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The importance of showing patience as an FPL manager

Oh, Fantasy Football, what do you do to us?

There are some weeks when you just have to laugh. I’ve escaped a tricky Gameweek 23 with a decent-ish score (£48m) and a green arrow but others haven’t been so lucky.

I have my own tales of woe, but that’s nothing compared to some of the stories that I’ve seen banded around the community over the last few days.

Having done the Scoutcast for a couple of years now, and being in charge of grabbing the “Roughs with the Smooths”, I’ve seen my fair share of “Roughs”.

But this Gameweek has made me wince.

The people that have traded their faltering Wolves players for soaring Saints, such as Raul Jiménez (£7.5m) for Danny Ings (£6.9m) you have my sympathy.

For anyone that (like me) that left Adama Traore (£5.7m) on the bench, I feel for you.

For anyone that, probably against their better judgement, removed long-standing goalkeepers, such as Paulo Gazziniga (£4.6m) or Nick Pope (£4.6m), and replaced with Double Gameweek ‘star’ Lukasz Fabianski (£4.9m) or budget ‘hero’ Alex McCarthy (£4.4m), you have my condolences.

For anyone that took punts on Richarlison (£8.1m), Ryiad Mahrez (£8.5m) or Djibril Sidibé (£5.4m)… you did not deserve the fate that the cruel, cruel FPL gods had in store for you.

This game can be a nightmare. We talked last year about the impact it can have on mental health, as more and more people’s enjoyment of a weekend is intrinsically linked to their FPL score. But know that you are not alone. Everyone has bad weeks. Everyone suffers when seemingly good decisions go against them. Everyone has weeks that make them want to close FPL forever and get a new hobby. But don’t. Go outside. Take a breath. Consider why you removed Jiménez for Ings (Jiménez’s fixtures do turn really bad! Ings had scored 80 points in the last 12 Gameweeks!).

To me, “Black Box Thinking” has never been about beating yourself up over making these kind of decisions, the ones where hindsight tells us it was a mistake, but general strategy tells us it was the best move.

I’m not that annoyed I benched Traore, or that I sold Pope, because I really did think it was the right thing to do with the tools at my disposal.

However, what I’m learning more and more this season, is that when it comes to 50/50 calls, when you just don’t feel that certain, the best move may be to show patience.

My last 12 Gameweeks have been the best I can remember, with just one red arrow in this period. I was trigger happy in the first 11 weeks, and when faced with a decision (to transfer, or not to transfer) I would do it.

But actually, the players we have in our teams are those that we have backed for whatever reason, and unless there is really clear evidence that they are now no longer the player we originally signed – perhaps ditching them isn’t the best move.

I’ve shown more faith in players that I’ve selected, allowed them to have a few weeks to perform, and been rewarded. 50/50 decisions for me lately have tended to go in my favour, as I have elected to do nothing, rather than make wholesale changes (often involving hits that do not pay off).

The main reason I’m not going for Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) – see my last article for the ins and out of this – is because it would tear my team apart, particularly my midfield which currently consists of Jack Grealish (£6.5m), Sadio Mané (£12.4m), Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m), Anthony Martial (£7.9m) and/or Traore.

These players have been fundamental to my rise up the rankings, and the thought of binning these players off to chase a haul from one player fills me with dread.

The fact that I’m not that confident that Salah really will outscore these midfielders by such a considerable margin tells me that I shouldn’t be following the crowd.

Instead, it looks like I will be turning my attentions to a certain Robert Firmino (£9.4m) – who had a goal very cruelly ruled out against Manchester United on Sunday.

I said I wanted to see something to tempt me towards the Brazilian, and he’s been good the last few weeks, with a goal against Spurs and an unfortunate VAR call last week.

Firmino’s away form has been quite appealing as well heading into two matches outside of Anfield. In the last four away matches, for example, he has four goals compared to Salah’s one and Mane’s two – and 16 goal attempts compared to 14 for both the Liverpool midfielders.

For more detailed information on Firmino, read THIS MEMBERS ARTICLE.

Looking further ahead, I’m wondering what other players may come into our considerations. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.7m) is going to be back in a few weeks, after the dust has settled from the Double Gameweek. The golden boot chaser could easily be a major factor for those chasing the pack.

Similarly, a certain Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) has now hit consecutive double-digit hauls but remains a player who is being overlooked in favour of Liverpool’s star assets right now.

More budget-friendly options, such as Leandro Trossard (£5.8m), Lucas Digne (£5.7m) and Ismaïla Sarr (£5.6m) (injury depending) are also looking like options that can help you soar up the table. The key, it seems, is picking them for the right reasons, and sticking with them through uncertain times.

FPL can be the ultimate test of patience. But what I am increasingly learning is the importance of honing your ability to filter out poor Gameweeks, assess what happened and react – or crucially, not react – accordingly.

Az <p>One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.</p><p>Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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

    cant decide whether to bring in mane (till gw27) or firmino (till gw32). have 1ft and 5m itb

    Ryan
    Taa Aurier Zabaleta -- Lundy Rico
    Grealish Salah Kdb Martial -- Stephens
    Vardy Ings DCL

    A: Martial >> Mane will need to downgrade mane by gw27 to upgrade DCL
    B: DCL >> Firmino and keep firmino long term. means i can also keep martial (BUR, WOL)

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bobby

    3. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      Tough one

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

    TAA(c) anyone?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      quite a few on here a TC him.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

  3. zelio78
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    My triple up is TAA, Salah and Gomez. Chances of Gomez playing both?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      High

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good

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

    Greenwood to start vs Burnley? Ideally I want to hold Sarr (if out for a week or so) so greenwood would come in

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Arseclown Ole will play Lingard as a false 9

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

    Any Predictions for top 3 scoring FPL assets over the season?
    My guess : 1) KDB
    2) Salah
    3) TAA

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kun to pull it out of the bag.

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

        Will he get the minutes though?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Doesn't seem to need many

  6. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    For managers like me that got rid of Pope for Ryan and captained Vardy... that missed pen was the worst feeling of the whole season! It's hard to get over that. Life goes on! #itsjustagame

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I got rid of Vardy for a -4 and own Pope. A nice moment for sure hehe

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

      Could be worse, you could have captained Vardy and got rid of Jimenez for Deeney! All part of the game.

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You still had hope when the penalty was missed ... it's now VAR that delivers the crushing, final blow

  7. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any triple captainers here? If so who?

    1. runupstream
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah, nice form and less owners than Mane. Another thing, we are unsure of the future double week fixtures, maybe we won't get a good team with DGW. Remember BHA last year?

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah - thought about TAA but will end up on Mo

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

      Still undecided whether I will play it or not, if I do play it , will be Salah

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

      Have fealing Salah will score big soon, was better for my team to get Robertson and leave Son, decided do do Son to Salah instead and tc

    5. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes gone for Salah. Can't be worse that my TC on Shane Duffy last season

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

      Salah- on pens and games a week apart so rotation should not be an issue

  8. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Already transferred Tammy to DCL, I have 2 FT. I have Salah and TAA. What do you prefer long term?

    A - Kelly to Robbo for free
    B - Vardy to Jimmy and Maddison to Mane for - 4

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Sparky6670
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tough, depends on the rest of your team

      I've gone TAA, Robbo and Mane. 2 fire and forget defenders now so that simplifies that

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Last Raulist Alive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mané is owned by almost 41% so, if he gets doubles, you'll be hardly penalized. I had Mané and TAA. I was thinking about going Rashford to Firminho or Rashford and Maddison to DCL & Salah and did the latter last night before price changes. Obviously, in your case, it also depends on when you got Vardy and if you want him back after GW24.

    5. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  9. Sparky6670
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I've got 2 FT's and £1.1m ITB

    Struggling to justify transfers!

    McCarthy Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Lord Lund Sidibe Stephens
    Mane KDB Martial Grealish Traore
    Vardy Ayew Abraham

    Looks like Tammy on his way but for who?

