Scout Notes

FPL lessons learned from Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Norwich

Liverpool got the new Premier League campaign off to a flying start on Friday night with a 4-1 win over Norwich City.

In this latest Scout Notes article, we have assessed the key Fantasy talking points from Anfield as we start making early preparations for Gameweek 2.

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Each Scout Notes article will end with an analysis of the match data, which, more often than not, can give the best insight into the Fantasy implications, in combination with the eye test, of course.

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Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City

Goals: Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m), Divock Origi (£5.5m) | Teemu Pukki (£6.5m)

Own Goals: Grant Hanley (£4.0m)

Assists: Origi, Roberto Firmino (£9.5m), Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m) | Emi Buendía (£6.0m)

Bonus Points: Origi x3, Salah x2, Pukki x1

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) rewarded the faith shown in him for the Gameweek 1 captaincy by registering a 12-point haul in Liverpool’s Friday night win.

Owned by 43% of Fantasy managers, and captained by over 60% of those who voted in the Fantasy Football Scout poll for the armband, the Egyptian was most obliging at Anfield.

He scored the second goal in the rout, latching onto the end of Roberto Firmino‘s (£9.5m) through ball and slotting cooly under Tim Krul (£4.5m).

Salah then provided the assist for Virgil van Dijk‘s (£6.5m) goal with a corner. The fact that he took the set piece will be of further encouragement to those in possession of the Egyptian.

Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool’s second goal against Norwich

However, we should not get too carried away by his involvement in the corners at least, as it appears at this early stage of the campaign that he is sharing them with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m).

The left-footed Salah took the responsibility for corners on the left side of the field, while Alexander-Arnold took those on the right, creating out-swinging crosses on both flanks.

It must be said that, despite producing some excellent crosses from open play, and getting an assist from them, the right-back’s delivery from the corner flag was relatively poor against Norwich.

However, those who opted for Alexander-Arnold over Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) were still satisfied with the outcome of the game, as he outscored his colleague by five points to two.

Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for Divock Origi‘s (£5.5m) goal with a trademark cross from deep and should have arguably registered a second assist on the night, were it not for a Firmino miss.

The right-back was played in behind the Norwich defence by a skilful Salah backheel and his ball across the goal was wrapped around the post from very close range by Firmino.

Alexander-Arnold also could have scored as he slammed a second-half direct freekick towards Norwich’s goal, only for Krul to produce an excellent save to keep him out.

Against Norwich, Alexander-Arnold had the edge over Robertson offensively

Robertson owners were perhaps the most disappointed of all considering that van Dijk registered eight points from scoring in the first half.

The Dutchman has now scored six goals in his last 18 appearances for Liverpool as he continues to extend his threat from set-pieces.

The disparity between the three key Liverpool defenders’ Gameweek 1 scores was very much rooted in the fact that Liverpool lost their clean sheet in the second half.

The Reds did not look their usual assured selves at the back in this opening match of 2019/20, even before they were forced into a goalkeeper change in the 38th minute.

Norwich did not make it easy for Liverpool as they, as promised by manager Daniel Farke, refused to park the bus and asked some questions of their illustrious hosts in the first half.

Half-way through the initial period, Norwich had registered more than double the number of Liverpool’s shots (five to two) with Marco Stiepermann (£5.5m) responsible for three of those efforts.

From the off, Norwich looked to get on the ball where possible and pressed Liverpool high up the pitch.

It was this pressure that led their first chance, ensuring that Alisson‘s (£6.0m) wayward pass in the first five minutes was pounced upon by Teemu Pukki (£6.5m). His cross into the box was fired over the bar by Stiepermann but was certainly a warning sign of what Norwich are capable of this season.

Pukki busted the Liverpool clean sheet in the second half

Just as they did on their way to winning the Championship title last season, the Canaries played the ball out from the back as often as possible, even if, at times, it left them a little exposed.

When in possession at the back, the full-backs pushed up the pitch and the centre-backs split across either side of the penalty box to receive passes from goalkeeper Krul.

Even when they were 4-0 down, Norwich were determined to press and prod Liverpool from the front.

That led to substitute Moritz Leitner (£6.0m) finding the space to shoot inside the box around the hour mark, seeing his effort cannon off the crossbar.

These elements of their play are bound to have both positive and negative effects for Norwich this season. It was this energetic insistence on moving the ball and putting pressure on opposing defenders that helped Pukki score their first top-flight goal of the campaign but it is likely to lead to plenty of shots given up – good news for captain candidates set to face the Canaries.

