Moving Target

Moving Target – Saido Berahino

In what has been one of the most protracted transfer sagas in Premier League history, Stoke City finally got their man last Friday, signing West Bromwich Albion forward Saido Berahino for a guaranteed £12 million, which could rise to a possible £15 million.

The 23-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year contract with the Potters and could even be in line to make his debut against Everton on February 1.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Berahino can kick-start his career after a difficult few years in the wilderness at West Brom:

“He has a lot of untapped potential. Clearly, he is a player of good talent and somebody who has a lot of growth in the game still to come. He has already displayed his talents in the Premier League and proven that he can score goals at this level, which was a real attraction not only to us, but also to a lot of other clubs who were interested in him. I just feel that he has the potential to be the striker that we have been looking for for a long time – he is capable of creating chances and he is certainly capable of converting chances too.”

The History

Born in Burundi, Berahino moved to England at the age of 10, and linked up with the West Bromwich Albion academy a year later.

He progressed all the way to the first-team, signing his first professional contract in the summer of 2011.

Berahino spent loan spells at then League Two side Northampton Town and then League One outfit Brentford during the 2011/12 campaign, scoring six goals in 14 league appearances for the Cobblers, while he struck four times in eight outings for Brentford.

He made his West Brom debut in a League Cup tie against Yeovil Town in August 2012, before joining Championship side Peterborough United on loan.

In 10 league appearances for Peterborough, Berahino registered two goals and a pair of assists, but he’d have to wait until the 2013/14 season to make his Premier League debut for the Baggies.

Berahino gained the support of then Baggies boss Steve Clarke and would enjoy a successful first season in the top flight, registering five goals and two assists in 32 outings.

The 2014/15 campaign then saw Berahino really establish himself as one of the most promising young forwards in the Premier League, totalling 14 goals and one assist from 38 appearances.

But Berahino has struggled over the past 18 months, firstly managing just four goals in 31 matches in 2015/16, while he has featured only four times in the Premier League this season.

Berahino has represented England in all the age groups through to the U21s, but despite being called up to the senior squad in November 2014, the striker has yet to make his full debut.

The Prospects

Given that Stoke have been in desperate need of a striker for a number of seasons, and are long-time suitors of Berahino, everything looks to be in place for the 23-year-old to fulfil his potential at the bet365 Stadium.

As Hughes touched upon in his quotes, Berahino is a player who boasts many different qualities.

His finishing is probably his main strength, with his predatory instincts similar to those of a player such as Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe.

The problem in the short-term at least is it’s been a while since we saw Berahino burst onto the scene, and with the forward having been the subject of some off the field issues in recent years, it’s his attitude that will be under the microscope just as much as his football.

His fitness levels will also be interesting to assess at Stoke, given that Tony Pulis twice sent him to France earlier this season to undergo specialist programmes.

From a footballing point of view, Berahino has proven he can operate as a lone striker and could thrive in the 4-2-3-1 formation currently being used by Hughes.

Marko Arnautovic, Joe Allen and Xherdan Shaqiri provide plenty of creativity from the attacking midfield positions and could be well suited to playing alongside a frontman such as Berahino, who also offers an option on the left flank.

But the former West Brom forward also enjoyed success alongside a “target man” such as Victor Anichebe, and given that Hughes has experimented with many different formations this season, he could also thrive alongside current first-choice Peter Crouch in either a 3-5-2 or perhaps even a 4-4-2.

That could see Allen drop into a slightly deeper midfield role, though, which would hurt the stock of the 11.5% owned midfielder.

Interestingly, Crouch has come out this week and said he would relish the chance to form a strike partnership with Berahino, similar to the one he and Defoe struck up earlier in his career:

“Hopefully with Berahino coming in we can work together rather than replacing each other. I had a fantastic relationship with Jermain Defoe and it would be great to try to get that kind of partnership going with Saido. Obviously, I’ve played up there with Jon Walters before he got his injury and if that’s the case then it would be great.”

There’s little doubt the acquisition has placed some doubt as to whether Crouch will remain a regular starter for the Potters, though, which will come as a blow to his 4.1% ownership in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

His place may well be safe in the short-term, however, given that it’s unlikely Berahino will have the required match sharpness to make an immediate impact on Hughes’ first XI.

The uncertainty clearly isn’t great news regarding the prospects for either player, then, given that Stoke have a pretty kind run of fixtures (EVE, wba, CPL, tot, MID) over the next month or so.