    Two week punt on Haller?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not Haller.

      1. Sparky6670
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        If not Haller who?

        Can go up to £8.6m

        Or downgrade Sidibe to free up funds to get to around £9.5m

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I'd keep Sidibe. DCL?

          1. Sparky6670
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Will let Sidibe roll this week as he has a few good fixtures to come but he could be toast if he is benched again!

            DCL is a potential punt for the next 3 until fixtures turn

        2. Hueng-min Son of a
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I'm also going for a Haller 2 week punt and then easy transfer to Ings.

          1. Sparky6670
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Was my thoughts as Ings has a couple of tougher games coming up before fixtures ease

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

    Triple captain taa as a differential to jump up the ranks?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Seems to be gathering momentum as a plan

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

    GTG? Did Maupay & Cantwell to Greenwood & Salah (-4)

    McCarthy
    Trent (C) Soyuncu Aurier
    Salah Mane KdB Martial Grealish
    Vardy Ings

    Button Greenwood Rico Lundstram

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Looking good.

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GtG mate! TAA captain or TC?

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

        Captain, not certain on TC.

        Not sure they'll keep CS against Wolves and not sure on Salah/mane (other one will haul)

  12. HeHeFC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    This article is a load of nonsense Az. When Tammy got injured I showed patience and stuck with him, whereas you showed impatience and jumped to Ings.

    We all know how that turned out. C’mon Az, you are better than this!

    1. The Fantasy Doctor
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He’s probably talking about all his decisions. It’s worked out more often than not.

  13. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    1 FT 0.5 ITB.. do i get Gomez or Firmino?

    Hendo Button
    TAA rico dunk lunds cathcart
    mane kdb grealish doucoure cantwell
    ings vardy kun

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bobster

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bobby

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

      Bobby. i think he'll be best option for dgw

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thanks guys, so Vardy to Bobby then

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

    Captaincy could be huge in the upcoming run, fixtures turn for Vardy and KDB (as much as they can ever turn for City) and many will be splitting the overall captaincy decision between Mane and Salah for weeks, it feels like there could be a real chance to get ahead.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy & KDB will rarely be in the captaincy conversation for the next few weeks given Pool's fixtures.

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

      KDB is good enough to haul in those games though. Arsenal and Man United aren’t extremely difficult games for City.

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

        Very true, I am worried about rotation and minutes though with the Real games coming soon.

  15. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Martinelli or Greenwood?

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

      To transfer in or start? Greenwood for either anyway.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        On a WC as bench fodder and potential breakout.

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

          Greenwood mate, Rash out for minimum 6 weeks, likely closer to 12, Martinelli might lose his place after the next game when Auba is back.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      "Should" be Greenie

  16. AsdcavirPT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guaita McGovern
    TAA Soyu Aurier Holgate Rico
    KDB Mané Richarlison Grealish Traoré
    Vardy Ings Abraham
    2 FT 0.9 ITB

    A) Richarlison, Abraham -> Salah, Greenwood
    B) Abraham, Traoré -> Firmino, Cantwell
    C) Abraham, Aurier -> Robbo, Maupay

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

  17. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Was bottomed
    The point on mental health shouldn’t even have to be mentioned. It’s FPL, it’s a game that does nothing for you, in the end of May/June/July your FPL team will be the last thing on your mind. If you do well, enjoy it cause it can be a fun. If you’re not doing well, think of the moments you enjoyed it and ways you could enjoy it again. If it affects you negatively, simply don’t play or take a season out.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      We don't need that kind of sensible comment around here

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Just ive seen people recently saying how much they hate it and how it completely ruins their weekend, etc.
        That’s all 🙂

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

      I took a season out, worked wonders. Now I find this year much more fun - I am doing very good too.

    3. Party time
        4 years, 2 months ago

        What kills a man is different from what will kill another man. We have different desires.

