Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Spurs Held At Rochdale

A last-gasp equaliser earns Rochdale an FA Cup replay at Wembley as Spurs’ fixture list grows ever longer.

Having pulled off a stunning 2-2 draw at Juventus in midweek, Spurs were on the receiving end of the same scoreline in the rather less evocative surroundings of the Crown Oil Arena.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino made 11 changes to the side that came from two goals down against the Italian champions, and League One strugglers Rochdale responded by going into the break a goal to the good.

New signing Lucas Moura, making his first start, equalised and a Harry Kane penalty turned the tie around, with assists coming from Moussa Sissoko and Dele Alli, only for Steve Davies to restore parity with just seconds to go.

The strike was just reward for an inspired display by Rochdale, but it puts extra strain on a Spurs squad with a major workload to come over the next fortnight.

And that could have repercussions for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers with Pochettino’s players in their teams.

Five have double-digit ownership figures in FPL, with another two – Jan Vertonghen (9.0%) and Hugo Lloris (8.1%) – not far behind.

Kane (44.2%) and Ben Davies (17.5%) are the most popular, although Gameweek 28’s transfer market is currently delivering mixed messages on the pair, with the former the fifth most sold player and the latter the most purchased.

All will now have to endure a schedule involving five matches in 15 days when they return to action on Sunday with a trip to Crystal Palace in the league.

That match has itself had to be moved from its original Monday night date a week today to early on the Sunday afternoon instead. This, to accommodate the FA Cup replay with Rochdale, which will take place on Wednesday, February 28.

A visit from Huddersfield comes three days later, the conclusion of their Champions League tie with Juventus in the midweek that follows and then a trip to Bournemouth a further three days after that.

It would be a major surprise if Pochettino doesn’t field a very similar side in the replay to the one he put out yesterday, so he’s unlikely to shuffle his pack for the Palace match that precedes it.

But rotation – to a degree – could be on the agenda as he prepares his players for the Juventus clash, marking out the Huddersfield fixture in Gameweek 29 as the obvious place to manage the pitch-time of some key assets.

And any issues of injury or fatigue that arise from the Champions League tie will have an impact on the side for the Bournemouth match that follows.

Pochettino has had to endure the worst of possible worlds across the last two rounds of the FA Cup.

He rang the changes for the trip to Newport County in round four, only to be forced into bringing on his big guns to set up a replay.

The same scenario occurred yesterday, with Kane, Alli and Erik Lamela all introduced in the second half.

Even though his squad is now injury-free, he will be loath to repeat the trick in next week’s replay. Post-match, the Spurs boss was quick to talk up the numerous options at his disposal as the treatment room empties.

“We have all the squad fit and it will be another game to provide players with the chance to compete on Wembley and we have the possibility to reach the quarter finals.”

Davies, Danny Rose, Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier are all likely to be swapped in and out in the full-back/wing-back positions, although Aurier will be suspended for the Champions League second leg, which should guarantee him a start in the Huddersfield match.

The 90 minutes played by Toby Alderweireld yesterday also adds competition for places at centre-half, while Moura’s goal scoring performance could impact on the pitch-time of Son Heung-min (11.8%), who has now failed to score for seven straight matches in all competitions.

Factor in a potential no-show in Gameweek 31 should they finally make the FA Cup quarter-finals – the winners of the Swansea City/Sheffield Wednesday replay await in that – and an otherwise attractive league schedule is now a nasty mix of potential rotation hotspots and a blank.

This could dent their allure for those managers who were looking to play their Free Hit Chip in Gameweek 31 and take advantage of Spurs’ short-term schedule over the next three Gameweeks (cry HUD bou).

And with matches against Chelsea and Man City to come in Gameweeks 32 and 34 respectively, owning Spurs’ assets suddenly comes with a number of caveats attached.

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  1. Is it worth getting in players blanking in GWK 31?
    J0E
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    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Is it worth getting in players blanking in GWK 31?

