Dugout Discussion

Redmond starts but Valery missing for Southampton

Nathan Redmond (£5.4m) has been handed another start in the central attacking midfield role in which he thrived in Double Gameweek 34.

Having played as a makeshift centre-forward for long spells this season, the former Norwich man was paired with Josh Sims (£4.4m) last time out and got a brace.

Ralph Hasenhüttl has gone with the same system in attack, handing another start to striker Danny Ings (£5.4m) too.

However, there was disappointment for those Fantasy managers who had invested in Southampton defender Yan Valery (£4.1m) with this Double Gameweek in mind.

After coming off with cramp in Double Gameweek 34 and overcoming that this week, he ends up missing the game through illness.

Jannik Vestergaard (£4.6m) is also absent making for a back-three of Maya Yoshida (£4.1m), Jan Bednarek (£4.0m) and Jack Stephens (£4.2m).

In central midfield there are starts for budget midfielders Oriol Romeu (£4.2m) and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.4m), who will be in a handful of Bench Boost squads.

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s relevance to the Fantasy Premier League scene continues to dwindle.

Salomón Rondón (£5.9m) remains the most popular Magpie in the game but his ownership has fallen again, now to just 6.5% overall.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Schar, Lascelles, Dummett; Manquillo, Ki, Hayden, Ritchie; Almiron, Perez; Rondon

Southampton XI: Gunn; Bednarek, Yoshida, Stephens; Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu, Højbjerg, Bertrand; Sims, Redmond; Ings.

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

    So many no shows.....

  2. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Need Yoshida to save my season

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bednarek*

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

      Same, only with Højbjerg, Bednarek and Valery (next match)…

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

    Watford double CS loss was rotten.
    Sold Duffy & Dunk for Masina & Yoshida!

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

      Madness.

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

        Not really

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

        I could see Brighton getting a CS. Alas...

        Wouldn't be so bad if not for that 93rd minute wipeout.

    2. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If it was for free these moves are understandable

  4. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Rondon > Llorente (-4). Rondon goal incoming...

    1. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hope so

  5. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 39

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

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

    Apologies to Soton defence owners but hoping they concede so Valery has to start mid week 🙂

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

      Same

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

    I really need to stop betting against Fulham. This week they win away to Bournemouth to scratch a treble. Last week they beat Toffees to ruin a four fold for me. I’m confident of not learning from my experiences.

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

      They play Cardiff next weekend, though. Cardiff need to win so I think they'll revert back to their usual crap selves

  8. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How did wolves play?

    As a Jota & Jimi I'm a little concerned

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

      Should have won. Jota hit the woodwork twice, one was a Jimmy cross but he was fairly quiet.

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

      I think jota hit the bar. Maybe twice? Didn’t see it...

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

      Should have won is the easy answer.

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

      Wolves were generally poor

    5. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

    Don't know about ye but I'm having a mare yet again. Ever since my WC it's been a disaster.

    No Trippier
    No Valery
    No clean sheet.
    No joke.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wait until Wednesday night. So much more football to be played.

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Notepad out?

  10. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Almiron is rapid

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Almiron has had a very disappointing return since brought him in. Hope he returns today but not holding out much hope.

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Almirage

  11. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lovely Docoure and Dunk points on the bench. GET IN !

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

      Bench boost?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Si.

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

    Deulofeu (C) paying of.78 points with 16 to go.

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

      Humble brag

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hey mods we need a perma ban over here

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

        You're ok for now.

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      :O Well played!

    4. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Well done. i'm jelaous

    5. ♤TeddyBear♤
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thought I was doing well getting him in LOL. Great work

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

      Can't stand the smug posts.

  13. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Toon good value at 7/5

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

    Looks like bench boost works out for most this week even with no shows.

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

      24 🙂

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

      Yep. Go us.

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

      The bench boost is going well , it’s the starting 11 that’s the issue!!

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        🙂 🙂

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

        This

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

      Would have been great if not for Huddlesfield...

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

    What’s a good score / players left currently?

    Is Something like 40 points + 16 players to play around average or a bit better than average

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

      Better than average.

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

    Took a - 108 hit to bring in the likes of Crouch, Quaner, Caroll and Seamen.

    Absolutely gutted.

    1. DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I took a hit to bring in Lampard and captained him.. so pleased!

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

        Good move mate. He was lucky not to get that pen. Clear foul.

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

      I sold Aguero 250 GWs ago, typical...

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

        You must be fuming. Especially as you could have used your Octo Captain chip on him today.

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

    Where do Newcastle fans and Rafa think this big pile of money will come from ?

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

      The bank.

  18. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any tips on how to stop Valery making a fool outta me?

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

      Ask him over?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This worked, cheers.

  19. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Waste of BB in view with Lloris and Valery no show.
    But the interesting part is that i gave the armband to Lacazette, which might be the masterstroke of the week.

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

      No Brighton defence?

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Sold Duffy for Boly and kept Dunk.

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

          He should probably be on the bench.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Or could end in tears

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Jst need to outscore Sterling, Son, Jimmy and Kun.

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

      Lloris great chance at points next game

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Hopefully a CS

  20. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody ever had their bench boost outscore their whole free hit team before. I might just do it this week

  21. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is Aguero injured lads ? and any chance Lloris will play vs Brighton ?

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

      Why would he be injured?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        i read here that he's injured, and he came off earlier...

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

    Cool run Ings 😉

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

      *applause*

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

        Thank you, tough crowd tonight 🙂

  23. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    So who sold Brighton defender for Watford defender -4?

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I did but FT

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

      o/ Well, keeper

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

        And benched Duffy

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Did you boost that Irish lad?

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

            Nope, bb gw1

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

      I can top it, double Brighton defence on bench and forgot to hit the bench boost. Mini league lost 😀

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Unlucky

  24. BRKFCTrueRover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I wonder how many took out Brighton defenders for hit

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

      Lots did due to deeney red card i think

  25. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    My wife asked why I was watching this game

    Why indeed...

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

      It’s madness - Wolves v. Brighton and then Newcastle v Soton ... total madness to watch this rubbish 🙂

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

    Quite enjoyed Jimi captainers laughing at Aguero’s assist earlier

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

      A bit like last week's Duffy captainers laughing at the son no show

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

    I wonder what’s the highest ranked team with a value of less than 100m?

  28. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    JWP lucking to escape a red

  29. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    JWP YC

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

    Ward-Prowse lucky...