Scout Notes

More blanks for frustrating Hazard, Alonso and Richarlison

It was another weekend of disappointment for Chelsea’s headline Fantasy Premier League options in their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Unai Emery seems to have finally found a formation that gives some protection to his ailing back-four.

These two topics are the focus of our latest Scout Notes article, and we will also examine Southampton’s win over Everton.

Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

Goals: Alexander Lacazette (£9.3m), Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m)

Assists: Hector Bellerín (£5.4m), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m)

Yet another blank for Eden Hazard (£11.0m) already has his owners considering selling the Chelsea man. He has registered just one attacking return in the last four Gameweeks, the latest coming in a London derby against Arsenal. Given the current state of the Gunners’ defence, and the fact that Hazard scored on his last league visit to the Emirates Stadium, considerably more was expected of him.

His owners are certainly at a crossroads as there are viable reasons both for keeping or for selling him. The latter is proving a popular school of thought right now, with Hazard currently the most sold asset ahead of Gameweek 24, 83,000+ managers making the big call. In support of this was a largely anonymous display against Arsenal, in which he failed to live up to the favourable underlying statistics that had led many to believe he would perform well. Just one key pass was below his average for the previous four matches of 2.5, while he had half as many efforts in the penalty box compared to his average since Gameweek 19. Furthermore, a win for Chelsea in the upcoming League Cup semi-final second leg would see Gameweek 27 be a Blank for the Blues, further reducing Hazard’s appeal.

However, there are still a few reasons to be patient. Against Arsenal, Hazard was busier in the penalty box than every other player in the match, bar his colleague Pedro (£6.3m). While his shot and pass counts there weren’t particularly promising, the Belgian was joint-top for touches in that area of the field. In fact, he recorded more penalty box touches (nine) than his average since Gameweek 19 of 6.25. If he can continue that sort of presence away at Bournemouth in Gameweek 24, where the defence has had problems this season, he could finally punish his sellers.

It also worth discussing Hazard’s deployment in the false-nine role, which has been picked out by some members of the national press as a reason for his recent struggles. Firstly, his double-figure hauls against Brighton and Watford last month came in matches when he was played through the middle, so it seems unlikely he is having problems with the position. That said, the reported impending signing of Gonzalo Higuain would almost certainly see Hazard shifted back to the left flank anyway.

The main reason he and Chelsea failed to deliver at Arsenal seems to have more to do with the hosts than their own play. The Blues actually had the lion’s share of possession, 64.6% to 35.4%, but the story of the game was Unai Emery’s decision to press high up the pitch and stop them playing the ball out from the back. With midfielder Jorginho (£4.7m) isolated once again through an intense press, Chelsea could not operate at their best, which is why their first shot on target did not come until the 82nd minute.

Emery tailored his choices over personnel perfectly to his high-pressure tactics, recalling Lucas Torreira (£4.9m) to the starting XI to play in a central midfield trio alongside Matteo Guendouzi (£4.4m) and Granit Xhaka (£5.3m). In front of them was the energetic Aaron Ramsey (£7.2m) with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) and Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m) as a strike-pair. Whether that is a formation Emery is able to stick with remains to be seen, especially with Ramsey reportedly close to leaving for Juventus. It is certainly telling that it was a set-up that allowed Arsenal to lead at the break for the just the third time this season.

“We started very strong at the beginning with high pressing, but when you play with long balls, you cannot do the pressing. We worked to do the pressing on their centre-backs and Jorginho. You can get closer to their blocks, transition very quickly and control the match with the ball in this pressure. Also calm to take the chances to score. The circumstances are giving you better or more. Today, every circumstance came with us. They had the ball for more than 60 per cent, we needed to recover the ball with good pressure and we worked a lot. We ran more than them. This team ran a lot. For the first idea today, we were speaking. We needed to run to recover the ball and transition very quickly. The first half, the first 30 minutes, we did that.” – Unai Emery

Emery has been particularly fond of deploying Aubameyang and Lacazette in a front three in recent months, with Alex Iwobi (£5.4m) deployed on the opposite flank to the former Borussia Dortmund forward. However, there were clear benefits to playing two central strikers against Chelsea, so we could see Emery do so against Cardiff in Gameweek 24. Aubameyang and Lacazette are proving to be useful attackers for their side, with 22 goals between them this season. The latter got his name on the scoresheet against Chelsea with an excellent close-range finish, although he has still only completed a match once in the last 10 league outings, replaced by Iwobi in the 68th minute.

