Scout Notes

Lundstram delivers double-digit haul on return to Sheffield United starting XI

Sheffield United 1-0 Norwich City

  • Goal: Billy Sharp (£5.6m)
  • Assist: John Lundstram (£4.8m)
  • Bonus: Lundstram, Sharp x3, Chris Basham (£4.5m) x1

John Lundstram (£4.8m) – remember the name – returned to the Fantasy fold with a bang as Sheffield United laboured to a 1-0 victory over Norwich City.

The ‘out of position’ defender, playing once again as a right-sided central midfielder, was handed a first start since Gameweek 23 and he took the chance to impress with both hands.

Replacing record signing Sander Berge (£4.9m) in the Blades’ central three, Lundstram was a man possessed at Bramall Lane, jointly leading the way for both attempts and chances created and superbly setting up the winning goal for Billy Sharp (£5.6m).

All of that earned him the maximum bonus award and a bumper 12-point haul – the fifth time he’s had a double-digit return this season.

Unfortunately for many managers, it was a case of too much, too late. Lundstram’s ownership has dropped by around three-quarters of a million since Berge arrived on the scene, and over 25% of his owners chose to bench their man for Gameweek 29 (although ‘ghost teams’ and Bench Boosts will skew that figure, of course).

The ‘defender’ is still owned by 38.5% of FPL bosses and such is Sheffield United’s ability to produce results regardless of the opposition, most managers will surely hold onto him for the rest of the season if his place in the starting XI looks assured again – but that’s a big if.

He was certainly in eye-catching form on Saturday, teeing up Sharp’s headed winner with a pinpoint cross and going close to a goal himself on more than one occasion.

Chris Wilder said of Lundstram after the game:

He needed to come out of the team, if you analyse his performances, and we have to always. Then we had an opportunity of signing Sander and he has come in and played a part in three out of four wins.

Players shouldn’t be scared or shy of competition and challenges and John hasn’t. I am not surprised, it just epitomises the group and the culture what we are trying to create.

The skipper’s [Sharp] has had it just as much as anybody. The way he has been in the changing room with the players when he hasn’t played has been exemplary and then he comes back in and plays like he has. I think that’s a fantastic example of how you should be as a professional footballer.

Interest in other United assets remains fairly healthy ahead of a trip to a Newcastle side not renowned for their goalscoring exploits, although a Blank Gameweek 31 does loom thereafter.

Some 11.2% own defender George Baldock (£5.1m), while 16.1% have keeper Dean Henderson (£5.2m) in their squads.

Enda Stevens (£5.1m) has also picked up owners over the time that Lundstram’s stock has fallen and the wing-back just about banked clean sheet points on Saturday, being withdrawn on the hour-mark after suffering another calf injury.

Wilder said of Stevens after full-time:

Just tight, just a precaution again. We didn’t risk Tuesday, he’s been out on the grass since Monday, he just felt it tightening up. So we’ll see how see is and assess it over the next 48 hours.

Henderson was in excellent form to deny a spirited Norwich side who out-shot their hosts 12-10, with four attempts on target to the Blades’ three.

Teemu Pukki (£6.5m) should have done better when hitting the outside of the post from close range in the first half, but the Canaries’ inability to score was otherwise down to Henderson’s excellence.

The keeper produced two particularly fine saves during a second-half goalmouth scramble, denying Mario Vrancic (£6.2m) and then Josip Drmic (£5.3m) while still on the ground from an initial stop to keep out Ben Godfrey‘s (£4.4m) header.

He then reacted well to palm away a well-struck Jamal Lewis (£4.4m) shot to keep a tenth clean sheet of the campaign and earn the post-match praise of manager Chris Wilder:

He wants to be England’s number one and, if he keeps playing the way he is, it gives him a great opportunity. I should imagine he’ll be in the next England squad. He made some really important saves for us and we’re delighted to have him.

Norwich were unlucky not to get at least a point from a match they grew into once coach Daniel Farke had replaced midfielder Todd Cantwell (£4.8m) with striker Drmic for a more direct approach after the break.

Just under 20% of FPL managers still own Cantwell, but he’s blanked for eight straight Gameweeks and, if his starting place is now under threat as well, his ownership is not likely to stick around much longer.

The Canaries have a blank in Gameweek 31 and a mixed bag of fixtures from now until the end of the season to further compromise Cantwell’s cause.

