Scout Notes

Jimenez returns to the scoresheet as Everton’s FPL assets continue to misfire

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 3-0 EVERTON

  • Goals: Raul Jimenez (£8.1m), Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m), Diogo Jota (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Daniel Podence (£4.9m), Pedro Neto (£5.0m), Ruben Neves (£5.2m)
  • Bonus Points: Ruben Neves x3, Jimenez x2, Dendoncker x1

Patient Raul Jimenez (£8.1m) owners finally had something to cheer on Sunday afternoon as the striker scored from the spot and banked eight points in Wolves’ 3-0 win over Everton.

Those still holding Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.3m), on the other hand, will have been less than impressed by another poor offensive showing from Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

The striker did register two shots on target – which accounted for the Toffees’ total on that metric – but Rui Patricio (£5.3m) did not have to break a sweat saving either effort.

Jimenez’s penalty was won by Daniel Podence (£4.9m) just before half-time, while Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) doubled Wolves’ lead immediately after the restart.

Diogo Jota (£6.0m), used from the bench, added a third for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on 73 minutes while fellow substitute Adama Traoré (£5.6m) missed a gilt-edged opportunity late in the game.

Nuno Espirito Santo said of his side’s display:

You are in pain (after a defeat) but you stand up the next morning and you have to go again. That is the game.

We had a lot of actions today and didn’t concede too many chances, it’s always about trying to upgrade and raise the standards.

It was not our main objective (keeping in touch with the top four), there were things we should improve. It’s not about that, it’s about trying to create and raise standards so we become a better team.

Our finishes were not so good, look at the chances we had. Adama is not going to have an easier one.

Ancelotti, meanwhile, was fuming with his players after the final whistle:

It was really frustrating today. It was a really frustrating performance.  The team didn’t show a good spirit. We have to consider this more than the technical and tactical aspect. 

It was not good enough and the spirit of the team was unacceptable. We have to show, in the last three games, that we have a different attitude.

There are excuses but I don’t want to have excuses. The performance was not acceptable. I have already spoken to the players. We have to prepare the next game and have a very different attitude.

The Italian attempted to match Wolves by opting for a wing-back system in the opening half, with Lucas Digne (£5.8m) surprisingly operating as the left-sided centre-back behind wing-back Leighton Baines (£4.9m).

Romain Saiss (£4.7m) set Podence away almost immediately after kick-off, though the winger’s on-target effort was collected without issue by Jordan Pickford (£5.2m).

Theo Walcott (£6.2m) put Calvert-Lewin behind the Wolves defence a minute later in a very similar pattern of play, with the striker’s effort from an angle meaning a simple save for Patricio.

Matt Doherty (£6.2m) then had a sight of goal but slipped just before shooting, which produced a scuffed effort that went well wide.

On the quarter hour, Walcott sent an inviting cross into the Wolves area but neither Calvert-Lewin or Richarlison (£8.2m) were well enough positioned to connect.

Digne picked up a booking after 19 minutes for obstructing Pedro Neto (£5.0m) as the winger tried to race onto a Jimenez through ball.

The defender then made a crucial interception to help out Pickford as Podence almost found Neto in the Everton area.

After 25 minutes, Podence rode his luck to beat Michael Keane (£5.2m) before advancing into the box but his near-post effort was turned behind by Pickford for a corner.

Moments later, Jimenez produced some dazzling skill in the box before forcing Pickford into another save from an overhead kick.

An injury to Yerry Mina (£5.3m) saw Seamus Coleman (£5.3m) introduced after 30 minutes, with the Ireland international slotting in as a right-sided centre-back. Mason Holgate (£4.4m) missed out with a shin injury for the second consecutive gameweek.

Digne ‘s afternoon went from bad to worse just before half time as his foul on Podence inside the area saw Wolves awarded a spot-kick.

Jimenez made no mistake from 12 yards to hand Nuno’s side a 1-0 advantage going into the break.

Ancelotti abandoned the wing-back system at the interval, with 18-year-old central defender Jarrad Branthwaite (£4.0m) replacing Baines to allow for a 4-4-2 formation.

Wolves immediately took advantage from a 46th-minute free kick as Dendoncker got ahead of Branthwaite to steer a header past Pickford.

The Everton keeper almost put the ball into his own net after 60 minutes, letting a Podence effort slip between his legs but just about rescuing the situation before the ball fully crossed the line.

Pickford then managed to deny Jota – who was played through by Ruben Neves (£5.2m) – as the attacker bore down on goal, though the forward did his opponent a favour by getting his legs in a tangle before shooting tamely.

