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Fantasy Football book ‘Wasting Your Wildcard’ is now out

26 July 2018 1554 comments
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We are delighted to announce Fantasy Football book ‘Wasting Your Wildcard‘ has now been released.

Written by regular site contributor David Wardale and fully endorsed by Fantasy Football Scout, it should help you plug the painful gap between the end of the World Cup and start of the 2018/19 Premier League season, which is not far away now.

Subtitled ‘The Method and Madness of Fantasy Football’, the book is being published by Penguin’s respected sports imprint, Yellow Jersey Press, and is packed with hints and tips from some of the best Fantasy managers out there.

But it is as much about the people as the game, with stories of glory and despair, mini-league skulduggery and humiliating failure and the strange grip the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in particular has on managers from Australia to Zimbabwe and just about everywhere in between.

There are in-depth interviews with FPL champions and Fantasy-mad Saudi princes, a comprehensive look at the eternal conflict that is stats versus ‘the eye test’ and chapters on the history of the game, the all-conquering beast that is Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and what the future of Fantasy Football might look like.

There’s also a revealing section on our very own Mark Sutherns, detailing the methods behind his successful approach to playing FPL.

Written by a fan for the fans, we think Wasting Your Wildcard will inform and entertain in equal measure, while grappling with the reasons behind why we, as supposedly grown-up men and women, cannot resist playing a game of footballing dress-up.

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

    Spurs should sign someone good who can play as a 9 but also on the wings, so they can rotate Kane more

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha?

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    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. Martial would be a perfect fit IMO.

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    3. Majestic Chanka
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Like Son?

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

        Yeah, like Son...

        If SK don't win the Asia games he won't be an option anymore...

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  2. Holteenderinthesky
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bring on the season, I don't want any other transfers ruining my team ha
    Ederson, 4.0
    Robertson, Bellerin, Coleman, Boly, Bissaka
    Salah, Mahrez, Jota, Richarlson, Redmond
    Aguero, Vardy, 4.5

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    1. Helia
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure on the Vardy pick. I don’t see him improving upon what his done, the hope is that he matches it, but I’m guessing he will end the season around 140 points... still respectable for a Leicester striker but firmino for .5 more feels so much better to me

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      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the advice.

        If anything I think he scores more. He's going to take most of the burden now Mahrez has left and will have to step up. I'd say most of the time Leicester score he will be involved. A little worried about the first couple of games, due to world cup. Did have firmino but can't see there being much points between them.

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  3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Received my copy of 'Wasting your wildcard' yesterday, after reading opening couple of pages, I know I'm in for a good read.

    Will probably wrote a review

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    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wrote it away mate. 😀

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      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Haha

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  4. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure if anyone else has this issue. But on my android typing commented here seems to play catch-up..sometimes have to wait a good 15 seconds for a sentence to finish typingon the screen after hitting the keyboard..I have cleared my cache so that's not the issue and every other site I am fine.

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mine is exactly same

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      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting.. anyone else have the same issue?

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    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Same here.

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    3. matzi11a
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      can you please tell me what device you are using, and the version of android its running. do you have the stock keyboard or something else?

      is it the same with new posts and replies?

      thanks

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  5. Helia
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If your patiently waiting to see if kolasinac is a starter say I

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    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      /

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    2. lugs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      is Monreal with the squad ? , if he's not then Kola starting would be expected

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  6. MattB
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez or Sane?
    Couldnt watch the game last night, currently on Sane but have a feeling man city could revert back to a 352 so not favouring Sane?

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pep could do anything, but won’t change the fact that Sané is an awesomely destructive attacker who can score & Assist vs. Anyone. He’s a good pick, if Pep benches him we’ll just have to take it on the chin

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    2. Helia
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sane was the first name on my team sheet, without World Cup and factoring in his age and the way he played last season, I can’t not pick him. I did consider fitting in Mahrez though aswell as sane but sane wins it for me

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    3. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez for me

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

      Either for the first few gameweeks, so I'd say Mahrez and save 0.5. Pep has brought him in for a lot of money so be surprised if he's on the bench more than he is in the starting lineup

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  7. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I can't be bothered answering any posts with no gravatar.

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    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I can't be bothered to fly sky high

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    2. Helia
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why not? 🙂

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    3. hspin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      hah, lol! Too cool for us?

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    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      😆

      There's an invasion

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    5. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      This.