After starting the season priced at 6.5 in FPL, Berahino is now available for just 6.0.

Considering that the new signing would also seem likely to claim Stoke’s spot-kicks, that price, once an established figure in Hughes’ side, begins to look very attractive.

If Hughes is able to bring the best out of the 23-year-old, that could well prove to be something of a bargain over the coming months. But with Crouch in such great form of late, and uncertainty surrounding Berahino’s fitness levels, it may take some time before we see the new boy establish himself in the starting XI.

Further Reference

Saido Berahino Wikipedia

Saido Berahino Transfer Markt Page

Saido Berahino You Tube

732 Comments Post a Comment
  1. sindz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    B

  2. Lav
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed so in case people miss it

    Snodgrass to Burnley £10m

    1. Prokoptas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No personal terms agreed yet, but it does sound likely.

      I like the signing. Pretty much the white flag from Hull, though, which is a shame - thought they'd been playing a little better over the last couple of weeks.

    2. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      the boards are pretty slow right now. People won't have missed it.

    3. The Rock
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Great signing for Burnley.

      Shame for Hull. But at least the made a few million on him.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Should have made more and relegation will cost them a lot more than £10m.

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          You still fancy his FPL value at Burnley? Rightly or wrongly it feels like it spoils his appeal a bit.

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I cant help but agree with you there.

          2. pompeyfan
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            not at all. I guess we can rule out attacking returns in half of his games (the away ones), I don't imagine he will get pens, and he will be adapting to a new team.

      2. Haggis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        They still would have made money on him in the summer window though, atleast after they gave survival a shot. This is pure resignation for a relatively small sum.

        Good on Burnley though, Turf Moore won't become any easier place to visit. Will Snoddy grab pens from Grey?

    4. Slumdog-Mignolet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Bit annoying. Loses some appeal. Defour hogs most set pieces at Burnley. Barton back in the mix now too.

  3. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    It feels like Berahino's been on the move for 3 years now, why did it take them so long?

  4. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Fantasy football daily dilemma for me

    Kun to ibra for a hit ?

    Kun next 5 : whu SWA bou MUN sun
    Ibra next 5 : HULL lei WAT mci BOU

    1. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't for a hit. City looked much better against Spurs. Wouldn't be surprised if they start banging them in.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers ! Don't like hits myself and see kun is bug differential but ibra (c) ownership may hurt .I'm afraid

    2. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      both could easily blank in that 4th game due to League cup

  5. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    apparently the dealbreaker for Snodgrass was that Burnley players get a day off each time they play away from Turf moor

  6. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If the Burnley moves goes through do we think tht Gray loses pens to Snodgrass?

    1. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think he would just hand them over to a new signing.

      1. Haggis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This. Wouldn't be surprised if Dyche handed it over to Snoddy, and I'll bet Gray won't oppose a man of such voice.

      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        If the new signinig is better at them then why not?

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Doubt it. Wonder if Snodgrass will be on as many set pieces at Burnley.

  7. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Can someone run through with me who is not blanking or who can possibly blank etc.. Can't seem to find the article about it. A link would be handy, cheers!

      1. Stimps
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ta

  8. wulfrunian
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    20 goals in 22 games for Dwight Gayle.Very good for him.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Early contender for FPL 17/18 £6.5 million FWD spot?

      1. alfrankofredane
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        absolutely, though he could as easily be another Andre Gray..

    2. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Have you not seen him in the premier league before? championship player at best.

  9. youknowho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Bertrand, Brunt, Amat, Love
    Sanchez, Hazard, Alli, Lallana, Capoue
    Ibra, Defoe, Origi
    2FT, 0.5 ITB

    1. Origi, Hazard > Costa, Philips/Stanislas ( Pick one of philips/ Stanislas )
    2. Origi, Hazard > Lukaku, Siggy
    3. Origi, Hazard > Llorente/Carrol, Ericksen ( Pick one of Llorente/Carrol )
    4. Origi > Llorent, Carrol (Save 1 FT)
    5. Something else ( Specify )

    1. wulfrunian
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1 with Phillips

  10. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    my local corner shop is run better than Hull City FC

    1. ElTorro
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Comment of the day

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      😀

  11. Offs!de
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Since Everton have no chance of having blank either it GW26 or GW28, is it wise to Bring Coleman for V Dijk?
    I already have Baines & Lukaku as Everton coverage.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why not wait for cup ties to be over to get a clearer picture.