As for the implications on Liverpool, there will certainly be further concern over their defensive assets.

What Norwich were able to do at Anfield was akin to the test Manchester City gave the Liverpool back-line in the Community Shield final.

Klopp did make one change from that match, starting Joe Gomez (£5.5m) at centre-back instead of Joel Matip (£5.5m) but even at this early stage, those with a Liverpool defensive double-up may already be considering their options.

Once again, Liverpool looked especially fragile down Alexander-Arnold’s flank, and Norwich enjoyed most of their work in the first half in his area of the pitch.

The fact that has happened both against elite opposition in Manchester City and a lesser-side in the Canaries might just increase concerns over Alexander-Arnold’s role in the team moving forward.

Alisson had to come off injured in the 38th minute

Those who had grown unfamiliar with just how cruel FPL can be were given a sharp reminder in the first half.

Alisson came into the 2019/20 season as the most selected goalkeeper, in 32.5% of squads, but he was withdrawn in the first half.

The Liverpool shot-stopper went down with a calf problem in the 38th minute and had to be replaced by Adrian (£4.5m), who was added to FPL at £4.5m.

There seemed to be a suggestion from the media that Alisson was not quite ready to come back into the side so soon after returning from Copa America duty over the summer.

Either way, those who signed him for Gameweek 1 will be bitterly disappointed as they scored just one point and may now have to make an unwanted goalkeeper transfer for Gameweek 2.

Alisson has already been ruled out of the European Super Cup clash with Chelsea midweek and is, therefore, a doubt for the trip to Southampton next Saturday.

“The Ali situation is madness. It’s a calf injury. He felt as if something hit him from the back. He will not be ready for Wednesday, I can say that already. It’s probably more than a strain. We will have to see. It does not look too good.” – Jurgen Klopp

In the meantime, could former West Ham man Adrian become an incredible set and forget option for our Fantasy teams? We’ll have to wait for more information on Alisson’s injury but Adrian does have some potential.

“(Adrian) is a very confident guy and he came in and I don’t think he wanted to sit only on the bench for the next couple of years. He made himself ready. It is a situation, but if you are in a situation like this you want to have somebody who has played the league and who is experienced. He is 32, a calm guy, emotional as well, good with his feet – how we saw – and that’s really important for us. There are a lot of good things, but you still don’t want to have a situation where one goalie is fit. That’s how it is, but we have to see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Finally, as expected, Sadio Mané (£11.5m) was missing from the Liverpool starting line-up following his late return from African Cup of Nations commitments this summer.

That allowed Origi feature on the left flank of Liverpool’s 4-3-3 system, and get two attacking returns.

It was his first-half cross that was deflected into the Norwich net by Grant Hanley (£4.0m), and Origi connected with an Alexander-Arnold cross before half-time to make it 4-0.

Whether Origi is involved in Gameweek 2 remains to be seen though, given that Mané replaced him in the 73rd minute.

More importantly, the Senegalese international looked incredibly sharp, bearing down on Norwich’s defence from his position on the left flank. The energy he showed in his 17-minute cameo suggests he is probably raring to get back into the starting line-up.

Match Data Analysis

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson (Adrian 38′); Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Fabinho; Origi (Mané 73′), Firmino (Milner 85′), Salah.

Unused substitutes: Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Shaqiri, Matip.

Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Lewis, Godfrey, Hanley, Aarons; McLean, Trybull (O Hernandez 69′); Cantwell, Stiepermann (Leitner 57′), Buendía; Pukki (Drmic 82′).

Unused substitutes: Fahrmann, Byram, Roberts, Vrancic

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

1,350 Comments Post a Comment
  1. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Morning!!

    1. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Evening here

  2. rohan
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    That the Pool double D is not as secure as one would have hoped?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Think its too early to tell based on 1 game.
      The impact of a missing Allisson could well be significant however

    2. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Robbo and TAA are basically 7.0 midfielders in terms of assists, and VVD has 6 goals in his last 18 matches.

      Even without clean sheets, they are better value than most 6.5/7.0 mids/forwards.

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

        This

      2. Conor1
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Completely agree. I see them as value midfielders with or without clean sheets. I went with Robbo and VVD. Very happy. Will always have Salah so going to stick with those three barring injuries.

  3. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone buying Adrian, if Alison is long term injured?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      depends on length of injury and current team structure.
      can see it being a popular wildcard choice.