Farke hasn’t given up hope of beating the drop just yet:

We showed great character in the second half and I still can’t explain how the ball didn’t go in during that situation. It’s dramatic and tragic for the lads, because they tried everything. It’s a big setback in the fight to stay in this league but it’s also important not to lose nerve and to stay calm.

But Fantasy interest in Cantwell, and the rest of his players, is not likely to increase however calm they remain.

The same can probably be said for many of Wilder’s men, with Blank Gameweek 31 followed by a tricky run of games.

Defensive returns remain highly possible regardless of the fixture, however, and should Lundstram be back from exile for the remainder of the campaign, some bumper hauls could still be on the table in his fairytale season.


Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens (Osborn 61′), Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; McBurnie (Berge 90′), Sharp (McGoldrick 71′).

Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Lewis, Godfrey, Hanley, Aarons; McLean, Tettey (Vrancic 66′); Cantwell (Drmic 45′ ), Duda (Idah 87′), Buendia; Pukki.

Members Analysis

Burnley 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

  • Goals: Chris Wood (£6.1m) | Dele Alli (£8.3m)
  • Assists: Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m) | Erik Lamela (£5.7m)
  • Bonus: Wood x3, Dwight McNeil (£6.0m), Hugo Lloris (£5.3m) x2

Chris Wood (£6.1m) returned to the starting XI, and the scoring charts, for Burnley, but Spurs fought back to secure a point at Turf Moor.

The New Zealand international replaced Matej Vydra (£5.3m) as Jay Rodriguez‘s (£5.7m) strike partner and the pair combined to fire the Clarets into an early lead on Saturday evening.

Rodriguez hit a shot from the edge of the area which Hugo Lloris (£5.3m), back in the Spurs goal after a one-match league absence, could only parry for Wood to poke home the rebound.

The French keeper went on to make a further five saves and earn a couple of bonus points as Burnley peppered the Tottenham goal – they had 21 attempts, seven of which were on target – without ever carving out enough clear-cut chances to seal the victory.

And a Spurs team rejuvenated by a couple of half-time changes punished their hosts with an equaliser five minutes into the second half.

Erik Lamela (£5.7m) was brought down in the area and Dele Alli (£8.3m) – on penalties in the absence of Harry Kane (£10.8m) and Son Heung-min (£9.8m) – dispatched the spot-kick, sending Nick Pope (£4.8m) the wrong way.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho’s changes at the interval were key. He replaced the ineffective midfield duo of Tanguy Ndombele (£5.8m) and Oliver Skipp (£4.3m) with Giovani Lo Celso (£7.3m) and Lucas Moura (£7.1m), reserving a withering judgement on Ndombele for his post-match comments:

I have to say he has had enough time to come to a different level. I know the Premier League is difficult, and some players take a long time to adapt to a different league. But a player with his potential has to give us more than he is giving us. I was expecting more in the first half from him.

The coach has plenty of previous for singling out players for consistent public criticism and, while the personnel switch worked well at Burnley, the longer-term omens for Spurs are not necessarily good. Rarely has Mourinho’s naming and shaming tactic led to a closer, more committed dressing room.

All of that won’t help Fantasy managers work out whether it’s worth capitalising on Tottenham’s key players as they are one of the few groups with a fixture in Gameweek 31.

It’s an attractive one at that – a home match with West Ham – and Spurs’ schedule for the rest of the season is generally okay as well. But who to pick from a team winless in three and with a manager up to his old, divisive tricks is less obvious.

Alli, with attacking returns from consecutive starts, is probably the pick of the bunch, especially as he’s been employed in an advanced role in the continued absence of key attackers.

Lamela, back from injury once again, is also in decent form, with a couple of assists from his last two matches, while Moura and Lo Celso were both busy at Burnley once they came on.

Another potential candidate for a one-off punt in Gameweek 31, Steven Bergwijn (£7.5m), limped off the field at the end of the game, although Mourinho was hopeful that the Dutchman’s problem wasn’t too serious:

Steven had to play for 90 minutes, so on top of that, he’s injured. Let’s see if it’s something minor and if he can make the effort [in the Champions League on Tuesday].

Things are much less promising at the back. Spurs have kept just four clean sheets all season – the league’s joint-worst record – although two of those have come over the last seven Gameweeks.

Burnley’s backline has been considerably more dependable of late, with four shut-outs from their last six matches, although the 18.3% of FPL managers with Pope in their squads had to make do with only two points on Saturday.

