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Eliteserien Fantasy- A New Game From the Developers of FPL

Did you think your summer would be dull without fantasy football? Fear not. The developers of Fantasy Premier League have launched a brand new game called Eliteserien Fantasy.

The game will feature the Norwegian top divison. The site is currently only in Norwegian but it is fairly easy to register and use if you are used to FPL.

The concept and rules are the same as FPL, the only differences being no chips and there’s a  ‘man in the stand’  for bonus points.

The season will have 30 Gameweeks between April and November. A third of the season will be played during the off-season in FPL so this game could soften the summer blow for Fantasy Footy junkies.

Already 58 players have  joined the FFS league, including FPL legend Ville Rönkä. The league code is: 3769-1041

In this article I will take a look at the 16 teams and the players to keep an eye on.

Rosenborg

Having won ‘the double’ two seasons in a row, there is no doubt who is the gigantic fish in this pond. Both league titles have been comfortable with a tally of 69 points, an average of staggering 2.3 points per game. The Rosenborg domination is set to continue with the acquisition of Nicklas Bendtner (12.5). Not only is the insane Dane the most expensive player in the game, he currently also sits in over half the teams.

Mixed results and a few injuries during the pre season, there remains uncertainty around the form of their key players. Rosenborg meet Brann in a face off between last year’s top two teams on March 29. This may give us some answers, or pose more questions as it will be the first of four games Rosenborg play in 10 days. This fixture congestion could be a good reason to overlook the pricey Bendtner for now.

Top 3 targets: Mike Jensen (10.5 MID), Fredrik Midtsjo (8.5 MID), Nicklas Bendtner (12.5 FWD)

Brann

After a shock relegation despite being title contenders in 2014, Brann bounced straight back up the following year. They used that momentum and enjoyed a successful return to the top division, eventually finishing second. Brann’s excellent defence is expected to do well this season as well, especially as Piotr Leciejewski (5.5) might be the best goalkeeper in the league. Early investment in Brann players could pay dividends as their opening few fixtures seem favourable.

Top 3 targets: Fredrik Haugen (9.0 MID), Vito Wormgoor (5.5 DEF), Torgeir Børven (9.0 FWD)

Odd

Starting last season with six consecutive clean sheets, Odd laid the foundations for what turned out to be a third place finish and Europa League qualification. The last 24 games only saw three additional clean sheets but Odd will nonetheless provide excellent defensive options. Espen Ruud (6.5) might prove to be the most essential player in the game. To go along with his nine clean sheets, the right back also managed five goals and eight assists last season.

Top 3 targets: Espen Ruud (6.5 DEF), Fredrik Nordkvelle (9.0 MID), Sondre Rossbach (5.5 GK)

Haugesund

Expect the unexpected when Haugesund are playing. One season they battle for the Europa League places, the next they fight for survival. Given they finished fourth last season, this year their assets may be best avoided! Defensively Haugesund are not much to write home about. Their midfielders have to bear the burden if they are to replicate last year’s form.

Top 3 targets: Haris Hajradinovic (7.5 MID), Erik Huseklepp (8.5 MID), Ibrahim Shuaibu (5.0 FWD)

Molde

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s second period as Molde manager has failed to reach the heights of his first stint at the club thus far. Back then he led Molde to back-to-back titles, whilst his latest reign has resulted in 6th and 5th placed finishes. With a wealth of options in every position, picking the right Molde players could be a minefield. Solskjær’s preferred tactic seems to be resting players from time to time. Heavy investment in Molde’s assets is probably best avoided to start with.

Top 3 targets: Bjorn Sigurdarson (9.0 FWD), Sander Svendsen (8.5 MID), Mattias Mostrom (6.5 MID)

Sarpsborg

A stable mid table team for the last couple of seasons, Sarpsborg normally go about their business quietly. They do not concede many but they do not score that many either. In fact, their most prolific attacker finished 40th in terms of attacking returns last season. Big things are therefore expected of the attacking minded Krepin Diatta (6.0), an easy on the eye Senegalese U20 international who arrived last month. A Sarpsborg defender could be a must have as they managed 13 clean sheets in the last campaign, with nine of them coming on home soil.

Top 3 targets: Krepin Diatta (6.0 MID), Sigurd Rosted (5.5 DEF), Jonas Lindberg (5.5 FWD)

Strømsgodset

After being a top side since the beginning of the decade, Strømsgodset found themselves finishing mid table last season. They produce fluent attacking play and are a joy to watch, especially at home. Jonathan Parr (6.0) provides us with a potential OOP option. Listed as a defender, the former Crystal Palace and Ipswich left back played a lot on the left wing last autumn. The signing of the experienced left back Stian Ringstad (5.5) could mean a permanent shift to the wing for Parr.

Top 3 targets: Jonathan Parr (6.0 DEF), Marcus Pedersen (10.5 FWD), Lars Vilsvik (6.0 DEF)

Viking

There is not much buzz around Viking at the moment. Kwesi Appiah (7.0) has been signed on loan from Crystal Palace. Despite only being 26, this will be the striker’s sixteenth club in his senior career. Whether he can settle in and finally make it count remains to be seen. With an unfavourable set of fixtures to start the season, overlooking Viking options for the opening might be the best solution.

Top 3 targets: Kwesi Appiah (7.0 FWD), Julian Ryerson (4.5 DEF) Samuel Adegbenro (7.5 MID)

Aalesund

Highest goalscorer from last season still in the league this term is Mos (8.5). He will undoubtably be key this year as well but he is not the only threat Aalesund pose. Most of their goals in the pre season have come from set pieces. Centre back Mantyla has scored three goals without even starting a game but it is another centre back stealing the limelight. Daniel Gretarsson (5.0) has also scored three goals from his four starts this winter. However, Aalesund do concede a lot of goals so any defensive investment has to be purely because of their set piece threat.

Top 3 targets: Mos (8.5 FWD), Edwin Gyasi (7.5 MID), Daniel Gretarsson (5.0 DEF)

Vålerenga

Being the only representation from the capital, Vålerenga have failed to live up to expectations for a good few years. This season they have hired the services of former Celtic manager Ronny Deila. An attacking minded leader, Deila made his name at Strømsgodset where he took the team to league glory in 2013. After years of struggle to get permission and finances to build their own stadium on their side of the city, Vålerenga will finally be moving to their new home mid season. This will likely give them a solid boost throughout the season.

Top 3 targets: Ghayas Zahid (10.5 MID), Mohammed Abdellaoue (9.5 FWD), Markus Nakkim (5.0 DEF)

Sogndal

Gilbert Koomson (7.5) was the only assister in the league to reach double figures last season. However, that is a steep price tag for a player in a team that most likely will be in for a relegation battle. Sogndal had a good defence last season but the latest results in pre season do not exactly look encouraging. Still, if they can replicate some of that defensive form then they have several decent budget options in their team.

Top 3 targets: Matias Dyngeland (4.5 GK), Bjørn Utvik (4.5 DEF), Gilbert Koomson (7.5 MID)

Lillestrøm

Celebrating their 100 years anniversary, Lillestrøm will be hoping they avoid the dogfight this time around. They were dead and buried with five games to play but managed to survive by collecting 11 points from those games. Most of the players are very generously priced, probably reflected by last year’s finish. Lillestrøm should be competing for a place in the upper half of the table. If they manage to do that then there are a few potential bargains in their squad. Daniel Fernandes (4.0) has impressed in pre season, if he can nail done a starting spot then that provides us with an excellent budget goalkeeper.

Top 3 targets: Daniel Fernandes (4.0 GK), Bajram Ajeti (6.5 FWD), Chigozie Udoji (6.0 MID)

Tromsø

Defensively Tromsø are not a good unit. The onus will be on their attacking play. People will recognise Morten Gamst Pedersen (5.5) from his time at Blackburn. After struggling with injuries last season, the set piece specialist is set to claim a place in the centre of midfield. Some calmness in the middle of the park may be exactly what Tromsø need as their passing accuracy of 68.7 % was the worst in the league.

Top 3 targets: Aron Sigurdarson (6.5 MID), Sloboan Vuk (7.0 FWD), Morten Gamst Pedersen (5.5 MID)

Stabæk

Stabæk were favourites to go down in 2015 but thanks to the heroics of Bob Bradley they managed to finish third. During that summer they lost top scorer Adama Diomande to Hull, whilst Bradley left before the 2016 season. Stabæk barely recovered from those losses and somehow just about managed to survive. They are in for another tough season but they do have a couple of cheap prospects to keep an eye on.

Top 3 targets: Moussa Njie (5.5 MID), Luc Kassi (6.0 MID), Hanche-Olsen (4.5 DEF)

Kristiansund

Thirteen years after the club was formed, Kristiansund won the second tier and gained promotion to the top division for the first time. The promotion campaign was thanks to a good defence and a red hot striker. Daouda Bamba (6.5) scored 20 and assisted twice in 28 games. The Ivorian is young and fearless, and is sure to be amongst the goals also in this league.

Top 3 targets: Daouda Bamba (6.5 FWD), Aliou Coly (4.5 DEF), Sean McDermott (4.0 GK)

Sandefjord

Also gaining promotion prior to this season, Sandefjord are favourites to go straight back down. Genuine fantasy options are therefore far and few between, however they might provide a couple of bench fodder options. Seven defeats and no clean sheets in nine pre season games tells they are in for a very rough ride.

Top 3 targets: Erik Mjelde (6.0 MID), Andre Sødlund (4.5 MID), Flamur Kastrati (6.0 FWD)

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  1. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Draft #1000

    Fernandes / McDermott
    Ruud / Wormgoor / Stolas / Ryerson / Moe
    Helland / Zahid / Adegbenro / Koomson / Sodund
    Occean / Mos / Mortensen

    Was a fun weekend , back to fpl (mainly) now 🙂

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team. Would rather have Rosted than Stolas, Haugesund defence not the best is what I've seen here. Ryerson fixtures are a bit shanty too, maybe Utvik is a better option? Nice midfield though. How nailed is sodlund, out of curiosity? And what made you pick Mortensen, is he any good? Asking for my own team 🙂
      How would you rate the current draft? Not sure where to invest that last 0.5, or whether to invest it at all.
      0.5ITB
      Fernandez / Dyngeland
      Ruud Hedenstad Rosted Wormgoor / Moe
      Haugen Nordkvelle Koomson / Njie (Most nailed 4.5 I can find)
      Bendtner Abdellaoue Lindberg.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Mortensen had the second most shots in the box per game last season , that's my reason for picking him as a differential.
        Stolas is another punt , Rosted doesn't have the goal/assist threat he has potentially even if Stolas is playing LB. Ryerson may play OOP so stays. Sodlund may change , is just a placeholder 4,5m

        Obviously Bendtner screws up your midfield but like the overall team. The GK rotation is very good , defence is great , don't like Nordkvelle (based on stats) , can you afford Adegbenro?

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah I normally don't like one highly priced player screwing my team balance up a la Aguero, but I feel like because I hardly know this league and his ownership is so high i have to start off with Bendtner at least. I can get Adegbenro if I downgrade Lindberg to Lorentzen and go Zekhnini instead of Nordkvelle. It would give me a front eight of
          Haugen Zekhnini Koomson Adegbenro Johansen/Heintz/Etc
          Bendtner Abdellaoue Lorentzen.
          Would give me a weak bench but I suppose I can pray that Bendtner is useless and I can transfer him out later for some comfort cash.
          Is Adegbenro really worth it? He has some bad fixtures coming up I think. Nice tip about Mortensen by the way, he'll be on my watch list now.

  2. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have created a ticker for the first 8 weeks based on the Fixtures odds and Vg analysis along with last season's results. Tell me what you think.
    http://www.zamzar.com/getFiles.php?uid=3ea6891868bc1807374b2aed442695a-a21dd69e48759ab8&targetID=2W6cmbYLK6NkBimBUflzV8YPHTZYfCY6

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

      Nice one 🙂 Small suggestion re the colour scheme - would it be easier to look at and more akin to the ticker we are used to if 4 = red, 3 = pink, 2 = light blue, 1 = dark blue?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Okay. Will change it and post the new link.

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

      nice work mate

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

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

          a slight suggestion would be to add home or away games in bracket

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Will look into it. Thanks.

    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers. By the looks of this, 3 teams with best fixtures over the next 8 look to be Odd Sarpsborg and Sogndal

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        There is one hole in this one. I have not ranked every fixture. Ex: A fixture like kristiansund vs Tromso cannot be easy for either as both are crap. So do think about it before making decisions.

    4. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    5. poohdini
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Alright, I made a fixture difficulty rankings using outrights odds, last season's rankings (points, goals scored, goals conceded) and last season's expected goals numbers. By no means I suggest that these are correct rankings but I will use it myself for now, and will update it regularly throughout the season, using expected goals and other statistics.

      Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HmoCgtJqJugGngxH2I5M92Ry9N-V53vjpm10oz-U5r0/pubhtml

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This is really good mate. Wonderfully done. Cheers.

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

        Wow - great work too 🙂 Similar comments to FPLdreams above - colour scheme may need looking at on the ticker

        1. poohdini
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Updated it now - let me know what you think! Got the exact colors from the right. By the way, I am new to here so please enlighten me, how many levels are there in the fixture ticker on the right?

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

            Looks brilliant mate - top work 🙂

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

        Fairplay, thanks

      4. Ridcully
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Brilliant, thanks.

      5. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Helpful cheers

        • Sangomango
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks mate. That's amazing!

      6. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Best coleman replacement in this defence besides Valencia?

        heaton Randolph
        luiz baines coleman daniels brunt

        1. Weasel51
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Walker if you have the cash

      7. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        G2G?

        Fernandes
        Ruud, Parr, Rosted
        Helland, Koomson, Kiss, Okland
        Bendtner, Pederson, Lindberg

        B: McDermott, Henitz, Moe, Ryerson

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Just did Rosted > Albech (+0.5) allowing, Lindberg>Mortensen (Y)

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Is Albeck nailed? Looks to be a bit top heavy, and no Vallerenga attack. If Albeck is nailed I would get him in too, allows Njie>Krogstad or a similar move.

            1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Doesn't Holm (6.5) look the best value in that predicted front 4?

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

                I think Holm is injured now. Also Vålerenga has bought Finne and Keita (not updated on game yet). Stengel could also get some games. At the moment holm is both injured and is a big rotation risk. But will be watching him as I think he is a very good player. He just gets injured a lot.

                Front 6 will probably be something like this:

                Grindheim - Lekven
                Finne - Zahid - Keita
                Moa

                1. bench boost for every gamew…
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Holm is injured for about 6 weeks, it´s an ACL according to a norwegian website

                  http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/skadet-fredheim-holm-mister-store-deler-av-sesongstarten/3423325982.html

                  He is battling against Helland to be the most injury prone player in the Norwegian Eliteserie. Would stay clear of him,. Better options elsewhere.

      8. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Heintz*

      9. UnitedFan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        @Team Cruel (or anyone else)

        Gjelstads Eleven was saying how he doesn't fancy Mos this year at 8.5 and that he think having Bendtner and 2 cheaper strikers is the way to go. What are your thoughts on that?

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I would not ditch him for the first two weeks at least. If he doesnt do well in them, then maybe.

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

            Thanks 🙂 Do you know of any better strikers for 8.5 or less? Also, is Lorenthzen a nailed 4.5 option? Who is if he isn't?

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I don't know if Lorenthzen is a nailed option. Have you seen any of their friendlies?

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

                Nope, but will research. Thanks

                1. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Do you have any link to the friendlies results? Will be a big help in picking up the team and finding good differentials.

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

                      Thanks

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

                    No sorry. Don't know anything about where to find them
                    🙁

        2. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Mostafa Abdellaloui is a poacher in front of goal, does not create a lot on his own, but do have penalties as well. As to that he is dependent on his team to perform well, and that´s probably why Gjelstads Eleven doesn´t fancy him, because you never know which Aalesund would turn up. They are either below substandard, in other words awful, or they can be pretty much firing on all cylinders. He is a decent shot in the first to gameweek, from a fixturelist point of view.

        3. MrKlin of Norway
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I'll keep throwing it out there.... someone look in to the stats of Lehne Olsen at Tromsø 😉

      10. Speédy
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        pick 3 for the first 4 weeks
        ruud vilsvek hedansted wormgoor rosted

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

          All except Vilsvik is my back 4 for the season. They're apparently the best defences. Maybe pick any 3 of those 4. Not sure who's the best fixture wise though, maybe the ticker posted above can help?

          1. VS10_
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            @Unitedfan I didn't see that you asked about Stromsgodset's defence on the previous page yesterday. They only kept 8 clean sheets least season and were atrocious away from home, 2nd worst in the league. Vilsvik got returns (goal/assist/clean sheet) in 13 games (out of 29) and 10 of those were at home. So definitely not essential because of poor away returns, but good pick if he can keep his goals and assist numbers up there. Season before they were again very good at home, but decent away too so maybe last season wast just one off.

            If someone who knows the team better wants to give their thoughts on this it would be appreciated.

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

              No bother, thanks 🙂

          2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Hedenstad right at the beginning has a ton of matches, only reason I would put him behind the others in terms of ranking. They're all supposed to be good. Unitedfan, would you downgrade Rosted to Albeck if Albeck plays? Saves 0.5, plus Sarpsborg defender is for cs only, I don't want to invest so much on just cs if I can spend less.

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

              Hedenstad apparently on set-pieces and is already an attacking RB.

              Yeah I would if Albeck plays, but that's the thing, if he plays.

              1. Blipper
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Albech played the full 90 in their last friendly, and scored their first goal on a header (against a local rival playing in the division below them). I just transferred him in.

        2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Ruud for the whole season. then two of Vilsvik Wormgoor Rosted - Brann And Sarpsborg have tasty fixtures and likely to cs, Vilsvik for attacking threat

      11. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Geez the more I look up S08 defenders the more I realize it's a hornests nest.
        All of them are good enough to play, most of them are very versitaile and can play different possitions. Some can play on 4 different places.
        All seem to be quite inury prone as well.
        Both 4.5 would be starters in quite a few other teams in this league would be my guess.

        Don't wanna pay Rosteds price....

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

          Rosted seems the best way to go 🙂

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Indeed, finances says no though....

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

              What's your budget?

            2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              It's Sundli I'm really after btw....

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

                Would be a great bargain if he plays

        2. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I didn't realize how good S08's fixtures were to be honest. Dropping 4th mid and getting Rosted as a 4th defender could be an option.

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Aye, but the dream scenario is that Sundli nails down the spot next to Rosted..... Would not dent my set midfield.
            But it's a horrible guessing game apart from Rosted...

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

          When Hansen (5.0) is back from injury he could be a good option. Has been scoring some goals in the past seasons. I have no idea about when he is fit or if he is nailed anymore. Rosted was a 4.0 player last season in other fantasy game.

      12. Speédy
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        groven/albech nailed at SO8????,albech has a goal under his belt in the last friendly

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Would save me shaking my head every time I look at my defence on steroids

        2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Pretty sure I read that Albech has scored a few in pre-season

        3. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Looks like S08 didn't really have a natural left back last season so some of their centre backs and their left backs filled in there. Like they had a competition before very game and the loser went to left back. 😀 Albech should be first choice, but probably won't play every game.

          1. VS10_
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            natural right back I mean.

      13. UnitedFan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Koomson or Adegbenro as a 7.5 mid?

        Currently on Koomson for the better fixtures.

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Same. Eden 'Helland' Hazardous has Adegbenro over Koomson in his draft and he appears to know the league somewhat so I don't know... Sticking with Koomson. His name is cooler 🙂

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

            Haha yeah, apparently he's got pens, frees and corners in his locker too. I think I'll stick with him

          2. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I have both in fact

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

              What if you had to pick one?

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Koomson considering fixtures. Btw , Adegnebro's first 3 fixtures aren't that bad . The 3 fixtures from GW 4 are awful

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

                  Thanks

                2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Should i do haugen/midjsto to adegbenro/koomson to upgrade ryerson?

      14. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Back to 4-3-3 Despite the wealth of midfield options... Fingers crossed Bendtner does terrible so I can reinvest his money in the midfield. Until then...

        0.5 ITB

        Fernandez / Dyngeland
        Ruud Hedenstad Wormgoor Albeck? / Moe
        Haugen Zekhnini Koomson / Njie Johansen
        Bendtner Abdellaoue Mortenson

        I'm confused with my Sarpsborg defender pick now. Who to go for? Is it worth upgrading Njie to Krogstad with the extra money? Just feels wrong to have two cheap midfield options.

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Looks like I'll just wait and see with Rosted. That one's going right down to the deadline.

      15. Speédy
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        best forward for 6.5???
        ajeti???

        1. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Omoijuanfo has scored 6 goals in his last 6 friendlies. I would still like to go Lindberg for a million cheaper, but a bit uncertain about him because he didn't play at the weekend.

        2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Mortenson has sweet fixtures and got 2nd highest SiB last season. Currently looking at him and Omoijuanfo, Lehne Olsen, Kastrati... Lots of options once you start to dig. Bamba could be nice once fixtures get better.

      16. VS10_
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Fernandes
        Ruud Hedenstad Vilsvik
        Helland Zahid Koomson Udoji
        Moa Mos Omoijuanfo

        Dyngeland Heintz Norbye Moe

        On that right now. Other option I'm still thinking is downgrading Udoji, upgrading Norbye and going 4-3-3. Let's see what happens on Wednesday, maybe Bendtner scores 2 goals...

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

          Looks well balanced. We might end up getting the same 8-9 starters. Also feel 4th def could be more fruitful than 7th attacker.

      17. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        1) or 2)? 🙂

        1)

        (1.5 itb)

        Fernandes
        Ruud/Vilsvik//Wormgoor/Stølås
        Jensen/Midtsjø/Adegbenro/Koomson
        Bendtner/Lindberg

        Bench: McDermott, Ryerson, Stølås, Nije, Stokke

        2)

        Fernandes
        Ruud/Vilsvik/Stølås
        Jensen/Zahid/Midtsjø/Koomson/Nije
        Bendtner/Lindberg

        Bench: McDermott, Ryerson, Moe, Stokke

        1. GE
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          2) = 0.0 itb

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          1)But with Haugen in for koomson/adegbenro i dont know that much just feel haugen is good 😀

      18. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Is wormgoor ruud rosted ryerson granli very bad for a 4 man backline?

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

          First 3 are good picks. Apparently Ryerson's fixtures are bad. Is Granli nailed?

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            No idea lol

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Should i do haugen/midjsto to adegbenro/koomson to upgrade ryerson?

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

            I wouldn't. Just swap him for another 4.5 defender like Utvik (I have him) or Coly

            1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Can i play utvik week in week out?

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

                Not sure. They do have one of the better defences, but not the best. Don't know anything about attacking potential with him. You get what you pay for

                1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Oh okay I can also downgrade dyngeland to mcdermott and upgrade utvik?

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

                    McDermott isn't nailed, but should play. Take that whatever way you want. I've got him for what it's worth 🙂

                    Yep, but Utvik wouldn't be a particularly bad option if you wanted to play him every week. Like I said, their defence is one of the better ones. It's up to you though

                    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      What to do, i can rotate him with coly after downgrading dyngeland to mcdermott?

                      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                        • 8 Years
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Could also downgrade shuaibu

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

                          I'd keep him. Not a lot of nailed 4.5 options. Maybe Lorenthzen. I have him but not sure if he's nailed or not.

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

                        You could, but McDermott and Coly are on the same team if that makes a difference. Maybe it doesn't, but just letting you know.

      19. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        G2G?
        fernandes
        wormgoor ruud rosted utvik
        midtsjo helland haugen diatta
        bendtner(k) barven(vk)

        Dyngeland shuaibu Johansen Granli
        0 itb

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

          Apparently Diatta hasn't even arrived in Norway yet and hasn't played with the team. I'd look elsewhere. Njie is a popular option for 5.5. But do look around.

        2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I only have 4 of those so yeah, looks G2G 😉

        3. Dunkin
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Børven is probably gonna start against Tromsø, but you should keep in mind that Brann will change their striker to suit their opponent a lot this season (as well). Brann has four strikers that are all gonna get several minutes this year.

          I think Haugen is a good choice however, he's been looking sharp all winter.

      20. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I'm in. Have gone through the 7 pages & 1st draft (don't want Bendtner):

          Fernandes Dyngeland
          Ruud Ryerson Mikalsen Lundstrom Moe
          Jensen Midtsjo Zahid Koomson Njie
          Abdellaoue Mos Lindberg

          Look ok? Two Rosenborg mids too much given 'fixture congestion'?

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

            Keepers: Good

            Defence: A bit cheap/poor. Ryerson apparently has bad fixtures. I'd do Lundstrom to a Brann defender (probably Wormgoor as he's the same price), they are one of the best defences. Not too sure about Mikalsen's team's defence but maybe you know better than me. Moe is good for the price, apparently on corners.

            Mids: Good, but to answer your question, I'd say yes given the fact I'd probably want a defender instead. I'd downgrade Jensen and use the money to get a Rosenborg defender (preferably Hedenstad as he's on set-pieces, though he's pricey so any nailed defender from them will do).

            Forwards: Good. If you want more cash you can do Lindberg to Shuaibu (5.0), but maybe it's not necessary.

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

              For what it's worth, I'd start with Bendtner. If he does well and you don't have him, his ownership will hurt you and you will face a scramble to get him in. If you have him and he flops, you can downgrade him to anyone. Apparently, it's about the position he's in rather than the player he is. Any Rosenborg forward will get a lot of chances and score goals. I'd play it safe imo and get him in.

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  You're probably right. I'm trying to convince myself the opposition can't be so bad that bendtner could be so good.
                  Priced in Aguero-at-his-best territory though. Nicklas Bendtner. wtf

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

                    Haha

              2. MTPockets
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Appreciate that.

                  Honestly Ryseron just seemed popular. Think Mikalsen was based on couple of comments on recent goals; definitely not my knowledge of Lillestrom's defence. Thought so on the mids, but defenders pricey as you say.

                  Will have another tinker later.

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

                    Yup. Maybe instead of Mikalsen for goals, look at Gretarsson at the same price. Their defence isn't great, but if you want a defender purely for attacking threat, it' him. 4 goals in 5 pre-season games.

                    1. MTPockets
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Mikalsen on set pieces. Same for Gretarsson?

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

                          No, but on the end of them.

                • Speédy
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  upgrade that defence to play 4 at the back

              3. Speédy
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                another draft
                dyngeland (fernandes)
                ruud hedenstad wormgoor rosted (moe)
                helland zahid koomson njie (johansen)
                bendtner ajeti (lindberg)
                bench looks crap,but will wc around gw 4,0.0 itb
                any changes needed???

                1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Same back line as you, thinking of trying to find a nailed sarpsborg defender cheaper than posted but if you're gonna wc for sure gw 4 no point going for budget options

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

                    very difficult to find that nailed sarpsborg def other than rosted
                    i think groven,albech might play though

                    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Yup, thats my current dilemma. Looking at Albeck. Will probably wc early anyway like you so if it is a failed punt it will be quickly corrected.

              4. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Nordkvelle vs Zekhnini as Odd midfielder? Who has been performing more over the pre season?

              5. VS10_
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                All pre-season scorers: https://twitter.com/Jaudun/status/846350450010009600

                1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Cheers

                2. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Thanks vs. Lovely stuff.

                3. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  What is meant by kamper?

                  1. Ramboros
                    • 13 Years
                    7 years, 7 months ago

                    Matches

                    1. Dreams
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Cheers mate. You have been really helpful in this league. Thanks a lot.

                4. Speédy
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  cheers

              6. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                So after the end of most of the friendlies, what have you understood from them? If you don't mind, can you share any noteworthy information from them?

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

                  learned only one thing worth sharing till now,play 4 at the back

                2. Blipper
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Learning points from my perspective (the players I followed more closely):
                  - Ajeti didn't start
                  - Albech played the full 90, and scored
                  - Sødlund didn't start, but Vallés did
                  - Mos scored a brace
                  - Gretarsson (DEF) scored for his 3rd or 4th time in pre-season
                  - Koomson scored a brace
                  - Omojiuanfo scored a brace
                  - Many of the presumably better teams conceded quite a bit

                  Hopefull this can tell something about the form of individual players, but they're still only friendlies.

                  1. Bellerinmondo
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 7 months ago

                    ah, just read this - good news for most of my team (below) but looks like sodlund may not be the best 4.5 then

              7. UnitedFan
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Do we know if any of these players are nailed?

                A) Lorenthzen
                B) Johansen
                C) Valles

                1. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Why would you want C. He is a defensive midfielder, isn't he?

