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Fantasy Football managers have already been enjoying the words that can be found in the latest book ‘Wasting Your Wildcard’.

Written by regular site contributor David Wardale and fully endorsed by Fantasy Football Scout, it was released today and is available to purchase with Waterstones.

Published by Penguin’s respected sports imprint, Yellow Jersey Press, it is packed with hints and tips from some of the best Fantasy managers out there – and it’s already garnering high praise.

This is what you had to say in the comments section of our website:

Saint Steve-O: “Received my copy of ‘Wasting your wildcard’ yesterday, after reading opening couple of pages, I know I’m in for a good read.”

Nice to Finally Michu: “Heading to Waterstones on my lunchbreak today to pick it up, can’t wait to read! Congrats to all who contributed!”

AlbrightonDKnight: “Birthdays or Christmas sorted!!”

Snazzy Viking: “Great news. I will give it a read the moment it comes to my doorstep 😉”

raoulduke71: “My copy of wasting your wildcard arrived a few days ago, great job guys!”

We’ve also had a look at social media to see how it’s been received so far.

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  1. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any idea why Barnes isn’t in the Burnley squad tonight?

    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Injured probably

  2. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you pick Kane for your team if you knew he was going to start gw1?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Probably not.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        How come Epic?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Fixtures for him and others I have in front of him, plus his crap August record. Though personally I think it's probably just coincidence that he does crap in August, but still.

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Fair enough mate. Who you got Kun?

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have already along with Salah. But my bench completely useless.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Let’s have a look geez

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Ederson, 4.0
          Bailly, Lowton, Cedric, 4.0, 4.0
          Salah, Sane, Jahanbakhsh, Lookman, 4.5
          Kane, Firmino, Wilson

          If Lookman not nailed I thinking 6.5, 6.0 mid (schurrle + Richarlison).

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Did you actually just get pissy? because he answered your comment perfectly adequately!

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Pretty sure he's saying geez as in short for geezer rather than jeez as in jeez Louise (if that's why you think he's being pissy)

              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                😀 yep, exactly that.

                does geezer really need shortening?

      2. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No, weakens team too much with Salah and feel one of Kun/Auba is the better way to go.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          No.

          12.5m is too expensive for a player who looked jaded, half-injured at the WC.

          Better options available to start with such as Auba, Aguero, Firmino

      3. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Dont think so.
        Think he will have a great season on their new and smaller pitch (compared to Wembley). 25-30 goals.

        But hope that his August record + not so great pictures will allow me to wait for my GW4/8 WC to bring him in.

      4. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers all

      5. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Na. It'd still be August.

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      In a world with NoSalah, how does this look as a contrarian play?

      Leno | Patricio
      Bailly | Cedric | Jagielka | Tomkins | Peltier
      Sanchez | Mane | Sane | Sigurdsson | 4.5
      Aguero | Firmino | Reid

      Alternatively, Sanchez and Mane could become Salah and Mkihktaryan if i decide not to gamble

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Prefer Ederson + 4.0m imo. Reid? Is he good?

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Terrible defence

        1. RIOmybuddy777
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          That defence will lead to an early wildcard...

    4. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Will Jagielka / Williams / Holgate all compete for the centre back spot at Everton next to Keane?

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        You could probably take Williams out of the equation.

        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Why’s that?

          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            He looks to be 4th choice going off pre season.

            1. Coaly
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              I thought he was the best of those three

              Didn’t he play most games last season

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

                Williams is dead. Just avoid. 4th choice at best.

              2. A.T
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                He didn't feature after being sent off near the end of the season. Going off the forums and pre season they reckon its between Jags, Keane and Holgate. They are also expecting to sign someone too.

                1. Coaly
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  Good insight, thanks

    5. statenisland
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Any thoughts on Moutinho? Worth a punt at 5.5? He should be good for assists.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Great little player but I doubt he's one for fpl.

      2. Silva Bilva Tilva Pilva
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Way past his time.. And even in his prime, he almost didn't assist or score goals.
        Definitely not a fpl player.

      3. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Wow another 5.5 mid. I always struggle to find most value 5.5mid atm. All 6.5, 7.0 options are very good though.

      4. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Good player in real life

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

      Ederson
      Emerson Bailly Wan-Bissaka
      Salah Mane Richarlison Jota Murphy(CAR)
      Firmino Morata

      Peltier/Schelotto/Kamara

      - 4.0M ITB, Mane and Firmino > Hazard and Kane. Will start with Haz/Kane if they look like starting gw1 tho

      Thoughts?

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Emerson nailed? Look like Sarri prefer Alonso, right?

    7. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Few points on Pool

      - Clyne has left the tour for family reasons. This coincides with Trent's shortened holiday and being available from next week.
      - Matip remains injured with the severity unknown. Gomez is expected to stay at CB with Nat Phillips being cover.
      - Keita has a neck strain and is expected to miss the next few training sessions.