That save ended up at the feet of the on-rushing Jimenez, who could only win a corner with his attempted shot blocked by the backtracking Everton defence.

The Toffees did not heed that Wolves warning, however, as Jota fired home in the 76th minute after being once more set free by a brilliant Neves pass.

Calvert-Lewin managed to put a header on target from a Digne cross in the 76th minute but Patricio was once more equal to the Everton striker.

Traoré owners will have despaired at the attacker’s 86th-minute miss, as he managed to hit the top of the crossbar from six yards out after being found by Jota’s square ball on yet another Wolves break.

On Podence, who impressed from a roving attacking role, Nuno said post-match:

I think he played good. Daniel is a talented player. Today, he was able to help the team.

He arrived later, everybody knows, and he was getting his moments – getting ready. It’s all about that, trying to use the players in the right moments.

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; Podence (Traoré 71), Jimenez (Moutinho 77′), Neto (D Jota 55′).

Everton XI (3-5-2): Pickford; Baines (Branthwaite HT), Keane, Mina (Coleman 30′); Digne, Sigurdsson, Davies, Gordon (Bernard 55′), Walcott (Iwobi 55′); Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison (Kean 62′).

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  1. wernerhedgehog
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Predictions on Salah starting next match

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah will start all the games imo unless Golden Boot seems impossible from GW37 onwards

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes - very likely

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vs Arsenal? He will start.

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

      I would say almost certain to start- only 3 games to play as not in any other competition and a week’s rest between 36 + and 37+ . I fact I would say he will start

    5. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      im surprised at the consensus here given how lots were saying he might be benched vs Burnley.

    6. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Will start, cant see a huge haul but maybe one goal.

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you rather get rid of, Mane or TAA?

    1. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      TAA

      But its hard using a FT for a defender at this stage imo

    2. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      In a vacuum TAA but midfield is where the points are, I don't see a defensive move worth making

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mane

    4. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      TAA

    5. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mané of the 2.

      If it was Salah vs TAA I would have said TAA (if that makes sense)

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Blind love !!
        😛

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Have you been watching him play recently and seen those stats?!

          The man’s ravenous

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Agree
            He is on a mission
            I'm scared of not having him. He pushed me out of 50k to 80k
            Bloody bugger 😛

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Haha!

              What’s your plan for this week man? I’m totally torn between about 5 options or just playing the FH now...

              1. Amey
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                I'm very very very confused bro.
                Saving FH For sure though.
                Already triple up on City United.
                Pulisic in team too.

                FH wilp only add to dilema 😀

                Currently looking at Mahrez Nketiah >> Foden Ings (-4) & bench Greenwood for Ingsy

                1. Don Kloppeone
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  I’m considering a ballsy:

                  Mahrez, KDB > Sterling, Dilva (-4)

                  Or

                  Vardy, Mahrez > Jesus, Dilva (-4)

                  I’m also planning to bench Greenwood (eek)

                  1. Amey
                    • 5 Years
                    3 years, 8 months ago

                    Wtf
                    I am about to post same man
                    KDB Mahrez >> Raz Foden is in my mind.

                    Will bring Dilva on FH last GW

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 8 months ago

                      😆 kindred spirits!

                      Foden is also a shout. Just less exciting than Dilva and always feels wasted with millions sitting itb (altho don’t know why!)

                      Only thing I’m wondering is if keeping Vardy is worth it...

                      1. Amey
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 8 months ago

                        I think Vardy will have fire in his belly now that City bribed FFP successfully to keep CL & extra millions in wages 😉

                  2. Amey
                    • 5 Years
                    3 years, 8 months ago

                    Greenwood hat-trick confirmed !!

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 8 months ago

                      Totally!

    6. Rashleigh Runabouts
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      mane, better mid options now

  3. Nedvěd11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start

    Doh | TAA | XX

    A) Holgate if fit
    B) Boly
    C) Fernandez

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  4. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which score more this GW?

    A) Pulisic (NOR) and KDB (BOU)
    B) Sterling (BOU) (c) -4

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think A

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

      B

  5. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    On FH, what would you change? Got 7.1M in the bank...

    Pope
    Azpi Digne AWB
    Sterling D.Silva Foden Bruno Pulisic
    Ings Giroud

    Martin Greenwood Lascelles Kiko

  6. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Bardsley or B) Kevin Long for last 3 games?