    2. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No for now. Liverpool will tighten up defensively, so you could have the worst of both worlds - very few saves and 1 GA.

      Think Heaton & Pope (and possibly Ryan and Deano) are still better 4.5 GKs.

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Depends how long Allison is out for really.

      If it's months then he's a beautiful set and forget and worth a dip at £4.5m

    4. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      done switch to Ederson

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Right before Spurs game? Brave man

    5. fantasyfog
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      absolutely yes

      1. fantasyfog
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        actually no...taa vvd and salah

    6. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Dont get manu save point imo

  4. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    KK, you said Adrian is price locked until 17th, can you explain that to me (and for others) please?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      New player

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I didn't realise that was a rule! Useful to know.

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          To elaborate on the above, they're price locked for 8 days

      2. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Just read his reply in other thread but thanks

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Np, keep eye of fpl stats either way

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I can never read that website xD

  5. The Danned United
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    This may have already been spoken about but why have FPL done away with the red/orange/yellow flags indicating injury or suspension? Pretty crucial oversight for the busier players isn’t it?

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

      ^This

    2. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure what you're talking about? I can see those..

    3. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They haven't?

      1. The Danned United
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nothing showing on my mates team who’s got Son on his bench and Brooks (c).

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

        No injury/suspension flags on mobile for me. Really annoying.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No flags when going through a browser on mobile for me but app has flags. Pretty poor.

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

        Yeah I’m using browser. Will try the app... great name btw.

        1. The Danned United
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          That’s cleared that up I’m on browser too. Ta

    5. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah seems to be on browser on mobile it only shows flag when looking at players in "transfers" screen. Works normslly in the app though.

  6. foo_addict
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    It’s on mobile

    1. The Danned United
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      As in it’s not showing on mobile coz that’s where I’m (not) seeing it.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Reply fail to the status flag colours? It's showing on mobile for me

        1. The Danned United
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Weird I’ll get writing to FPL towers. Thanks

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

            Yeah reply fail, as above I have no status flags on mobile. I’ll write in too, or maybe send a raven.

            1. Zenith UK
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Might be worth noting I saw flags on transfer pages not on team pages

              1. Zenith UK
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Note: didn't check team pages, don't know anyone running an injured/transferred out player

                1. Gilbo88
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  I’m using mobile browser. Flags aren’t showing when I’m looking at my team on “pitch view” but are on “list view”

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

    Leitner is 4.5, not 6.0

    1. Conor1
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cannot tackle, that’s for sure. Henderson was not impressed with him last night. Looked decent going forward though.

  8. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else here - like me - who dared not to (c) Mo?

    Com'on Wilson!!!!!

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I have Kane (c)

      I reckon he gets a brace tonight

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

      * dare ,press d accidentally.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Dared was the correct terminology. Unlike "press" which should've been "pressed" xD

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      o/

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

      O/

      Opted for Sterling (c) over Salah as hoping for a 4 or 5 goal masterclass from City

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I mean, Liverpool hit 4 goals, could still be the same outcome with Sterling G & A

    5. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Could have been worse if the other Liverpool team from
      The first half showed up!

    6. fantasyfog
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      er no

  9. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hoping for a nice zinxhenko haul later.

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why........is he fishing ??? ....West Ham will score 2 day and hopefully win 2-1 or 2-2......I see lots of goals today......COYI

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

    2. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I opted not for Zinc in the end. Incredible price but doesn't attack much, doesn't get many bonus either . I think 6 points is his limit really.

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

        He got a few assists last season tho.

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

      Hope Zinc get red card and Haller take penalty.. Upss

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

    Great article thanks David. Everything we need to know in here.

  11. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Lebowski -
    Ultimate team was £150 budget for a 25 man squad (can't remember the exact breakdown of positional players)
    You would be able to make subs in the middle of a GW. For example say you had TAA and he only scored you five yesterday, but you benched say Ake. You could, after the Liverpool game ended, bring Ake in and Bench TAA (losing TAA points but gaining whatever Ake scored). So long as the games were on different Matchdays within the same GWs.
    Couldn't sub red cards etc. Could also change capt choice across matchdays.
    Transfer windows existed you could otherwise "Loan" players. So you could do a loan for 1 GW (-4), 2 GWs (-7), 3 GWs (-10) or 4 GWs (-12) then the players would switch back again.
    If you put a player on the reserve bench you could bring them in inbetween matchdays

    1. Woyofthewovers66
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I miss ultimate FPL!!

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

    Really thinking about Pukki, there’s a tonne of goals in this Norwich side, they were playing very fluid stuff at times. If Vardy or Wilson doesn’t hit the ground running I’m gonna jump on it I think

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

      Definitely on my watchlist.