    For those not using their free hit or wildcard chip for Gameweek 31 are you still tempted to get in players with strong fixtures before hand who are facing a blank?

    Is their merit in keeping by perhaps one or two slots for players such as Vardy, Mahrez or Arsenal assets?

    Surely any of these can score double digit hauls before Gameweek 31.

    Or are you sticking to Gameweek 31 blank players only?

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

      Players like Eriksen,Mahrez,Arsenal guys,Son could deliver big points over the next 3. Avoiding them could be a huge mistake imo.
      We need to find the right balance between these players and GW 31 non blankers.

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep GW31 players only. Quite happy to bring in Firmino or Walcott over Leicester or Arsenal players.

    3. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on how many non blank players you have. I’ll only be getting non blank players from here on in so that I have at least 7 playing in gw31.

      1. reddragons178
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This.

    4. Powell
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I’m getting two Spurs players in this week. No disrespect to Rochdale, etc. but they should blank 31.

      But I don’t think you can ignore their next three just because they’re probably missing 31.

    5. darrellb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think the gw31 blanking players in my squad should be enough to cover a decent haul. I'm sure most of us have one or two city, spurs and another big mid. Supplement them with the shaqiris and theos and I'm happy to miss out on a potential double digit from somewhere else.

    6. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Same sort of dilemma as having top SGW players for DGWs ahead of less-good DGW players. Very tricky!!!

    7. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      i prefer getting in who you think will do well now not 31. Me personally gonna get 31 assets though just coz the players i dont mind losing aren't expensive enough to give me exciting picks right now1

      1. J0E
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Same here. I'm holding onto players that I hope will do well like KDB, Sterling etc.

        And players I'm targeting are the likes of Wilson or VVD who in the main have good fixtures prior to GWk 31 and would be ones I'd look at anyway. In fact they are the only two I'm looking at ahead of making a couple of moves in GWK 31.

        Calvert Lewin and Otamendi, Duffy among those looking to ditch soon so no great loss.

    8. JurgenRodgers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Can field 10/11 with 4 Fts but will have a spare slot in Gw29 for
      Mahrez Mkhitaryan or Alli

    9. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I already have triple Liverpool

      Which are the only ones I would really want for gw31 if there is only 4 games

      I will not let one gw destroy 3-5 gameweeks, so I will get in players that blank yes

      Reason being that there is really no good assets bar Liverpool players

    10. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm pretty much ignoring 31 players, at least for the next two GWs. It's partly because I don't want to WC in 32/33 so I need a strong squad for 32 in the first place.

    11. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      IMO the GW31 week will be low scoring generally. 50/50 whether the FH chip used in 31 or 35 so hard to answer. for me, who does not have it the answer is more simple. I have 6 already and 7 is enough so 28 29 and 30 take pride of place for me. I will have Spurs regardless and will get Erik and a defender over this time already owning Kane.

    12. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't get them in, but wouldn't be removing any that still have good fixtures. It's more about moving the deadwood to people not blanking in 31

    13. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Im getting Mahrez this week on the basis that I don’t think there are any other non blanker mids he can’t outscore over the next 3 expect maybe Pool and I already have Firmino & Salah.

      To balance it I’m also getting a Pool defender this week would have liked Mane but there are other options in mid who can match/outscore but not many in defence who could match Pool defenders.

    14. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I already own Salah, Firmino, Shaqiri and Wilson.

      This week I'm looking at players that I want that happen to also play in GW31 like VVD, Bauer and Walcott/Siggy. Next week depending on what happens this week I may also look at Arsenal and Leicester players, but more likely just GW31 assets.

      The logic is that there is uncertainty about whether Everton vs Leicester assets will score more over the next 4 fixtures, but the extra fixture for Everton assets will invariably mean their expected value is higher.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thiss

      2. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Would prefer Leicester attacker over Everton for the next 2 definitely.

        Everton form away from home is very bad whereas Leicester have been pretty good at home.