But interest in him, and many others in Sean Dyche’s side, might well pick up from now until the end of the season.

A trip to Manchester City is up next, but the Clarets are another with a Gameweek 31 fixture – at home to Watford – and their schedule after that is very strong, with a visit to Liverpool the toughest test by far.

The lively Wood was unlucky not to add to his points tally against Spurs when bundled over by Davinson Sanchez (£5.3m) in the penalty area.

Dyche was in no doubt that the incident should have led to a penalty.

Chris tries to bring the ball down on his chest and turn into the box and their lad clearly comes through the back of him. It’s inside the box and how it’s not a penalty, I don’t know. Anywhere else on the pitch, that is given.

Despite that set-back, Wood might well gain some new managers, especially among Free Hitters for Gameweek 31.

And the budget charms of defenders such as Charlie Taylor (£4.3m) and Phil Bardsley (£4.3m) look tempting with the likes of Crystal Palace, Norwich and Brighton to come as the season draws to a close.

Members Analysis



Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Hendrick (Lennon 89′), Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Wood, Rodriguez (Vydra 67′).

Tottenham Hotspur XI (3-4-3): Lloris; Sanchez, Dier, Alderweireld; Tanganga, Skipp (Lo Celso 45′), Ndombele (Moura 45′), Vertonghen; Lamela (Aurier 77′), Alli, Bergwijn.

1,027 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Hello dz. Best trio to complete my gameweek 31 team?

    A) Aurier, Alli, Jota
    B) Doherty, Alli, Wood
    C) Aurier, Sarr, Jota

    Boly TAA X
    Salah Mane Moura X
    Deeney Jimenez X

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      B. I'm not a fan of Aurier.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Doherty, sarr, Jota

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        It's not an option as i own Boly

    3. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      B

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks

  2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Saw news here that no vardy perez chillwell..Trustable?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Lets see, reliable till now. Time will tell...

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks..

    2. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Who has posted about that?

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Not in the slightest.

    4. farmerfat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      The guy has not been wrong before....

    5. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Same source who had the Vardy news early last time.

  3. The Cherry Picker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Disappointed to find out just now that Aguer(o) was taken off early with a suspected injury. Is there any chance he plays vs Arsenal?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Didn’t look like anything bad but Pep has been pretty clear the FA Cup and CL are the only thing he cares about so zzz

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Jesus protected

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Had an icepack strapped to his thigh apparently. If, and I emphasise the if, it is a hamstring injury I can't see him playing against Arsenal.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Knee

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Ice treatment after CL game too

  4. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Schmeichel
    TAA Robbo Boly Stephens
    Salah(C) KDB Grealish
    Ings Jimenez Auba

    Button Traore Taylor Romeu

    1 FT. GTG this week?

    And should I play Stephens or Traore?

  5. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Thinking of getting in Alonso for Villa can also afford Fernandes (away to spurs). Which should I get?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on who you sell.

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Alonso a good shout long as u manage to field enough in 31

    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Fernandes could be one of the best captain picks this gw, considering MUN's form compared to TOT's.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Did you watch any of their recent games? Ridiculous refereeing decisions do not equal form. Mourinho is highly unlikely to be terribly aggressive either ; bus vs bus.

  6. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Hey lads, thoughts on this move :
    Aub+Mahrez->Jota+Mane (hit) Y?N

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Yes

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      In 31, sure.
      Could sting in 30.

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        thx fellaz

  7. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Doesn't look like Pep cares about the league.
    With KDB as my only MCI player & the crucial 2nd leg v Real coming up, I feel like going Cityless really soon.
    Even if KDB plays a part this Wednesday, I feel Pep won't risk him v BUR, just before Real.

    What's your plan with MCI players?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      got mahrez and KDB thinking to dump mahrez but leaving KDB out gives better options

    2. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I'm not sure what I'd do with the KDB money so I plan to hold. I'd consider Bruno but I already own him.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        I got Bruno too but not Mane. Could do Leno+KDB to Pope+Mane after gw30.
        That move would leave 0 in the bank if done now, so I hope price changes don't block me out of it till then.

        1. BNMC
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Not sure how I feel about Salah and Mane double. I imagine they will take their foot off the gas once the league is won and they'll shift their attention to the UCL, which could mean more rotation.

          Obviously it depends if Atleti knock them out.

