Scout Notes

Son on the rise as Mourinho’s Tottenham triumph over West Ham

West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Goals: Heung-min Son (£9.6m), Lucas Moura (£7.0m), Harry Kane (£10.8m) | Michail Antonio (£6.9m), Angelo Ogbonna (£4.5m)

Assists: Dele Alli (£8.4m), Heung-min Son (£9.6m), Serge Aurier (£4.8m) | Mark Noble (£5.0m), Robert Snodgrass (£5.2m)

Bonus Points: Son x3, Aurier x2, Kane x1

Son Heung-min (£9.6m) was the main eye-catcher in Gameweek 13’s early kick-off as Fantasy Premier League managers eyed the beginning of the Jose Mourinho era at Spurs with a keen interest.

The South Korean star registered a 13-point haul thanks to a goal, assist and three bonus points and appears to be an obvious target for investment if the new manager can continue to get goals and points on the board.

Son was the top FPL points-scorer for Spurs against West Ham

Deployed in the number 10 role, Dele Alli (£8.4m) was another to impress at the London Stadium, also placing himself firmly on the Fantasy radar. He registered the assist for Son’s goal before producing some sublime skill to begin the move that led to Lucas Moura (£7.0m) slotting past Roberto (£4.4m) for Spurs’ second.

“It was just in front of me. The piece of skill was amazing, but what for me is more amazing is the mental thing in relation that. You only do that if you are focused, committed, ultra confident. If not you give up when you have bad feeling, sadness, you don’t do that piece of skill. It is amazing, but it only comes when from an emotional point of view everything is positive. Fantastic, I am really happy.” – Jose Mourinho

The Spanish goalkeeper had another torrid day at the office, lunging at several balls into the box and failing to get a strong hand to Son’s opener.

Issa Diop (£4.5m) also got an early yellow card for a coming-together with Kane. That was the defender’s fifth booking of the season, meaning West Ham will be without their first-choice centre-half for the trip to Chelsea in Gameweek 14. The resulting free-kick saw Roberto flail at the ball as Davinson Sanchez (£5.3m) rushed in but the offside flag rose once more.

His display, combined with the lack of Diop next time out, should encourage owners of Chelsea assets as they continue to be highly-owned going into Gameweek 14.

Dele Alli was handed plenty of praise for his role in Spurs’ win over West Ham, his number 10 duties helping Kane stay further forward at times

Harry Kane (£10.8m) – who nodded in a third Tottenham goal before West Ham’s extremely late fightback – is also someone under the microscope with Mourinho’s arrival. He had the ball in the net for Spurs after three minutes at the London Stadium but the striker was offside when he received a through ball from Alli.

Son was the next player to slide Kane through but again the England captain found himself ahead of the West Ham defence when the ball was played.

In the early part of the game, Kane was very much operating as an out-and-out centre-forward, like he did years before which is why he was able to enjoy several key chances. However, as the encounter wore on, he dropped a little deeper so we will still have to monitor his positioning under Mourinho.

Harry Kane added to West Ham’s misery with his seventh league goal of the season

In an open start to this London derby, Sebastien Haller (£7.2m) headed straight at Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.5m) from close range, with Andriy Yarmolenko (£5.9m) supplying the cross.

Son, operating from the left of Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1, stung Roberto’s palms from just outside the box on 19 minutes.

Serge Aurier (£4.8m) appeared to be targeted by West Ham, with several of the Irons’ attacking moves going down their left flank in the opening half. The Tottenham right-back also got away with a potential penalty shout after he collided with Robert Snodgrass (£5.2m) in the box.

Felipe Anderson (£6.8m) was next to get beyond Aurier after a slide-rule pass from Mark Noble (£5.0m) but his cut-back evaded Haller as the forward charged into the box.

West Ham will be without Issa Diop for their Gameweek 14 trip to Chelsea

Alli attempted another through-ball in the 33rd minute to find Son but Declan Rice’s sliding tackle stopped the South Korea attacker from attempting to break the deadlock.

Rice rescued the Irons again two minutes later but he could not stop Spurs making the breakthrough on 36 minutes. No. 10 Alli popped up in space once more to find Son in the box. The midfielder’s left-footed shot found the corner of Roberto’s net, though many will feel the goalkeeper could have done better considering the angle of Son’s shot.

The shot-stopper had another moment to forget before half time as his fist collided with Angelo Ogbonna (£4.5m) instead of the ball from a Spurs free-kick. He did manage to get a hand to Alli’s follow-up shot but there is no question that the Spaniard is not inspiring confidence in those playing ahead of him. While it’s good news for those who are going to play West Ham in the future, Roberto’s performance may mean we have to somewhat temper our expectations of what Spurs are capable of under Mourinho. After all, it is likely that Mauricio Pochettino probably could have orchestrated such a win given the Hammers’ poor display.

