Scout Squad

The Scout Squad – Gameweek 28

Four of the Premier League’s top six go head-to-head in Gameweek 28, prompting our Scouts into the biggest money-saving drive since West Brom’s warm weather training camp in Barcelona.

Premium defenders have been snubbed as our ‘expert’ team of Fantasy Football Scout regulars Mark, Jonty and Paul and Career Hall of Fame luminary Peter Kouwenberg aim to splash most of their cash on big-name midfielders and strikers.

The unanimous first choice at the back is the relatively pricey Virgil van Dijk, but there’s also agreement that Leicester is more and B teams – Burnley, Bournemouth and Brighton – are A-okay.

Mohamed Salah gets the nod in midfield because Mohamed Salah, while Christian Eriksen, Theo Walcott and Riyad Mahrez all jostle for a place next to the Egyptian deity.

There are uniform thought processes going on up front as well, mostly involving Harry Kane, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy.

In fact, the Scouts’ selections are so similar that the discussions over who will make the final cut are likely to be more cordial than a bucket of orange squash.

We’ll be back later in the week with the Scout Picks article, but for now you can see for yourself just how a hive mind works with the team’s selections and justifications below.

PaulJontyMarkPeter
GoalkeepersNick PopeMat RyanMat RyanNick Pope
Mat RyanAsmir BegovicNick PopeAsmir Begovic
Kasper SchmeichelLoris KariusBen FosterBen Foster
DefendersVirgil van DijkVirgil van DijkVirgil van DijkVirgil van Dijk
Ben MeeBen DaviesBen DaviesShane Duffy
Shane DuffyHarry MaguireHarry MaguireHarry Maguire
Charlie DanielsShane DuffyBen MeeJonny Evans
Ben ChilwellStephen WardCharlie DanielsBen Mee
MidfieldersMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
Christian EriksenChristian EriksenRiyad MahrezRiyad Mahrez
Raheem SterlingRiyad MahrezChristian EriksenChristian Eriksen
Theo WalcottMesut OzilGerard DeulofeuJunior Stanislas
Jose IzquierdoGerard DeulofeuTheo WalcottPascal Gross
ForwardsHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
Roberto FirminoRoberto FirminoJamie VardyRoberto Firmino
Jamie VardySergio AgueroRoberto FirminoJamie Vardy
Callum WilsonJamie VardyCallum WilsonSergio Aguero
Troy DeeneyCallum WilsonOumar NiasseTroy Deeney

 

Jonty Says…

With a number of top of the table sides colliding, this week looks a poor one to be investing in premium defenders.

Luckily, there are plenty of cheaper options at the back with strong clean sheet potential.

Brighton hosting Swansea City puts Mat Ryan (4.5) and Shane Duffy (4.6) in my thoughts.

I’d like to see one of them included as Brighton have four shut-outs at the Amex stadium and the visitors have created a record low number of chances on the road (61) while scoring just nine times, the fourth lowest tally in the league.

At 5.5, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk also offers compelling value for money ahead of West Ham’s visit to Anfield, particularly as he is joint third for goal attempts (five) among defenders over the last four Gameweeks.

I’m keen for us to splash out on a Liverpool attacking double-up of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Between them they have delivered eight goals and four assists over their last five league run-outs.

I’d also like to see a pairing of Spurs assets Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen for their trip to a Crystal Palace side that has conceded nine in their last four.

I’ve swerved the big names from Chelsea’s away encounter with Manchester United for fear of a drab 0-0 draw.

However, I think Manchester City’s trip to Arsenal looks to be full of goals with both attacks offering up options.

For the visitors, I’d like to include Sergio Aguero, who has six goals in seven away starts, if money allows.

And for the hosts, I think Mesut Ozil looks the man most likely to be involved in goals, after netting three times and assisting a further four in his last seven home matches.

Peter Says…

Very unusually for me, nearly all of my midfield and attacking selections (even Javier Hernandez) provided returns last time, with James Ward-Prowse and Callum Wilson the only exceptions.

