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15 September 2016 2760 comments
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Romelu Lukaku saved my Gameweek and put a new spring in my step.

More importantly, it denied Granville the opportunity to indulge in one of his most favourite hobbies – picking holes in my “wasted” Wildcards.

Silenced by the Everton striker and early technical issues, Granville nonetheless returns to join myself, Jonty and Andy as we pick the bones out of Gameweek 4 and look ahead to the next.

With Lukaku and Diego Costa firing, this week’s raft of community questions are dominated by talk of going without Sergio Aguero or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

I’m more than happy to add further fuel to that fire by testing an anti-Zlatan maverick theory, only to be shot down by my co-hosts.

Does Etienne Capoue present another route to packing cash in our forward lines?

Can Jonty really find a good reason to justify having Jason Puncheon?

Will Granville’s cat make an appearance?

You can get the answers to all this and more by tuning in.

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  1. Arn De Gothia
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This game feels rigged!!! How the f**k hasnt Agueros price dropped???

    1. Jape
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Because it's Aguero... Oh and he also scored a hatrick mid week.

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Should be closer to 12.8 allready

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

      Its odd, must be over 1 million out?

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Close yes

  2. Conk
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Start lamela or capoue? Got burned by lamela's cameo last week

  3. Reckoner.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who should I start:

    A) Holebas - MUN (H)
    or
    B) Amat - SOU (A)

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Got a feeling about swans

    2. A Moon Shaped Pool
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

  4. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Barkley Owners What to do ??

    A- Sell

    B- Keep

    1. Duck Dickworth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio in..

    2. AA
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm keeping.

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

        Getting rid next week cos already used my FT.

    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      keeping for his last game in my team

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thx Guys

  5. Dazzrb
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane, Lukaku or ibra for Captain?
    Majority wins!

    1. Duck Dickworth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Out of those, Ibra. Going Sanchez myself.

    2. AA
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just look at the captain poll

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Kane - I could score a hatful against Sunderland atm.

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ibra

  6. S.Agueroooooo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts really appreciated

    WC team for next week? Hate no arsenal or spurs and don't love snoddy but seems to be a potential way to go?

    Foster Heaton
    Valencia Stones Williams Friend Amat
    Hazard Firmino Antonio Snoddy Capoue
    Aguero Ibra Luk

  7. teachmunna
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I have Costa. Should I stick or twist to lukaku? Already have hazard. Have 1 free transfer. WI'll need 2 transfers next week though to get Aguero back...

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hold your transfer then not worth a -4 to remove costa who is in great form

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stick

    3. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Think you answered the question there 🙂

      Stick.

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Stick

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

      Thanks all!

  8. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    how bbenteke doing??.?

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Right now?

    2. A Moon Shaped Pool
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wakluuuuuu. Acikluuuuu. Hahaha. Scored 1 goal last week. Better stick with him. Will probably score again this week ///

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        alright bruuuuuuu

  9. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walking past a bookies yesterday there was a bloke (looked like a painter/builder-type) with a hipster beard and an iced gem haircut shouted to his mate “Southampton are going to get f**king stuffed this weekend mush”.

    That’s good enough inside information for me.

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Haha.

      I think Swansea will give them a good game.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bench Redmond for Evans?

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No way.

    3. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Can we have this as a weekly feature, what the bloke outside the bookies says 🙂

  10. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jaku (Heaton)
    Shaw Baines Evans (Holebas) (Amat)
    Hazard Firmino Antonio Capoue (Snodgrass)
    Ihenacho Ibra (c) Benteke

    GTG? Captain right? Should I swap Ihenacho for Kane?

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Na(C)ho!!!

    2. Jape
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      There is no right or wrong for captain. If you think Ibra, stick with Ibra. Nacho is a good shout though

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Heart says Nacho, head says Ibra. I'm torn. Heart did say Costa over Hazard last week though...

        1. Jape
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nacho 😉

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nacho.

  11. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Going into GW with this team:

    Foster
    Shaw - Evans - Friend
    Hazard(vc) - Antonio - Özil - Redmond
    Ibra(c) - Vardy - Benteke

    (Jaku - Souaré - Koné)
    0ft £1.9 itb.

    Anything that warrants a hit here? Not happy with defense, so maybe get Baines? also lack of City cover and Lukaku is a worry

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Who's your fourth sub?

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Capoue
        Not 100% decided whether to start with him or Redmond

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          AOA and bench friend perhaps

          1. Pompel
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Sure, could try that. AOA chip not worth that much anyway

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gray Owners What to do ?

    A- Keep

    B- Sell

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I sold because Burnley look poor. Got Benteke.

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Im selling

    2. xtremesid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Have him but that's because I HV other problems to deal with 🙁
      If not, I would sell him

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This, probably getting him out for Deeney/Wilson

        1. DS84
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          i do the same. Deeney my 3th striker for the upcoming fixtures!

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sold for Nacho (c).

      WC next week.

  13. RVP fc
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Looking an going minus to get in Iheanacho and a 7.4m and below mid. Getting rif of Barkley and Gray. It's for one week only. I am looking at Mirrallas. 1 goal and twi assists so far. Decent stats.What is everyone's thoughts?

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't take a hit to get Kevin Mirallas.

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        It's for iheanacho really as I need funds as nothing in the bank

    2. xtremesid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I was in a dilemma between Mirallas and Bolasie. But based on the responses I got on this forum it appeared Bolasie may be marginally a safer bet.

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I thought the same and I think long term bolasie as cheaper but stays favour mirallas. Is he nailed on

        1. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I have Mirallas and I'll looking to switch to Bolaise for Aguero funds.

