Scout Notes

How Vardy was restricted by Benitez and whether he is worth holding onto

Rafa Benitez’s tactical nous proved to be the stumbling block for Fantasy managers who backed Jamie Vardy (£9.2m) for Double Gameweek 34.

The Leicester forward blanked at home for the first time since Gameweek 27 as Newcastle left the King Power Stadium with all three points.

Whether Vardy has already outlived his usefulness for the season is the subject of this Scout Notes article.

Leicester City 0-1 Newcastle United

Goals: Ayoze Pérez (£6.1m)

Assists: Matt Ritchie (£5.8m)

Vardy and Leicester were heavily restricted by Newcastle’s tactics on Friday night. The forward is typically more effective against sides who leave space to exploit behind their defences, but there was no quarter given by Benitez’s men on this occasion.

As per usual, the Magpies lined up with a five-man defence with centre-backs Jamaal Lascelles (£4.7m), Paul Dummett (£4.4m) and Fabian Schär (£4.6m) flanked by Matt Ritchie (£5.8m) and Javi Manquillo (£4.3m). With a four-man deployed in front of them, space came at a premium in the Double Gameweek 34 opener.

That seemed to have an effect on Leicester’s usually free-flowing attacking football. The Foxes had won four Premier League matches in a row before Newcastle rocked up and did a job on them. Having averaged 3.75 shots, three in the box and 1.75 on target per game in the last four matches, Vardy managed just two efforts on goal, two in the box and one on target. When he did have a big chance just a few yards out, he snatched at the ball and sent it over when it looked easier to score than to miss.

The Leicester striker has historically struggled with the problem of breaking down defences that sit deep and new manager Brendan Rodgers admitted that it was something he is working on with the player. Whatever they have looked at so far appears not to have had much impact just yet but the former Celtic and Liverpool boss has not been at the club long.

“It was something we touched on with him (playing against defences that sit deep). What I said to the players was, ‘we need to improve, even the best teams are good on counters but also in possession, so that’s something we need to work towards. With Jamie, in that situation, he plays offside more. So his start position is behind the centre-backs. With some strikers, they get frustrated when they’re not touching the ball, but you’re not going to get it at times, you have to be ready when it comes. We’ve worked with him, playing in an offside position because then it’s difficult for defenders, they’re always looking. It’s just understanding the type of games, everything isn’t counter-attack. He’s been a joy to work with. What’s surprised me, again when we come in from the outside, he is a really really bright footballer.” – Brendan Rodgers

Vardy owners should not panic after this performance though. Up next for Leicester is a trip to West Ham. Unlike Newcastle, who were looking for points to confirm their Premier League safety this week, the Hammers have little left to play for this season and are in terrible defensive form. Not only do they not have the personnel or tactics to limit Vardy’s space, but they have also conceded an average of 1.4 goals per match in their last five at home. Furthermore, West Ham have been among the bottom three for shots conceded in the box across their last four matches too. After that, Leicester will host Arsenal, the only Premier League side without a clean sheet on the road this season.

On this occasion, not only did Vardy not have much space to work in, he was left isolated from his midfield support. James Maddison (£6.9m) and Youri Tielemans (£6.1m) were not at their best on Friday night, but were also put under pressure by Newcastle’s organised structure. Neither player managed to register more than one key pass in the match. Maddison, in particular, was off his game in terms of delivery, sending one free-kick into the wall when trying to lay it off to a runner that never surfaced. However, Rodgers is not worried about the two creative players getting in each other’s way having found success with two central attacking midfielders next to each other, backed up by a defensive-minded one, in his time at former clubs.

“The two boys are probably two number tens, James and Youri, but they both have that ability to press the game. The job is to create goals and they’ve done that, so it’s similar to that. It’s nothing new really, I’ve always played with that single pivot. Back at Swansea it was Leon Britton and at Liverpool we transferred Stevie (Steve Gerrard) into that position, with two advanced attacking players ahead of them.” – Brendan Rodgers

Marc Albrighton (£5.1m) made a much-anticipated return from injury in the second half. His last appearance for Leicester since Gameweek 24. The former Aston Villa man might not find it too difficult to reclaim his place in the side after he added more creativity to Leicester’s efforts down the flanks than Harvey Barnes (£5.5m) or Demarai Gray (£5.4m) had up until that point. In fact, despite playing just 10 minutes he finished the game with more key passes than any other player.