      Looks like Trent could start the season, which didn't look likely before today.

      1. Sarriball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for that, straight back onto the watchlist

        P.S Chuck me your lge code Berbs, josem230@outlook.com

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Will need your FPL ID first

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Berbs, defo one to monitor. Could have TAA instead of Robertson and spend the mil elsewhere

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

        Excellent. Thanks.

      4. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Berbs.

        Definitely one to keep a close eye on.

        That 1m saving over Robbo could be vital

      5. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Well then, Lowton > TAA

      6. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Welcome to my team, TAA. Thanks Berbs!

      7. Fire Chief Moe
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Coked off his jugs again?

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Probably 🙂

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

        Blah, now everyone will have TAA

    8. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      352

      United assets to become City players once things in their midfield get a bit clearer.

      Patricio
      Mendy - Robertson - Shaw
      Salah - Jota - Sanchez - Schurle - Richarlison
      Arnie - Auba

      4.0 - Reid - Schlupp - Wan B

      1. Sarriball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Nice, good midfield picks

        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        sound a good plan.

      3. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks good. I've gone a 352 also but with Mané, Salah, Mahrez, Pedro and Richarlison.

    9. Net Gains
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Two questions:

      1. Best 5.5 striker for the first 3 GWs?
      2. Best 6.0 striker for the first 3 GWs?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        1. Jimenez
        2. Iheanacho.

    10. Peace-o
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Is this a new Burnley formation we're seeing? 4-1-4-1

      Wood
      Lennon, Westwood, Hendrick, Gudmunson
      Cork
      Ward, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton
      Pope

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not sure Pope up front is going to work out.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Could be a nice differential

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No Hendrick playing the Barnes role he did it last year too

      3. Rigid Digit
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Robbie Brady?

    11. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah so Conor mcgregor gets off free for smashing things up! Some role model for kids. Nice to see America is still the land of the free....once your minted

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Like that little crooked scrote Sanchez being allowed a visa after commiting fraud .

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This has been the case for decades, you shouldn’t expect anything else tbh.

      3. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Who really cares?

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          People clearly do care when it’s double standards for the rich and famous.

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe but not the place for it, its not Newsnight with John Ross

      4. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Ridiculous really. Shows what fame and a bit of money can do.

        Though on the flip side I don't think any celebrity should be a role model to kids. A role model should be their parent(s).

        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Good point epic. Keep it simple. I like that

      5. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        So that to his face.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Nah I'll get Floyd to do it

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Fook da Maywedders

            1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Is it just me or every time you read that you just have to say it out loud

              1. Arctic monkeys
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                One of the most annoying comments on ffs for me.

                1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  Think mine is

                  "Please RMT"

                  1. Arctic monkeys
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 6 months ago

                    Those I easily ignore

        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          It's probably the best time to do it. Conor will do nuttin with this shoite looming over him.

      6. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        It is all part of the circus show.

        With all the terrible things happening in the world today i can not see why McGregor takes up so much space in international news.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          exactly this, media circus act!

      7. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Lol, as if that video wasnt staged anyway. Wrestling 2.0, everything except the actual fights is fake.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Haha and somehow people believe that all of the dramatised rubbish that goes on is real

    12. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ederson/speroni
      Robertson/ Van Dijk/Coleman/Wan Bissaka/Suttner
      Salah/Jahanbakhsh/Richalison/Sanchez/Gunnarson
      Aguero/Arnautovic/Jimenez

      Any thoughts?

      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No to double Liverpool defence.

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

        I like it ... if you know Jiminez is nailed. Looked slow to me in his two outings and you'll need him to work with that structure. The Jahan idea baffles me, but I guess that's the game.

        1. Warby84
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I know Jahan will probably not stay in, I’m just experimenting.. Jimenez would be 1st sub.. Is double Liverpool risky?

    13. Common hypnotist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      How does this look?
      Patricio, Boruc
      Robertson, PVA, Shaw, Bennett, Wan-Bissaka
      Salah, Jota,Sanchez, Silva,Chalobah
      Auba, Arnie, Ings (if he moves)
      0.5 itb

      with the 0.5 I could hold it,upgrade the keeper, upgrade one def, Silva to Mahrez or Chalobah to Cairney. Sanchez is in while he plays a striker but could soon be changed t KDB. Ings is provisional to if he gets a move or I could downgrade him if anyone can suggest a 5.0m playing striker.

    14. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mourinho on klopp

      " But maybe this season finally you the media demand that they win. You, I think have to be fair and now you have to demand and say the team with investments you are making last season, that you made in January, that you make now, that will probably be the record of the Premier League this season, a team that was a finalist in the Champions League, you have to say you are a big candidate, you have to win."