Spurs made it 2-0 just before the half-time whistle, largely thanks to an incredible piece of Alli skill that somehow kept the ball in play on the touchline. That flick set Son free down the left, with his low cross converted at the back post by Moura.

Spurs continued to dominate early in the second half, as Moura missed a big chance when set free by Son before Kane got himself on the scoresheet. He rose over Diop to head home Aurier’s cross in the 50th minute.

However, just as Spurs were potentially offering potential for defensive assets, West Ham came back into the game to remind Fantasy managers of the defensive problems that had crept up on Pochettino’s final weeks at the helm.

Mourinho did manage to oversee some defensive improvements in the first hour of the trip to West Ham but the home side did get back into the game

Michail Antonio (£6.9m) made his comeback from a long-term injury by replacing Anderson at the interval, while Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) came on for Yarmolenko in the 56th minute, the former having a big impact.

Antonio, arguably the only bright spark for West Ham other than Snodgrass, stung Gazzaniga’s palms on 60 minutes from an advanced position, before Diop denied Kane at the other end with a last-ditch sliding tackle.

As Mourinho commented post-match, Spurs failed to control the last 30 minutes of the game despite being very comfortable in the opening 60. Asked about Alli’s mostly-excellent performance, the Spurs boss said:

“Dele was like the team, he was brilliant for 60-65 minutes and then he paid the price of the times, so he went a little bit down. He was the old Dele Alli, the Dele Alli of a couple of years ago, that impressed not just England but the world. He did exactly what I wanted him to do, with two days of work. With important selection of information I tried to make clear for him exactly the spaces where we wanted him to play. Offensively and defensively, he is an intelligent footballer to understand what we wanted and very, very important for the team. I am really pleased with his performance.” – Jose Mourinho

It was Antonio who grabbed West Ham’s first goal in the 74th minute, firing into the bottom corner after Noble won the ball near the Spurs box.

Antonio – the Hammers’ most advanced player in the second half – almost squeezed in a late effort from the byline and from the resultant corner, Ogbonna headed home Snodgrass’ delivery. Spurs were relieved to hear the full-time whistle immediately afterwards, as West Ham left it too late to earn a point.

Finally, Carlos Sanchez (£4.4m) came on for Diop midway through the second period, a move which saw Rice drop to centre-back from the final 30 minutes. The midfielder could rival Fabian Balbuena (£4.3m) for a place in defence away to Chelsea.

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Roberto; Cresswell, Diop, Ogbonna, Fredericks; Rice, Noble; Yarmolenko, Snodgrass, Anderson; Haller.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Davies, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks, Dier; Son, Dele, Lucas; Kane.

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1,488 Comments Post a Comment
  1. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Couple of quick questions:

    1) Sterling >> Mane or Son?
    2) Ings or Jimenez till gw18
    3) Worth using a FT on Mount > Pulisic? Rmt suggests a big diff between them

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      1) Mané for sure (though Son also a fantastic option)
      2) Jimmy by a mile
      3) Yes, worth it.

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      1. yes
      2. Jim
      3. both rotation risk. no

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mane is essential for the next 4 games.
      Neither. Get more mids.
      Yes.

    4. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mane
      I went ings for his fixtures
      No.3 want to do the same but dont know if worth it

  2. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Gazza, Button
    Robertson, Soyoncu, Lundstram, Aurier, Rico
    Mane, KDB, Son, Martial, Hayden
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez

    On WC and need to CUT 0.1 here so:

    a) Martial > Madders
    b) Aurier > Cahill/Taylor
    c) Rico > Williams/Reid

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t even countenance a) this week.

      The other transfer options are a massive ‘meh’ for me

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        need to make one of those bro as its WC and 0.1 off

        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Oh right, I got you.

          Lose Rico then probably. His fixtures are really tough, and I’m guessing he’s probably going to be your 5th defender anyway so unlikely to get pitch time anyway

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers but question is do I will be ok during Xmass busy time?
            Williams will stay in United firts XI?

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

          C

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

      C

  3. FPLMarc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mane, Sterling, _______, _______
    Vardy, Abraham, _______

    Over the next few weeks, do I aim for:

    A) Martial, Mount, Jimenez
    B) Martial, Son, Ayew
    C) Son, Grealish, Jimenez
    D) Son, Mount, Ings

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

      C

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I like A & B...B but close

    3. In and Out
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t go with any of those you have to lose Sterling

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

      E) Martial, Son, Mousset

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

      C

  4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Never thought Id be hiding behind the sofa from a Sheff United 4.0 defender....