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    6. Willos Wanderers
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Question for you then - I had to remove my gravatar because it was appearing on a significant number of work systems (eg conference call invites, calendar invites etc).... How do I do a gravatar that only applies to this site?

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      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ha ha - hope that happens to the guy who has a nob as a grav.

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  8. MrFrodo
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What are the best 4.5m midfielder options? I’ve currently got Stephens but not sure who else is worth considering.

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    1. Holteenderinthesky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If you want points in my opinion they aren't any. I prefer to have a 4.5 striker that is just bench fodder. Think there is more value in midfield than mid price forwards

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ward of Cardiff for me. Appears to be a regular starter and can get goals and assists by the looks of it.

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Didn't play last night

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    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ward

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    4. adam28193
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Masuaku is a good option will get the odd assist

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Got an assist last night against Villa, I believe.

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    5. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Got advice from a Cardiff fan today that Ward will be on the bench 80% of the time and Gunnar’s is the better option.

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  9. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone have any stats on Robertson & Moreno’s starts for Liverpool when both were available last year?

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    1. adam28193
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Moreno gets nowhere near robbo

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      1. DantheManinaPan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He asked for stats

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      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Nice. Back to the question at hand, it would be interesting to see stats for their starts when both were available. I think it could surprise a few folks, could be wrong of course but I think Moreno started a good chunk of games when they were both available

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        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Moreno started the season as first choice and Robertson just had the odd game then when Moreno got injured Robertson made the spot his own and Moreno hardly got a sniff. Expect more rotation from Klopp in the first half of the season though.

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          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I do think the “hardly got a sniff” period coincided with Moreno being injured though, right? As I say it just would be interesting to see the stats to actually shed some light on it.

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

              He came back from injury and remained rooted tothe bench iirc.

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              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                It should be borne out in the stats then, hopefully we can dig some up to see. There is an almost overwhelming consensus on here that Robbo is turbo nailed into he LB slot & I just would hate to think we are all sleep walking into a situation where he only plays 20-25 games again!

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

                  He'll play at least 30 I imagine.

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    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t worry about the stats. Robbo was new to the team and bedding in at the start of the season. It’s clear from the second half of the season if you watched any Liverpool matches that Robertson is a clear class above Moreno and certainly first choice. He could however, like any other Liverpool player be rotated around Champions League ties as Klopp favours rotation.

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      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Aye, worth remembering that Klopp rotated more than any other manager in the first half of the season.

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      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I was kind of thinking the same, Robbo definitely started more in the 2nd half of the season, but I think from memory that coincided with a Moreno injury, and vice versa in the first half of the season.

        I’m just not sure if Klopp sees Robertson as his out & out first choice, a Klopp fullback role is so physically demanding that I think he likes having two or more Fullbacks on each side share minutes when both are fit.

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        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I think Robertson is very much the first choice but Moreno could get the odd game around Champions League games if Liverpool get a tough group. I think I’m going with Van Dijk for that reason.

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          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I’m going BVD as well, Utd a si say it would just be nice to see some spdefinitive data on the left fullback slot when both were available to see if here was a pattern, or if it was injury dictated. I might email Klopp! Lol

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            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              *VVD

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            2. Gregor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Aye, don’t know the actual stats but Moreno came back from injury and still barely played.

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              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah I wonder was that the injury recovery though, it was an ankle ligament that he had trouble with for a long time & Klopp May have been easing him back in. Which would be a factor in favour of Robbo if Moreno does have a chronic injury issue.

                If they were both fit it would be interesting to see how many premier league minutes Klopp gives each of them

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                1. Gregor
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 4 months ago

                  Yeah, possibly. I think Robertson’s performances were so good though that he was almost undroppable and rotation not so much of an issue for the run in.

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                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 4 months ago

                    He certainly did produce impressive returns.

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  10. MJFainty
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry guys, lost on the last page:

    So it seems as though I'm tinkering every morning at the moment...

    Have gone from this:

    Foster / Patricio
    Coleman / Azpi / Ward / Shaw / W-B
    Salah / Stephens / Cairney / Martial / Mahrez
    Jimenez / Aguero / Firmino

    to the following:

    Foster / Patricio
    Coleman / Robbo / Mendy / Shaw / W-B
    Salah / Richarlison / Cairney / Mkhi / Mane
    Jimenez / Arnie / Aguero

    Does the second option look more balanced? I'm also toying with downgrading Jimenez to free up another million, but I'm interested to see if he will lead the Wolves front line for 5.5...