“(Asked if Aubameyang and Lacazette will play as a front two again): It depends each match. It wasn’t the same match as against West Ham, and it won’t be next week against Manchester United next week either or against Cardiff. I’m working for the best balance with every player. Sometimes they can play together and other matches it is impossible because maybe there is another idea with a system and we only play with one attacking player. We are very happy with them. I think also they can help us in defensive situations. Aubameyang can play also on the right or left. When he plays there the most important thing is his attitude and his mentality because when I asked him, he said yes I am going to do that. But his best most preferred decision is like an attacking player.” – Unai Emery

“It was really nice [playing with Lacazette]. I think we made a lot of runs, with a lot of effort for the team, and we worked a lot and of course, we are happy when we play together because we have such a good feeling between us. It was cool. When I joined Arsenal he was here and he came to me and talked to me and now we are going well, we have the same vision about football and I love him.” – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Despite delight at the result, Emery will be upset to have lost Hector Bellerín (£5.4m) to injury once again. Saturday evening’s match was the Spaniard’s first start since Gameweek 17 when he picked up a calf problem against Southampton. He had to be replaced by Mohamed Elneny (£4.2m) in the 72nd minute after going down with a knee problem.

“We have to wait until tomorrow, it’s his knee. The first prediction is it can be an important injury. I hope not, but first impressions are not positive.” – Unai Emery

It looks as if Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) will fill in at right-back for now, as he moved back there against Chelsea and was the first name mentioned by Emery when he was asked by journalists if he would sign anyone to replace Bellerín. Stephan Lichtsteiner (£4.5m) was also referenced as a candidate, as was Carl Jenkinson, still not in FPL yet.

“We have Ainsley, playing with good ‘pieces’. He played well today and can help us playing at right-back or right winger. Also Lichsteiner is another player who can play there. We have the players. I don’t forget Jenkinson who has played some matches and can be used if we need him.” – Unai Emery

While Arsenal continue to toil with defensive injuries, Chelsea’s biggest problems seem to be mental, or at least that’s how Maurizio Sarri sees things. Despite recording three wins in their previous four matches, the former Napoli boss was scathing of his players after the defeat to Arsenal. Some Fantasy managers were reticent to own Manchester United assets when Jose Mourinho was waging a war of words with his players, so Sarri’s rant could be a factor when deciding what to do with Chelsea options right now. He was so angry that he preferred to fulfil all of his post-match media commitments in Italian, with the help of a translator, so that he did not make any mistakes in English.

“I have to say that I’m extremely angry, very angry indeed. This defeat was due to our mentality more than anything else, our mental approach. We played against a team which mentally was far more determined than we were. And this is something I can’t accept that. We had a similar issue in the league game at Tottenham. We spoke a great deal about that loss and our approach at the time, and I spoke to the players, and I thought we’d overcome this issue. But it appears we still have this issue and we still seem to lack sufficient motivation and being mentally solid and our determination. So I’m not happy, I’m really not happy. I’d prefer to come in to the press room, be in the changing room and speak to the players and speak to you now, to talk about the tactics, about why we lost from a tactical point of view, but the fact of the matter is it appears this group of players are extremely difficult to motivate. It seems to me that, as a group of players, they’re not particularly aggressive from a mental point of view. They don’t have that ferocity in their mentality. That’s down to the type of players they are, their characteristics. It’s something that is difficult to change. You have to try and influence their mentality and it could take quite a long time, or, by the same token, it could be changed with a new player coming in or one of the old heads in the team assuming more responsibility and driving the rest of the team forward.” – Maurizio Sarri

However, we should point out that David Luiz (£5.9m) came to Sarri’s defence for those words after the match, which might dampen suggestions of player power taking over once again at Chelsea.

“He was not happy, but nobody was happy, so it was normal. It is our style, it is our philosophy, I think if you asked at the beginning of the season can Chelsea keep the ball you would have said no. And now we are able to do that, like the best teams in the world, but then we have to improve our last 25 metres. It is part of the process, when you try to do something and this is inside your mind, if you believe in it you can arrive there. Because of the results if you start to change and change, you don’t go anywhere. So this is our philosophy, I believe in it, I trust in it, so I just know we have to improve, like every team in the world. What Sarri has done until now is unbelievable, amazing, because normally a team to understand this philosophy needs one or two years, like Man City and Liverpool, who are playing very well with the ball now. What he has done has been amazing, so we have to try to improve the details now. I don’t think so [that players are turning], everybody is trusting his job and everybody is with him.” – David Luiz

We should also finish with a word on Marcos Alonso (£6.6m) who went a 12th successive league match without an attacking return. However, there were some signs of encouragement for the left-back as he managed as he hit the post in the second half. He also managed as many penalty box touches against Arsenal as he had in his four previous outings. In that time Alonso did not register a shot in the 18-yard-box once but recorded two at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal XI (4-3-1-2): Leno; Kolasinac, Koscielny, Sokratis, Bellerín (Elneny 72′); Guendouzi, Xhaka, Torreira; Ramsey (Maitland-Niles 67′); Aubameyang, Lacazette (Iwobi 68′).