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Just get him & play him every week. Then no need for hiding behind sofas and the like

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I free hitted this week which is a long story, but after today he is in every week

        1. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Don't do that. His blanks and hauls are totally predictable so far. Just look at them

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

      Imagine if you are the guy that classified him as Defender at FPL towers 😀

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Promote that guy.

  5. Citizen Kane
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is Adama Traore an option?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I think he’s a really interesting 8th attacker. But if he’s gunna be higher in the pecking order than that then I wouldn’t bother.

      1. Citizen Kane
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Im thinking to play him in 352 some weeks and then go 442 and play a defender instead

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      How much is he now.

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

      If running fast is the sport, he'd be my first pick

    4. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He is a great 5th mid option for GW18 imho

  6. DNFPL
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling + Deulofeu > Moura + Kane

    Ryan
    TAA Lundstram Soyuncu
    Sterling Mane KdB Mount
    Vardy Abraham Deulofeu

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

    Which looks better? Have 2FT and 3.0 ITB

    A: Mount to Pulisic

    B: Mings to Taylor, Mount to Son

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

      I’m in a similiar position but with 1FT. Would probably do B if I had 2 FT like you

    2. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I lime B

      1. POLSKA GOLA
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        *like

    3. In and Out
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Assuming Mings to Taylor is a bench player then go for that option

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

  8. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Will Mount drop in price tonight? I have exact money for Mount > Zaha. Already have Tammy. Would you?

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me. Burnley returning to decent defensive form, West Ham anything but. Think it's a move that could backfire.

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'd keep mount

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

      First time lamps rests mount they lose. Lamps won't make that mistake again. Mount will be back next week.

  9. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed..

    A) Mount + 1FT
    B) Pulisic
    C) Son -4

    Will likely be priced out of a decent 5th defender which I need to fund Son unless I take a hit. Currently have exact cash for Rico. Saving and getting Son for free next week thereby probably means someone

  10. grooveymatt65
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    sterling owners.. are you selling for son? i will i think. wish i done it this week. I own KDB as well!!

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

      In the same position. Seriously tempted.

      Almost did it this week but I was committed to making Sterling captain. And that as a Vardy owner since GW1. What was I thinking?!

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

    Well, after watching highlights of games i haven't watched yesterday i have one question.

    People who are calling Vardy lucky, what would you call Arsenal ??

    How the hell Southampton didn't score third goal is beyond me. Both of gunners goals were not best fluid goals. Feels bad for Southampton. Really hope they find some form now & get up from the mediocrity of Relegation zone. Like many things about the club, great Academy being one of those.

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy may have been fortunate but he's been absolutely brilliant. They're scoring goals for a reason. Team's got to win the penalty and player has to be nailed on pens to have that good fortune on the first place

      It's a bit of a case of sour grapes

      As for arsenal, Jesus. Embarrassing

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

        Ha ha.
        Well said !

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What!? Who was calling Vardy lucky?

      He was brilliant yesterday. Could have had a couple of goals beyond his fortunate re-took penalty.

      But yeah. Arsenal were spawny as f*%#

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

        You should have been here after 3pm matches buddy 😀
        We Vardy © were made to feel guilty because of that ...
        Lol

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

      Vardy was lucky for the penalty. He actually UNDERPERFORMED his xG. Yesterday.

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal are cack. Vardy is class and Leicester look a really good attacking team again.

  12. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Milly and Melly for the turn of fixtures.

    Nice.

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Milly looked lively yesterday

  13. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    To get TAA should I get rid of:
    a) Guilbert
    b) Janmaat (any news on the injury?)

    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on rest of your defence and on which weeks you’d have to play the one that you keep. Cheap defenders are mainly about the fixtures.

      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I will play TAA/Robbo/ Lund all the time...

        1. trinzoo
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Then WC before GW18.

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      That Janmaat business is very odd

  14. AndyCook
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A. Pulisic or B. Maddison? I keep feeling like Maddison can’t keep it up shooting from those positions but increasingly worried I’ll be proved wrong.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Pulisic.

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

        Pulisic crushes Maddison in raw underlying stats. I'm just gonna believe in that and go for him.

    • GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Do Pool look likely to start keeping clean sheets any time soon. Their blank week is imminent and I'm considering Trent to Pereira.

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Id hold at least until 18 personally

      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Hard to say. Pool don’t concede many chances usually. But they always seem to allow at least one big chance each game. And their opponents punish them every time.