        What I can cope with may not be what you can cope with & vice versa

        Our mental health isn't equal. I once heard balloons makes a certain 75 -year-old Norwegian man depressed. Lol, forkin balloons but it is what it is

        1. FirMinaMiMo
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Fantasy philosophical leader !
          Fpl! Hehe!

          1. Party time
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Muchas gracias

              1. FirMinaMiMo
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                bienvenue buddy ! 🙂

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

            I get what you’re saying but if you can’t cope with doing badly on FPL and it affects, that’s not mental health, that’s just childish (in my opinion).

            1. Party time
                4 years, 2 months ago

                It is a psychological thing mate. I don't think it is Childish.

                For the same reason we have serial killers in the world, racists etc.

                Fpl could be the only joy in someones life, ya know?. So I won't say it is childish although crazy & psychological... The person definitely needs help to work on it

                1. FirMinaMiMo
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 2 months ago

                  Football has no age !
                  Likewise fpl !Cheers!

          3. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            It affects the betas, not the alphas.

          4. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            One of these modern arguments it isn't worth getting involved in.

        2. Gunners in Haaland
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          GtG guys?

          Ryan
          TAA (TC) VVD Soy Williams
          Salah Madisson KDB
          Vardy Ings DCL

          Button Traore Cantwell Lund

          0FT, 2.2 ITB.

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Bootiful

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

            Yes nice, GTG

        3. FPL FREAK
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Alisson.
          TAA. Soy. Lundstram.
          Mane. KDB. Grealish. Sarr.
          Vardy. Ings. Rashford.

          Subs: Mcgovern. Traore. Kelly. Simpson.

          Rashford > ??

          Budget 9.4

          1. Gunners in Haaland
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            DCL

            1. FPL FREAK
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Thanx

          2. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            DCL

            1. FPL FREAK
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Thanx

          3. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Greenwood

            1. FPL FREAK
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Thanx

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

            DCL

            1. FPL FREAK
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Thanx

        4. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Hey fam! GTG?

          Schmeichel
          TAA Williams Kelly
          Salah(TC) Mane KDB Martial
          Vardy Deeney DCL

          Button Dendo Lundy Rico

          1. Lav
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            GTG, GL

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

            Nice, gtg

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

          I get the feeling there’s going to be a huge amount of rotation for Tuesday’s games in GW24.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Mane and Salah benched would be fun.

            1. Greenbackbøøg…
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              They play thursday

          2. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure - most teams have 10 days+ plus until their next PL game after this one.

            1. jtreble
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              I can see Abraham, Ings and Aguero being rotated ...

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

            Same here. My whole forward line is at risk I think. Kun, vardy and ings.

            1. jtreble
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Yup, I see Iheanacho playing that one ...

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

          Save FT & GTG?

          Guaita
          TAA(c) Soy Holgate
          Mane Salah KDB Grealish
          Vardy Jimenez Ings

          Button Lund Cantwell Baluta*

          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Reasons for TAA(TC) over Salah/Mane?

            1. Pep Roulette
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              (C)*

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

              All will score points, I just reckon he may score the most. Assists, clean sheet potential (at least against WHU), and maybe even the odd goal.

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

                That makes sense ss you wouldn't knowingly captain someone you didn't think would score the most points that GW.

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

              I've asked myself this all week and think that TAA (c) is the way to go this gameweek. He is as likely to get an assist as, Salah, mane or firmino and does have goalscoring potential especially with his set pieces. The clean sheet points are a bonus. But.......... as with all liverpool's assets this dgw, he does have a rotation risk ( as matip is back and Gomez could push out to fullback).
              My other consideration is either gomez for soyuncu or firmino for vardy as my third liverpool asset. Any suggestions anyone ?

              Klopp will soon have to decide that remaining unbeaten is not the priority, and as CL, FAC competitions reach their later stages , he may have to play his best team in those competitions (increasing the rotation threat).
              My last point is that these opportunistic dgw often dont turn out as we planned (remember sane furore last season), so it's no TC for me this gameweek.
              Comments anyone please.

