Scout Notes

Newcastle defenders stutter at first hurdle in defeat to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace 1-0 Newcastle

Goals: Patrick van Aanholt (£5.5m)

Assists: Jordan Ayew (£5.0m)

Bonus Points: van Aanholt x3, Joel Ward x2 (£4.3m), Scott Dann x1 (£4.3m)

Newcastle’s budget defensive options stuttered at the first hurdle in their 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.

There was plenty of interest in Jamaal Lascelles (£4.3m) and Fédérico Fernández (£4.4m) ahead of Gameweek 27, as the Magpies prepared to embark on a favourable run of fixtures.

That began with a trip to Crystal Palace, and Selhurst Park, the stadium that had seen the fewest goals this season.

However, just as they had done over the last few matches, Newcastle gave up a whole host of chances and probably should have conceded a lot more than they did.

The fact that even Palace (who have scored the joint-fewest goals this season) were able to shoot 18 times, more than double the tally recorded by Steve Bruce’s men, should be cause for concern for anyone invested in Newcastle’s defence.

In fact, such was the poor nature of Newcastle’s display, especially at the back, their manager is starting to question whether or not he will continue with the 5-4-1 formation, which has been an established system for some years now.

“Maybe it’s time for (a) change. Maybe it’s time to try something different, to have a look, but I couldn’t fault their effort and endeavour. They never stopped in that respect.” – Steve Bruce

Lascelles, Fernández and Fabian Schär (£5.0m) all came in for media criticism at Selhurst Park, the latter giving away the free-kick that led to the only goal of the game. It will be interesting to see which of these hold onto their places if Bruce does change the system, although Ciaran Clark (£4.3m) and Paul Dummett (£4.4m) are still out with injuries.

Furthermore, there was some objection from fans and the media to the performances of Nabil Bentaleb (£5.0m) and Sean Longstaff (£5.0m) in central midfield. They were guilty of some poor passing, which restricted the service to Miguel Almirón (£5.8m) and Joelinton (£5.5m) especially, and losing the ball in key areas put more pressure on the defence.

“Our big Achilles heel is blatantly obvious today. We gave the ball away in good areas so cheaply, especially in the final third. We get so far and, unfortunately, it breaks down too often, too cheaply.” – Steve Bruce

Perhaps the only silver lining for those already invested in Newcastle defence is the fact that they still have some favourable home fixtures on the horizon, against Burnley, Sheffield United and Aston Villa.

While the Magpies have spent much of their last two away matches obliging their opponents, they do have clean sheets in each of their last two at St. James’ Park.

Meanwhile, Martin Dúbravka (£5.0m) was one of just two Newcastle players who had a good game on Saturday.

He was the main reason that the scoreline stayed respectable. Without his eight saves, Crystal Palace could have racked up a big score. That large number of stops helped Dúbravka to a four-point FPL score of his own.

The other Magpie to show some redeeming qualities was Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.4m) who, as per usual, asked plenty of questions with his pace but failed to deliver much in the way of end-product.

Meanwhile, Palace’s attacking options may well be ruing their profligacy as they completely dominated Newcastle but only found the net once.

Christian Benteke (£5.7m) started a third match in a row at the apex of the Eagles’ 4-3-3 formation and had some chances, that he could not capitalise on.

Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m) had a decent game up against Valentino Lazaro (£5.5m), the Newcastle man continuing to struggle in his attempts to adapt to life in the Premier League, picking up a red card in the process.

Zaha himself asked plenty of questions from his left-winger berth and would have picked up a collection of assists had Jordan Ayew (£5.0m) been more ruthless.

The Ghanaian international was afforded a host of chances but saw a few tame efforts saved, other more powerful ones denied by a strong Dúbravka performance, and he even managed to strike the post in the second half. Arguably it was enough to discourage much investment in Palace attackers, as well as Newcastle defenders.

There was admittedly plenty of threat from set-pieces, even though Luka Milivojevic (£6.7m) was absent through injury – but, then again, Newcastle always struggle in dead-ball situations. Gary Cahill (£4.4m) and Scott Dann (£4.3m) both went close and were only denied by the aforementioned heroics of Dúbravka.

However, the key takeaway has to be the performance of Patrick van Aanholt (£5.5m) as he emerged with a monster haul.

His role in set pieces continues to increase his points potential, leading to his scoring of a direct free-kick in the second half. A combination of the clean sheet and maximum bonus points made for a 15-point haul.