Not that we needed much more confirmation of it, but Leicester’s defence demonstrated once again on Friday night that they are not worth covering at that end of the pitch. Newcastle’s first-half goal ensured that the Foxes still only have one clean sheet at home since Gameweek 15. Given Rodgers’ defensive record even when in a title battle with Liverpool several years ago, it seems unlikely that this issue will improve during his time in Leicester.

After the way they performed against Leicester on Friday night, it is entirely possible that Newcastle could prove a spanner in the works of Double Gameweek 35 too. They host Southampton next Saturday, in the first of the Saints’ two fixtures. There has been some interest in Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad, but they may struggle to make a dent in the Magpies’ well-drilled defence, led by their captain Lascelles.

“He’s important for us because he is a big lad. But I would say today that all of them, not just the defenders, had a lot to do because they were playing against a team who play between the lines.” – Rafa Benitez

It was more than just a park the bus job from Benitez on Friday night as Newcastle still carried a threat of their own. Despite managing just 23.1% possession in the game, the Magpies had just one fewer shots inside the box as Leicester, the same number of shots on target, the same number of big chances and a higher expected goals score.

Ayoze Pérez (£6.1m) was the standout performer for Benitez’s men. He had more touches inside the penalty box than any other player at the King Power Stadium and was joint-top for shots on target too. His goal, an excellent header that saw him get the better of Wes Morgan (£4.6m), was just his seventh of the season, but the third since Gameweek 30.

“Last year he scored eight goals. You can see he has the ability to do a lot of times the right thing. Sometimes he just needs to be more consistent. If he was, he would be playing for Man City already!” – Rafa Benitez

Miguel Almirón (£6.0m) continues to show potential but once again struggled to get his first goal in Newcastle colours. He certainly did not have a bad game and was unfortunate not to come away with attacking returns. He was level with Pérez for shots on target and had more efforts inside the box than any other player in the game.

“He’s working really hard, running behind the defenders. It’s the first months, he will take time to adapt.” – Rafa Benitez

After earning attention for his goal threat in the Blank Gameweeks, Salomón Rondón (£6.0m) played more of a support role in this match. He held the ball up very well and worked incredibly hard for his team. However, it was the sort of performance that did not particularly inspire any interest from Fantasy angle, other than his ability from set pieces. Rondón had a free-kick from distance in the first-half which he directed at goal beautifully, only for it to cannon back off the crossbar.

“I think the kind of forward we were looking for was like him. He’s strong enough – sometimes to hold up the ball, sometimes to flick and even to run with the defender. He’s been doing a great job and it was the same today. Even defensively he goes to the right position and gives time for the midfielders. He is an important player for us and now obviously it’s just concentrate and enjoy today.” – Rafa Benitez

Leicester City XI (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Maguire, Morgan, R Pereira; Ndidi (Mendy 72′); H Barnes (Albrighton 80′), Maddison, Tielemans, D Gray (Iheanacho 72′); Vardy.

Newcastle United XI (5-4-1): Dúbravka; Ritchie, Dummett, Lascelles, Schär, Manquillo; Almirón (Atsu 78′), Ki (Diamé 82′), Hayden, Pérez; Rondón.

352 Comments Post a Comment
  1. kime67
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I admire marks knowledge in fpl but this wildcard is strange, trying to be too clever with too many differentials. Murray captain???? Yes you cant be #1 if you make the same moves but this will hurt his rank 100%.

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He’s been doing this stuff all season and been doing great, I wouldn’t write him off just yet.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        What's the link to his team ??

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What is his rank?

    3. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Better choice than Duffy in my view.

    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Probably still ends up at higher OR than you

    5. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It's only his minutes/risk of rotation that put me off him, I think he's a great pick and if he plays both could do very well indeed.

    6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Link to his team?

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Just because it's not template doesn't mean it's not good.

      1. Vobinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed. People on here are obsessed with template.

    8. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Can't blame him for taking a risk. He won't drop out of the Top 5k even with a bad GW so he has nothing to lose.

    9. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wouah same captain than me nice one

    10. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      People have Duffy as captain....

      Duffy should get 3-4 pts total (6 clean sheets all season)

      So guess Murray is a better shout, but still not the best option

      Knockeart captain would have been nuts, and a real differential

    11. Flycroft
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It's an all or nothing move, heard him say on the scoutcast many times that he likes being brave at this time of the season as its the only way to see significant rank changes in the top 5/10K.

      Mark is the goat and has proven doubts over his selections wrong time and time again

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This is probably true especially as he finishes top 10k all the time anyway, just getting a top 10k doesn’t mean anything to him - he wants top 1k + and is prepared to take a risk to get there.

        Refreshing approach to see

    12. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It’s the lack of city assets which I find most interesting.

      He is superb at FPL so there will be a lot of method in the madness

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        They have tough fixtures and fixture congestion- I’m surprised that so many teams are still loaded with city

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Toughness fixtures don’t exist for city.

          I used to think they did until I went to watch city vs spurs at spurs last year.....city can score 4+ against anyone

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Third time they play spurs in two weeks says 0-0 to me

      2. Alpharius
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed I essentially have the same back 7, but he’s taking his chances on the smaller teams over the dgw. City’s next three could be slim wins as the conserve energy

    13. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Marks the GOAT.

      I’d respect his team.

      Plus Granville was saying last night mark is bored of fpl so trying to mix it up!

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Also looking at the team I quite like it. Murray captain has some logic and balls, but can’t pick apart a single other player !

        Redmond loves a DGW

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Final point

          I get the impression (I could be wrong) that being so highly under the microscope with every move wasn’t something he liked. Like this.

      2. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not very clever for the owner/ leader of a huge FPL community which is his livelihood to say he is bored of FPL!

        1. Werner Bremen
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Does somebody know where I can fallow him? I miss the days watching the fpl show with him

          1. TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Isn’t fallow a synonym for ‘plough’. Do I need to warn him?!

    14. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      All the greats captained Murray this week...just like I have!

    15. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      His wildcards good, his captain pick is good.

      You are just speculating like the rest of us about Murray’s minutes.

    16. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Do you all notice Mark’s team start with £101m at the start of season? Why he has £1m more to start with?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        What you talking about?

    17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I admire it

      Murray likely to start one and come on for 30 or so minutes in the next game and out of all the doublers is a proven point scorer attacking wise

      He's not just going with the sam boring picks we see here, he is brave and he goes through with things. If you want to make big moves up the ranks you have to make risky moves.

      Most people here will have the same team picking players out of fear or just copying others. Mark does it on his own and that's why he's very good

    18. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      sometimes it is just fun to not follow the herd and do something different.

    19. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I find some of his choices strange at times too but he's consistently miles better than me at this game so who am I to question them?

  2. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Vardy 🙁 - unlucky cappers. GL to everyone for this GW. Duffy (c) here 😀

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Party cancelled?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah party was delayed.

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      DUFFY (C)
      DUNK
      RYAN

      Score alerts off and one check at full time with baited breath.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Incoming Bong goal

      2. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It’s bold but I admire it - hope it works out - too often this game doesn’t reward bravery

  3. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any love for GW35 Deeney(C)?

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, it's a good shout.

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

      I think I am

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Good option. Probably going Jimenez myself

    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wish I had gone with him, not happy with my captain choices. Jimmy ok?

      1. The Senate
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I like Jimmy too... but Huddersfield!

    5. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd rather (c) a defender.

    6. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      my first choice for now

    7. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I may

  4. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    All doing Vardy to dgwer?

    1. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Im considering Firmino

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        For me, no.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Deeney probably. Then onto firmino.

    3. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy > Deeney...template-ish 🙂

  5. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I'm sitting here with Aguero captain and it seems like he's a differential, how times have changed.

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Same...I'm worried about it with all these son/Duffy captains....I repeat...I'm worried captaining Sergio Aguero because others have gone with Duffy.

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Haha same mate, crazy.

  6. Vobinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Early thoughts :

    Vardy Maddison King to Aguero Jimenez Doucoure or Aguero Jota Deeney for -8.

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2nd option but yeah could be

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      At least wait for the to pay first

  7. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I see Mark S has gone for no City attack and kept double Liverpool attack.

    Genius or madness? Any one see the logic?

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Che car and hudd in next 3. Chelsea looks unsettled and other two are prizes.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      1 extra fixture in 5 gameweeks doesnt justify ignoring the strong teams.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Oh sh1t, did you think the season ended after gw35?

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          It’s more the no city which I find v interesting - wondering if he has spotted something I’ve missed

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Its a bit of a tougher run for them atm, not that it will phase them massively

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He is going to Monitor city attack to get one of them... Kun for bobby or something.

      It's not that risky decision.

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What's the link to his team ?

    5. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I've essentially done the same, as will have others.

      Have Salah & Aguero. Will double up with Mané in HW35/36, mostly likely.

      Mark has the double-up already and I guess will either switch out a MID/FWD if he needs to.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        He doesn’t have aguero though big difference.

        Most here are going heavy on city and then switching to Liverpool in 36 onwards he seems to be doing the opposite - v interesting

    6. Flycroft
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Guessing he is worried about rotation? City are probably still likely to progress in the CL and have a deep squad. Pool players are far less likely to be rested. Also gives him differentials in that rank range

    7. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Magnus Carlsen has gone triple City attack and no Liverpool.

      Interesting battle between one of the greatest logical minds in the world, and one the most experienced fantasy football minds.

      I'd back Mark in this battle.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        As a Kun & Raz owner, i hope Carlsen is right 🙂

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Same, actually 🙂

          I went Kun and Sterling, with no Pool. My WC is almost identical to Carlsen's.

  8. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hope Son starts today. I have Vardinho as VC.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He should play some minutes

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah
      I have Duffy as VC

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This - Son starts or doesn’t feature at all and I’d not be unhappy given his EO

  9. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    twitter.com---------FFCommunity

    Even Shane duffy has backed himself this weekend as C on Fantasy.

    He s not owned himself all season!

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Duffy knows

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      inbound own goal !!!

    3. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Link to his team, please?

    4. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’m genuinely surprised they are allowed to play FPL.

      There are prizes (whilst admittedly terrible) and this there is a clear conflict of interest / cheating possible

      Thoughts?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Lol no a professional footballer does not care more about a fantasy football team than his career

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Well obviously not but theoretically it shouldn’t be allowed.

      2. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        If a premier league player can cheat to win the top prize....well, then they deserve it, to be honest

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          They don’t though do they that’s the point

          They are effectively insider trading (eg early team info)

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Who cares it’s just a game .....

  10. Mattdrid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    When you score 2 points and get a green arrow....!

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      😀

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for tonight!

  11. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Happy birthday Kyle Walker Peters!

    Clean sheet, 2 assists, 3bps.

    89th minute sub off for trippier to take the applause....

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Think he will start for Trippier today.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        You hope* after what klopp said this is a perfect game to give trippier a rest

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Wow I’m so hungover sorry

      2. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Same here, Poch said there's gonna be rotation. He doesn't have many options in the final third. Makes sense for KWP to get a run out

      3. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This

  12. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lots with Brighton double up in defence. Could be a lot of hiding behind the sofa whenever Bournemouth are on the attack today.

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Triple up here, send help

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Tripple up and Duffy(C). Try to get to top 1k (at 2900 now) or go home.

    3. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Iv'e got Wilson and 2 Brighton DEF, hope for Duffy and Wilson Goals

      1. buzzkill
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        You’d get more points if Wilson didn’t score with 2 BHA defs

  13. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    just saw on twitter that Duffy captained himself. He knows.

  14. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    “Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one defeat away from Manchester United's worst run in 27 years.

    A loss against West Ham will mean five defeats in six games for Manchester United, something they haven't done since 1992 under Sir Alex Ferguson.”

    Enter West Ham, as a fan I can guarantee you we save many teams from embarrassment in situations like these

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ha

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Got Lukaku and martial in my WC. Am serious.

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I kept Pogba I felt it’ll be a massive game for him

          Hard owning players playing against your team - sliver lining maybe but the game itself is conflicted

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Nah we got above 40 points and checked in early to the beach. Nothing to play for anymore Pellegrini made sure if that weeks ago

            1. Eat my goal!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Fair enough - I shipped all city partly coz of the fixtures and partly coz of the derby

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      West Ham fan here - Lukaku captained here 😆 !

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This is what I mean. West Ham fans know !

  15. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I'm not saying he will, but IF Duffy fails, will he be called a Troll ?
    😛

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He’s been failing all season. He is an FPL protest pick like a vote for trump. Everyone is bored.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        😀

      2. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Completely agree

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hardly a troll it’s not like he really achieves big scores regularly- CS’s are gold dust

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I'm kidding mate 🙂

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          You may be but you know it’ll happen - fifteen pages of it

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            😀

    3. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nope!

  16. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    From 9k to 106k, damn!
    What was this guy trying to do? Take hits then activate WC later?

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/8260/event/34

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Who cares. 1 more below me 🙂

    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      ouch...now that's what I call a failed WC indeed.
      And a very indecisive FPL manager at that, with 28 transfers

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He’s had a mare !

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Think he left his phone lying around at work

        1. GREEN IS GOOD
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Nah, he still has his WC and a good team. Looks like he missed the deadline.

    4. buzzkill
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ah a Liverpool fan, delicious

  17. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Duffy has transferred himself into his fantasy side and given himself the armband.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1340873/event/34

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      And taken a 12 point hit to do so. This is the attitude I want to see from my captain

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      reckless...

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      When he scores the I inevitable own goal he's going to get a lot of stick from team mates.

    4. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      IM BUZZING

      QUADRUPLE DEFENCE BABY

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nice!

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Who's your © ??

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Duffy :p

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            😮
            Nice !

    6. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      And he have Wilson in his team!!
      LOL

    7. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not that it's very important, but is it really him though...there are more Shane Duffy's

    8. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It says country England there but he plays for Ireland ?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It could easily not be him. Or it’s because he’s lived here for many years

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          He wouldn't have his nationality as England...it is not theeee Shane Duffy!!

    9. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He’s not confident in a clean sheet though, starting wilson over Doherty

  18. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Outside the top six , on paper what is the premier league best team . This is what I reckon
    Patricio
    Awb boly maguire chilwell
    Neves Doucoure
    Zaha siggurdsson Anderson
    Jimenez

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jota over Anderson.

      Someone over Patricio.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd replace Neves with Milivojevic to take pens won by Zaha 😀

      1. Ohh1454
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not the worst suggestion lol

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          😀
          My team would be

          Fabianski
          Awb Maguire Lascells Chilwell
          Gueye Doucoure
          Siggy
          Jimenez Mitrovic Zaha

    3. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy not deserve a place?

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Foster
      Boly Tark Maguire
      Doherty Gomes Doucoure Digne
      Jota Jimmy Zaha

    5. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Fabianski
      AWB Sakho Maguire Digne
      Neves Doucoure Siggy
      Wilson Jimenez Zaha
      Bench: Gunn Vardy Jota Rice

      Honourable mentions for Deulofeu, Foster and Anderson. If he could be arsed, Arnie would be one of the first names there.

    6. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Heaton
      AWB Schar Sakho Chilwell
      Gueye Siggy Doucoure
      Fraser Vardy Zaha

  19. HD7
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Eriksen Cappers
    Whats the mood?
    Feeling the good vibes?

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Aye few assists and a goal will be spot on

    2. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2 goals and an assist would be alright

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

    3. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A start would be nice

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I am sure he will start Eriksen pal some great sport on over the weekend Stanley Cup playoffs who’s everybody’s teams

    4. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Just hope he plays. I switched C to him from Vardy at the last second just coz I didn't want my Friday night ruined.

  20. Dammed Utd
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody been watching the Masters on ESPN

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah i caught some of it yesterday and fully intend on gouging myself in it over the weekend.

      It is great to see Tiger showing form.You can not take your eyes off him when he is in the zone like this.

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Highlights are on sports centre on ESPN now if you missed any

  21. Vatroslav
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Dunk(C) oh my god... I've never been so excited about a captain. This will either end terribly wrong or completely awesome.

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      The three weeks I owned him this season he amassed 0 points (-2, 0 and 2). Good luck!

  22. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    RMT

    1)

    2)

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely 1

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd start again

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't play either.

      1) Always go missing

      2) worse than Ozil in big games

  23. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    75 minutes until meltdown

  24. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Just noticed the 2 beside my name changed to 3 today!

    My 3rd year anniversary with FFS 😛

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Happy anniversary

    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Happy Anniversary, Roboklopp!

    3. TOPCAT1960
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      As a HR Manager..... I must pass on my congratulations and long may your service continue ! 🙂

    4. Hurnt
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      GTFIT happy anniversary mate

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Great 🙂

    6. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Haha cheers guys! 😀

    7. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Happy FFS anniversary.

    8. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Happy Anniversary!
      For what it's worth, your advice and comments have been great here - so thanks and hope you weigh in with a heavy ton this week.

  25. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Seriously, Son on the bench will ruin my weekend. Don't do this to me, Poch, for f**** sake!

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed. My ML hangs in the balance and Son playing (as my captain) will be massive.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Relax 🙂

    3. Hurnt
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      This based on anything?

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Just fear, mainly. It is what it is.

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Poch comments on rotation

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’d be very, very surprised seeing Spurs position in the league and their injury list.

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure we have many forward options fit.

      Kane Alli Lamela all injured as far as I’m aware so that leaves Eriksen Moura Son Llorente as the only fit options.

      As a guess I’d say team will be something like this.

      Lloris
      KWP Sanchez Vert Davies
      Winks Sissoko
      Moura Eriksen Son
      Llorente

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Foyth and wanyama for vert and winks I reckon.

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Wing backs will take the strain ...

        Lloris
        KWP Sanchez Vert AlderW, Davies
        Winks Sissoko Eriksen
        Llorente Moura

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pochettino: "Of course, with our decision, we need to help the team to put the right players with fresh legs in. We have a strong squad and I think we need to rotate because it's so important because we are at the end of the season."

      I really can’t see Son starting against a hapless Hudds, with City midweek and then a double gameweek ....

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Who plays instead with Alli, Kane and Lamela injured?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Wing backs will take the strain ...

          Lloris
          KWP Sanchez Vert AlderW, Davies
          Winks Sissoko Eriksen
          Llorente Moura ...

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            If there was ever a GW where they could get away with that lineup it’s this one.

            Eriksen is just as likely to be benched imo. We’ll see in 51 minutes 🙂

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Is Alli actually out ? A lightweight cast on a minor hairline fracture is pretty common ?

              1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Poch said yesterday that he was "not optimistic" of his chances of featuring.

          2. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Close but no cigar 🙂

      2. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Do you then see Kane, Alli and Lamela start?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Wing backs will take the strain ...

          Lloris
          KWP Sanchez Vert AlderW, Davies
          Winks Sissoko Eriksen
          Llorente Moura .

    7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing you can do about it. Why get so worked up?

    8. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      We all captained knowing it could happen, to be fair though I always fancied the son over Duffy captaincy pick, the latter too boring.

    9. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What is this, just get randomly worked up hour?

    10. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      everyone else is injured...

    11. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I hope so and I own him.

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Isn’t his EO over 100 at your rank?

  26. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Two main ML rivals captained Duffy. I captained Son. This could end really well or really badly.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Surprisingly 3rd and 4th in my league bought and Ced Murray. I'm not sure he even starts Bournemouth game

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I did duffy to make some ground. fingers crossed.

    3. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Think you made the right call. If it backfires that’s part of the game

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        At least Duffy plays, no worries. Got Son but capped Duffy. Also got Knockaert.

  27. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Just out of interest, if no other injuries occur, is anyone planning Ryan/Duffy/Dunk to anyone for GW35 or just holding?

    Sadly I was a twonk and only left a penny in the bank, so my options are restricted to Duffy to a Watford defender I suspect.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Soton def if you don't have one.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Have Gunn and Valery. If it hadn't been so mad yesterday I'd have gone Bednarek and then Ryan to Foster. Ne'er mind.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ryan and Foster bad in 37 so swings and Roundabouts.

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Yes - good point. I remembered I had a reason for thinking Gunn was a better pick than Foster long term.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      BB36 instead

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Valery is a good Dunk downgrade. -0.3

      Kola is a good Duffy upgrade. +0.3

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Kola can be an issue.

    4. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. I already have double Saints and Kola. Duffy will probably be 1st sub.

    5. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      My plan is Dunk to a saints defence.

      If I’ve had a very strong week may even do a hit and remove 2 of my 3 Brighton defenders. That is less likely but possible.

  28. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Shane Duffy has captained himself at FPL. That makes me feel confident. What makes me feel less confident is that he hasn't gone for the triple Brighton defence. Not even a 3rd Brighton player. He can't be that confident.

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Shane on him

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      at least he backed himself.......extra incentive
      work for those baps

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That's true. He will be all out for a goal as well.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Absolutely:)

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Will you keep him for 35?

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very likely. But he may be 1st sub.

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What’s his team link?

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Decent

        Ryan
        Duffy c - Robertson - VVD
        Ozil - Mane - Perreya - Son
        Auba - Aguero - Wilson

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Not sure about that, 12pt hit and still has Wilson, Ozil, Perreya and double Pool def

    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      To offset that , I would like to highlight the number of BHA players in their private league that don't even have Duffy in their team. 🙂

  29. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A Duffy fluffy red card would be nice 🙂

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ha ha

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Collective 'For F.... s.....' cries across the laptop and smart phone owning masses. PC world will do good business with the number of smashed devices that will occur.

  30. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Captained camarasa here...I have searched high and low on comments to see if anyone else has, but cannot find anyone.

    (C)amarasa captainers reveal yourselves!!!

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      *tumbleweed*

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      i got him but think thats risk enough