          1. Duffy Dunk
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            Wednesday's match will be very interesting from a tactical point of view.
            We expect Simeone to park the aircraft carrier but he can't just go there and defend.
            With LIV not at their best at the back lately, an Atletico counter attack threat could ruin LIV's qualification hopes pretty early.

            1. BNMC
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 20 days ago

              Last season Atleti were in a similar situation. They beat Juventus 2-0 in the first leg but it was completely undone by a CR7 masterclass.

              They will definitely have to score a goal to make things difficult for Liverpool.

              1. Bushwhacker
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 20 days ago

                We aren’t playing well at either end of the park. Hendo may be back to help, missing Allison is huge though. Easy to see the dirty cheating Spaniards going through on away goals ... Bournemouth got the result.

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      KBD is the only player worth considering and as you say he could be rested near any cup games. Definitely on the chopping block.

  8. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Best transfer here in gw 31? (2FT, 1.6 itb)

    A: Traore + Auba + Gomez > Mane + Wood + Boly(-4)
    B: Gomez + Traore > Doherty + Sarr
    C: Traore + KDB + Gomez > Mane + Doucoure + Swiss (-4)
    D: Any other

    Hendo
    TAA - Gomez - Egan
    Salah - KDB - Bruno - Traore
    Auba - Jimenez - Jota

    (Pope - Basham - Cantwell - Taylor)

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      A but Gomez to Boly this week and save the hit

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers mate.
        Keeping KDB or other city assets?

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      C

  9. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Regarding bgw31, I already own
    TAA Doherty Saiss Taylor
    Salah Sarr
    Jota
    and plan getting Pope & Mane (or McNeil) to have 9 players.
    No Jimenez could hurt but I think Saiss could cover his points.

    Are there any others you think could hurt if not owned?

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Maybe Alli or Wham assets.
      But I think you have a good core for gw 31.

  10. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Round 1 with no DGWers couldnt go any better

    Hopefully a dull game at the eithad

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Before Pep's comments, starting line up & actually MCI's performance last night, I thought ARS wouldn't stand a chance on Wednesday.
      If MCI don't improve, I wouldn't rule out an ARS win at the Etihad.
      MCI seem fragile & uninterested in the PL.

  11. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    My potential chip strategy, having used TC & WC, is BB 37 & FH 38.
    Having WCed in gw29, I already have the new template of Alonso TAA Doherty Fernandes Jota DCL so I don't see any big changes needed too soon, apart from some MUN def cover after gw31.
    A few hits here & there may be taken.
    As for BB in gw37, I may take as many hits as needed to maximise on decent doublers (a hit for a player who'll play twice really costs -2) irrelevant of gw38 since that will be free hit territory.
    FHing then also enables the luxury of tinkering up to the last second before gw38 deadline, waiting for all possible fitness & rotation updates.
    Last season, FH 38 got me more than 90 pts and since I currently don't see another gw screaming to play FH on, I may well play it then to go out with a bang.

    What do you think?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      FH 31, plan for 34 and 37 with FT and the players you want now ...

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Got to FH in the biggest double game week surely?

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        The biggest double is ideal for BB in my opinion.
        Could be as many as 32 chances to get points from players if they all double.

  12. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    8 players enough for GW?

    Have Salah, Mane, TAA, Jimi and Pope, planning on getting three more in for GW 31

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      8 should be fine. Your current 5 will all be part of the bgw31 template.
      Which ones do you plan to bring in?

      1. Better luck next year
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Doherty, Jota and someone from Spurs or Watford perhaps?

        1. Duffy Dunk
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Not sure about TOT players considering their form & mood.
          Sarr? McNeil? Taylor?

  13. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Guys for gw31

    Mcarthy* button*
    Taa saiss soyu * oconell* Rico*
    Salah Mane kdb* Barnes* mooy*
    Auba* ings* greenwood*

    One ft 0.5itb

    Not going to FH

    A) save ft this week and do ings barnes kdb to Jimenez sarr Alli for -4
    B) save ft this week and do ings barnes kdb greenwood to jota sarr alli wood for -8
    C) save ft this week and do ings barnes kdb greenwood to Jimenez jota sarr Antonio for -8....

    1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Anybody suggest please...

    2. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      A

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks

  14. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Anything standing here to do? * Have a game in 31.

    *Pope.
    *TAA, *Saiss, Stephens.
    KDB, *Mane, *Salah, Barnes.
    Ings, *Jota, Auba.
    Stek, **Dendoncker, Holgate, Williams.
    1ft, 0.2mil.