        I’d keep Trent to be honest. He’s super attacking and just keep fingers crossed for cleanies

    • De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Might go Jing to Dings.

    • Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Who to take out first,auba or sterling?
      Now that aguero is out,is sterling gonna play more central?

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Sterling probably. Though Auba > Kane could be a pretty massive differential if he can find his prolific scoring boots

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

        Raz
        Auba playing Norwich so a return isn't out of question. Sell after that immediately though 😀

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

        Both personally

    • Strchld
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Which one would you prefer:

      Sterling to A) Salah or B) Son

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

        Also have Mane and KdB

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Son.

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

        B is popular.
        I've gone for A

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

          Yes, thats why Im thinking to get double Mane and Salah.

      4. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B all day long.

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

          May I ask why?

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

      Does Son disappear for Asian games again this year?

      If so, does anyone know what GWs he misses? If I remember rightly it starts around GW22?

      1. Stef rocks
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Bro there is so much time until Gw22 - just try to get as many points as you can until then !

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

          Its not gw 22 . Its between 16 and 18

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

            And this is exactly what is stopping me getting him right now. Can’t be buying a player that’s going to miss 3 games in the short future. Really frustrating.

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

              If he goes I think he'll only miss the one gw . Maybe 2.

              1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                The one he is really needed for is 18 of course

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

                Genuinely think it’s enough for me to just hold off until their lovely run GW19 onwards. Or go with Alli until then.

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

        I have no source, but have read twice here that he's not obligated to go there this year. Not in some Fifa event calendar, that tournament

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Jose will no doubt fight this big time

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

          It's being held in s.korea this year. I think they will push very hard for him to join up.
          Its 3 games between 10-18 dec.

          1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Probably best to wait on what happens before getting him in that case

      3. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I read somewhere that they will pick players from domnestic K-League for those games.

        Also have a question for you as a Hammer fan - has W. Reid has a chance for playing time?

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

          Interesting

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

          This is good info, need to monitor this before buying IMO.

          He’s still not fit yet, I think he played half hour or so for the U23s the other day which is promising and Pellegrini said he’ll be back training with the first team Squad as soon as he’s played a full game.

          Our team has been so bad that not one of those defenders deserves their place right now. So I can’t say for definite that he will come in, but I’d say the chances are increasing every game.

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            cheers bro!

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

      East Asian championships run from 10dec to 18dec.
      If Tot are very economical with the amount of time they allow Son to be away for I suspect the following..

      16.Maybe miss vs Bur
      17 Miss vs wol
      18 rushed back to vs Che.

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Its a real pity this

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          But may strengthen Moura and Dele cases

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

        Wow, had not considered this! Any idea on when we will get news around this?

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

          No news yet. I hear now that s.korea might field domestic players only.

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

            Alright, cheers!

    • Atimis
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Which option sounds best? Leaning towards 1.

      1) Auba Hayden to 4.3 Son 352
      2) Auba Maddison/Pulisic to Jimenez Son 343
      3) KDB to Son 343

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        3

    • Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Has there ever been a vote for who personally think is the best podcaster (individual) you listen too regarding fpl? If not mine is Andy. Vote if you think it is ok to do so. I am sure I have not listened to everyone. I like the genersl tootoo

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Anyone who doesnt have a patreon or pretends they are a professional player.

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

          Just found out what Patreon means

      2. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I like Andy he seems like a nice guy but I do not enjoy his style of videocast at all. The solo thing just doesn't do it for me one bit.

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

          I suppose I just like him. Would do better if he was given a space on this site.

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

            Eh?

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

            He is given space on this site as a "pro" pundit. Even though hes hardly part of the ffs community these days.

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

              He will be now he's working for Scout full time starting Monday

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

                OK

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

              A permanent one like Munday and Joe

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

                He was a regular on Scoutcast and did his own thing. Don't know how you can think that's the best pod out there, it's pretty shocking really.

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

                  We are all different. Just being positive on my view. Not knocking anyone.

      3. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Marc Sutterns first. Az second. Granville third.

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

          Interesting. Marc I hear so little of these days.

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

        It would be so much fun if they’d engage Alon and Walsh from FML FPL to give their thoughts, but they are probably a bit post-watershed and would likely have to tone down their normal style to cater for the more mainstream FFS target demographic

        But for my money it’s the best podcast out there (in terms of entertainment)

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

          Send me details pls

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

            https://fmlfpl.com/

            Treasure them, they are unique in this straight laced vanilla world of off the shelf FPL podcastery

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

              TNKS

            2. Rojo's Modern Life
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Incredible sentence

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

                I’d highly recommend them, give them an episode or two to grow as well - as it might just seem like foul mouthed chaos at first 🙂

        2. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          This is one of the only casts I can listen to these days. I find Andy too dry for my taste, FFS is pretty good on the whole but hate to say it but I never really got over the change in dynamics after mark left. Jonty is a professional and capable host but I prefered the previous dynamic.