      Mr. Boring football is talking

      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Someone needs to just put a him down and out of his misery. He's like an old relative clinging on making everyone miserable.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          He is a cock. He's at the right club

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He really is just a boring, bitter man now.

        He used to be funny. Now he’s just a parody of himself.

      3. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He has a point but he doesn't know how to get it across articulately. If he focussed on his developing own team, the mood in the United camp and among United fans wouldn't be as depressing.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I definitely feel another Mourinho mid-season meltdown coming

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            His transfer activity reflects how what his tenure is alluding towards. No direction, short term-ism and minimal
            room for development.

        2. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Well said

      4. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        You only have to win if you play boring football. Fans are much more tolerant if they lose the title but smash a team 4-1 every other week.

        Mourinho always starts this to deflect from his own team's inadequancies.

      5. Je suis le chat
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Mou is right, Liv one of the big favourites. United shareholders won"t like that defeatist talk.

      6. RIOmybuddy777
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He,s probably about to go and spend 200 mill on new players in the next two weeks....knowing the media will be all over him...The art of deflection

    15. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      #003 - Back on de Gea..

      de Gea
      Robertson | Mendy | B. Davies | Alonso
      Salah | Sane | Richarlison | Cairney
      Aguero | Arnautovic

      4m | Wan-Bissaka | Ward | 4.5m

      .5 ITB

      Thoughts? 🙂

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks good but aren’t you concerned by Mendy’s lack of minutes?

        I’d probably prefer to go Ederson and Bailly if you’re set on a Man C/Man U defender

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Mendy is the man who wins when he doesn't play tbf 😀

          I'm still toying whether to do de Gea -> Alisson but I'm also waiting on the Chelsea situation.

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Alisson is very tempting but don’t want to tie up a Pool slot on him

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              That's the only downside. It would mean sacrificing Robbo/Firmino for most.

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, Patricio mate. At least to start.

        I'll switch if I can get Schmeichel @Chelsea for 5m.

      3. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks coole i’d Use that 0.5 to get sorloth over 0.5 perhaps

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          4.5 ffs

      4. Pirlø's Pen
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Personally don't like Cairney permaplay.

        Defence is amazing obviously - I believe Emerson might start over Alonso though.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Few Chelsea fans reckon Alonso stays in the team - guess the community shield will tell us 🙂

          I'm not keen on Cairney either tbh, might switch to Hughes who looks decent.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Neves

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              DM

              1. Scapegoat Salah
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                New Milivojevic 😉

                1. Pieterke30
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  With a better long range shot

      5. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I don't like davies or Alonso picks
        And wouldn't play cairney everweek

      6. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        That defence is huge and with Salah in there can’t really fault it

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          It's boring but all the evidence suggests it's the most proven way to get a top OR consistently.

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Very true, I can’t help but pick a 7m attacker over a premium defender probably where I go wrong lol

      7. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks great.

        Hughes over Cairney mate.

        Ward won't start. As things stand, I think Masuaku is the best of a bad bunch.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers. Ward as in the Cardiff one right?

      8. DeathoftheParty
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Class

      9. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I'd personally downgrade DDG and Alonso and spend elsewhere. Can't see them being good VFM this season

      10. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Like it a am going even bigger at the back playing 5 and most the same or similar. Was considering Rudiger to save .5
        Not great on BAPS goals or assists but steady stream of point if nailed?

      11. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Similiar to mine but I'm holiding fire on Mendy and Bavies for rotation reasons. Palace and Everton fixtures also great.

        Ddg
        Alonso Robbo Pva Coleman
        Salah Eriksen Ramsey Cairney
        Aguero Arnie
        4 Wan B Ward Kamara

    16. RomeluStormzy
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ederson (Boruc)
      Robertson Ward Cedric (Tomkins) (Bennett)
      Salah(c) Mane Mahrez Richarlison Schurrle
      Aguero Tosun (Quaner)

      Still worried Aguero won't start though

      What you guys think?

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks decent I am going Auba from the start despite the first 2 fixtures.

        Look at alternatives to Cedric not the team they were a few years ago and Tosun is a punt too far for me despite the fixtures.

      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Auba14

    17. Silva Bilva Tilva Pilva
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A - Cairney
      B - Hughes
      C - Kenedy
      D - Ralls
      E - Lennon

      The most balanced price bracket

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        B imo

      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        F Neves

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

        G - McArther

    18. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      How does this lot look? Not sure on Eriksen and Zaha, could swap to Mkhi and Firmino. I feel I can get any player in 2 moves with this structure (within reason)

      Ederson
      Cedric Bailly Robertson
      Salah Mahrez Eriksen Hughes
      Kun Arnie Zaha

      Boruc D.Ward Tomkins W-B

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I like it - although I would try and make Cedric a more premium defender. Looks good to be honest.

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers Berbs. Who would you downgrade to upgrade Cedric?