In contrast, it was a horror show at the other end of the pitch, with only Lukasz Fabianski salvaging anything from my eight defensive choices.

This Saturday, the main footballing action will be at the Hendon Football Centre in Barnet for the Simon Humber Fantasy Football Cup, and I make no apologies for plugging our Just Giving charity page once again.

Moving to the Premier League, this week I have pulled together probably my cheapest ever defensive selection, allowing an expensive attacking choice.

My five defenders share three common traits: they are all at home against bottom half opponents; none are premium price players and they are all in double figures for shots in the box this season.

I am now chained to Ben Mee like The Defiant Ones, knowing that the one week I don’t pick him he’ll finally break his scoring duck. Hopefully, one of Duffy, Harry Maguire, Van Dijk or Jonny Evans can show him how it is done this weekend.

I’ll be doubling up on Burney’s and West Brom’s defence by selecting Nick Pope and Ben Foster to join the wildcard pick of Bournemouth’s Asmir Begovic – rousing names from inspirational teams, for sure.

Picking in-form players from high-scoring teams facing off against defensively frail opponents seems a decent starting point, and so double-ups from Leicester (Riyad Mahrez – toys now back in pram – and Jamie Vardy), Spurs (Eriksen and Kane) and Liverpool (Salah and Firmino) are unlikely to cause many raised eyebrows, although I note that Stoke City and West Ham have shown a little more defensive resilience over the last few matches.

With four attacking spots remaining, I hunted for a suitable combination from Bournemouth, Brighton, Manchester City and Watford and settled upon Junior Stanislas, Pascal Gross, Aguero and Troy Deeney, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see an Everton attacker make the final selection.

Paul Says…

I’m turning to the statistics to seek out budget-friendly alternatives this week, bringing in both Mee and Duffy for the visits of Southampton and Swansea respectively – with 20 efforts each inside the opposition box, their close-range goal threat is bettered only by Marcos Alonso (30) among defenders.

Eriksen and Jose Izquierdo were both featured in our Gameweek 27 Big Numbers article due to a recent upturn in form.

Over the last three Gameweeks, the Dane is ranked top for big chances created (four) and key passes (12) – that’s despite facing Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal during that period. He also warmed up for a trip to Crystal Palace – where he scored last year – by netting in last week’s Champions League draw in Juventus.

Izquierdo gets the nod over Gross for Brighton’s home encounter with Swansea. The Colombian’s improved pitch-time is key here – he’s played 90 minutes in each of the last three Gameweeks and welcomes the Welsh side on the back of successive goals against West Ham and Stoke.

Over that period, Izquierdo is fourth-top in midfield for shots in the box (six), while only Kevin De Bruyne can better him for shots on target (six to four).

I’m also backing Bournemouth to recover from the 4-1 loss at Huddersfield that ended their seven-match unbeaten league run last time out.

Callum Wilson entertains Newcastle in fine form, having supplied 12 points against both Arsenal and Chelsea in the last five Gameweeks.

The Magpies, meanwhile, have allowed more shots (65) and efforts in the box (45) than any other side.

Mark Says…

It comes as a blessed relief to take my eyes off the big picture and long-term planning and focus purely on the next Gameweek.

Perhaps there’s something in that.

Initially, things looked problematic and, given how the Gameweek 28 fixtures fall, I have ended up overlooking big names and loyal servants like Man City, Man United and Chelsea, purely because their match-ups are so difficult to call.

But Friday’s Picks won’t be short on talent and it’s again refreshing to give some plucky differentials an airing.

Kane and Salah remain present and correct, but if I have my way, they will be rubbing shoulders with Mahrez and Gerard Deulofeu – two silken-skilled and overlooked midfield craftsmen.

Somehow a Liverpool player soars to the top of my defensive pecking order, though the Anfield resilience and van Dijk’s set-piece threat can justify that.

Below him there’s room for at least one or two more leftfield options, with Maguire and Mee my favoured centre-back stoppers should we deploy a back four.