Crystal Palace XI (4-3-3): Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Dann, J Ward; McArthur, McCarthy, Kouyaté (Riedewald 89′); Zaha, Benteke (Tosun 89′), Ayew.

Newcastle United XI (5-4-1): Dúbravka; Rose (Ritchie 71′), Schär, Lascelles, Fernández, Lazaro; Saint-Maximin, Bentaleb, S Longstaff, Almirón (Gayle 71′); Joelinton.

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  1. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Jota hattrick midweek sends Traore to bench or he is not fit enough?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Traore started with Jota midweek so that would hardly be the reason.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The Wolves boys seem to think it's tactical.

      https://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/norwich-h-pre-match-thread.216481/page-2#post-6037729

      Also it doesn't hurt to give Dendoncker a start and Traore more of a rest with Europa League and the recent shoulder issue.

      Dendoncker covered well enough at CB and didn't deserve to lose a starting spot purely because Boly was back.

    3. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jota is a starter regardless. It's Dendoncker that's come back into the XI at the expense of Traore and a change in formation.

    4. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He gets rested now and again.

    5. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If it was like-for-like, Neto would have started instead.

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

    Kun & Grealish > Jimenez & Mane for free with my 2FTs is a no brainer after they play right!

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

  3. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    2 FTs .. KDB, Rico, Stevens, Mahrez and Doncker in the squad.

    Which two to go? Thinking Mahrez and Rico

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

      How much itb ?
      Donkey & Rico out should be the priority IMO as both are out of favour

    2. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I guess - has there been news that Stevens' injury is not serious?

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Dendonker is playing

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

    I hope Mariappa is benched for next GW too against Pool.
    Can give me another -ve HAUL 😀

  5. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Only DCL from the three games today. Very tough time

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

      Bruno & Jimenez for me

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Jimenez alone is ok

    2. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Boly and DCL for me, then triple LIV tomorrow night.

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        tonight?

        1. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          sorry I misread

          1. BNMC
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I mean that LIV game is technically on Tuesday where I live...

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Up to four for me Jimenez, Traore, Martial and DCL, hoping to build on my 20 from just 4 yesterday

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

      Auba, DCL, Martial. Should be fun, probably won't..

  6. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you rather have for Leicester kind run of fixtures:

    A) Maddison
    B) Barnes
    C) Perez

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes probably

    2. beetlejuice
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking Barnes or Perez

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Barnes benched yesterday.is he nailed?

        Maddison safest surely

  7. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ok Tony M. Time to bring a hattie home

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

      You spelled Bruno Incorrectly my friend 😉

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Haha ok a brace each?

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

          Deal 😀

    2. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I get nervous when Man Utd play; their players always seem to inflate the average.

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

        Will do

  8. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why would anyone have Traore in team?

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

      Trolling 2/10

    2. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Stop the trolling dude

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Just asking

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Stupid question honestly

          1. Niho992
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            It s stupid to own Traore

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

              >YAWN<

              Keep fishing

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Because he's available to buy. I mean, people still have Lukaku/Sanchez in their teams

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Dead Teams

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

          I know that.
          9 managers have bought Lukaku already this GW.
          2 got Sanchez !!!

          1. OverTinker
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            😀

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

    No point selling Traore if you need players for the blanks.

    Just stick him on your bench for now.

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He should start against Spurs I reckon.

  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    10 x PL teams have gambling company shirt sponsors - how is that healthy?

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know but Prem teams like sponsor money

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Should be rules against betting companies, and they’re all headquartered in places like Malta, Philippines, Isle of Man & Curaçao (wherever that is).

        https://www.scoreandchange.com/overview-2019-2020-premier-league-sponsors/

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          ... a Dutch Caribbean island

          1. Jullepuu
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Well Malta isn't that shady. That said I agree with you

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              What connects those places is they are tax havens.

              1. Jullepuu
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                True but at least Malta is in EU

              2. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Philippines isn’t but it’s where all the Chinese betting companies are based, as betting/gambling banned in mainland China (not SAR)

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      All gambling and alcohol adverts and sponsorships should be banned. It all seeps into the young and impressionable mind even if people may think they are impervious to it.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It isn't. But you only have to look at the vices to see how they became acceptable then there were restrictions imposed on them:

      - Alcohol
      - Tobacco
      - Gambling

      Next it will be drugs (with them being legalised). So invest in cannabis producing companies as they will make loads of money in the next 10-20 years.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Would a p0rn company be allowed to sooner a PL team shirt you reckon?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Probably not. PL and clubs need money from parents who buy merchandise for their kids.