    2. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It is a very good even if you don't take the blanks into consideration.

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        very good move*

    3. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      How will you get them out after?

  12. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe hold off if its for a hit and wait for more information after the FA Cup draw on Monday. FYI - I will start bringing in Everton players soon.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      *reply fail to Offside's question

    2. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      FA cup draw on Monday means 31st January?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        30th Jan yes

  13. willgriggsonfire
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Friend to Holgate - Yay or Nay
    Would help me free up some funds for Walker/Rose in place of McAuley, already have Brunt.
    Others in defence- Alonso Jones
    Also, Walker or Rose??

  14. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    "I'm confident I can still play at that level. I'm
    blessed with golden genes."

    Emmanuel Adebayor seeking PL return 😛

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1 goal in 12 League games for Palace. I remember being tempted when they announced it.

    2. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      still fit enough to withdraw a huge wage out of his account, not sure about being fit enough for anything else.

  15. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on KDB starting next week?

    Looks to have a nice run, could be a great differential.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He must be starting unless Pep has other plans, although, I don't think he'd be benched.

    2. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not a player in form especially for his price,drops to deep most games and his goal against spurs was through a gk error...avoid!

    3. sbasty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He was reinstated centrally attacking against spurs rather than on the left, and he looked the better for it.

      Should definitely start - is he worth the money though?

  16. thep025
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    How is this team looking?
    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Rose Jones Friend Amat
    Sanchez Lallana Eriksen Phillips De Roon
    Ibra Kane Lukaku
    0.1 itb... 0 FTs... Any suggestions?
    Any suggestions for the future?

    1. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nice one, just observe Lallana and you may consider Antonio for him in coming weeks as Hammers will have no blank

      1. thep025
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah same concern.... And maybe Jones - >Brunt?

  17. saikado
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    My team
    Foster,
    Alonso, walker, Gibson,
    Sanchez, Firmino, Pedro, Philips,
    Ibra, Defoe, Giroud

    Subs:Grant, Ake, De Roon, Amat
    1.0 ITB

    Which should I choose from these?
    A) Ake to Brunt
    B) Firmino to Alli/Eriksen
    C) Giroud to Lukaku
    D) Other suggestion
    E) Save

  18. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    To whoever put that spreadsheet together of FA Cup GW permutations together.... take a bow!

    I thank you.

    1. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      FA Cup GW permutations ?

      Can I have this one good man?

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I got credit for the spreadsheet in the Scoutcast last night, but it is actually a guy called Ben Crellin who created it and deserves all the credit https://twitter.com/BenCrellin

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        And who is responsible for the Countdown win?

      2. McQueen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This, posted it in one of my previous posts. Hats off to Ben Crellin.

  19. Live HoF Update
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Live Hall of Fame updated

    Ville Ronka retains his lead once again.

    TM top rated Scout, closely followed by Evs.

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/hall-of-fame/live/

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Great! 🙂

    2. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Form is temporary etc...

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      So close there

      Myself 17th
      Evs 19th
      Mark 20th

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        24th for me. I might have to wait until next year to close the gap further 😉

    4. Philman
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Glad I screenshot my 10th place last week. It's very close in the group around 10th. I thought 49 points might have dropped me lower.

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Don't worry Mr. Philman, you are too good to be outside top 10 and will soon be back in the room of red velvet.. 😉

        1. Philman
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Haha, thanks. Room of red velvet, love it! Looks like you are closing in on 3rd as well.

          The big boys are really getting their acts together it seems, so a couple of wrong 50/50 calls can make such a difference.

          1. Sir Edo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Yes, really small margins in the top makes 50/50 calls really important. I like it though..
            Already two transfers made? Is it a shift to three attackers?

            1. Philman
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Not quite. Ultimately, I would like the Ibra, Kane, Lukaku front line, and perhaps go back to 3-4-3 from my current 3-5-2.

              I had 2 FTs, and go rid of my 2 weak links - Clyne and Haz - and got in Coleman and Alli. So I now have both Coleman and Baines, and also Erik, Alli and Kane. Next week I may get in Brunt. I have been lauding him ever since he came back from injury, but somehow never managed to get him in myself. So that will give me a potential 4-4-2 option. I am playing Barnes in a 3-4-3 this week, but will probably ultimately sell one of Erik or Alli to draft in Lukaku for Barnes.