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Eriksen - only until Spurs get their main players back. Or maybe Zaha.

            1. THFC4LIFE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              People keep talking about this but tbh mate I don’t think many will miss the start of the season, maybe a few but I think Kane Lloris Jan will play and with Eriksen Son Lamela Moura Bavies All playing Pre-season I can’t imagine it will effect us too much, but I could be wrong lol

              1. Fantasy Gold
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Even if they do all play, I can’t see you getting off to a flying start.

                You are traditionally slow starters and lots of players returning late/on different routines due to different return dates.

                Kane is the man and he looked shot at the end of England’s campaign.

                I’m avoiding your boys until you get in the groove

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Can’t fault it really.

        Nice team

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers pal

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

        Some talk of Cedric not making first game but idk
        Bailly not an option imo, another cb coming in and theres already 20 there.
        Lovely otherwise, how's Hughes been doing pre season?

    19. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Does anyone like Keita as an option?

      He would be alongside Salah & Robertson.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe better to start with those 2 and transfer in who's hot as no. 3.

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yes he's a great option. Problem for me is he takes up a pool spot

    20. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Evening

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Alright

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          How's it going? We all set?

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Nearly.

            Majority of team hasn’t changed since the start.

            Just a couple of picks waiting for final confirmation 🙂

            You?

            1. Scapegoat Salah
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Between 2 drafts, couple of budget options to decide in both but all set otherwise - will let the Charity Shield decide which to go for.

              1. Fantasy Gold
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Sounds good.

      2. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Don't show yourself till September sir Kaneth.

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Hat trick gameweek 1 mate

    21. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      6.0 for Schürrle, It's a steal isn't it?

      1. The Road Dogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He’s been woeful for a few seasons

      2. Swanremainsthesame
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, no way he is worth that much

    22. The Road Dogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A) Pope and Mendy

      Or

      B) Ederson and Coleman

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        B

    23. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      With hindsight I'd have kept the £12.99 firmly in my wallet.

      1. The Road Dogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        The seasons 2 weeks from starting yet. What were you expecting?

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Only 49p more than FFS membership.

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Too right mate , the knowledge is all on the other side 😉

        Not seen you post for a bit , how's it going?

        1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah fine thanks. Been abroad then work but tbh they are only excuses; guess I've not got much to say at present but tinkering away happily with the team and lurking mostly, keeping abreast of any team news/injuries/form etc.

      4. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        After a long spell on the toilet bowl?

        A bad curry can do that to you sometimes. 😉

    24. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can anyone enlighten me about Sakho pls?

      i.e. How much gametime we could expect this season Vs last season

      Thanks all

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

        He’s their best defender.
        Will play all the time but he is very injury prone...

      2. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Depends on what time he looses to injuries. He's their main man at the back.

      3. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks gents

    25. FPL Laurenzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hi all. Draft 2 - appreciate any comments:

      Fabianski
      Coleman - Alonso - Shaw
      Salah - Richarlson - Miki - Sanchez
      Aguero - Arnau - Sturridge

      Speroni - Mee - Wanbi - Stephens

    26. statenisland
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Given that Wolves are buying all of Portugal. Who are you going for, if at all? I have Jimenez up top with Auba & Firmino. Am pondering whether to include Jota too.

    27. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Any good?

      Ederson
      Azpi, Robertson, TAA, Shaw
      Salah, Mahrez, Sane
      Lacazette, Zaha, Arnie

      (4.0, WB, Ward, Stephens)

      Or Aguero and Richarlison in for Lacazette and Sane (leaving 1.5M spare)?

      Cheers

      1. statenisland
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Not liking Laca - I'd find the money in Azpi rather than losing Sane.

    28. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      How is Mahrez going to fit into the side with Sterling, Silva, Mane and KDB playing?

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Under Pep Guardiola, way too risky of a pick in my view

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        It’s all about squad depth for Pep.

        Frightening talent available, their bench quality will be insane.

        Lots of late returners from the WC so Mahrez looks nailed on over the first few gameweeks at least.

        After that, it’s anybody’s guess.

      3. statenisland
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I think he might take Mane's place 😉

      4. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling won't start the season

      5. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling is his only competition out of those

      6. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Meant *Sane 🙂

      7. ritzyd
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Pep was chasing mahrez for a long time so clearly rates him. Dont think hes been signed for a bench role.

    29. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Best d man to rotate with Cedric (max 5.0)

      1. statenisland
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        TAA

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Is he expected to start the season now first choice?

    30. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just got in from work and have seen that arsenal played laca through the middle with auba wide in today’s friendly.

      Auba owners what do we think about this - Sticking? Considering switching to laca or Aguero?

      Been very happy with auba in my team till this news. We surely want our 11m forward to be playing as near the goal as possible..

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks like Laca is becoming better value

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Going with Aguero to start with and will then evaluate after GW2.