Much as I’d have liked to promote my own Charlie Daniels, I just couldn’t let my bias promote him above that pair.

Mee gets a leg up as uncertainty builds on Nick Pope’s start in the light of Tom Heaton’s return to training.

Pope gets another call-up in my 18, but only just – Mat Ryan is my preferred option in goal.

The Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 17 will be davidoff7, who is in our Live Hall of Fame top 50 after climbing to 132nd in the overall rankings this season and finishing in the top 10,000 four times.

The Community Champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2017/18 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Gameweek 27’s contender, PKW, was beaten 71 -54 by the Scouts.

The one to beat remains Gregor, who achieved victory by a 33-point margin in Gameweek 5.

1,644 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Donblaster
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is Lingard to Walcott worth a -4?

    1. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nah I would wait bud

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I'm going Stones to VVd and one of Son or Pogba to Walcott

    Which one should I go for?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pog then Stones, Son last (if he continues to blank)

    2. Strangelove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      For free? I'd probably go Pogba...

      If not free maybe just Stones this week?

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        for free, got 2FT

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba

  3. George James
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any Ibe owners out there worried he has lost his place?

    1. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No because he will be my 5th midfielder. Think he will start at the weekend

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Surely you start him in your 11 vs Newcastle then?

  4. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play Groß or Niasse?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Niasse

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a trick question? Gross!!!!!

  5. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who'd you rather have for GWs 28-30?

    A) Eriksen (cry, HUD, bou; already have Kane)
    B) Mahrez (STK, BOU, wba)

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      mahrez coz no cl

      1. Strangelove
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        This and two decent home fixtures as well...

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly the same dilemma - so if everyone can answer that would be great!

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’m leaning Mahrez as Eriksen playing deeper

    4. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B.
      Also has better post bw fixtures

  6. Strangelove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Jones or Alonso... who makes way first to get in VVD this week?

    Also thinking Pogba to Wally as well but this would be for a -4...

  7. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero to Kane (-4)?

  8. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What transfer should I do this week guys?

    A) Hennessey and Son to Pickford and Mahrez -4

    B) Son and Dcl to Stanislas and Firmino -4

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. the_king
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  9. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hennessey and Speroni owner. I thought that tactic was fullproof!?

    Who to bring in? Nothing itb so going to have to downgrade Alonso

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Theres chat that its fake news

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      hennessy fine

      1. the_king
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Still will not give you a CS in the next 3 GWs

        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Save points

          1. the_king
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            perhaps, but i think getting someone like Schmeichel/Pope/fabianski will give you more points in the coming 3 weeks with the -4 included than Hennessy. Of course that means you need to have some money in the bank.

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hold apparently the rumour was fake.

    4. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don't care about the CS they're a bonus. Thanks all. Would have held off anyway until after pressers but that is reassuring

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        You don't care about points ??

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I never expect a cs from him. Was a mistake bringing them in a while back. But he is ticking over with save pts and allows money elsewhere. So Yeah, CP clean sheets are not my priority

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I m getting rid of Hennessey, fixtures are just awful

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Perfect for save pts and bonus

        1. the_king
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          but probably also minus points for goals conceded

          1. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Potentially. That's the risk you take. It's an extra 0.7m or so itb. That's a Jones/Smalling over a Cresswell etc.

            1. the_king
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              I would rather have Cresswell for the next 3 game weeks tho.

    6. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry whats the news with Speroni/Hennessy? I haven't been on here all week and am an owner of both and thinking of losing Speroni.

  10. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month 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 + Jones/Pogba/Ota -> GW31 player for -4

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B with Kane also

  11. ☆Khaz
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Jones+Aguero > VVD+Kane (-4)? Very uncertain with the Aguero hit, but have 3x attacking City players and 0x Spurs atm.

