main man in the midfield, then yes, definitely. But they have 4, so I expect points to be shared around a lot.

    5. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      strangely, i have Kol. sterling and Aguero. was thinking about a reshuffle to get in KDB and take out Kolarov. Not sure if it makes sense though

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting that its in your thoughts. If i had Kolarov id want to keep him though

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

      Good fixtures mean CS points as well, no? so 2 attackers and Kolarov

      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, the only thing is KDB is doing so well atm. Might just go Sterling to him ... Its a wait and see I think

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

          same for me. Wait and watch on CIty mids, unless Silva is declared out

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

    Does anyone else feel it's ruining the game how lax barclays are being with the goals and assists this season?

    Yaya's goal in GW1 that was blatantly Silva's and now Hazard's goal. Neither goal affected me personally but I think it's a travesty that they're behaving this way. What's the point of playing a game if the rules mean absolutely nothing?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard's shot was on target imo, so nothing wrong there.

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

        Isn't the reason they removed it; that it wouldn't have gone in without interference for the defense?

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

        Watch the goal, it was clearly off target.

        Also it's been officially given as an own goal now, meaning they've fully analysed it and deemed it was going off target.

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

      It's annoying, especially as picking Silva over Hazard is a controversial choice. I had Silva cpt too, so lost a lot of points.

  22. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    tempted to go with more than 3ITB & without chelsea cover

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

    Pelle scored a brace and hit the post in a dominant display vs manu. Completely overshadowed by martial on the transfers in page.

    Could be a blessing for his owners and he remains something of a differential.

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

      # of Manu fans >> # of Soton fans

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

      He was injured and not guaranteed to start until recently

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

        I'm not questioning people's decisions. I just mean his brace slipped by quietly which could be good for owners.

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

    I sort of have a "luxury" problem if Silva is out - I get to play Vardy

  25. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Clyne-zouma?
    Is zouma a gamble will he be rotated with cahill terry?

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

      Yes, he is a rotation risk despite having played the last 4.

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers think il go bellerin or mertersacker even

  26. Warning Hazard ahead
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Repost as no answered on last page, would love some discussion around this thanks community.

    Thinking of doing Costa-->Lukaku in UFPL costing 6 points for a 3 week loan. Reasons are, firstly, obviously Costa is out for those 3 GWs and secondly, Lukaku plays the last game day in 2 of those meaning I'll have an easy replacement should Kun, Wilson, Vardy or Gomis fail.

    Worth the 6 points? I'm currently 215th in the world in UFPL so really need the best decision.

    Thank you!

  27. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    1. coutinho to payet
    or
    2. sanchez to payet

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

      Neither

  28. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Pedro
    B) Ayew
    C) Shaqiri
    D) Wilson
    E) well.. Mahrez

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

  29. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A-pedro pelle dawson
    B-mata ighalo cresswell(no chelsea)

    have martial myhill payet

    if B, i'll get hazard/pedro next GW

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

  30. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Some dull transfers planned next week

    A. Butland and Gomez to Begovic and Dawson
    B. Butland and Gomez to Myhill and Azpi

    Any preference?

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

      B for baps

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks