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Moving Target – Andrew Robertson

Having bolstered their attacking options with the signings of Mohamed Salah and Dominic Solanke, Liverpool moved to strengthen their defence with the capture of Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson.

The 23-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee, which could reportedly rise to £10 million, and has signed a long-term contract at Anfield.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp expressed his delight over the options he now has available to him at left-back:

“This addition gives us fantastic competition in the left full-back position now. Obviously, James Milner did very well for us last season there and can play most positions on the football pitch. Alberto Moreno looks really good in pre-season, and we have Jon Flanagan back, who can play left or right full-back. This signing strengthens us at full-back, and I’m really pleased about this.”

The History

Born in Glasgow, Robertson started his youth career at Celtic, before joining Queen’s Park after being released by the Scottish giants.

Robertson broke into the first-team at Queen’s Park during the 2012/13 season, and made 34 league appearances, registering two goals and three assists, before moving to Scottish Premiership side Dundee United in June 2013.

He enjoyed another successful campaign, producing three goals and six assists in 36 matches, with his performances catching the eye of Premier League side Hull City.

The Tigers paid £2.85 million for the left-sided player in July 2014, but while he featured regularly in the top flight – claiming two assists in 24 outings – the Tigers suffered relegation to the Championship.

Robertson stayed at the KCOM Stadium, though, and was a crucial member of the side that earned promotion back to the Premier League, registering three goals and five assists in 45 appearances.

Although Robertson was again a consistent performer last season, producing one goal and two assists over 33 matches, he suffered a second relegation.

After featuring four times for Scotland U21s, Robertson made his senior debut against Poland in March 2014.

He has made 15 appearances for his country, with his only goal coming in the 3-1 defeat to England in November 2014.

The Prospects

While James Milner filled in admirably at left-back last season, the fact that Liverpool will be stretched this season should they qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stages meant that there was a need to strengthen.

Alberto Moreno has struggled to make an impression since moving to Anfield, so Robertson looks set to battle it out with Milner for the starting role.

While Robertson has played some matches on the left side of midfield, and as a wing-back, he is a natural left-back.

The 23-year-old is strong technically, with the ability to combine effectively with team-mates down the flank, while he also has the stamina required of a modern day full-back.

His crossing is admired, and he possesses the dribbling ability to offer a real attacking threat.

Indeed, the major advantage he has over Milner is the fact that he is left-footed, offering greater balance to the side, with the former England international always having to cut back inside on his right foot, allowing less space for his team-mates.

Although Robertson is an accomplished defender, with strong positional sense, he will probably need to improve that side of his game to become the first-choice at Anfield.

However, that is unlikely to phase the new signing, who seems determined to take his opportunity to push for a first-team role.

“I want to be a starting XI player at Liverpool. I don’t want to come here and think I’ll just be happy on the bench or I’ll just be happy being in a 25-man squad. That’s not the type of person I am, I want to play. I know it’s going to be hard work, the hardest work I’ve ever done, but I’m up for the challenge, and it’s hopefully one I can succeed in.”

Comparing Robertson’s underlying statistics to Milner’s last season, the Scot only averaged a key pass every 144.05 minutes, far inferior to Milner (56.43).

Milner also offered far more of a goal threat, producing a shot every 87.78 minutes, far better than Robertson (391).

While you’d expect Milner’s numbers to be more impressive given he played in a far more successful side, and benefits from taking penalties, the data, particularly in terms of goal attempts, suggests that Robertson is unlikely to threaten goals.

In terms of the defensive statistics, Robertson registered a clearance, block or interception (CBI) every 18.88 minutes, marginally superior to Milner (21.07).

Perhaps more significantly, Robertston lost just 23 challenges – events which measure how often he was beaten one-on-one – averaging one every 118 minutes.

In contrast, Milner failed with 49 challenges and, although he played more often, he lost one every 64.4 minutes. To put that into perspective, Clyne lost just 23 challenges at right-back – one every 144 minutes.

There’s a perception that Milner’s versatility wasn’t exposed too often, but those statistics make it clear that he was targeted by opponents on occasions. Robertson could again prove stronger in this area, and that could eventually sway Klopp’s thinking.

Having been re-classified as a defender for 2017/18, Milner – who is available at 6.5 – has emerged as one of the leading premium options.

He’s currently sat in over 10% of FPL squads, with the combination of spot-kick duties and defensive returns a tantalising prospect.

But Robertson’s arrival certainly makes rotation far more likely, something Klopp has already stated will be prevalent this season.

Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip all come in at 5.5 in FPL, though Robertson has arrived in FPL for 5.0. That certainly opens him up as an option should he show signs of ousting Milner over a sustained spell.

Liverpool’s opening fixtures (wat CRY ARS mci BUR lei) are mixed, though, so Reds defenders aren’t expected to be seen as a priority.

Last season, Klopp’s side kept 12 clean sheets, although they did rank joint-ninth for big chances conceded (58).

Premium assets from Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United may be in more demand, then, with the latter pair presenting more favourable early schedules.

The addition of Robertson could well mean that we are now forced to look to the likes of Clyne and Matip when considering the Liverpool defence, with that duo looking more secure starters.

In saying that, there’s also a possibility that Milner could occasionally alternate with Clyne on the right if Klopp wants to limit his tinkering.

Milner picked up a thigh injury in today’s Asia Trophy clash with Leicester but, if fit, he remains the favourite to start the season. However, the prospect of owning a 6.5-priced defender who could be prone to rotation undoubtedly dents his appeal.

Pre-season matches will hopefully provide some insight as to how much faith Klopp has in Robertson, and if he impresses, it could have serious repercussions as to how Milner is viewed.

Ultimately, unless we’re afforded clarity from Klopp’s summer teamsheets, the uncertainty caused by Robertson’s arrival now forces a reassessment of the pecking order in Liverpool’s backline.

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Further Reference

Andrew Robertson Wikipedia

Andrew Robertson Transfer Markt Page

Andrew Robertson You Tube Highlights

2,509 Comments Post a Comment
  1. We Will Klopp you
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Got Kane, Lukaku, KDB & Coutinho, J.Rod in so far but can possibly squeeze in Alli too

    Which option do you prefer?

    A) Alli & Romeu (T.Carroll rotation with Lascelles, 4-3-3)
    or
    B) Zaha and Willian (T.Carroll only in when necessary for mids/strikers, 3-4-3)

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      b

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B.

    3. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      zaha and willian

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    5. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

  2. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Where can i find the fpl draft link if i'm looking at my regular fpl team?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      top of premier league website page, under fantasy.

        1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          thanks very much

  3. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho or de bruyne

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Heads or Tails

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cout.

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

      KDB

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Get coutinho and sane instead

        1. FotnikPL
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          "instead" of who? KDB? De Bruyne can't be 'covered' or 'swapped' with Sane. It's like to get Rashford instead of Lukaku.

  4. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Advice please?
    A. KDB&Gayle
    B. Sane&Benteke

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A.

  5. Agger
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I just thought of the team name "Hakuna Morata".. is that a thing already or not? 🙂

    1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      ive seen it before

      1. Agger
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Damn.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Scott Damn

    2. Tomerick
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Besides Hakuna Juan Mata is better.

    3. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      my wife took that 😆

    4. Jonny Sutt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I made up 'Truly Chadli Deeply' last year, I was quite pleased with myself.

  6. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Foster/Hart
    Trippier, Cedric, Daniels
    Coutinho, KdB, Willian, Alli
    Kane, Morata, Abraham
    Subs: Martinez, Carroll, Rangel, 4.0

    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      6.5/10

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        That's just harsh

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

          What's your rating?

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            7.5 or 8 atleast

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Only worry is Abraham and bench defenders

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Probably change formation to 4-4-2 and get a 5.5 defender instead of Abraham

                1. Thomass
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  You could be right. I may consider

                2. Phil Dagger ⭐
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  If you can't stretch to that probably Dawson then

                  1. Thomass
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Thanks a lot man, how's your team looking?

                    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Mine is looking awesome :D.... Just have to decide now which formation I will be going ;).... That will change some players

              2. Thomass
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                How would u improve the bench?

            2. Thomass
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks mate any improvements needed?

            3. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Fair enough. RMT is normally for 15, not 11 even if only 11 score points.

      2. Thomass
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Why? Any idea how I can improve it?

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

          2 x 4.0 defs, early WC planned?
          Abraham nailed?

          1. Thomass
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            No I think it's fine, well balanced?

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

              If Lukaku becomes essential, what then?

              1. Thomass
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Don't want him

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

                  Many don't want Abraham either.

                  1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    😆 haha

          2. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            This is the worry, really. If any player is rested, rotated, suddenly injured, then he can't field a full team.

  7. JAC THE CAT
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender for 6 Million?

    Currently on Kompany.

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Probably...

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Probably kompany, that's who I'm on atm

    3. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kolasinac. Bellerin if Ox leaves

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Do you think Kolasinac nailed?

        Does he have previous attacking returns at his former clubs?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Yes and yes

    4. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah Kompany or Bellers

  8. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed:

    So if City get both Mendy and Danilo (looking more likely by the minute), is Mendy perhaps a better pick than Walker? Danilo will dent Walker's minutes? What kind of player is Mendy anyway, I have no idea... Is he an attacking threat?

    1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Danilo can play both flanks so he dents both of their potentials.

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kompany it is...

    2. QGOONER
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mendy is a great crosser...

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

      yes, Mendy is attacking threat

  9. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Are we ignoring or Alonso for good or?

    Having watched today's game and also the entire last season, we know Alonso doesn't deserve ti be classified as a defender lol.
    He played more as a lw today of what I seen plus provided the assist for the 3rd goal. Not only he provides great attacking threat from open play but is on some set piece duties too.
    All I'm trying to say here is are we missing the trick by not getting him in?
    The 7m price tag looks hefty but, he could yield returns of that a mid and get cs points too.
    I don't have Alonso currently but I'm strongly considering getting him in now.

    Thoughts?

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Moses cheaper

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        GW1 🙁

      2. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't have the same attacking threat as Alonso does mate.

    2. JAC THE CAT
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He looks a great pick.

      I'm looking at Willian now and unsure if I want 2 Chelsea with them fixtures.

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I'd really don't mind going with 2 Chelsea guys based on their performances in preseason. (although they were against Fulham and not quite first choice Arsenal), they still look pretty good.

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

      Should steer well clear of him. Chelsea are looking to sign Alex Sandro and I don't think he's worth the extra 1.0m over David Luiz who also takes direct FKs and the same clean sheet points.

      1. diesel001
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Alonso was taking some good free kicks though. Luiz's usually go over the bar.....

      2. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't think David Luiz will be on direct fks with Willian in there. Alonso ia in some direct fk duties too if suited for a left footer

      3. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        To add, if Sandro is signed then ofc Alonso won't be nailed. But Sandro doesn't look like he'll leave Juve. Till then Alonso looks a good bet.

    4. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Willian better pick initially IMO.

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He is.
        But if you're planning to go 442 maybe Alonso is the guy

        1. 6thGoal
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Ill splash the extra 1.0 for Alsonso over Luiz.

          1. Whats the Mata?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            This

    5. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Besides, he's a great differential to have as people won't be having hin due to his price tag. Another 21 pointer and you're on cloud 9

    6. QGOONER
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Defending champs usually struggle to keep the goals out early on

  10. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    This is my team atm. What do you think about it?

    Forster
    Cedric - Kompany - Lindelof - Monreal - Trippier
    Coutinho - De Bruyne - Willian
    Lukaku - Kane

    sub: Elliot - Romeu - Caroll - Mitrovic

    Thanks

    1. socho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      very strong

  11. socho
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ryan/Elliott

    Dawson/Alonso/Trippier 4m 4m
    Carroll/ Willian/ Sane/ Mkhytaryan/ Tadic
    Rooney/ Lacazette/ Kane

    Should I lower Lacazette to go for Coutinho? Big dilemma here

    1. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like the Ryan pick .
      WBA defs are cack , I would steer clear.
      Not sure about Tadic , wouldn't go near Rooney.
      Sane in the rotation conundrum.

  12. 6thGoal
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Like some managers, I have spent too much damn time on FPL since it's opened, when we are still weeks away from GW1. Gone through too many different lineups, formations and strategies but I here is what I am currently considering. Depending on how the wind blows, this could change tomorrow.

    Formation: 5-3-2. Initially it was going to be Coutinho and a rotation of 4 6.0m priced midfielders (Phillips, Ince, Ritchie, Knockaert, Carroll) through GW7.
    Looking at the rotation on a spreadsheet it's okay and was able to benefit their play in a majority of home fixtures. Today I looked into a more expensive rotation in the midfield.
    In conjunction with the following starting XI:

    Foster (Eliott)
    Alonso, Valencia, Kompany, Trippier, Cedric
    See rotation below (Carroll, Romeu)
    Lukaku, Kane (Fletcher)

    GW1: coutinho, POGBA, WILLIAN
    GW2: coutinho, pogba, TADIC
    GW3: ALLI, POGBA, tadic
    GW4: ANTONIO, POGBA, TADIC
    GW5: antonio, ALLI, TADIC
    GW6: klassen, alli, TADIC
    GW7: KLASSAN, alli, LANZINI

    The only poor fixture fixture is Tadic in GW6 home against MNU. All the other fixtures are favorable, with home matches in CAPS and away lowercase.

    Thoughts? Yes, I know I could decrease the 30m on defense, but was attempting to make this work with offensive minded defenders.

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Some decent planning ahead! Though I think you're planning a little too far and over thinking it. Could get into a trap of taking too many early hits.

      Decent looking team though

      1. 6thGoal
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah it's a hit a week for the first 6 weeks with the WC planned in GW7

        1. SAUCY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          You won't need to take hits I shouldn't think. Unless injuries pertain

  13. Coys96
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How many players are you having from each of these teams (and who) ?
    A) Chelsea
    B) Tottenham
    C) City
    D) United
    E) Arsenal
    F) Liverpool

    Thanks

    1. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      CHE - 2
      TOT - 2
      MCI - 1
      MNU - 3
      ARS - 0
      LIV - 1

    2. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A. 1 Willian
      B. 2 Trippier , Kane
      C. 1 Jesus
      D. 1 Lukaku
      E. None
      F. 1 Salah

  14. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Schlupp nailed? Could be a good pick initially.

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  15. Unimaginative
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Tear it apart please
    Foster
    Lindl-Tripper-Cedric
    Sane-8m utd-7m chelsea- Tadic
    Morata-kun-kaku
    Bench fodder.
    Probably wc in week 4 so gives a chance to see Kane, ali

  16. Coys96
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who will score more points in the first 6 GW's

    A) Lindelof
    B) Kompany

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      and C) Trippier

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which do you prefer? No other City but William in my team.

    A Kompany De Bruyne or
    B Alonso Sane

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hate to be different but do genuinely prefer B....I think Alonso win outscore Kompany more than what KDB will over Sane...

  18. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    1) Mee | Ramsey | Mane

    2) Kolasniac/Bellerin | Coutinho | Ritchie

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2 with Kolasinac

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Dunas

    2. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2. toss up with those 2 DEFs. not that it's much help. Ill lean Bellerin.

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes thanks Steven. Will do 2 with Kol for now and change to Bellerin if Ox leaves.

        This leaves one last choice....Gayle or Austin
        (Feeling a gut punt on Austin)

  19. QGOONER
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else concerned about having Lindelöf? Mourinho rotated Man Utd's defense like crazy last year

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Me

    2. Evasivo
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, i'm not liking him either....just not sure on the replacement as yet it's mainly their fixtures that make him attractive too

    3. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Because they had 15 different injuries...

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mourinho is known to like a settled defence.

      Injuries and the amount of games didn't allow for that last season.

      I think he'll start but the Super Cup v Real will reveal all

    5. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think he is nailed. Risky pick.

    6. TheTwelfthMan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would be concerned. Mourinho liked rotating his CB pairings last year. Started off with Bailly-Blind, then Bailly-Smalling, then Jones-Rojo when both were back and preferred them even when Bailly and Smalling were fit. Looks to prefer Jones when he's fit. Don't see a large gulf in quality between Bailly, Smalling, Lindelof and Jones so I'm thinking there will be more rotation.

    7. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      he's not for me. 5 serviceable centre halves there. 4 of them for 1 spot if we consider Bailley nailed (which he is)

  20. Evasivo
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts of this draft? If anything it's the latter 3 defenders i'm not sure on tbf. (0.0ITB)

    Foster Myhill
    Trippier Cedric Lindelof Yedlin Rosenior
    Redmond Willian Alli KDB RLC
    Morata Defoe Lukaku

  21. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wana know what people thank.

    Foster

    Daniels dawson cedric Zabaleta

    Ali coutinho debruyne

    Rodriguez kane lukaku

    Bench elliot Hünemeier RLC Romeu

  22. Sergeant Slaughter
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances that one of Elliot or Myhilll will be a GW1 starter?

    1. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Eliott has shot, not Myhill.

      1. Sergeant Slaughter
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thx

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Myhill 0% unless Foster gets injured

      Elliott 80%

      1. Sergeant Slaughter
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  23. Emiliano Sala
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who assisted austin?

    1. QGOONER
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lightning McQueen

  24. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody got any good recommendations for Netflix?

    Missus is away tonight so got control of the tv for the first time ever 🙂

    1. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Turn: Washington Spies

    2. Morbius
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Go retro with Spaceballs.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Master of None is not bad if looking for a light TV series
      Ex Machina if looking for an interesting film
      Searching for Sugar Man if looking for an easy to watch doco

      all a little left field of the obvious, but good watches

  25. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    They are taking ages to add new players to FPL, is the guy on holiday or something

    1. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 3 months ago

      Which players?

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah. Three week break in the Bahamas

  26. Jigger & Pony
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    7 years, 3 months ago

    Tadic or Ramsey? No other Arsenal cover.

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rambo surely

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rambo

    3. Heytch
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      funny enough i just turned Ramsey into Tadic to have 0.5 in the bank something i always fail to do for a little flexibility at season's start. Will assess Saints pre-season some more

  27. bitm2007
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    7 years, 3 months ago

    Once a FPL draft league season has begun the lowest ranked team gets waivers priority every week, followed by the next lowest, until all waiver requests have been completed, right ? So the chances of a team near the top of league ever added a half decent player to their squad are slim to non existent.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Sounds like a good system then.

      1. bitm2007
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        for the lower ranked teams improving their squads yes, for the rest of us improving our squads no.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          It's like Real Madrid getting another good player.

      2. Twelve years a slave
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        7 years, 3 months ago

        Gameweek 1 it would almost pay to end up in last place, especially if there was a real gem in the waivers, maybe a player newly added to the game

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Good luck doing that and someone still scoring less.

        2. bitm2007
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          I drafted last so get first dib's before the season begins, fortunately.

      3. bitm2007
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        the last one to have a waiver request accepted going to the bottom of the list, then the next (and so on) would be better IMO.

  28. My Name Is Pepu
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    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?
    Foster
    Trippier, Cedric, Yoshida, Holding /Mustafi
    Eriksen, Alli, Ozil, KDB
    Jesus, Austin
    Bench: Elliot, Gayle, Tom Carroll, Mariappa
    ..

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Too light up top.

      I'd be pretty concerned having no Kane/Lukaku

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I tried all the different formations with Kane uptop alongside Jesus or Lace (and both).. But was never satisfied with the final draft. I'm more than happy with 2 mid range strikers whom I can keep swapping all the time depending on fixtures/form. I firmly believe that the main $ lies in the midfield this season as well, hence the strong midfield. About Kane, he's been a slow starter always.. I'm prolly ready to take the risk of going without him. Regarding Lukaku, I'm not sure how good he's going to be at United, hence he doesn't make it to my Fantasy team.

    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      ouch, those strikers :/
      Considering you have none of the big forwards you should have a blow my mind defence which you dont. No Alonso, Valencia or DDG
      Ditch Ozil and Eriksen use that money to upgrade Jesus > Aguero and make a stronegr defence

  29. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Let me make it easier.

    Of all the players available to us this season valued at 9.0 mill and below Alonso had the highest PPG last season at 5.7...

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso is all set to be the most 'elite' disappointment of this fantasy season.. Just saying.

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I suspect this to, but he is still one of first names on my team sheet

    2. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 3 months ago

      Do you expect Chelsea to get a similar amount of CS?

    3. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail to what's the Mata..

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah that's true but 7m feels a bit too much with all the expensive forward options available

  30. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So many players, so few slots and not enough money.

    Bring back ultimate

    1. Epic Fail
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      7 years, 3 months ago

      I miss UFPL 🙁

    2. TorresMagic™
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      Wouldn't have enough money to buy them all.