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, D Luiz, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta; Kovačić (Barkley 63′), Jorginho, Kanté; Willian (Giroud 68′), Hazard, Pedro (Hudson-Odoi 80′).

Southampton 2-1 Everton

Goals: James Ward-Prowse (£5.0m) | Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m)

Own Goals: Lucas Digne (£5.3m)

Assists: Kurt Zouma (£5.0m)

James Ward-Prowse (£5.0m) is slowly emerging as an exciting budget option at Ralph Hasenhüttl’s new-look Southampton side. Making just two starts and five appearances from a possible 14 under Mark Hughes at the beginning of the season, the 24-year-old has started the last four in a row and looks to be favoured under Hasenhüttl. His second-half strike against Everton means it’s two goals in as many outings for Ward-Prowse, the first time he has netted in back-to-back Premier League matches in his career.

In line with Hasenhüttl’s style of play, he covered more ground than any other Southampton player on Saturday afternoon and recorded more shots than any of his colleagues too. Two of his three efforts were inside the penalty area, while the other one found the back of the net in the 50th minute. Whether he can continue to deliver goals remains to be seen, as half of his six shots since Gameweek 20 came against Everton, although no Southampton player has more in that time. Also, only four players have created more chances during that period than Ward-Prowse, although 40% of those key passes were played in Gameweek 23. However, with Crystal Palace (home), Burnley (away) and Cardiff (home), the Saints’ next three opponents, the midfielder does have appealing opposition against which he could thrive.

“Prowsey’s got that quality. He works hard for the team – he’s a fantastic team player who does some of the stuff a lot of people wouldn’t notice. Everyone knows he’s got the quality from set-pieces and he’s got the quality he showed today with an outstanding strike. That’s testament to the squad. At the start of the season, we had Mario and Pierre, with Oriol and Stu in there as well, so there are a lot of players in that midfield all battling for positions. I think it makes it great for competition within the squad, and at the same time knowing that anyone who plays in any position is going to do just as good a job. I’m really pleased for him that he’s scored in two games on the bounce, and it’s good for the team as well.” – Nathan Redmond

Things are now running quite smoothly for Hasenhüttl and his Southampton side. They have now won more games with the Austrian in charge (four in eight) than they did in the entirety of Mark Hughes’ tenure (three in 22). Hasenhüttl described the win as the Saints’ best performance under his guidance, which bodes well for those aforementioned upcoming fixtures.

“It was a complete team performance and with the right decisions in the right moments. It was the best game so far which was defensively good. We gave two chances away but had a lot of chances to score, it could have been four or five. The guys really showed they are focused and committed and that is the key for the future, 11 players going in the same direction. We have very important games in January and February, they are the most important months – if you do it well you have a big chance to leave the relegation zone.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

As promised by Hasenhüttl, Danny Ings (£5.5m) returned to the starting line-up after missing Gameweek 22 with a muscle injury. The on-loan Liverpool man is still having his minutes managed, though. He was replaced by Shane Long (£4.7m) in the 73rd minute and is still without a full 90-minute Premier League outing since Gameweek 10.

Alongside Ings in a 3-5-2 system was Nathan Redmond (£5.2m), deployed as the second forward. The former Norwich man was unfortunate not to get attacking returns as he was bearing down on goal before Lucas Digne‘s (£5.3m) tackled put the ball past Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) and into his own net. Redmond also grazed the post in the first half.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.4m) returned from a three-match suspension in Gameweek 23 and sat in a central midfield trio alongside Oriol Romeu (£ and Ward-Prowse. That meant Stuart Armstrong (£5.1m) dropped to the bench for only the third time in the last 12 Gameweeks, featuring as an 86th-minute substitute against Everton.

After a good run in the team, nine starts since Gameweek 13, left-back Matt Targett (£4.2m) was forced from the field of play with an injury. He had previously come off with cramp in the FA Cup defeat to Derby on Wednesday. Hasenhüttl is currently unsure how serious the problem is, but has Cedric Soares (£4.2m) to fill in for him in the event of a lengthy lay-off. The Portuguese international came on for him on Saturday.

“I don’t how difficult it is, or how serious it is. I hope it is not so serious.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Meanwhile, Alex McCarthy (£4.4m) appears to have re-solidified his claim over the number one goalkeeper berth. He lost his place to Angus Gunn (£ in Gameweek 21, for the 0-0 draw with Chelsea, due to tactical reasons. Since then, McCarthy has started both league matches.

Everton have now lost five of their last seven Premier League matches, and questions are starting to be asked of Marco Silva. Frustratingly for the large number of Fantasy managers who own poster-boy Richarlison (£6.8m), he is without an attacking return for four consecutive matches. He occupied the centre-forward role for the second match in a row but was almost completely anonymous at St Mary’s Stadium. He did not have a single shot in the match, creating zero chances before being subbed in the 65th minute. His performance has already led to sales ahead of Gameweek 24, 62,000+ managers already moving him on, only Hazard and Harry Kane (£12.5m) losing more than him since Gameweek 23. While that could be a smart move long-term, with Everton unlikely to play in Blank Gameweek 27, the Toffees’ next match is against a Huddersfield side looking leaky at the back. That could prove a handy last chance saloon for Richarlison.

Against Southampton, Everton looked more dangerous once they had removed the Brazilian and introduced more traditional centre-forwards in Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.3m) and Cenk Tosun (£6.5m). That might see Richarlison moved back to the left wing against Huddersfield.

“We spoke at half-time, changed some things and we started the half like we wanted and it looked in that moment it looked as though we would do what we needed to. But after that one ball and one second ball, they scored a fantastic goal. We didn’t perform to our best level to equalise the game. We changed it because some of the players didn’t perform well in that moment but we scored the second goal. Our players kept trying and fighting until the end.” – Marco Silva

However, there is increasing competition for places on the flanks of attacking midfield as Ademola Lookman (£5.1m) started for the second match in a row. He has been keeping Theo Walcott (£6.0m) out of the team, and with more touches in the penalty box than any other player at St Mary’s, that trend may continue.

It was central midfield that bore the brunt of the criticism aimed at Everton. They were at fault for much of their side’s problems, with Idrissa Gueye (£4.8m), Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m) and André Gomes (£5.4m) all guilty for giving the ball away on numerous occasions. The latter especially has hit poor form recently and nearly inadvertently scored an own-goal in the first half. It was no surprise to see him replaced by Calvert-Lewin in the 57th minute and it will be interesting to see if he can retain his place in Gameweek 24.

Silva continued to use a back-four, handing starts at centre-back to Michael Keane (£4.9m) and Kurt Zouma (£5.0m), who set up Sigurdsson’s late consolation goal. It meant a third successive match on the bench for summer signing Yerry Mina (£5.4m).

Southampton XI (3-5-2): McCarthy; Vestergaard, Stephens, Bednarek; Targett (Cedric 35′), Højbjerg, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Valery; Ings (Long 74′), Redmond (Armstrong 86′).

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Digne, Zouma, Keane, Coleman; Gueye, A Gomes (Calvert-Lewin 57′); Bernard (Walcott 75′), Sigurdsson, Lookman; Richarlison (Tosun 65′).

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532 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What option is better here:
    A) anderson/mitro > jota/auba (-4)
    B) mitro > firmino for free

    1. daitheboot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Personally would go B

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I like A since you're getting 2 players that I think have a good chance for decent returns in the weeks to come. Anderson/Mitro are no doubt out of fpl form. Auba is captain material, neither Mitro/Anderson are.

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        you're welcome btw..

  2. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Help please

    Where would you use the 1.5 million I have in the bank on this team in the coming weeks?
    I am not interested in using it on my bench players

    Fabianski
    David Luiz Digne Robertson Wan Biz/Bednarek
    Salah Pogba Salah
    Auba Firmino Rashford

    Hamer Gunnarsson Puncheon

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      One of the Salahs is Sane haha

    2. Beast Mode
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who is your third midfielder again?

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      😮
      I'd love to get 2 Salah too 😛
      Save FT maybe.

    4. CONFUSECIUS
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i want 2 salad too

  3. squ1rrel
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure how to use my 1 FT and 1.9 ITB...any suggestions?

    Fab - Hamer
    Robbo - Shaw - Doherty - AWB - Suttner
    Salah - Haz - Sane - Eriksen - Martial
    Rashford - Jimenez - Kamara

    Any suggestions? Thanks

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Martial > Pogba?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ugrade Fab or Doherty?

  4. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    With Emerson leaving, Im pretty sure Chelsea will get another replacement for Alonso. Alonso owners should be worried hes dropped soon.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      LOL. Why drop Alonso when the issue is scoring goals? Surely it is time to drop Pedro, Willian, Barkley, Kovacic, Kante, Giroud, Morata and dare I say it, Hazard. What has been the contribution of those players recently? Missing chances?

      1. DR0GBA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        you clearly haven't seen Alonso play... he's one of the worst players in the team

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Eh? I've seen Chelsea play. You have Alonso and Azpi being asked to cross the ball to Kante! You have Hazard playing centre forward and then curving his runs so he ends up wide on the left and noone is in the box. You have Kovacic who doesn't even know where the opposition penalty box is. You have corners being taken short when Luiz, Alonso, Rudiger are waiting in the box. You have Jorginho who every time he plays a ball over the top hits it long or gets rushed off the ball by an opposition defender.

          1. DR0GBA
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I'm not making excuses for any of the other players but Alonso is still dreadful. He makes no effort whenever he's caught out of position which is multiple times per game, he makes the sloppiest of errors whenever he tries to make a simple pass. Alonso also has the lowest cross completion percentage in Europe's top 5 leagues

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Chelsea fans making Alonso a scapegoat when the fingers should be pointed at the attackers and Sarri

            2. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              He is a good wing back & average full back.

            3. Danno - Emre Canada
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              His crossing percentage is poor because he has nobody to cross to but then maybe he should decide not to cross.

          2. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I see Sarri mistake more than player's according to this reply mate.
            Playing below world class player's OOP:
            Hazard,Kante.
            Persisting with Jorginho even after him being outclassed several times.
            Stubbornness to bench Giroud.
            Playing Kovacic,Kante,Jorginho in lackluster, 0 creative midfield.
            It's not gonna end well.
            You know what I mean 😉

      2. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheslea fan here, Alonso is actually one of the players getting pass marks, he has been soooo unlucky this season

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      They can recall Kennedy too

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      The fact sarri hasn't tried Emerson over Alonso more often says alot about sarri

      Extremely stubborn

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Most of the top managers are megalomaniacs.

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed, it's their way or the highway

          You kind of get that from his comments this week too

        2. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          But some of them respect the league they are playing & are smart not to provoke weak hearted player's like Chelsea player's.
          I'm afraid it's gonna end as always.
          Manager getting sacked.

  5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Have the following and 0.8 ITB. Worry is no City. There is no way I can get either Kun or Sane without sacrificing Hazard or Auba. Looking at the Arsenal and Chelsea fixtures should I wait for another week?

    GKP: Lloris (Button)
    DEF: Doherty, David Luiz, Robertson (Wan-Bissaka) (Bennett)
    MID: Salah (C), Richarlison, Nasri, Hazard, Pogba (V)
    FWD: Aubameyang, Jiménez (Kamara)

    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Allways a worry without City, however I think you should play it cool and wait a GW.

  6. HTAFC: Still a no? Or will you Siewert happens?
    FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    With Huddersfield appointing Jan Siewert from BVB as their new manager, does this make any of their players more appealing? Will you be considering them at all in the run in?

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      The players still have the same names on their shirts so no... defo not any defenders

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Will Wait N see.
      I really don't think he'd change it dramatically though. They have a poor squad & getting promoted + staying up 1 year has been an overachivement thanks to Wagner.
      So not expecting anything special tbh

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Your avin a laf

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This.

        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Is he havin a laf?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I don't get it

            • 10 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Don't worry yourself over it

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Thought you were quoting Extras

    4. shapply
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I bought Puncheon 2gw ago. He's just 4.2, not bad for 5th mid

    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Schindler,Lowe from gw28.

      1. harvard
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I made that mistake and after getting 0 points net in 4 weeks, I learnt my lesson

    6. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No chance!

    7. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No chance. Huddersfield are not good enough for the PL.

    8. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, any moves will have to wait until gw27

    9. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Might keep Schindler 😆

      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Tbf this hot topic gets a pass just for the title.

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        thanks for bringing awareness.

    10. Nascimento
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thought they were appointing Martin from Wakefield?!

    11. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Got Puncheon on WC. God knows what he's going to be up to. Permanently 3rd on my bench though.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cue Puncheon hattrick this weekend 😆

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Hattrick of side passes.

    12. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Can they get any less appealing?

    13. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm just here to applaud whoever came up with that Hot Topic title

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        My proudest moment

    14. RonChi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      So I am in the strange position of having Löwe. Will be glad if he sees some gametime as I can't move him at the moment.

  7. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one of the following this GW, assuming Trent is fit :

    A) Doherty (WHU)
    B) Digne (HUD)
    C) Laporte (NEW)
    D) AWB (SOU)
    E) Trent (LEI)

    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D with him first on bench so he gets in if TAA is injured.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        What im thinking as well. Just scary to bench AWB!

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      b

      1. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Bench Digne against Hud?

  8. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Got 0.4 itb and 1 FT.
    Might have injuries on Arnold, Billing and Shaw.
    Thoughts on what to do?

    Fabs
    Shaw* Digne Doherty
    Sane Salah(C) Siggy Hazard
    Barnes Auba Rash

    Hamer TAA WB Billing

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Save.
      Shaw was I'll not injured.
      Taa may come back

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        ill

      2. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Right set up? Or put TAA in? If he is still injured he surely won't get minutes?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah.
          Do that imo

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Barnes->Ings or save imo.

  9. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think that some Mods have a second FFS account so that they aren't always playing out their hand?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He he

    2. CONFUSECIUS
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      hmmm... interesting.

  10. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Richarlison->Gross would be my ft.It's worth Barnes->Ings(-4)?
    Fab
    Doherty TAA Digne
    Salah Gross Pogba Hazard
    Barnes Rashford Kun

    Pat Gibbs Kiko Balbuena

    1ft 0.0itb

    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would not make that move for a -4, I would however consider making that my FT and dropping the other one.

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.I trust my feeling/prediction that Hudd will win Everton.If you add Richarlison's bad form makes it an easy move.

        1. SirT83
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I understand your feelings about Rich, but he is bound to get goals. Has been unlucky in my opinion not to get more goals. I'm keeping my Siggy for the next 2-3 games, even though Everton has had some troubles. They are a good side, and Rich is the one that is supposed to get the goals.

          1. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks for your thoughts.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jota has 5 goals and 2 assists his last 5 matches

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.I have 3 Wolves players so i can't make that move.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I'm taking a hit to get rid of stupid Jota

    3. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldnt do Rich>Gross either tbh

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Early thoughts on this bunch?

    Pat Fab
    Alonso Kola Doherty AWB Schindler
    Hazard Salah Sane Pogba Richo
    Rashford Jimmy Kamara

    2.8 in bank, 1 FT

    Cheers in advance.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Save FT.
      Team looks good

      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Unbelievably template

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Outside no Pool defender or Digne, I guess so.

      2. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Agree. Alonso -> Robertson

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team.

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'd be wanting either Robbo, or VVD.

    4. CONFUSECIUS
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i want to copy TM's formation from now on.. hehe...

    5. Bluth Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Save. I would do Alonso -> Robbo quite soon though. Or perhaps even Schindler -> Robbo if you don't mind spending that amount of cash in defence.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, early plan was Schindler to Pooler but then I'd want to play 4 defenders with AWB on bench.
        Think Leicester might score vs Pool so may wait a week.

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Is Pooler a.3.7m defender?

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all.

    7. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like Hazard or Richarlison

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Or Alonso

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Me neither, all on borrowed time.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Great team though. What are your plans for those 3? You will struggle to beat last year's rank even being at an enviable 16k 😉

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            No idea, Kamara is a pain. Blanks and DGWs are where big gains can be made.

    8. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No Liverpool defender, maybe Alonso/Kolasinac to Robertson

    9. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I have the same front 8 so I guess I have to say all good

    10. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      What are you going to do about Kamara ??

    11. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Pat > Allison? Surprised you only have 1 'Pool player. Otherwise, keep, since you already have Jim and there's no need for Jota (plus you have 3 wolves players already). Keep Richo this week and maybe switch to Lucas once we get news. I also have 2mil itb. It's making me feel a bit uneasy since we need strong differentials to move up the rankings.

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Also, Haz has been more than frustrating but surely we have to keep for the next 2 fixtures. I read this morning that he'll focus on the Real Madrid transfer in the summer. I still think that Haz is a season keeper. Sarri is letting him and his supporting players stay up field (unlike Conte), and it looks like Higuain could inject some motivation into the team. I'll downgrade Haz (and upgrade a striker to Auba) after the next 2 fixtures if he doesn't perform and/or he has a clear fallout with Sarri.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers for your thoughts.

  12. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    FA charged Nuno for celebrating on pitch.
    This is pathetic given they continuously overlook other "passionate" managers.

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Some day a real rain will come and wash all this scum off the streets.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        ban. invoking natural disasters

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ive got some bad ideas in my head

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Natural disasters is a biased term, I suppose. If natural disasters are truly inherently disasters, then it would be morally correct for for us mammals to still be dinosaurs' b*tches.

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              In other words, don't worry, your ideas aren't necesserily bad. Your thoughts have value. Don't kill us all.

            2. potatoace
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              One of these days I'm going to get organizized

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Uh Oh. Starting to get worried.

                1. potatoace
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  You talkin to me?!

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    😮 Don't do it Travis.

                    1. potatoace
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      5 years, 2 months ago

                      🙂

            3. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Deep 😮

        2. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          😀

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Right, I don't know much about Nuno but he seems like a special manager. Looks respectful on the side line and this act may have been an outlier. But yeah, the other managers probably get special treatment. Was Klopp charged for running onto the pitch after Pickford's error that led to a last second goal?

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            £8,000 fine

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers. Yeah, a small fine and a warning. Klopp loves a good celebration, though. Would be harsh if Nuno was given a more severe punishment.