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

                    Don't know if he is or not. Just want a nailed 4.5 mid for the bench role. Is there any you know about?

              8. Bellerinmondo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                RMNT?

                know nothing other than what I've read on here - from which I've planned to go big on defence - invest in big team defenders/GK who seem likely for CS - quite different from my FPL strategy

                it's 4-3-3/ 4-4-2

                Lechy (Fernandes)
                Ruud, Heldenstad, Rosted, Greatrsson, (Moe)
                Zahid, Haugen, Koomson, Njie, (Sodlund)
                Lord B, Mos, (Shuaibu)

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

                  I like it. Like you said, 4 at the back seems the way to go in this league. I like Gretarsson as a fun pick. Maybe the only thing you're missing is an Odd or Rosenborg mid, but you're midfield seems decently strong taking into consideration the money spent in defence.

                2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Odd have nice fixtures getting in one of their attacking players might be useful (Zekhnini, Nordkvelle, Occean).

                  1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 7 months ago

                    I like your team though, and it's impossible getting in coverage of all the teams.That's why we have early wildcards 🙂

                    1. Bellerinmondo
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      🙂

                  2. Bellerinmondo
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 7 months ago

                    would you do Haugen to an Odd MF ?

                    1. Dunkin
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      I haven't watched Odd, but Haugen has looked really promising all winter.

                    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      Not really. Haugen has good fixtures in the first four games so its not like Odd has an advantage over Brann in that sense. You could easily fund a move to an Odd if Lord B turns out to be a waste of money.

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

                a few other general qs

                1 - any after-match stats sites , similar to the members area here?

                2 - any MOTD equivalent ?

                3 - keep this thread open for discussion , or new articles ?

              10. Mooster©️
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                4.0 defenders who is likely to play.
                any suggestions?

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

                  Moe and that's about it. Apparently on corners too

              11. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Currently when I try and log into this through Facebook it's just bringing me through to a blank page?

                Can anyone make a suggestion as I can't log in and make changes !?!

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

                  Probably clear caches and try again

              12. Garlana
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Is walker the stand out spurs defensive option whilst considering dgws? He may be more of a rotation risk than the likes of alder or lloris, thoughts?

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

                  rose when fit is the best option

              13. MTPockets
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Thanks for previous advice. Still don't fancy paying up yet for Bendtner, so think this improves defence a bit:

                  Fernandes Dyngeland
                  Ruud Hedenstad Wormgoor Mikalsen Moe
                  Jensen Zahid Koomson Sigurdarson Njie
                  Abdellaoue Mos Lindberg

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

                    Looks good. Is it attacking threat you're after with Mikalsen? If so, look at Gretarsson for the same price. 4 goals in last 5 friendlies

                    1. MTPockets
                        7 years, 7 months ago

                        Sort of. Just on balance of set-pieces & clean-sheet history:

                        16/17
                        Mikalsen: 4G/3A (Lillestrom 5 CS)
                        Gretarsson: 0G/0A (Alesundd 7CS)

                        15/16
                        Mikalsen: 2G/1A (Lillestrom 7 CS)
                        Gretarsson: 0G/0A (Aalesund 3 CS)

                        Admittedly Mikalsen had (many) more starts. I have no clue how relevant friendlies are to future league performances.

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

                          Fair enough. Maybe it's worth mentioning Gretarsson was tipped by TC in the article. But both seem good picks. Where did you get those stats?

                          1. MTPockets
                              7 years, 7 months ago

                              I know zero about Norwegian football. TC's tip probably right.

                              http://www.altomfotball.no/element.do?cmd=tournament&tournamentId=1&seasonId=338&useFullUrl=false
                              It's pretty good - just select team - then player.

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

                                Sound thanks

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

                                  Doesn't show assists though, no?

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

                                      Thanks. Fairplay for the research

                    2. Stokelona
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 7 months ago

                      How is this looking? I don't have much of a Scooby doo

                      Origi
                      Parr Ruud Norbye
                      Helland Zahid Knudtzon Koomson
                      Vuk Bakenga Bamba

                      Fernandes Grétarsson Johansen Moe

                      1. MTPockets
                          7 years, 7 months ago

                          Would like to advise but mine so far just an amalgamation of all previous posts/advice. No clue yet really.