    Holgate, Barnes, Ings,
    Dendoncker, KDB, Aubameyang all on the chopping block.
    No issue with taking a hit or two this GW or next.

  15. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Fellow Vardy owners.
    What to do ??
    😀
    Sell or hold ??

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      kDB another problematic one in the team. 😕
      Feeling like -4/-8 incoming !

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Lots of cash to play with too, if you sell these 2.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Exactly
          Too much ££

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        If he does not play this week he will be out for Jota and then KdB out as well I reckon for GW31.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Yeah

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Sell

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks

    3. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Glad I finally sold him for Auba even considering he does not delivered yet

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Nice

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Easy sell surely

      Plenty of cheap value up top and power backline available - Martial too of course.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Hmm
        Maybe i should've listened all earlier 😮

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Wait for tonight 🙂

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Of course

    6. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      If LEI don't show signs of improvement tonight, the case to sell will be even more justified.
      Holding him way longer than deserved resembles the patience many showed with Sterling earlier in the season.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Stubbornness !
        🙁

    7. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      He is my diferential in cash leagues :(((

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Feel for you mate

    8. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Let's see what happens tonight

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Fingers crossed !

    9. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Keeping I think.

      KDB is the one I reckon I will sell though. Bruno is a great replacement

      There’s no replacement for Vardy at that price point

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Exactly ...
        I'm leaning towards similar move. Maybe I'm stubborn with Vardy but ...

    10. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      See how he does tonight. If he can’t score home to Villa ...

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Vardy is out. Apparently

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yep

  16. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Martial | Greenwood => McNeil | Wood

    Too agressive for GW31 for 2FTs or looks fine?

    Gives me 10 players:

    TAA Robertson Saiss Taylor
    Salah Alli Doucoure McNeil
    Jimenez Wood

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Auba kdb > mane wood? Trying to set up for 31 without using FH.

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      You could give this move 1 more week since Wood plays away to MCI.
      Not that he couldn't do some damage there, with Ederson & Otamendi circus.

  18. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    For Henderson owners, with MUN-SHU postponed from gw31, have in mind that he can't play v MUN so no matter where that game moves, he'll only play once in that gw.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Don't think they will keep many CSs, planning to go without SHU defender.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        An attacking def like Stevens, or even Lundstram if he holds his starting spot, wouldn't be a bad shout on a dgw.

    2. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I might be bringing the Lord back if AVL-SHU is moved to a European midweek (which it very well could be)

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

        That ones in 34 SGW if SU beat Arsenal

        1. BNMC
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          I think you mean if Arsenal win?

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

            No

            If SU win both they and Villa have 2 DGWs to come - that means their game is almost certain in 34

            1. Kabayan
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 20 days ago

              Win or not, SHU have 2 DGWs, no?

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

                Lose and they double in 34 and 37. Win and they have to find another week apart from 37

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Exactly the reason I'm looking to move him on for Pope whenever i can

  19. PortoGuy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Best third Wolves asset for BGW31?
    Already have Jimenez and Traore.

    A.Jota
    B.Doherty
    C.Moutinho
    D.Boly

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      How about Saiss? He's a good value pick

      1. PortoGuy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Right thanks, will look at him

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      B

      1. PortoGuy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks probably has the highest points potential alongside Jota and Jimi...

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      A

      1. PortoGuy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Saiss is good ; Traore seems like a 1 pointer... I have him too.

  20. The_Fish
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Funny how desperate everyone was for Auba a few days ago and now I’m seeing plenty of posts about selling him

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      The issue with Auba is he isn't really a player that has patches of good and bad form. He will score goals, but you need to keep him for a long period of time to get the best out of him.

      When you consider his price point as well as the variety of forward options at the moment, he seems like an obvious sell.

      For me, it's either I sell him now or I keep him until the end of the season.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      It's because he didn't get any points against the Hammers.

  21. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Which 2 players to bench??

    A) Robertson (eve)
    B) Egan (new)
    C) Perez (wat)
    D) Deeney (LEI)
    E) Lascelles (SHU)
    F) Saiss (whu)

  22. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Who would you sell this week?

    A) Ings
    B) Vardy

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Vardy. Ings has Norwich next.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Norwich are on the up. Wheels have come off at Soton again.

        1. BNMC
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          I get that feeling too, but Saints tend to play better away from home. Also Vardy's GW30 fixture is worse.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Ings

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Both - Vardy first

      Holding Vardy at this point is getting a bit bizarre. 14 points from 10 weeks. Fixtures over form gone wild.

