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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 One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS  Follow them on Twitter

1,815 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Eleven Hag
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Expected points?

    Mane
    Salah
    TAA
    Son
    Grealish
    Vardy

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      16
      13
      16
      15
      10
      2

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      14
      14
      16
      12
      9
      9

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      25
      38
      20
      13
      10
      13

    4. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      So common expectation is TAA to match Salah/Mane

      1. Amey
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        If i play TC, i think it'd be Taa 😀

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Go for it 🙂

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Bit of a small sample size there chief.

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Lol

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      1
      2
      39
      25
      2
      17

    6. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      15 (when doubled)
      22 (when tripled)
      6
      5
      2
      6

      1. _Ninja_
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

      2. Tony Moon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Er, but 15 can't be halved to a whole number, and likewise, 22 doesn't divide by three! Lol

  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Any chance we get lineups before deadline as few games start at same time?

    IF Ings is benched some of us can start Greenwood instead and hope for the best!

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      And if KDB starts..!

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing is impossible. So, there's a chance.

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Good point

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      More likely to get fake shouts

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        thats the risk. nothing worse than make wrong decision based on fake news..

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Was that a dig at the UK electorate?

          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            🙂

      2. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Insider tips. Ings won't feature at St Mary against Palace anyway.

        1. tokara
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Like the last rumor?

          1. JustPark
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            They're away at Selhurst Park.

  3. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    What transfers are needed..?

    Guaita
    Sidibe Soyuncu Taa
    KDB Salah Mane Richarlison
    Ings Vardy Mason

    Bench:Button,Todd,Lundy,Hanley

    0 ITB 2 FT....

    1. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Richarlison >> Martial or Grealish

      Or just play Todd

    2. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Rich to Lucas and roll one?

    3. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Richarlison -> Martial

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Think I will go Martial

        One of my favourite players and he has to step up while Rash is out

        Are lack of creativity is a worry though..

  4. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA(c)________,Digne,Williams
    Salah(vc),KDB,Martial,Grealish
    Aguero,________

    Dubravka,Greenwood,Fleck,Lundstrum

    Fill the gaps
    A) Robertson,Ings/DCL
    B) 4.5m,Firmino

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ballsy captain !

      That would lead me to B so you don’t get a wipeout if Liverpool concede

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yeh that might change .lol.

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Like A personally

  5. yanky
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison > Martial for -4 or start Lundy/Rico for free instead?

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      play Lund

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah play Lund

  6. claretparrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Soy & Traoré >>> Digne & Doucouré/Grealish?

    Really fancy Doucouré but Grealish probably the more sensible pick...

    1. mikeycee93
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      defs jack the lad

    2. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good with Grealish.
      Doucoure not bad either though.

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks fellas. Just looked at the comparison tool again and it's very hard to ignore Doucouré!

  7. mikeycee93
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone scared of a TC this DGW....

    Just remember they have a cup game against shrews sandwhiched in between, shaquiri & origi etc. will play that game and leave mane/salah the chance to play both league games.

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      That underlined appeal of tc more

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      there is a risk of course, just got to see what happens and hope for the best

  8. fakelund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Start Lundstram (MCI h) or Kelly (SOU h)?

    1. 1314
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Kelly

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Go with Kelly. Unlikely to come on if he is benched

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

    I'm sure it's been posted, but this may help make people's minds up re: triple captaincy.

    https://twitter.com/Legomane_FPL/status/1218996238483382275

    Fantastic thread.

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      TC Mane locked

      1. Captain_Shirokov
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I was TAA, think I'll go Mane now.

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

      Does this mean TAA (TC)?

      1. Captain_Shirokov
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        It means whatever you want it to mean.

        For me, TAA and Mane are more or less equal. Salah behind them.

        Toss up between the two but Mane never blanks for long and maybe Liverpool's clean sheet run might end soon...

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No Allison?