  13. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    This setup working for now?

    Alisson
    Robertson Keane AWB
    Salah Hazard Sane Pogba Jota
    Lacazette Rashford

    Speroni - Jimenez Bennett Peltier

  14. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    How well would we expect Eriksen to do until Son comes back with half of the Spurs team AWOL,dead or dying?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He is a real life great player.
      Not FPL imho

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Depends how deep he plays but will surely get some returns in next 4, with his delivery..

      1. The 5% Team
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        think the return of Dier will help Eriksen (in getting more FPL returns)

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Is Dier back?

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        He can't play too deep though as they don't have the personnel up front. Kane, Son, Moura, Alli all out and Lamela and Llorente shite.

    3. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Good option but Pogba, Sané, Salah, Hazard are priorities imo.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I have the first 3 and I wouldn't touch Hazard with a barge pole.

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I agree......can I borrow your barge pole !!

    4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He was getting up field yesterday. I think Eriksen will move into the top 3 with Dier dropping into midfield with Winks. It'll probably be more difficult for Eriksen to rack up assists with Lucas/Lamela/Llorente around, but maybe this means that Eriksen will be more selfish and take on more shots?

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I agree and this is kind of what I am trying to work out. Will he be scoring or blanking because I can't see him assisting.

  15. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Lloris
    Robertson Digne Doherty Wan Bissaka (Bednarek)
    Salah Sane Richarlison Hazard (Camarasa)
    Rashford Aubameyang (Kamara)

    1.1m itb

    Thinking of doing Camarasa to Redmond

    Or shall I just save.

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Save imo

  16. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Mat Ryan saved two shots in PK and Australia are in the quarterfinals.

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      All pray for a Bahrain victory on Tuesday v South Korea..................The template needs need Son back

      1. tucaoneo
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yes yes.

  17. FCRS1991
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Current Team

    Fab Foster
    Robbo Digne Doherty WanB Rice
    Salah Sane Pogba Rich Brooks
    Firmino Rashford Jimenez

    2M ITB, 1FT

    Go Firmino>Auba or Hold FT?

    Which premium striker to go for in the next few GWs?
    Aguero
    Jesus
    Auba
    Firmino*

    *dont really rate him as premium 🙂

  18. daitheboot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I still have Success in my team as an enabler for others and always on bench, is it worth:
    A) Ditching and 'upgrading' to Ings on my FT?
    B) Don't worry about him until WC?

    Team for ref is:
    Foster (Hamer)
    TAA, Digne, Doherty, WB (Bennett)
    Salah, Sane, Hazard, Pogba, (Payreyra)
    Firminio, Rashford, (Success)

    1. daitheboot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      £1.2 m ITB

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade perera and upgrade to Jimi ?

  19. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kane and Son falling like a sack of rocks and Sane on the up despite a blank and the return of Mendy. It is all coming together quite nicely.....

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Casuals

  20. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Is hazard the most frustrating fpl player to own?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      *Richarlison - hold my beer

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I had Richarlison for months last year with him blanking and still have him now.

        I don’t find it that frustrating as he is just so cheap.

        Yeah it’s annoying but it’s a cheap price point with few alternatives. Whereas hazard is a waste of funds and I’m glad I avoided.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Problem is people play him every week for 2pts

    2. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Quite possible the most frustrating player of all time. 😉

    3. Party time
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ever heard of Christian Liolo Benteke?

      • AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Mitrovic is up there. Constantly on top for goals imminent and nothing to show for it.

    4. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A) Ings and Nasri
      B) Camarasa + Wilson/Jimenez?

      1. benbro
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ings?!

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ings!!

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B

    5. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      stick with hazard?
      wanna give him the next 2 but have no city assets (gonna wait till after the cup before making any moves).

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I'd actually be tempted to get a city player

        Although wait till cup games are over

      2. zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I’m in same boat. Probably holding but not sure. See below !

      3. fenixri
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Sticking.

    6. mdm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bench one:

      A. Camarasa (ars)
      B. AWB (sou)

      1. PepSala
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        camarasa

      2. zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        A

    7. PepSala
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bench one:

      A) Doherty
      B) AWB
      C) Shaw
      D) Ings

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Awb

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Doherty unless the press conference shows he will definitely start. A 1 point cameo again would be the worst

    8. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Those of us who just haven’t found a time to make a GK transfer.

      Isn’t it nice that Ederson has a couple of CS in a row ? I know they have been easy games and there’s tough ones and a blank to come but it really does feel nice to get a bit of value before dumping at the earliest opportunity.

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I'm in the market for a keeper after the Guaita debacle.

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Well unfortunately he has a blank coming up in 27.