    1. Strangelove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Tough call... who are your other city attackers?

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        KDB+Sterling. KDB the one I'd keep for the longest

        1. Strangelove
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hmmm doesn't make it an easier!
          You would back Kane to get on the scoresheet at least once against Palace and Aguero seems to be less explosive away from home, but his underlying away stats are pretty inticing...

          Kane has better fixtures over the next couple and 3 City could be overkill for two tougher fixtures...

          I'd be very tempted... that -4 though...

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      i wouldnt but it could easily pay off

  12. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo would you prefer:

    A) Firmino + De Bruyne
    B) Aguero + Walcott (or other 7+ mid)

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A by miles

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. thewhitepele
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  13. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Have Sanchez but don't want to get rid of as I only want to bring in players for gw31. Am I making a mistake with so many good alternatives in midfield like Erik or Mahrez? Thanks 🙂

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      sanchez doesn't play in 31 so don't get your point but im keeping

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think he means there are no players of similar value for gw31. Maybe. I dunoo

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          liv mids

          1. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            True. But most will have Salah and Firmino and target VVD

    2. thewhitepele
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen will outscore Sanchez

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I mean there s no player from gw31 in midfield I would replace him with and i don't want to lose a transfer on someone who doesn't play in gw 31. Have Salah firm and vvd so can't get mane unfortunately. Thanks for replies

  14. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT 0.1m ITB

    Hennessy Speroni
    Alonso Otamendi Mee Gomez Daniels
    Salah Sterling Walcott Lingard B.Silva
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    So far it looks like I can potentially field 7 players for GW 31 (CP GK, Gomez Daniels, Wally, Salah (c), Firmino, Wilson). Gomez is the one rotation risk of that lot.

    Should I now use my 2 FT to bring in two more players for GW 31, e.g. Lingard & B.Silva --> 2 of Shaqiri, Delafeou or Milivojevic?....or should I sort out my GK situation due to awful fixtures? Thoughts?

  15. Kai
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it insane to captain Mane?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      only if you laugh maniacally as you press confirm

      1. Kai
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        lol

    2. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      7.4% ownership. No need to captain him.

  16. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mahrez is like a Phoenix reborn from the ashes. Hero to zero to hero again...

    Might have to get him in for Pogba who is being held back by Mou atm. Released the god dam horses

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Smart transfer to make

  17. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Son doing my nut a bit.

    Worth a hit for any mid up to 9.9? Eriksen, Mahrez, Wally?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez or Eriksen

    2. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not for a hit. You've held him through the bad times, now give him at least a shot at paying you back.

  18. thewhitepele
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Adrian Elliot
    Alonso Ota Jones Daniels Mee
    Salah Sterling Son Walcott Carroll
    Kane Firmino Quaner

    2FT 0.3m ITB

    Son, Jones --> Eriksen, Hegazi or something better?

  19. Swagat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Why Jones didn't play last night? is he out for weekend also?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      thats what press conferences are for

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Injured. Wait for the pressers

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Injured

  20. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Current team:

    Lloris
    Maguire - Smalling - Robertson
    Salah - Sterling - Walcott - Richarlison - Deulofeu
    Kane(c) - Firmino

    Bench: Elliot - Dunk - Quaner - Kenny

    Thoughts on:
    A) Quaner > Vardy (-4) and bench one of the Watford assets
    B) Quaner + Sterling > Vardy + Mahrez (-8) and same as above

  21. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth considering a -4 to remove jones??? Baring in mind i already have triple Liverpool so no VVD.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What 3 defs would you play if you didnt

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ogbonna Moses and Robertson 🙁

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Not the worst but maybe get in Daniels / Francis

  22. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which to sell first ?

    A) Otamendi
    B) Alonso
    C) Jones

    1. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Jones will be a part of -4 , will get eriksen in for the odd transfer

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Crickey you’ve got an expensive defence.

      Jones our first because he’s injured

      1. Totalfootball
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cool

  23. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What duo would you select?

    A. Fabianski (I’ve got Naughton) & Doucoure.

    B. Pickford & Ibe

    1. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Double swans defence tho..