      1. Captain_Shirokov
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        injured for a lot of the season I guess

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

      Salah has better form. Who cares what Mane did earlier

  10. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Ryan
    Soy TAA Holgate
    Salah Mane KDB Traore
    Jimi Vardy Greenwood
    (Button Lund Dendoncker Rico)

    2FT + 0.8ITB but at a bit of a loss for what to do this week? I had planned on losing Traore/Jimenez but rethinking that after Saturday. Perhaps shift Rico?

    Any suggestions welcome!

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Rico to Lasc or Williams

  11. 1314
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    which one is better ?

    a) Kun Traore
    b) Vardy Martial

    already have Jiminez and KDB

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      B for now

  12. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Gtg ??

    Foster

    Soy Taa Holgate

    KDB Mane Moura Snodgrass

    Ings Firmino (c) Vardy

    Henderson Rico Kelly Adama

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Good enough, why burying Adama?

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Dont know who he gets ahead of tbf

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Surely higher ceiling than 2 cheap defenders

          1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yes ofc but you cant play a back 2 haha

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              If a def drops out and you only have 2, 1st def on bench will automatically replace them

              1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                I see what you mean now yh i know that, that wasnt the actual order of my bench just the way i wrote it out

    2. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Captain mane I would say

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        He was at first but i need to make up a lot of ground and thought Firmino would be a good punt, ill more then likely bottle it tho and change lol

  13. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    starting order and bench right? Main question is whether to play kelly over soyuncu

    Gazza
    Soyuncu / TAA / Targett
    Salah (TC) / Mane / KDB / Grealish
    Vardy / INgs / Haller

    BUtton / Kelly / lundstram / Dendonker

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go Soy

  14. Captain_Shirokov
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Henderson
    TAA, _____ , Robertson

    A) Cathcart
    B) Lundstram

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Cathy

  15. Yordan Letchkov
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Start 2:

    A) Williams (BUR)
    B) Soyuncu (WHM)
    C) Kelly (SOU)

    1. Captain_Shirokov
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A, B

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      First two

    3. Yordan Letchkov
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks!
      Have Ings too - makes sense 😉

  16. Fulchester's New Centr…
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Please just tell me what to do
    Pope
    Soy/VVD/TAA
    Mane/Martial/Dilva/KDB
    Ings/Tammy/Vardy
    Woodman/Kelly/Lund/Dendo
    1FT, 0.3ITB

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Well I don't like Dilva.

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Me neither. Thought I was being clever.

    2. Captain_Shirokov
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I think I'd nearly save that.

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nearly?

        1. Captain_Shirokov
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Silva out is an option I guess

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Ta

    3. Quackadoodz
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Moura might wIrk as a one-weeker

      1. Quackadoodz
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Work**

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Quite like that, thanks.

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

      Save.

      Silva and Abraham out next week

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Holmes

    5. theswallow1965
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      For me personally:
      Im giving Soy one more week to impress, if not he is out. Home v WHU must get a cleanie, surely!!
      I wouldn't want to tie up 7.4m in Dilva with his playing time, so poss Dilva > Moura/Zaha?
      Tammy's next 4 fixtures not appealing at all so poss Tammy > DCL/Maupay?
      Either move could free up cash for next couple of GW's

  17. Gazpilicueta
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Which of these issues would you fix first?

    A) Sidibe, lots of money, transfer into Mendy or someone pricey
    B) Vardy/Maddison, get rid? keep for a while? Burnley was tempting...but now?
    C) Dendoncker and or Ayew, good bench fodder? or go for someone more exciting?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Mendy could be exciting - seems pretty nailed

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

      Mendy might get rested

      Keep LEI boys for atleast this week, then decide

      Fleck or Mooy can do well if you have cash

  18. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    What is your basic strategy with chips?

    1. Captain_Shirokov
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      salt them, dip in ketchup and eat

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nandos sauce better or even plain

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Loiter here till they tell me what to do

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Always getting them wrong

    4. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      gravy

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        The most northern answer I have ever seen to a question on here 😀

    5. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Eat slowly!