          1. Greek Freak
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I love how gambling is acceptable in that scenario 😀

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Exactly my point

            2. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Because gambling has become an acceptable vice. It will fall away over time like alcohol and tobacco sponsorship has.

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Agree, should have alcohol and tobacco companies sponsors

    5. Conik
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Because, thankfully, you are not our dictator and people are free to do as they choose. Lots of people gain enjoyment from gambling.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Please call me Sir, when you address me.

        1. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Sir Loin?

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            That’ll do 😛

  11. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I was a toss up between a sideways Dendoncker to Traore or Greenwood to Long this gw, I think I made the luckier choice

  12. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Alreay have Lascelles and CTaylor, so who to replace Williams with ( max 4.2 ) to ensure I have 11 players this week?

    Only way to get more funds i Defence is to drop Vardy or Grealish for someone cheaper, but would rather save the 2nd FT.

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

      Grealish Williams >> Barnes Boly

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Literally was going to suggest those exact same moves. Perfect.

    2. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hanley but I think that you should just stick with Williams or use both ft's

  13. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Martial & Jimenez
    Or
    Mount and Vardy

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I went Martial & Jimenez before yesterdays deadline, but see how they play today first.

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Doherty 15 pointer today

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If only it was that simple

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

        Think Traore out hinders Doherty personally

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          actually I didn't think of that.

          He definitely has been unlucky recently, I haven't really seen the impact without traore but will be watching closely today

        2. Camino Aleatorio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Traore on the bench or is he Out?

          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            On bench

        3. Greek Freak
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Didn't Doherty say that when he plays with Traore he tries to get in the box more? Something along the lines of he expects Traore to beat the full back so he makes more of an effort to get in the box for all the Traore crosses.

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

            Traore hugs the touch line when he plays allowing Doherty to play as an auxiliary centre forward when they attack.

      2. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        apparently, it is that simple

    2. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      With the formation change, I see it happening.

    3. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Could happen. Could blow out his knee while getting a red card. Both are equally likely

      Low Intelligence player that gets shots on goal

    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Norwich will score

  15. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Plenty of what Bruno does today will be the decider of me using my FT to get him in, possibly a -4 as part of the move.

    The hype around him is going to have to be very convincing for me to pull the trigger to get him in after Watford.

  16. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Traore is starting to become a headache I cannot afford at this stage of the season

    Keep or sell?

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

      Do you need players for the blanks? If so, keep him.

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes but also need points as chasing in ML

      2. Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He’s not a starter- so that’s as bad as blanking

        Zero points or 1-point cameo

        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He will start most games tho wont he??

  17. I Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Jimenez goal and assist and a Martial brace too much to ask for?

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I predict one return between the two of them, but I'm hoping for more.

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      fingers crossed, they are the two players I bought in for this GW.

    3. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jimi and Martial penalty miss will be fun

      1. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I looked at Jimenez's penalty record out of curiosity - scored 24, missed 1. If he misses it will be an extraordinary occurrence.

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

        I don't want my player to have any more penalties - gw23 Vardy, gw26 Son, gw27 Aguero 🙁

  18. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Next gameweek has a Traore haul all over it after a ton of sales. Ugh, this season.

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      doubt there will be a ton of sales, with GW28 blankers to get rid of.

  19. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone want to join me in getting @Niho992 banned from the site? Literally just a massive troll, makes arguments all the flipping time

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds good to me. Don't like the negativity he brings to this site

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’ve seen worse trolls than him on this site.

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This is true

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Chucky ? , woy is back ?

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Slouch

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Don't agree there. Slouch is a top guy . He just gets fed up of the idiots

            1. DAZZ
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Haha i know he’s sound. Just like pulling his leg, he’s a good guy

              1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                😆

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

                He's the troll hunter, he should be paid for his work.

                1. Nightcrawler
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  If anything he attracts more trolls.

      3. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed

    3. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      All these kind of fools need to go

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

      He's on my list, but it's a long list.

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

        You just made the list !!
        (Chris Jericho) 😀

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

          Huh?

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

            Sighhhh
            It's a joke related to WWE. Anyone following wee will get that.
            It was a gimmick for a wrestler Jericho, used to write names of others on his list

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

              Ah ok, just not my bag I'm afraid. 🙂

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You re on everyone list here

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Wrong. Not mine he aint.

    5. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Obsessed.

      1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        First time I’ve posted about you, hardly obsessed

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

          Wouldn't take any notice, it's one of his favourite words.

        2. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          It s your second time already...