              Lots of different scenarios going on inside my head.

              1. Sir Edo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                You have a great team for this week, and also a plan for upcoming gwks. No hits needs to be taken either. This can be another high scoring gw for you.

        2. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Well, just when I felt top spot wasnt far away, I went for Costa (0 and 6pts) instead of Kane (17 and 5pts) which wasnt very nice to whitness..

          1. Philman
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I only got Costa in for the first time this season 3 weeks before his ban. When he was banned I sold him instead of Kane. Once I did that I decided to keep Kane, despite EVERYONE telling me to get Costa back, as I felt that although Costa was consistent, he wasn't explosive like Kane. One of the decisions I got right this season.

  20. Pacer.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If Liverpool progress, In preparation for blank GW 28

    Lallana + Amat ------> Antonio and Brunt

    sound?

  21. Erez Avni
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    play pedro or lallana?.....

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      lallana

  22. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Was just thinking in 1 or 2 seasons all the casuals (on a mass scale) will become aware of the chips and WC usage around DGW’s. In fact I actually think the official FPL will broadcast it this season too but a lot will have already used their WC and chips. Therefore we won’t hold the advantage anymore of making the most of this tactic. Thus the chips will become outdated and the game will become so mundane as everyone will be doing the same thing.

     

    Therefore FPL really need to shake things up a bit. Best to get rid of the chips altogether or come with new chips at least to make things more exciting. Scrap the current chips and have something that involves more judgment and skill. Some ideas:

     

    1 . ‘C and VC swap’ - once in the season you can use this to get the points of whoever scored the highest from your C and VC.

    2. ‘Infiltration’ – once a season you can make 1 transfer for any of your rivals team and set their captain for that gw

    3. ‘Own goal’ – once a season you replace one of your player with own goal, so you get points for any own goals and own goal assits (if an opposing player assisted up the goal)

    .

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2 would be hilarious 😆

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2 would be class hahahaha

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Remember that they can do it to you as well. So if you're a serial winner of your mini-league you can expect the others to target you on a weekly basis. Not much fun then.

    3. elmes85
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It's a no from me

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

      All 3 are terrible - sorry 🙁

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        It was a nice try, though. Not sure if any of them actually do involve more judgement or skill - in fact the opposite.

    5. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      "Therefore we won’t hold the advantage anymore of making the most of this tactic."

      Are you so sure that the FFS consensus is actually the best use of the chips?

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        For blinkered FFS users, yes.

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        People have gotten dramatic rises after using their wildcards in the second half of the season for double gw's every season since I have been playing the game . In theory you could probably do even better if you played it at the exact right time. I have tried it before and I was constantly worrying about getting the maximum number of dgw players and the right double gw players for the dgw. I didn't enjoy the game for most of the second half of that season .

      3. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        What do you think is best tactic for it? I see you have used your BB already...

    6. wulfrunian
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Big discussion this one.I am not a big fan of chips but they give something.I agree with Jonty's opinion in yesterday's scoutcast that maybe it's better we can use some of the chips in the first half of the season and some in the second or all the chips two times in each half of the season.If anyone's holding second wc,bench boost,triple c for dgws it's getting boring.For sure something must change.

      1. elmes85
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        If managers don't have the patience to keep their WC and chips untill the double gameweeks then so be it, their loss. Nothing boring about it imo, quite the opposite in fact.

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I quite like the idea of the "special" chips only being able to be used in the first half of the season - there is enough excitement in the 2nd half of the season with the 2nd WC and the blanks/DGWs.

      3. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I would like the dynamic of just the one wildcard again. It can have great benefit early on to set your team up, and great benefit towards the end on the double gameweeks. Forcing a player to choose one of these scenarios and not be able to do both would make it more interesting. But I know that wasn't really the reason why they were brought in - it was more to stop people from giving up.

    7. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      new chips that can boost your team or be used to punish specific players in your mini-league

      The Eboue:

      You can select any defender from 1 opposition team to concede an own goal, get booked and get sent off

      The Kun:

      You may choose any of your strikers to be awarded four goals, but your rubbish bench must be subbed in for three of your 11

      The Luiz:

      Pick any player from an oppositions team and if they shoot from a free kick and miss they are -5 points

      The Carroll

      Inflict a foot injury on any oppositions player and they are benched the following 3 weeks

      The Rondon

      Pick any player to score 18 points but they are automatically fielded for 3 successive blanks in subsequent weeks

    8. Pep says
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2 wildcards, 2 bench boosts, 2 triple captains. Replace AOA with something better, maybe 'ability to play no goalkeeper' for one week.