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thats y u have to get Everton assets onlt at gw30.anyways it depends on who u ship out to get Leicester assets

    15. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Since we have only 4 to 5 transfers for gw31 I am using 2 for liverpool and another 2 for everton(for gw30 and gw31). So its not the case of overlooking but liverpool and Everton have equally godd fixtures and gw31 as compared to spurs and Leicester

    16. Mahrez The Magician
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I have Mahrez and Schmeichel with 3 good fixtures.
      I think i ll get Kane this week in front of Aguero ( Rotation Risk )
      I ll get an Arsenal player for GW29-30
      I ll get 3 players for (-4) non blankers GW31 which make me start the GW31 with 9 players
      What do you think !?

    17. Another Hoops
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Atm I'm going with an 8 man team GW 31 and doubt I'll take a hit before then to get a full 11 unless Spurs get KO'd.

      Liverpool have a good fixture so I've tripled up on them but otherwise I'm happy with that.

      My main priority will be to make sure I have enough DGW players for when I bench boost after GW 31.

    18. The Real Big Vern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Other than Pool players, which most of us already have 3 of, the question is do you really want to be loading your team up with the dross from teams who do play in 31?

      I'm happy to go with the 6 payers I already have now and maybe add 1 more

    19. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Arnie and Mahrez stand out for form and fixtures

      They will score more in 3 than almost any non Pool player will in 4.

    20. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'll be ditching Sanchez for Mahrez or Eriksen, for a hit, benching them in 31 and WC'ing in 32.

      The potential reward far outweighs the risk

    21. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Making sure on 3 Liverpool, and will have 6 players this week.
      Niasse is a safe option as a decent rotation option outside GW31.
      Plan is to have 2 FTs going into it and if any side is showing some form consider a -4.
      Really want Arsenal players and if they pay off may let me delay WC which is an option as don't have TC.

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah my dilemma is I would like Aubameyang after City game.

        And if I get him in, it means I have to choose between Mané and Mahrez - think Id just prefer Mahrez, but that also means only 2 Pool players in 31, and no Firmino.

        1. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          you've used your 2nd WC so (for me) it's a case of getting the key players for GW31 but concentrate on maximising your points before and after 31.
          I would be getting Arsenal & Mahrez in your case. Also I've got Quaner (like you do) and i'm changing for Niasse as he's a good rotation option for rest of season - as well as being in GW31.
          Average score isn't likely to be big in 31 unless Salah has a big week and everyone should be captaining him anyway. You may drop a few points in 31 but you'll have easily covered that 29/30/32.

          1. Pieterke30
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks mate

            Arsenal and Mahrez mean no Firmino, no Mané, and only 2 Pool players if I get VVD for Alonso for instance - isnt that too risky as most will have at least one of Firmino/Mané? Pool have good fixtures...

            But yeah, Im certainly tempted to get Mahrez and Aubameyang as differentials

    22. reddragons178
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Will be keeping likes of KDB, Sterling, Vardy and ditching Haz (for Mane) and maybe Alonso or Ayew (for Niasse eg) over next 2 GWs and then saving 2FTs to ditch KDB, Vardy and maybe Sterling for a hit after GW 30 - then WC in GW 32.

    23. lespaul
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Aren't 3 liverpool players kind of blanking in gw30 away at old trafford

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lol what? And no, even if they don't do anything, they could get 1 or 2 points. A blank gameweek will have players with 0 points.

  2. Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 28
    J0E
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    Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 28

    Once again we are on the look out for a champion to represent the community to take on the Scout Picks and win the chance of a prize.

    If you want to take part please email your FFS name and FPL ID number to community@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk .

    The champion will be selected at random at 8:30am Wednesday and then asked to submit their XI by 10am by Friday by emailing me at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

    We only need 11 picks and please be mindful of the 84m budget. There’s no captain in the picks either and please stick to a designated FPL formation, including no more than three players from one team. No captain or chips will be applied.

    At the end of the season the champion who beats the picks by the highest margin will win a £100 Amazon voucher.