          1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            And when was my first time?

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      How will that work exactly?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Poll instead C for GW 28

      2. RealVirg
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It's like when in the playground, all kids gang up on the curly ginger

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Curly gingers deserve it, in all fairness.

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

            The non-curly ones too.

    7. Percy07
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know the history. But if he has different views from the community as general, it doesn't deserve him a ban imo.
      Also when it comes to Traore dude is not totally wrong. Traore has been the biggest troll of f the season, has been in my team since the start but has always been on bench when scored and always been on starting 11 when blanked. Did more harm to my team than good so far this season.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you !!!

        I said before. Dont like players like Traore. Not particularly him. He is so selfish.

      2. Am sorry to say again it�…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hes not the biggest troll you just brought him in at the wrong time. Why would you have him since the start lol

    8. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wish I would get banned so I can quit the bad habit of FPL, but I would want my subscribers fee returned.

    9. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't believe in banning people

      We should be able to post what we want within reason.

      Mods on here can be complete tools as times

    10. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I dont agree with him but thats no reason for anyone to be banned. Sounds close minded

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You can’t joke on here without people hunting for a ban, any form of banter simply is not tolerated, any ‘LOL’ comments instantly deleted and banned, a few lost there heads the other week when i posted the Man City womens game had been postponed, good banter that

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yes i remember that. Made me chuckle and was post deadline so was harmless anyway

          A few wanted me banned when i first joined this site for simply posting pro utd stuff

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I would want you banned for that too 😆

    11. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't even know who this guy is. He can't be THAT bad?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        They dont like me cause they think Traore is Messi level.

    12. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      unless he puts prejudiced comments on then I think freedom of expression is important. If he just puts stupid or antagonistic comments he can be ignored but shouldn't be banned.

    13. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      His only real problem is that he's very simple and there isn't much that can be done about that.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Said by guy who has 10 accounts here and like own posts..

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          As I said above "VERY simple".

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

          Name one, just one duplicate count that Slouch has.

  20. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I still feel certain Kiko will reward my patience - have they got a good fixture next week?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool...

    2. RealVirg
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Def due an OG

  21. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Very frustrating as a traore owner.

    Relying on him for the blanks.

    Guess we just need to keep and hope for the best??

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

      Should start against Spurs given his performance against them last time

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Me too, and Rico, Hayden and Redmond who I brought in last week. FML 😆

    3. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hope he haul or just stay on bench. Stephens will come for him

  22. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    As I benched Traore and have Jimenez in attack. This feels really great.

  23. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Traore and grealish out for

    Harvey Barnes and Mason Mount

    For free?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Traore out even for -16

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You seriously have a complex on Traore. Are you jealous he is big and strong, like you'll never be?

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds good

      1. StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks man

  24. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Smells like a Dendonkey kinda day

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yum

  25. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1. Jimmy, Martial blank
    2. Wolves and Pool concede|
    Is it too much to ask?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, since i have Jimenez Martial Traore Boly and TAA

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        If you have only TAA like me you shouldn't hope for Pool CS

  26. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lost amongst the frustrated Traoré owners!

    Which move for GW28 ?

    A) Grealish > Barnes or Traoré
    B) Holgate > Boly
    C) Cantwell > Barnes or Traoré

    1FT 1.5itb
    McCarthy
    TAA, VVD, Williams, Holgate*
    Salah (C), Martial, Cantwell*
    Vardy, Jimi, Ings
    (McGovern) (KDB, Grealish*, Stevens)

    Actually leaning towards C (to Barnes) as it allows me to keep Grealish for after the blank but would prob mean some bench frustrations some weeks

    Cheers

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

      C
      Barnes

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Looks tasty right?

        If Martial continues to disappoint I’ll drop him to raise more cash later

      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Barnes was benched yesterday. Is he nailed?

  27. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I predict a MU clean sheet today -because I own B Williams and he is benched.

    They only play this kid in impossible games and bench him for cupcakes.

    I hate this stupid game

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

      He was due a benching.
      Was awful in Europe game. Shaw on other hand was good for a change. They'll rotate for that LB spot.

  28. el polako
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hope Digne stays quiet today.

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      hoping Traore makes a cameo appearance at the end - otherwise rival gets Digne coming in

  29. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the better option out of harvey barnes and maddison??

    Was going to bring in barnes - but he was benched yesterday.

    Best to go for maddison? Thanks

  30. Samwise
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can't believe I still have Callum Robinson in my squad... Just can't seem to get him out ATM... Currently ranked 4200