    Cheers guys

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think your team looked stronger before

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  11. GE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    1) Bellerin and Richarlison (Bench: 4.0, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5)
    2) Douglas and Mkhi
    (Bench: 4.0, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5)
    3) Cedric and Mkhi
    (Bench: 4.0, 4.0, Cairney, 4.5)
    4) Douglas and Richarlison
    (Bench: 4.0, 4.0, Cairney, 4.5)

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      douglas no longer in PL.

      keep up at the back.

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      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, so you would go 1)?

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    2. hspin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Douglas is moving?

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      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Leeds

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  12. Trovsmash
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Has anyone made a master draft watchlist? id love to have a look at other peoples thoughts / rankings. cheers

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  13. Birulaut
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Please review my team.
    Popo(speroni)
    Davies,robertson,azpi,alonso(simson)
    Mane,milivojevic,eriksen,salah(neves)
    Arnautovic,zaha (kamara)

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    1. Birulaut
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will change mane with kdb and davies with stones on 2nd week

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    2. Holteenderinthesky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alot of question marks for me.
      Pope is not guaranteed to start with Heaton back, which is a worry as you have a non playing back up. Same with Davies and Alonso. Lose milivojevic, think there is much better options at his price. Your solely relying on penalties. Which was good last year at 4.5 but at 6.5 not a chance. Front line is very poor in my opinion. Think you need at least one of the bigger hitters. And some city attack.

      But hey I could be wrong

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  14. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    As much as i hate the look of it, 4-4-2 offers incredible value.

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    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No. 3 4 3 is always value..at the start

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        3rd striker options are non-existent.

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      2. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Will rotate my 4.5 defs & 5.0 mids for 3-5-2 & 4-4-2

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    2. MJFainty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn't look right logging in and seeing it does it? But you're right... I think I've found the best balance so far using this formation.

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    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yer. Never usually go near it but looking likely

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    4. DantheManinaPan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Most of my drafts have been 4-4-2, but now Fulham have Schurrle, Kamara is no longer a bench option, and so I've switched the 3-4-3

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    5. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What value subs would you go for in a 4-4-2?

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I've got these lot all rotating for 3 spots.
        Cedric, Schlupp, Doherty,
        Wilshere, Costa
        Quarner

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    6. Holteenderinthesky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alot more value in mid price midfielder than the forwards for me. My 3rd attacker is basically just bench fodder. 4 4 2 or 3 5 2 for me

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  15. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    PRMT

    Ederson
    Robbo/ Coleman/ PVA/ Baily/ Peltier
    Salah/ Ramsey/ Richarlison/ Hughes/ Ward
    Aguero/ Lacazette/ Arnie

    Any feedback appreciated

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  16. Russell
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any Fulham fans out there who will know how Schurrle will fit in? Will he play right side of the front three?

    What do we think his price will be? I'm hoping for a £6.5m

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    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon it will be 6

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      1. Russell
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Would be good value at £6m if playing regularly

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    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      And RW

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      On the RW yes. I'd guess at 6.5

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      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This

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      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        3 goals in 33 games. I don't think it will be 6.5, but he will play a more prominent role at Fulham than Dortmund, so thats good for us!!

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      3. Russell
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks - what's your midfield three? Seri, Cairney and Johansen with Johansen swapping with Macdonald for tougher fixrtures?

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        1. SW6
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Cairney Seri and McDonald I think. McDonald is really important for our system.

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

      If they price him at 6.5 after 3 goals in the last two years at Dortmund something's gone wrong.

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  17. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson, Boruc
    Robertson, van Dijk, Baines, Sakho, Ward
    Salah, Silva, Richarlison, Kenedy, Cairney
    Aguero, Arnie, Zaha

    Ederson offers a cheap, nailed on way into the City defence. In a team that is likely to be rotated extensively I like the security of his starts.

    Looking through all the premium defenders the two from Liverpool jump out at me as they are nailed on and also carry attacking threat. I have my fingers crossed that Baines is still on penalties and if Everton are as attacking as people expect I can see a few of these being won. They have great opening fixtures so I may get the odd cleansheet as well. Sakho and Ward rotate really well for the first 8 and seem to be the standout options in the £5m price bracket.

    Salah is a given. I think Silva will still be a very important player at City and I expect him to start at least 4 out of 5 games. Richarlison is my £6.5 of choice but a good placeholder for Jota or Maddison if they start doing better than him. Kenedy and Cairney make up the numbers but both are more than capable of returns and I will play them against weak opposition.