    The champion will be revealed in a midweek Scout Squad article, which will outline our initial thinking around the picks. Our and the champions picks will be revealed as usual in the Scout Picks article.

    Should the community “Champion” fail to provide an initial or final Scout Pick selection, then an “Assistant Manager” chosen by us, will gain control of the selection to represent the community for the Gameweek in question.

  3. Holding Mee Bong
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best lingard replacement for 9.6m?

    I’m using FH in GWK31 so that’s not an issue. Leaning towards Mahrez with gameweek 35 looking likely for Leicester.

    A) Mahrez
    B) Eriksen
    C) Alli

    Midfield is Sterling Walcott Salah Lingard Caroll

    I have Kane, but I don’t have Vardy or Firmino

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      D Shaq

      1. Holding Mee Bong
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Meant to include D) Mane

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Mane hasn’t shown much (in PL) to justify is rather hefty price tag

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            *his

            1. Holding Mee Bong
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              It would be a punt indeed! Not having a great season so it’s tempting to roll the dice.

    2. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Erik

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Erik or Mane

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mane mane mane for me

    5. vanillasky639
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      ozil
      big differential going into a nice run of arsenal fixtures

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Should I keep my FH chip if I can field 11 players GW 31 by only taking one hit?

    1. darrellb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Of course

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sure

    4. Kai
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Keep

  5. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best pick? 2FTs with 0.2ITB. Or any other recommendations? 🙂

    A. Ox+Ota >> Deulofeu+VVD

    B. Ox+Son+Ota >> Deulofeu+Mane+Zanka

    Pick
    Ota / Christen / Jones
    Son / Salah / Sterling / Ox
    Kun / Kane / Wilson
    (Elliot, Choupo, Duffy, Kiko*)

    1. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

  6. Dele
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best option up until GW32?

    A) Sterling
    B) Mane

    When I put it in this perspective I quite fancy switching Sterling >> Mane

    1. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mane

  7. Francescoli
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    DDG Adrian
    Jones Smalling Lascelles Dunk TAA
    Salah Sterling Mhiki Ramsey Shaqiri
    Kane Aguero Quaner

    1 FT

    What to do?

  8. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    'He dives when he wants ,he dives when he wants, deli alli - he dives when he wants'

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      “You’ve got Ali, Dele Alli, I just don’t think you understand..
      He’s got more pubic hair, than you’ve got silverware, you’ve got Dele Alli”

  9. olidooley
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Should I keep my FH Chip if inly can field 7 in GW31 with no hits?
    All other chips intact

    1. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      yes

  10. dicky2014
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What is wrong with Jones?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He suffers from a little known condition which causes him to involuntarily gurn at inopportune moments.it can lead to funny memes if not treated.very debilitating.

    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      His face, mostly.

  11. Botman and Robben
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    1FT, 2.6 ITB

    Pickford
    Jones VVD Otamendi
    Walcott Pogba Salah Sterling
    Aguero Firmino Ayew

    Elliot Carroll Clark Chilwell

    Do I:

    A. Aguero -> Kane
    B. Aguero + Carroll -> Kane + Shaqiri -4

    1. Another Hoops
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd just do Carroll > Shaq for now and get Kane in next week.

      Also heads up Jones has picked up a knock and no one knows what's going on with Pogba.

  12. Atom&Humber
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Guys which spurs defender do I bring in:
    Davies
    Vert
    Trippier

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Vert by far the safest of that trio...!!

    2. Stevie B
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      In my opinion Davies.

  13. fr3d
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Fellow managers with Ota, Alonso and Jones are we making transfers this week or deleting team?

    1. J0E
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If not free hit chipping in GWK 31 perhaps considering making sure you have a stronger bench just in case. So target a cheap def who has a GWK 31 fixture. that way you are thinking ahead and have a back up this week should those better defenders not show up.

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Jonty could you see my post below and advise if you think this is a decent strategy especially for ppl with no WC available?

    2. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I’m looking at a minus 12. Also have pogba and lingard to worry about.

      The template got real bad, real quick.