          Think they're likely to have similar seasons points wise so saving of .6 is worth it.

      2. Kayz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        have bolasie and contemplating captaining him 🙂

  14. Neo-Viper
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Curtis Davies or John Stones
    Other defence : Valencia , Baines Naughton , Smith

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stones if on WC

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        yes! on a WC currently. Thanks GT

  15. xtremesid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I feel Barkley may not even start - who all feel the same ?
    If so, is it worth selling him for a hit to play a 3-4-3 ? 5th mid is Fletcher.

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think he'll start

        1. xtremesid
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers ! Wish he does (but not another 1 pointer 🙁 )

        2. RVP fc
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          If you dont think he will start. Get rid

          1. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            For a hit ? Bolasie a good bet ?

      • DS84
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Barkley will start, same line-up. source: RK himself

        1. xtremesid
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers mate !

    2. Reckoner.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Similar to my last question but in Midfield now, who should I start:

      A) Capoue - MUN (H)
      or
      B) Fer - SOU (A)

      Was on Capoue but having 2nd thoughts

      1. xtremesid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Fer

    3. JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino for Captain this weekend?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Hazard again myself

        • xtremesid
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nacho for me

          1. Neo-Viper
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            this

      2. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Lawro predicts a 2-0 Liverpool win tonight....

        I'll eat my hat if they keep a clean sheet.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            9 years, 4 months ago

            More like 2-2

          • xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I will sell Hazard if that happens but will celebrate being a Pool fan 🙂

          • cheekumz
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Chelsea too strong and their D aint exactly on fire at the mo. No cleanie but may well win.

          • JaydenLFC87
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Firmino brace!

          • Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            He is a tool

        2. cheekumz
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Im really torn between Kaku and Nacho for the C... Took Nacho in for the pre wc week with the idea of captaining him but now kaku is topping the polls I dunno :S

          1. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I don't HV Lukaku but if I did, I wud still captain Nacho

        3. Feed tha Sheep
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          If I am thinking of wildcarding next week what is the Best transfer to do this week?
          A. Gray > Benteke
          B. Gray > Nacho
          C. Tadic > Mane/Firmino
          D. Januazi> Antonio

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            A or B

          2. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            B for me

        4. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Morning Lads n Lassies
          Who are we making Captain this week?
          Too many good options and I keep changing!
          Was Sterling, then Lukaku, then Sanchez and back and forth we go!
          Stayed away from Ibra due to the early kick off
          Has Lukaku finally gonna stop trolling - Sat TV 5.30 match to beast it??
          Currently on Sanchez.......
          PLEASE HELP!!!!

        5. OptimusBlack
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Gray > Iheanacho

          Yaaaaay

          Naaaay

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I'm either doing benteke or Nacho I think?!

          2. RVP fc
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            For one week punt. Absolutely

          3. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            For free?

            1. OptimusBlack
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yeees And I want it just for this Week

              1. Oven Glover
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Yaaaay then

          4. cheekumz
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            just for the week then Nacho for shiz!

            1. OptimusBlack
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              For Whom ? 😀

          5. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yes for 1 week

          6. Toubonz
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Do it!

          7. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers All

        6. Mookty
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Who should I buy for 1 week only before I wildcard? £1m ITB

          Foster (Jaku)
          Pieters, Valencia, Stones (Friend, Amat)
          Redmond, Barkley, Gray, Hazard, Sanchez, Capoue
          Costa, Ibrahimovic (Gray)

          1. Mookty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            1 FT

          2. sumatera
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Walker

          3. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Baines

          4. Absinthe Minded
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Gray to Nacho

          5. CloudSky
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Gray to Iheanacho?

          6. Mookty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Looks like Nacho wins! Thanks guys.

        7. sumatera
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Barkley - advice please guys

          A) Antonio
          B) Lamela
          C) Stick

          1FT

          1. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Antonio

        8. Honey Badger
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Will Barkley and Lamela start? Since barkley was crap last week and got subbed of and lamela didnt start and player champions league...

          1. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Lamela wud, Barkley I doubt (m in same dilemma)

          2. sumatera
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I think Lamela will play - he is nailed and on form

            Barkley is a mistery - can't understand why he is not smashing it. It's a punt to keep him - see above my dilemma

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

          Any ideas on if, when and how to bring kun in? have 0FT and 1m ITB

          foster --- jaku
          valencia stones souare -- pieters friend
          ozil hazard firmino antonio -- capoue
          kaku ibra gray

          My thoughts:
          A: cant afford gray + ozil >> kun + 4m...in gw6 so hazard + ozil >> snoddy + caz in gw7 and gray > kun in gw8
          B: WC in gw6
          C: ozil + kaku >> snoddy + kun (-4) in gw6
          D: go kunless for a few gw's and reassess later

          1. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            You can't go Kunless my friend..

        10. axos86
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Walker to Verthongen fearing rotation.
          Do it or not?

          1. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Wait this weeek

          2. sumatera
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            no

            1. FPL Maldini
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              IV gone Lloris.

              Only 5.4m

              Cheapest way into Spurs defence

        11. VFORVANDETA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Heaton Jaku
          Walker Stones William Mcauley Kingsley
          Hazard Sterling Cazorla Antonio Capoue
          Zlatan Costa Benteke

          2ft....GTG???

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Mid and Forward Really Good no need to Change

          2. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Sterling to Firmino ? Sterling might not start n I feel Firmino would be safer bet for the long term

        12. faver
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Guys, Amat over Friend for this gw? Cheers.

          1. Brayden29
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yes

          2. xtremesid
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yes