    4. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Ings

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      See what happens tonight.

  23. arkom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Soy / TAA / VVD
    Salah / Martial / Maddison / KDB
    Auba / Ings / DCL

    1. Aurier 2. Cantwell 3. Rico

    0,1£ ITB (1 FT)

    A) DCL --> Jota
    B) Aurier --> Saiss (play Saiss, bench DCL)
    C) other?

  24. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Can’t seem to figure out a way to bring in Bruno and/or martial before gw33 WC by which time they will close to 9m.

    Suggestions here with 1ft and 0.3m?Have 8 gw31 players

    Ryan
    Taa* Robbo* Aurier* — Boly* Rico*
    Salah* Sarr* Kdb Perez
    Jimmy* Ings Auba

    How and when to bring in Bruno?

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      If you're willing to be a bit aggressive, take KDB out.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        This

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Depends really how much you like Auba - great player in a very mediocre side.

      If you take Ings to Ayew you could get close I imagine. Don’t snort at a Ayew: check form out - he’s best value as an attacker this season and has 50 from last 11 weeks

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Happy taking them out but at this stage, no point taking Auba out for Bruno when he blanks in 31

  25. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    After GW31, which three forwards are you looking at? Other than Dominic and Jimenez, I'm not sure who to go with.

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I'm keeping an eye on the relegation fighting strikers - Pukki and Samatta come to mind.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Pukki could be good with those fixtures, need to see some form though.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Is Pukki fighting relegation or relegated?

          1. BNMC
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            Villa, Brighton, and Bournemouth are trash. Watford and West Ham are a bit inconsistent. I fancy Norwich's chances.

          2. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            That question is like https://images.app.goo.gl/hHkkfcPXz3RUawAS7 😀

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I’m watching Giroud. If he plays next week then in 32 I may bring him in.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        No concern of Abraham?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Yeh, always that’s a concern, that’s why I’m watching until 32/3

    3. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Wood, Deeney, Giroud

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Is Rashford returning anytime soon?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Who knows. Could we believe anything that comes out of Ole’s mouth regarding injuries?

      2. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Him and Bruno could be tasty

    5. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      May be time for 4-4-2 or 3-5-2

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        If it wasn't for BB, 3-5-2 would be my preferred formation. May just use BB in SGW and then WC instead of WC and then BB.

    6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Jota

    7. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      DCL Jimenez Vardy/Wood/Rashford*

  26. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    I benched Perez this week. :0)
    The trouble is I’m on BB this week! :0(

    Oh and I have KDB(c) . It was going so well on Saturday.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Good thing you will have less headache in future and concentrate more on starting XI

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yeh that’s the main reason why I used it this week. No WC meant more hits in the future to get a decent 15 out.

  27. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    2FT 0.4ITB.

    McCarthy Button
    TAA Laca Rico Doherty Williams
    Mane Salah Martial Cantwell Dendoncer
    Aguero Ings Jimi

    Pulled the trigger on Ings > Deeney last night before the price drop.

    Next 2 transfers before GW31 will be Martial Cantwell > Sarr Bergwijn.

    Leaves 0.1ITB and WC played in GW32. Thoughts?

    1. Angin out the Begović
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Im trying to get Alli think he may hit some form

  28. Angin out the Begović
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Is Jota even nailed worried he may not even start BGW31 ...

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      It's right before international break, I'm sure he will start.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      In current form, he should be nailed. Often gets subbed off after 60-70mins, so fitness/fatigue probably wont be an issue

      1. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        He hasn't played a full 90 since week 17

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

          Same pattern last season - it’s not an issue I think. You just know minutes are limited

  29. balint84
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    benchboosting in gw31? what do you think?

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Very odd.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      31? Do you have 15 players in that week? :0

      1. balint84
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        after a wildcard in gw30 of course

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          32/33 would be better I guess. Not many options in 31, would result in poor team for future GWs.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      What's wrong with a dgw?

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I'm not bothering about 11 from those teams. Let alone 15...
      Not for me

    5. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I suppose it could earn you a weekly prize.

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Most of the players (definitely the "big" ones) you choose for BB will be replicated in other managers' teams. I certainly wouldn't do it then

      1. balint84
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        thanks for the help

  30. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Play one:

    A) Egan (new)
    B) Stephens (nor)
    C) Fernandez (SHU)