      1. fr3d
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Son and Lingard for me. Honestly have no idea what to prioritise this week.

    3. Another Hoops
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm doing Alonso to Van Dijk.

      I don't really want to sell him but he frees up so much money and no one else in my ML has him or Azpi so his points can't hurt me or can they... 😉

  14. Stevie B
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I have only 5 or 6 players for the gameweek 31 (Robertson, Salah, Firmino, Shaqiri, Wilson and Kane). Should I use my free hit chip for this gameweek? Thank you!

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No imo

  15. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    These chips are leading to serious over thinking, the various strategies give us the illusion of skill but always it's gonna come down to hindsight. If spuds Leicester arsenal and chelsea hit form then the blank planners will look silly. If bournemouth and hudds match them then planning looks king.
    Just gotta trust our own judgement and roll the dice

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty much

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Unfortunately this

  16. CRO KLOPP
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    De gea
    VVD, Alonso, Duffy
    Salah Sterling Son Shaqiri
    Kane, Firmino Wilson
    Elliot Ogbonna Kenny Lingard
    1 ft 1.3 itb
    A) Son to Eriksen/Mahrez
    B) save
    C) something else
    Cheers

  17. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I've ended up in a weird position and already have 7 GW31 players (assuming Gomez plays) and 2FT's, so I can safely bring in a blanker for Lingard.. Eriksen or Mahrez?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Same here - I can get 12 for GW31, but not sure if I use the buffer to bring in a blanker, or just keep it up my sleeve to either replace a non-blanker who gets injured, a one week GW30 punt, or even carry an FT to GW32 to then WC for GW33.

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        yeah it's an interesting position..I think I'll stick with the GW32 wildcard as it'll be nice to have 2FT's going into GW34 to sort out any issues

    2. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wow very envious. Go for Vardy/Mahrez this week for an Arsenal player next week.

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        my forward line is Wilson/Firmino/Kane so if I punt it has to be a midfielder really.. genuinely considering Kane -> Niasse as my GW31 transfer though

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez looks a good option.

  18. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would this be enough for GW31?

    VVD, Zanka, Daniels
    Salah, Walcott, CM
    Firmino, Wilson

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Another Hoops
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Too much... 😉

  19. Hazari300
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Are the teams that blank in gw 31 gaurented to have their double in 34?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No

  20. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    just imagine if Gomez has the game of his life in gw31. The lolz

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      *Gomes

    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He saved myDGW two seasons ago with a double penalty save. Oh to get that again!

  21. drughi
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What a great differential mane is shaping up to be, most will will go for VVD, salah and firmino. Think I will go for mane and VVD alongside salah and benteke wilson up top for gw 31.

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Considering this too. Have Salah and Firmino currently and I dont know should I go for Mane or VVD. Going for one defender instead of all attackers seems sensible.

    2. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Could be a great differential but what is your defence going to be? VVD seems like the standout defender option right now, let alone for GW31.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No he is getting mane instead of firmino

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly this is what I have planned

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Robertson could be a good differential too just needs a better end product going forward.

    5. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think Mane's price is putting a lot of people off where as VVD is much easier to fit into to a team. But Mane is that price for a reason with real explosive potential, he was unfortunate with injury and has struggled to find form since his return but as a recent scout article highlighted, his stats in the league were growing in strength even prior to his hat trick in Europe. With those fixtures and many people having money tied up elsewhere, now is as good a time as any to opt for him if you can.

  22. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    do we know if Jones is injury or illness?

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      a serious dose of Mourinhoitus

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I keep asking his sister in the street, but she has now taken out a restraining order 🙁

  23. Don Kloppeone
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How's this lot looking for now after using my 2FT (I did the boringly classic Ota, Lingard >> VVD, Shaq):

    0FT £0.6itb
    DDG
    Alonso, VVD, Fernandez
    Salah (C), Sterling (V), Hazard, Shaq
    Kane, Firmino, Ayew

    (Elliot) (Mili, Tomkins, Duffy)

    Whilst I'm tempted by Hazard > KDB just because he is an absolute beast and consistent, it's probably not a priority with all these BGW and DGW shenanigans.