    2. dshv
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      This beast had 4-5 shots on the target ...

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      After last night we all should be thinking about Pukki.

      Guy looks fixture proof already. Certainly if you already have him you can confidently start him every week.

    4. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They may have a shout to stay up..

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

        Doubt it, their terrible defence in the championship has already shown it’s not improved even slightly

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          They look like last years fulham defensively.. Everyone jumped on Mitrovic and then suddenly he stopped scoring

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Fulham didnt have those fullbacks.. they get up and down the field quick..

            1. Dino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Fulham had sessegnon who is better attacking than any of the norwich lads. They are basically Fulham/huddersfield, the bravado will gradually die away leaving them a nervous wreck not able to defend and not able to attack

  13. LT10
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Am I just being foolish, or is it now no longer possible to see how much money other player's teams have ITB?

    1. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I was thinking that

  14. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Everybody's captain played?

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

      Nah some are on kane.

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

      Wilson (c) for me!!!!

    3. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Done Salah 24 points , Allison make unhappy for me.

  15. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So Adrian 4.5 is kind of must have...? Just 2 pool players atm Salah VVD, so easy route to swap Pope to Adrian

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No no no, Liverpool’s outfield players are too valuable to waste a slot on a keeper. Get Salah VVD and TAA

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

        I'd be keeping that space for mane or TAA, but i can see the temptation of a 4.5 route into Liverpools defence.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is there info on Allison injury?

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wouldn’t say he is a must have.
        I prefer the excitement of attacking returns from Trent and Robbo

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Pending scan, but sounds like an achilles

        "It felt like something hit him and that's not a good sign," said Klopp.

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same thinking but waiting until at least next weekend

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      it really depends what you do with the money.
      unquestionably points per million wise Adrian will be better value than TAA/Robbo/VVD

      1. Markus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It's about relative value calculations. It will come down to the difference between pope/heaton and Adrian and pool defender vs next best value option. I'd guess Adrian could get around 15-20 more points across the season (155 vs 135-140) if they are slightly weakened defensively. Pool defenders are probably 15-20 points better value than other defenders (180-190 vs 165 that you might get for another hypothetical 6.5-7m player). On the surface it feels like much of a muchness but I'm sure there will be plenty more analysis into it!

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        But people have already made the decision that 2.5m spent on the TAA / Robbo double up with VVD, could be better spent in attack. That’s also why they have Pope and/or Heaton.

        So switching a 4.5m gk to a Liverpool 4.5gk is a no brainer as they already invested that 2.5m.

    5. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thank you all for your replies. Need to wait further information. Imo if you think simple 4.5 nailed gk in one of the best teams cant be bad choice.

  16. doy
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Morning lads, this probably has been asked before but does anyone have the link for all of the legends' IDs? Mark, Scoutcast crew, Ville etc. Cheers!

      1. doy
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    1. llopesso19
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      they have it in reddit.

      1. doy
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

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

      " legends " 😆

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

      They all have the template team...what geniuses

      1. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        And yet they will all have largely different scores?
        Funny how good fpl managers think similarly about who are the best players for fpl?

        Template is not necessarily a bad thing

  17. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Adams, give me something today.

    1. Ole's at the wheel
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes !!!!

  18. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    After yesterday buendia will definitely be worth owning at some point

  19. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    The whole narrative will change next week when TAA is benched and Robbo gets a clean sheet and an assist

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

      Two assists......

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Of course. That's what you expect from those two. Same, in many respects, with King and Wilson too.

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

      And goal too

  20. dshv
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hey fellas what do you think about Pool’s double defence? Am i have to remove one of robbo or vvd

    1. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why would you get rid of VVD who scored yesterday?

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

        FFS wouldn't be FFS without early knee jerking!

        1. BoomXhakaLaca1
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Im not wrong to be fair haha

    2. llopesso19
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      relax. wait for GW3 with two subs(mini-wildcard) if you still wish do that.