          Then again a GW25 double and Ederson is basically essential imo.

          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Highly doubt 25 double happens. Doesn’t it require city knocked out fa cup

            1. Richd
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              It’s unlikely but while the possibility remains you don’t wanna be caught napping.

              1. zotter
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I agree. All should be clear by the deadline tho

                1. Richd
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Just saw this from Ben Crellin. This could be huge

                  If that's true, then there's a 67.54% chance that MCI + EVE will get a Double in GW25 (p. MCI avoid replay x p. Everton avoid replay),

                  and there's a 32.18% chance that CHE + BHA will get a Double in GW25 (p. CHE reach EFL Cup Final x p. CHE avoid replay x p. BHA avoid replay).

                  1. Monkey Hanger
                    • 10 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    'If what's true'?

                    1. Business Cat
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      5 years, 2 months ago

                      Check out @BenCrellin’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/BenCrellin/status/1087413182103207936?s=09

                    2. Business Cat
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      5 years, 2 months ago

                      Check out @BenCrellin’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/BenCrellin/status/1087413180433907714?s=09

    9. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Two ft. Zero itb

      Alisson (Hart )
      Vvd. Digne. Doherty (Diop. Awb)
      Salah c. Hazard. Rich. Pogba (puncheon )
      Auba. Rash. Jimi

      A. Hart to Speroni
      B. Hazard to Sane
      C. Hart. Hazard to Speroni. Sane
      D. Hart. Hazard to Speroni. Sterling
      E. Rich to ???
      F. Hart to Speroni. Auba to Aguero
      G. Something else

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        You gotta wait until we know what’s going on with BGW and DGWs.

        Really these transfer questions are futile and pointless right now unless it’s a question like “shall I do Stephens to salah for free?” As pool are not affected by any blanks or dongles.

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I know. However all we will probably find out is spurs or Chelsea blank in 27. And no 25 dgw

        2. Pinturicchio10
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Can't beat a good dongle game week

            1. Richd
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Ha! Whoops.

            2. Supersonic Marv'
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Chance would be a fine thing.

        3. Pinturicchio10
            5 years, 2 months ago

            A

          • The 5% Team
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            C

          • Boo Ya Ka Sha
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            At this point you might as well give Haz the next 2 before shifting to a City player. Your team looks good. Maybe Rich to Lucas next week if we get positive news. Maybe upgrade a defender.. I think Spurs will go on a CS run.

        4. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Who to start?

          1. Fraser at home to CHE
          2. AWB on the road to SOU
          3. JWP at home to CRY

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Southampton attack

            1. AuFeld
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers Kiwi

        5. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking of doing Gunnarson to Eriksen this week and then saving my FT next GW and then doing Eriksen to Son and Schindler to Kolasinac. Seem like good moves?

          1. AuFeld
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I'm not sold. Spurs are a different team without Son and Kane.

          2. The 5% Team
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            good plans...wait til cup matches are done though

        6. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Evening all.

          I am tempted to log off FPL till the next GW to avoid an unnecessary transfer. I am planning to let Balbuena rot on the bench till fit rather than use a transfer. Is this the right call or should I just downgrade to Bednarek?

          Cheers

          0 ITB

          Foster
          Luiz Digne Doherty (AWB Balbuena)
          Salah Sterling Haz Pogba (Hoj)
          Rash Jim Firmino

          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            No rush atm. You have four other decent options in defence

            1. Art Vandelay
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers Zotter.

              Yes, that is how I see it. 4 decent options with goodish fixtures. In the past I would have been tempted to deal with Balbuena but trying to be a bit more patient.

          2. Supersonic Marv'
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Nice grav.

            1. Art Vandelay
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers. Classic film.

              1. Supersonic Marv'
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I was lucky enough to see it at the cinema a couple of years ago during a sci fi festival thing. I saw 2001 too.

                1. Kiwivillan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.

                  1. Art Vandelay
                    • 13 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Ricarlison's last goal has been lost in time, like tears in rain...

                  2. Supersonic Marv'
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    What else?

                2. Art Vandelay
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  I think it was screened in a few venues to coincide with the 4K release. I have the 4K discs of BR and 2001 - both absolutely stunning picture / sound quality for films of their vintage.

          3. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Save imo

            1. Art Vandelay
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers. seems to be the right move.

        7. zotter
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Is the template chip strategy going to be...

          A. Free hit 31
          B. Triple cap dgw 32
          C. Wildcard 34
          D. Bench boost dgw35?

          In which case need to start planning at some point for loading in players for 32 dgw? Does that mean losing Liverpool players slowly for example

          1. Rash
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I won't be shipping Robbo and salah. Even for the doubles.