    I’m hoping Aguero plays in the opening two fixtures, after that he will become Auba as I don’t want to keep a player at that price who is not guaranteed to play. Despite the tough fixtures Arnie did really well once moved up front and he seems underpriced. Another player who had a very strong end to the season was Zaha once he was moved up top. With great opening fixtures I’m hoping he can continue where he left off.

    I have considered having Pope and Ryan as my keepers instead, the same price as Ederson and Boruc this would free up a City spot in my team but with so few options guaranteed starting every week, and swapping out Aguero for week 3 I’m not sure I need the spot.
    I have considered giving my 3rd Liverpool spot to Firmino instead of van Dijk but I actually think they will score quite similarly and the £2.5m difference between Zaha and Firmino went a long way with upgrading my defence.

    Any opinions on my team and thought processes?

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    1. The Albatross
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice read. My team is fairly similar atm but I am worried about Silva. He might get swapped out

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      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No one is really secure as City have too many players that would walk into any other team. Silva offers the best points per million spent and started pretty much every game he was around for last season. I know there was a quote saying that his game time would be cut down but that's only because he was so nailed before. Sane, Aguero, Jesus etc don't need quotes made about them having reduced game time because it is a given.

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    2. The Albatross
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Your logic about Firmino & VVD is surely applicable to Zaha and any premium defender

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    3. Fire Chief Moe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      4-3-3? I like it but personally would prefer Coleman over Baines.

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

      Baines is probably being replaced by Lucas Digne. I'm not sure I would rotate Sakho and Ward as there are better value rotation options, plus Sakho is reasonably injury prone and you don't want to use a transfer on him I imagine.

      The midfield isn't my favourite but that's largely down to personal preference.

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  18. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Real Madrid have agreed terms with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. A transfer fee is yet to be decided upon. (Source: Mail)

    Cmon Kasper, make that juicy 5.0 in my team

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kasper 100% in my team.

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Same below 🙂

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      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Even if he remains at Leicester and chelsea get Donarumma or Oblak?

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No!

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      3. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think Chelsea will score and concede more with Sarri than Conte, though.

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cmon Rob Green

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

      I'm not sure why people are so eager for Kasper at 5.0 in their teams. Would you have wanted Lloris or Courtois last year for 5.0, considering Pope and Fabianski significantly outscored both? And Chelsea are set for fewer clean sheets this year as Sarri is an attacking manager.

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      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Totally agree with you

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    4. Majestic Chanka
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Surely that’s tapping up if you agree personal terms before a fee is agreed?

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  19. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look if Kane really starts gw1?

    Ryan
    Robertson Bailly/Maguire Sakho Boly
    Salah Sane Mahrez Richarlison
    Kane Arnautovic

    Button, Ward, W-B, Kamara

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    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That's a strong squad considering you fit Kane and Salah in, I really like it.

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      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, i think its important to have a plan to get in Kane if starting without him.

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    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Probably the best I’ve seen IF Kane is firing and fit

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      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Depends on that really, if not this team would be poins behind Agu/Auba teams.

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  20. Mreidfelt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I find the transfer to Bournemouth of Rico will cause a serious doubt of Daniels spot in first 11...I like Bournemouths fixture but will monitor if it should be Daniels or Rico being the right decison...

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    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Rico suspended first 3 gameweeks

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    2. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Read somewhere that Rico is not available for first 3 matches. Banned due to red card in Spain or something like that

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

      i think Rico might be suspended for the first game , he was sent off in Spain in the last game of the season and i think that carries over to England

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  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you downgrade by 0.5 in the team below. Just over budget.

    Schmeichel
    Robertson • Mendy • Coleman
    Salah(C) • Mahrez • Mkhitaryan • Richarlison
    Aubameyang • Arnautovic • Zaha

    (Speroni • Kenedy • Cedric • Wan-Bissaka)

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have the exact same issue. Cedric to a 4.0 starter? It's rare that you need your subs.

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    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mhki to Jota or Coleman to Sakho

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

      Zaha or Coleman

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    4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why Schmeichel?

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        For his Chelsea move

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    5. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kenedy is a waste of space

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Really! He’ll be the heart and sole of our team this season! Imagine he’ll be on corners, FKs and possibly Pens

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          in that case you need to play him.

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          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, it could be a headache. Hmm, thanks

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    6. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Coleman-5.0 Sakho/Burnley def

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    7. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Coleman > Keane

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    8. sindriseagal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Arnie -> Wood

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Now this is getting silly 🙂

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  22. Bucket Man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Been out of the loop for a bit, still look OK?

    Ederson, Hamer
    Robertson, Coleman, Diop, Bolly, Tomkins
    Salah, *, *, Jota, Deulofeu
    *, Firmino, Kamara

    A) Mkhi, Silva and Aguero
    B) Richarlison, Mahrez and Aubameyang

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  23. Black Rabbit
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please:
    Scheimechel /4.0
    Robertson/Lowton/Mendy/Azpi/WAB
    Salah/Mahrez/Richarlison/Cavaleiro/Ward
    Firminho/Kun/Kamara

    I know weak bench here.
    Scheimechel for 4.5 keeper and Ward for 5.0 Mids? Any comment welcome

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    1. Royston7
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd be looking at downgrading on of Mendy/Robertson/Azpi and getting a stronger 4th mid

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      1. Black Rabbit
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Need more 2M at least to upgrade Mid.. Thank you for your comments. Baily for Mendy, and 1 Arsenal for Azpi then...

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    2. Majestic Chanka
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kun is a trap, first benching this place will explode! I’d downgrade him to fodder and get two better mids for a 4-5-1. Possibly to a £7m like arnie + one premium mid for a 4-4-2?

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      1. Black Rabbit
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Already made several team for 451 and still not sure use 1 Forward. Agree about Kun..let we see after Charity Cup. Thank you for input

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  24. Little fekirs
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Does anybody have the link to the team that would have won fpl last year with no trades ?

    Remember some people talking about it on here and I’m intrigued to have a look.

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      https://twitter.com/fplkernow/status/996031755332317185/photo/1

      2552 points for this one. Although 2560 was possible but I'd need to dig that one out. Premium defence is the way to go for a dead team.

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  25. as33
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Keita or Mhki?

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    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mkhi. Keita more defensive minded

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  26. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone think Hazard could be an amazing differential?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Depends whether he moves..

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

      Hazard is never a good differential. He's a painful one. Will never make it back into my team.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He's not playing for the negatively-minded Mourinho or Conte anymore. Sarri is all about attractive attacking football. Hazard could well be the 2nd highest pts scorer this season, behind Salah of course.

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

          I hope he leaves for Madrid then... Seriously sick of him. He's my biggest troll.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone will have him after the Community Shield.

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      1. Fire Chief Moe
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        could be hard getting up from Mahrez/Sane to HAzard

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      2. Fassy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I believe he returns a few days before GW1

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    4. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm looking at Sanchez as that differential. I just have a feeling about him this season, also had a full summer break.

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      1. boc610
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        all those mouth watering pre season displays from united wetting your appetite?

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        1. Qaiss
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          lol

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      2. King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This.
        Sanchez is one of the best big hitters to start the season with.

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      3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Does his little beer belly not put you off? In all seriousness, as a Utd fan I hope Sanchez smashes it this year (he cost enough) but I just don’t have confidence in him

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        1. Qaiss
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I have seen it before at Arsenal season before last, we all have seen it, when he's at his best then he can get points every single game. I'm just wondering though if United's style under Mourinho could affect him.

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          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah he was a monster a few years ago. I just think a lot of time has passed, he’s 30 this season & I really hope Utd have bought him past his sell by date.

            I’ve saw very little form him in 2 years to suggest a renaissance but here’s hoping

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            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              *havent bought him past his sell by date

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  27. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is mane on penalties then?

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  28. boc610
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mo scoring and Liverpool beating City aka business as usual

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    1. Fire Chief Moe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Liverpool fan here, can't see it personally. More likely Salah or Fabinho.

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  29. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hows it looking? Anything you would change?

    Ederson Stekelenburg
    Robertson Coleman Shaw Tomkins Wan-Bissaka
    Salah Mane Jota Richarlison Cairney
    Aguero Arnautovic Zaha

    0 mill in the bank.

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    1. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      for 7.0 I went Tosun over Z and Arno.

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  30. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look? First attempt and will probably change... Playing 442.

    Leno (Rui)

    Lovren - Coleman - Maguire - Stones (Tomkins)

    Mahrez - Salah (c) - Richarlison - Yamolenko (Masuaka)

    Aguero - Vardy (Quarner)

    Thoughts?

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