        7. I Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Play Kelly (SOU) or Rico (BHA)?

          1. Lignja
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Same question... Cristal Palace look like better defence... But play vs Ings so cant Decide...look like Bournemouth cant keep cs..

          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Bookies prefer Kelly - just - but which more likely to start?

        8. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Gtg? good bench order? Should i start Rico instead of Traore or Kelly? Martin lost gk spot for Wh?

          Pope
          Taa, Soyuncu, Kelly
          Salah(tc), Mane, Kdb, Traore
          Abraham, Vardy, Ings

          Martin, Rico, Lundstram, Dendoker

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

          plz need your help guys

          pope ryan
          TAA soyuncu lundstram kelly rico
          mane kdb maddison traore cantwell
          aguero vardy ings

          1FT 0.5 itb

          A) aguero and maddison -> firmino and son (-4)
          B) aguero cantwell -> salah and greenwood
          C) aguero maddison -> haller and salah
          D) vardy-> firmino
          E) aguero maddison cantwell -> haller salah snodgrass(nobel)

          1. tibollom
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            i would keep Kun mate so D.. thnking of same move

        10. Fuddled FC
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          VVD or Robbo?

          1. Sailboats
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Robbo

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

          This article completely mirrors my thinking. I had 2 FT for the last 2 weeks but have only used one each time and stuck with Grealish and Traore when others were binning them.

          Also went for Firmino as he was a straight swap for Rashford rather than break my team up for Salah (have Mane already).

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

          its basically two choices:

          a. Dunk to Gomez
          b. vardy to bobby

          Hendon Button
          TAA Rico Lunds Dunk Catchart
          Mane KDB Grealish Cantwell Doucoure
          Vardy ings kun

        13. Bumbaclot
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Any thoughts on TV firmino? Is mane less risky?

          1. Bumbaclot
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            TC*

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

            Dont think anyone is less risky. All have pretty much same chance of getting high score.

          3. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Mane averages 7 ppg, Firmino averages 4.6 ppg.
            Any thoughts on which is less risky?

            1. HashAttack
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Away matches only figures are what counts

          4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            FPL returns last 32 starts:
            TAA - 36 (2G 20A 14CS)
            Mane - 31 (22G 9A)
            Robbo - 26 (1G 11A 14CS)
            Salah - 25 (17G 8A)
            VVD - 20 (5G 1A 14CS)
            Firmino - 19 (11G 8A)

            Away points this season (games played):
            Firmino 67 (10)
            TAA 67 (10)
            Robbo 64 (10)
            Mane 58 (9)
            Salah 42 (8)

            The top players in the game according to “form”:
            1. TAA - 10.8
            2. VVD, Allison - 8.0
            4. Robertson - 7.4
            5. Kun - 7.2
            6. Ings, Grealish - 6.5
            8. Mahrez - 6.3
            9. Foster, Gomez, Martial, Mané - 6.2
            13. Jimmy, KDB - 6.0

            Good luck with your decision!

            1. HashAttack
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Firmino away figures are a bit erratic - 9,12,9 vs tot, lei, che ... 2,2,2 vs bou, avl, shu

              It's not all bad against the lower clubs - 12,9,8 vs bur,cry,sou

              Think Wolves is the right sort of match for him, but WHU not so much

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                It's All relative, whose away figures are firminos erratic in relation to? Hard to find a player who has gone 7-7-7-7-7-7-7 from their away games...

                He also has 12 or 13 Blanks in his last 15 or so starts so it's always a risk

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

              Even just this season figures can be misleading - 10 games but the defense has improved significantly and then there is the LEI match, 24 points for TAA in that one match

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                They can indeed which is why last 32 starts is up there also. But that can be misleading as well. Everything can be misleading 🙂

        14. Malkmus
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          GTG? 0FT, 3.3 ITB. Injuries crippling me...

          McCarthy (Button)
          TTA (TC) - Robbo - Kelly
          Mane - Maddison - Richa - KDB
          Vardy - Ings - DCL

          Subs - Lund, Kiko, Dendonk

          Ta!