        1. Totalfootball
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Swansea look good ,
          Fabianski will come good in the double ,

  24. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    1FT, 0.6 ITB:

    Karius, Foster

    Jones, Dunk, Ogbonna, Fernandez, Simpson

    Salah, Sterling, Lingard, Shaqiri, Carroll

    Kane, Aguero, Vardy.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard out for someone ASAP

  25. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    How convinced are we on Mahrez?
    I know they have the fixtures, but have we seen enough post-City debacle to be happy with choosing him over say Eriksen?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      was good in the cup thats all we've got to go on

    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one between Mahrez and Eriksen. Fixtures better for Mahrez and he is more explosive IMO.

      Thoughts on my post below would be appretiated mate

  26. George James
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best moves for this lot?

    A) Jones >> VVD
    B) Azpil + Pogba >> VVD + Mane
    C) Kun / Pogba / Jones >> Firminio / Eriksen or Mahrez / VVD -4

    2FT 0ITB

    Pickford
    Azpil / Jones* / Mee
    Sterling / Ibe / Pogba* / Salah (c)
    Kane / Niasse / Kun

    Pereria / Allen / Mustafi / Masuaku*

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C. Firmino & Mahrez

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd take that hit

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers chaps. leaning towards that also

  27. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Whoscored.com predicts Groß to be benched, should I be worried?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You never know with Hughton, but I'd be amazed if he was.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Could swap for Mahrez for a -4, but if he starts vs. Swans he should be good for one more GW.
        Got son as well, so don't like two of my mids at risk

  28. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would Jones & Lingard to Van Dijk & Shaqiri make sense if I already own Choupo?

    That Stoke double up really stinks but would then have 2 players for blank GW. Can't reach Walcott even when selling Otamendi instead of Jones. Could only do it for a hit.

    Other option is Ota & Jones & Lingard to VVD & 5.4M & Walcott for -4.

    Probably leaning towards a hit, just need to find 5.4M defender that I like.

    Any suggestions?

    Cheers all.

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      double stoke mids is asking for trouble

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Rhinos.

        That's what I hate too, don't see any 6.5M mid I like. Maybe Deu. One option I like is Ota & Lingard to VVD & Ramsey would really like to get some some non-blankers with only 4 atm.

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          im getting Pritchard i think. Hudds aint great but he is a good player

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            You think he's nailed on?

            I see he only played 90min the previous one. Would like a more secure one as I already have lots of guys I don't like.

  29. MUFASA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So I only have 3 non-blankers atm. I should probably start planning ahead. So should i bring in:
    A. Zeegelaar/Prodl + Mili
    B. Evans/Dawson + McArthur

    Not expecting much but gives me 2 more non-blankers and the ability to bring in Erikson for -4

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

      wouldn't be bringing in a Watford defender - every chance they could score 0pts away at Liverpool GW31.
      West Brom fixtures tempting but form rubbish.
      Make sure you have 3 Liverpool and a keeper to start with.

      i'd be looking at Bournemouth assets over Watford/West Brom/Palace atm.
      Palace players are unlikely to be starting until GW31 beause of fixtures before then
      Everton still seem most likely to CSs before GW31 even though a couple of away games

  30. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Wow so Roy keane has gone full 'roy keane', blaming bling and haircuts and adverts on Pogbas form. Yeah that's it Roy. All he needs is to delete his social media accounts and do some hard-core Rocky style training in barns, none of this fancy gym stuff what with their flat screen tvs and water coolers. Be a real man Paul , like Roy Keane is.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Tbf if he dropped his celeb lifestyle and focussed on his training and being a better player then he has the potential to be as good as Viera.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        There a lot of players out there with celeb lifestyles doing just fine. Messi and ronaldo have all the same endorsements as pogba. Neymar acts like a complete tool most of the time but it doesn't really affect his form. Scapegoating "twitter and Ferraris " is utter nonsense.

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Roy Keane is a caricature just ignore him

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        A caricature who gets a lot of air time