    9. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      or don't have chips at all.

    10. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I quite like number one. But as I've won my mini league the last two seasons and am top again now, I'd definitely be the target for two regularly which would be ridiculous.

    11. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nonsense,
      Reported

  23. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    im v keen on aaron ramsey now that coquelin is back in the team

    looking to do kane/ibra & antonio > ramsey and costa for GW 25

    thoughts on these moves?

    1. sbasty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why keen on Ramsey....?

      1. sbasty
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Generally awful moves....

      2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        because coquelin is back and i think hes going to have to step up in the coming month if arsenal are to challenege. i think all the signs are there for him to have a good run. plus he gets in the box more than you think. nearly scored vs burnley

        1. sbasty
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Fair enough.. just not sure they will outscore the 2 you are taking out. Ibra is very consistent and Antonio is looking strong and almost playing as a striker

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            This

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Defo No

  24. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I have 2 FT please can I have some help. many thanks

    Heaton
    Smith- Alonso- McAuley
    Lallana- Sánchez- Eriksen- Phillips
    Costa- Giroud- Ibrahimovic

    Pickford- Cédric- Snodgrass- Amat

    was thinking

    Snodgrass - Stanislas

    Cedric- Yoshida

    then £1m itb ?

  25. McQueen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So Snoddy option for Burney now? 😉 Is he straight in do we think?

    1. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      of course he's straight in,will create some great chances for gray

      1. McQueen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        So Hazard & Negredo to Snoddy & Lukaku seems sensible after the pressers. 😉

        1. Speédy
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          he will lose pens and set pieces though

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      i'm looking at gray mostly, i think he'll benefit from this move.

      1. McQueen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Snoddy will eat all his BAPS btw. 😉 In 3-4-3 I need more fire power up front. But Gray will certainly gain with Snodgrass in.

    3. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hull must have already accepted relegation then .... sad

  26. Speédy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    grant (jaku)
    alonso baines brunt (friend ake)
    sanchez alli eriksen phillips stanislas
    ibra kaku (defoe)
    1 ft,1.7 itb
    A)defoe + stanislas - costa + t carroll
    B)defoe+ stanislas - giroud + zaha
    C) other

    1. McQueen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Carroll just flagged again. Wait. I think you're set up pretty nicely for next few.

      1. Speédy
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        its tom carroll i am getting for bench fodder,might as well save though

        1. McQueen
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Wow, scratch that. Missed it. Nice team as it is.

  27. Samurai Blue
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Did not get rid of Hazard, yet. Should I? 1FT and 0.1ITB:

    Heaton / Pickford
    Alonso / Valencia / Brunt / Chambers / Amat
    Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / Pogba / Stanislas
    Ibra / Giroud / Anichebe

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      get rid of pogba first hahaha

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Might as well keep for the next 3, stats are really good.

      2. Samurai Blue
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He's getting the chances, just not converting. I'm keeping him for sure.

    2. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      hazard+anichebe - lukaku+phillips????

      1. Samurai Blue
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Not a bad idea. Was thinking of doing Giroud > Lukaku after next GW.

  28. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Baines - Cedric - Jones
    Sanchez (C) - Alli - Eriksen - Stanislas
    Ibra - Lukaku - Rondon

    Grant, Phillips, Azp, Amat

  29. SaintBegbie
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Grant
    Walker Jones Alonso
    Eriksen Lallana Hazard Sanchez
    Kane Carroll Lukaku
    (Jaku Fletcher Chambers Amat)

    2FT and 1.1ITB...

    a) Carroll Upgrade: Carroll> Costa; Haz > Firmino; Lallana> Snodgrass
    b) Straight swap for Hazard: Haz > KDB
    c) Upgrade Bench: Amat>Yoshida
    d) Leave well alone
    e) Any other suggestions

  30. greghammer95
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    PVA to Baines/Coleman OR Funes Mori?

    Funes Mori gives me an extra 1.0m which will allow me to do Giroud to Kaku or other upgrades but probably worth the extra now for one of them two?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I think Mori is a very underrated option. BAPs hogger and a goalthreat.

      + I'd look to get Giroud out for Lukaku ASAP anyway, so go for that imo.