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

      I’m keeping an eye on it. Tempted to shift one to Laporte if it doesn’t improve. They’ve looked awful quite frankly

    4. Ole's at the wheel
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Good go for it! Get rid of both if u like. It makes sense to you so yeah

  21. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    The links to the HoF teams don't work. Does anyone know how I can see them?

  22. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    It's going to be an interesting rest of the season for those who TC'd last night.

    1. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looked at the table, so many TC'd

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      the triple captain is the least valuable chip imo
      the payout is essentially a single players gameweek score (assuming the best candidate would have been captained anyway) and obviously that comes with ridiculous variance.
      sometimes you get an extra 2 points, sometimes 15.

      bench boost is worth more than that, and free hit is just bonkers value.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Gonna be hard to use FH when it doesn't exist anymore 😉

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          think its just not available in gw1

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I can't use it in GW2 either.
            I'm sure I read it was removed though (which is going to make winter split an absolute nightmare)

            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              It does exist

              1. Zenith UK
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                That's strange because I can't use it.. or see it, just checked the rules so unless they didn't remove it from the FAQ (wouldn't surprise me given current server issues) then I guess you're right...

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        True.

        But it could work both ways. They'll probably still captain the DGW player we'll all TC, but it's the thought that it's gone already.

        Also let's face it, most of us would be unhappy with a 12 point return from a TC on a DGW though.

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

      If he right/wrong DGW fixture pops up someone’s could knock a 20 pointer out of it...

      But on the whole 12 point season is pretty good, certainly not a disaster

      15 would be ideal

  23. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone have the link to marks team?

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      And’s ID is 58, you can navigate to Marks via Mods and Cons.

  24. BoomXhakaLaca1
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    People seem really anxious to switch immediately, should prob wait for the game week to end to see if more injuries occur.

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      if I had Allisson and a 4m keeper then the transfer is completely forced.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Until press release for example on Wednesday says he's fine, just twinged it

        1. BoomXhakaLaca1
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This could also happen, I understand people switching to ederson to be safe or whoever though.

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            As per a few posts (probably those less in the know - myself included until 15 minutes ago). Adrian is price locked until the 17th (new players don't price change for eight days). Therefore you'd still bank, maximum 1.5M or minimum 1.2M (if Alisson's price plummeted)

      2. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Of course I understand the keeper situation, but swapping out defenders already doesn't make a lot of sense at the minute.

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

          nice name

          1. BoomXhakaLaca1
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I have Allison and Button , so i have done to Ederson , it is forced to do , calf injury i think he is out for one month atleast.

      1. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's completely justified, more mean outfield players(I prob should've been clearer)

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

        What happens if ederson is busted today?
        No sense in already making tf until at least today's games are over, and I would wait till tomorrow is done as well

  25. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone at all anxious about some games being postponed? It is SO windy here on the south coast

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

      Only Wilson playing on the South Coast on my team so not ideal, but no.

      Very much doubt games are called off due to wind.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No. It's wind

  26. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    OR- 2471954

    Woke up to a respectable rank ( for me). Feel like i kinda dodged no Salah last night, now i have to dodge all Man city players :/

    1. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      United fan?

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

    We can't see "Team Value" & "In the Bank" anymore, can we?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Doesn't look like it

    2. llopesso19
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      we can't. copy teams or transfers is now more complicated. But points will be more deserved.

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes? I can, but I never use the app. I use the website on Chrome.

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

        I meant on other players' 'Points' page.

        Can also see it on 'My Team' for Chrome.

        Im not too bothered as I never checked rivals balance much, but sometimes useful say they had 4m ITB for a premium forward or something. Made the H2Hs competitive.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Look at history

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

            I see Team Value on the GW History rows, but that doesn't show ITB (for Others, I can see my own).

            It used to appear in a box on others 'Points' page.

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              I know what you mean, probably so people could stop reverse engineering transfers for the week ahread

    4. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah it's definitely still there

    5. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Value is on your main page and your history page from week to week

  28. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Norwood!!

  29. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know the Scoutcast guys IDs?

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      58

    2. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks

  30. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    No "Free Hit" chip this season?

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

      Looks like

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wait a minute, you're right (and so was everyone else before the game started), it does seem to have been removed!

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, you can only play when confirming transfers

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ahhhh

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It still says this on the site but no idea where it is.

      "The Free Hit chip can be used once a season, is played when confirming your transfers and can't be cancelled after confirmed."

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Make transfers, when you confirm you can play wc or fh

      2. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I’m pretty sure it will be updated after all games are played

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      it’s still there