    Thinking of doing one or both of Elliot > Pickford and Ayew > Niasse over the next couple of weeks

    What do you think?
    Cheers

  24. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any ideas with this lot? 2FT, 1.4m ITB.

    Pope (Speroni)
    Alonso Otamendi Jones (Ogbonna Long)
    Salah Sterling Son Shaqiri (Lingard)
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      OTA and Jones to VVD and Vertongen maybe

      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Vertonghen may be an issue since he locks up three Spurs and doesn't play in GW31. Why not someone like Coleman/Mawson/Daniels instead (if fit)?

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Go for Daniels then, Coleman had some issues?

          1. JasonG123
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah would need confirmation that he's 100% fit.

          2. JasonG123
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I might also trade Ogbonna/Long instead of Jones to strengthen the bench anyway.

            1. CRO KLOPP
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              How many are you looking to field in 31?

              1. JasonG123
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Well I can get 9 with no hits (assuming Spurs blank), might take a couple hits to get 11 will see if its worth it closer to the time.

    2. fr3d
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      But will Son play the next two though?

      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I don't know will have to await further news.

  25. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi. 2 FTs and 0.2 ITB.

    A) Hazard -> Mahrez
    B) Hazard + Alonso -> Mahrez + VVD (+ lots of money ITB)
    C) Hazard + Ogbonna -> Mahrez + VVD
    D) Hazard + Alonso + RLC -> Mahrez + VVD + Walcott (-4)

    DDG
    Alonso, Zanka, Mee
    Hazard, Salah, Sterling, CM
    Kane, Firmino, Ayew

    Elliot, Mustafi, Ogbonna, RLC

  26. built_this_city
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I've still got all chips including Wildcard - whats the argument against using the free hit in 31? looks like common sense to me?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The argument is that most points will likely come from Liverpool players which most have a few of already. FH then won’t give you a great advantage over most teams. The recent HT cover a lot of it in detail

  27. CRO KLOPP
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Son to Eriksen/Mahrez for free?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez has great fixtures and great differential currently. Tempted by him myself

    2. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Too sideways to go Eriksen. Mahrez would be nice pick

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Would you do Son to Mahrez?

    3. balint84
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      is mahrez going to play ?

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez. Think I’m also getting him this week.

    5. CRO KLOPP
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all

  28. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would appreciate your thoughts on this non WC strategy 🙂

    Is this a good strategy for someone who doesn’t have their WC anymore but still got FH and BB chips?

    Instead of completely wrecking my main 11 with non-blankers I’m thinking of bringing players in mainly for my bench over the next few weeks
    i.e.
    Elliot > Hennessy
    Dummett > Francis
    The exception maybe is Pogba > Walcott

    This would give me the following team (with 10 for GW31) and make it not be as difficult to get DGW players in after 31 asap:

    DDG, Hennessy
    Alonso, Otamendi, VVD, Bauer, Francis
    Salah, Sterling, Walcott, Shaqiri, Ibe
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson

    1.3ITB (at current prices)

    Really appreciate all your expertise on this approach

    Thanks

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Penny for your thoughts?

    2. Sukeerth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, your proposed team looks to be in good shape for 31 and beyond... It's interesting how few transfers can make your team ready when so many of us are needing wc 🙂

  29. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I need 3 more defenders for gw31.
    who do you recommended?

    1) Van Dijk
    2) X?
    3) Y?

    Thanks!

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      daniels+schindler?

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Don’t expect too much from them though. But they are probably you “best” bet

  30. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I already have Robertson, Salah, Firmino, Walcott, Shaqiri & Wilson (and will probably bring in Daniels/Schindler this week for Otamendi).

    Best off leaving at that until it actually comes to gwk 31? I'll focus on other assets. WC in gwk 32

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Maybe Ota -> Vert this week?