          My main issue with most casts and I think this is why I enjoy FML, is I never get much sense people are actually really enjoying themselves.

        3. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I think they have been on the scoutcast haven't they? Or am I mixing them up with another American one

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

            Yeah that’s the other American guys you’re thinking of, “Always Cheating” - I can’t I’m personally a MASSIVE fan of theirs, rarely listen to AC anymore, but they can be good as well

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

              *i can’t say I’m personally a massive fan of theirs, but they can be good as well

            2. Pacer.
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah that's the one. Also good but not as cathartic as FML. FPL can be a miserable game, we need people like FML around to share the misery and poke fun

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

                Exactly why I love it - Walsh’s mood is so comically aligned to how well his GW went, he had to be talked down off the ledge last week, and followed it up with a hit & 3 transfers this week so interesting to gauge the mood on Monday!

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

        Just my view but if there was a conversation suite that sorted out the rubbish we have to read sometimes.

    • grooveymatt65
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      sterling owners.. are you selling for son? i will i think. wish i done it this week. I own KDB as well!!!

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

        Sold last night for the 0.1m.

        I almost regret it. Kinda wish I'd waited so I can decide on Salah.

        1. ChrisPire
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I have Salah and Mane (got him last week for Sterling). Now considering if I want to do Salah to Son but will decide after CL match. Hope Salah will fight for his golden boot. Fixtures are awesome with two home games coming up.

      2. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Did it last night. One "on form", the other "well off form". A no brainer for me. Could sterling become the ultimate diff ?

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Besides GW 1 it has been a terrible experience having Sterling in my squad

      3. el polako
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        KDB - only City asset worth owning at the moment.

    • TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Morning all,

      On a nice run: OR 2.8m to 530k in last 4 weeks

      But looking to improve the midfield

      Pop (Button)
      Trent Soyboy Lund Aurier (Mings)
      Mane Sterling* KDB Mount* (Guendo)
      Vardy Tammy (Connoly)

      0.3 ITB, 2ft

      Sterling/Mount to
      A. Son/Martial
      B. Son/Pulisic
      C. Son/Mad

      OR
      D. Martial/Pulisic + Conoly to Jimi (-4)

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

        Like D option

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

        I have gone 1 mil to 100k in 3 weeks. Outside of Martial I took the safe route rather than those stupid "differentials" Martial is a reason for you climbed. Don't spoil it!

      3. Rash
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B or C

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

        B. Fixtures are best.

      5. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        thanks all

      6. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Think you should seriously be considering a stronger first bench player. Looking at your team, or most teams tbh, can easily see them ending up with a player rested in each GW over Christmas.

    • upforgrabs
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A) Mount + Robertson

      or

      B) Pulisic + van Dijk

    • Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Good article, nice write up.

    • Party time
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Just saw the Sterling goal. Sterling owners robbed there!

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Tell me about it. He was my captain too. Outrageous

      • Weerman
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Already done Sterling -> Son for free
        Thinking of Mount + Traoré -> Pulisic + Zaha for -4, exact funds
        Good idea?

        Ryan
        TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
        Mané Kdb Son Mount Traoré
        Vardy Abraham

        Button Rico Willems Connolly

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          that would be -8 or -12?

          1. Weerman
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            had 2 FT's, used one on Son, still have 1 remaining so -4 for the three moves

      • CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Who would you captain next week

        A) Vardy
        B) mane
        C) Salah

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Mane

        2. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Salah if fully fit

        3. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Vardy.

      • FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Hi guys would you bench one of Soy or Lundstram next week and bring Robbo for a -4? I want to have Robbo early. Can afford only 0.1m rise from Robbo or Kelly fall.

        Please advise.

        Thanks,

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

          I'd bench Lundstram. Yeah sounds fine.

        2. ryacoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Nah, can't bench Soy or Lundy

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks both

        3. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Lundy blanked in every game v a strong team and wolves are decent and have form. Easy call

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            You can't bank on Lundstram banking, it's simple very difficult to do that. I think I will go for it, however will monitor price changes really closely and make the call as late as possible

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

              It's not just about one GW though surely - Lundy and Soy are both players I'd want to permaplay for the next 4 games at least, so I'd want to keep a structure that allows that without dilemmas personally