    6. FPL_BUCCANEER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      garlic mayo all day long

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

      Definitely tartare.

      1. Big Hands Barry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Ban

    8. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Curry sauce anyone?

      1. Captain_Shirokov
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        big time

  19. Tinmen
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Folks, do you think KDB will start vs Sheffield?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      50/50 if we somehow find out he doesn’t I am moving him to Son/Mahrez

      Probably Son..

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I would think so unless they have given up

    3. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at their fixture run, I think he misses West Ham and Burnley but obviously that's just wild speculation.

  20. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Gtg? 1ft 0.7itb

    Hendo
    TAA Robo Williams
    Alli Martial Mane KDB
    Vardy Maupay ings
    (Martin, Cantwell, Rico, Lund)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Thoughts on Egan for 4.5m

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Prefer Basham or JOC mate

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yay

    4. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Id think about a replacement for Martin personally then start that keeper

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Hendo set and forget until about gw31

  21. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Is Son really worth 2.0m more than Martial?

    Sons price is a real stumbling block for me.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Looked worth it a few weeks ago, but not now

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      i dont think so

    3. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      One of the most explosive FPL assets when in form, Spurs look hopeless at the moment though, Jose doesn't seem to have a plan for playing without a target man.

    4. _Ninja_
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Id prefer Martial and 2m

    5. theswallow1965
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I changed Son for Moura so I could get Martial in this week.

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Rich TO and why..

    A-Tony martial

    B-Lucas

    C-Grealish

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Tony. It's Tony.

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      C. Consistent, cheap and central to his team.

  23. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on-

    Abraham & Cantwell to Greenwood & Martial for free.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Like

  24. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.5 or under defensive option?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Palace or Newcastle

    2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Williams for Utd looks good

  25. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Just can't decide between Mane and Firmino. Already have TAA + Salah(TC)

    A: Martial >> Mane
    - Mane is highly owned in the top10 and given my current rank of 50k, it's not worth the risk given his EO will be close to 150-200%
    - Having both Salah and Mane is not sustainable long term though. If i get Mane, my plan will be to remove him by gw27 to upgrade DCL > Jimenez as everton's fixture nosedive then
    - Is it sensible loosing Martial before two home fixtures. He is OOP, 2nd inline for pens when Mata not on field. But i think united might suffer badly without Rashford

    B: DCL >> Firmino + 1.4m
    - Firmino is posting good stats and it will not suprise me if he outscores Mane in dgw24;
    - Getting Firmino means i can hold him for the next 6-8gw's. Also means i can keep Martial (BUR, WOL)
    - DCL however has been posting great stats but everton don't score much

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B. Can always get Dom back.

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nah, if I go the Firmino route. He will stay for the next 6-8 weeks.

        It’s essentially a toss up between DCL and Martial for next few weeks

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No one has Firmino, so I'd get Mane at 50k, if he hauls at least you get 1/2 to 1/3 of the points of all those ahead of you with armband on him.

  26. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    traore for free to:

    a grealish
    b martial
    c save
    D someone else up to 8.0

  27. Chalobah's Witness
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Should I make some changes or am I ready to go?

    Pope
    TAA - Soy - Kelly - (Lundstram, Willems)
    Mané - Salah - KDB - Martial - (Cantwell)
    DCL - Ings - Vardy

  28. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Original plan was double defence but with Rashford out injured I can get Manè with my 2ft.

    Rashford and Maddison to Manè and Greenwood for free?

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

  29. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Re-post

    Before I do Richarlison to martial what other issues have I got..?

    What transfers are needed..?

    Guaita
    Sidibe Soyuncu Taa
    KDB Salah Mane Richarlison
    Ings Vardy Mason

    Bench:Button,Todd,Lundy,Hanley

    0 ITB 2 FT....

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Solid team, other then a Replacement for Handley I cant see a lot wrong

  30. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Star Rico or Lundstram?