    Not sure who is most nailed with injuries. Mee looks to be out for the season so I’m leaning towards Long. Could see Pieters taking a game from Bardsley if Gudmundson is back

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      can u not afford charlie taylor

      1. Rt505
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        0.1 off

    2. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Long has some attacking threat from set pieces (scored for me on DGW 2 years ago - good memoris) and less yellow card risk. I went for Long over Taylor and Bardsley.

  7. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy (C)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Should be good for at least one goal

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yup 😉

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Brave

      Leic looking dodgy. And, there are some nice options from Chelsea & City especially

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not brave IMO, they will bounce back and I have Sterling, KDB and Pulisic.

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'd capt Pul over Vardy

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They are poor but he's finding the net. Should be a backlash after Bournemouth game and they get Rogers down from the stepladder he's on squeezing Soyuncu's neck 😉

  8. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do you reckon?
    Salah and DCL to:
    a) Sterling and Ings
    b) Antonio and Auba
    Cheers in advance.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can you go just Calvert Lewin to Ings?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nope, otherwise I would

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      a

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Tnks

    3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  9. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I've got a bit of a benching headache....

    Despite the form of DCL (and Everton), I still want to find a spot for him in my team this week.

    Would you play DCL over:

    A) Son
    B) Greenwood

    C) Just bench DCL and be done with it!

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bench DCL and never play him again

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      c

    3. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

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

      You know what.......I'm actually thinking about B myself (depending on how many minutes Greenwood plays tonight).....Villa will have to go for it and DCL will have loads of chances

  10. Kudo Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    On the topic of "Plastic fans"

    You either support your local team OR you support a team you like the look of. No one is going to start supporting Hull City if they don't live in Hull...

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah and then the term supporter should be something like admirer, if you are not paying to watch them.

    2. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It's funny that you mention Hull. I have a friend here in Serbia who supports them, don't ask me why though.

  11. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who to play?

    1. KDB
    2. Ings

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think Ings as KDB maybe rested this GW or do a cameo off the bench.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      start both

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can't really with this attack

        Foden Bruno Salah Pulisic KDB
        Ings Greenwood Jesus

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Both. If KDB would play and score some big numbers you would never forget yourself

  12. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Current team:
    Pope
    Doherty TAA Wan-Bissaka
    Mane Mahrez KDB Fernandes Foden
    Greenwood Vardy

    Subs: Jiminez, Aurier, Lascelles

    Or Free Hit?
    Patricio
    Wan-Bissaka Doherty Alonso
    Pulisic Sterling Fernandes Foden Mane

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pope TAA Mahrez KDB or
      Pat Alonso Pulisic Sterling

      4 changes with a FH? Considering both are 50/50 keep the current side IMO

  13. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there a decent chance of Alonso starting?

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Possibly but why guess, just wait for team news

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Oh yeah? It will be available before deadline?

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      you will prob know before kick off

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You should get team news pre deadline. If starting I plan to get in

    4. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all

    5. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hope so as I want him in my free hit team!

  14. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Stick or twist?

    Current team:
    Pope
    Doherty TAA Wan-Bissaka
    Mane Mahrez KDB Fernandes Foden
    Greenwood Vardy

    Subs: Jiminez, Aurier, Lascelles

    Or Free Hit?
    Patricio
    Wan-Bissaka Doherty Alonso
    Pulisic Sterling Fernandes Foden Mane
    Giroud Jesus

    Subs: Ings, Fredericks, Diop

  15. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimenez to Jesus really worth it?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I did it

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It's an okay move. But I won't have any more money for a second GK, whom I need for the upcoming BB. That's my only problem.

  16. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Greenwood probably going to be in many teams from the start next season with a price around 5.5 to 6.0?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think he will be up to 7.0 or 7.5 next year

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cannot see it being that much.

        1. Tempestic
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Really? A first team winger in the united attack? He might be reclassified as a midfielder as well considering hes on the wing

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if they bring in Sancho

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They probably don't need to now. Get Koulibaly and Grealish.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      8m? Kane was 4.5m when he started. Went to just 5m or 6m after 3 goals in a limited season. Greenwood looks more impressive than Kane was at that age. Question is can he maintain and improve his standard in bigger games.

  17. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Rate my FH team pls.

    Ederson
    Doherty, Azp, AWB
    Pulisic, Willian, Stirling, Bruno, Antonio
    Ings, Jesus

    McCarthy, Greenwood, Digne, Egan

    any changes needed?

    Cheers

  18. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Play one:

    A) TAA (ARS a)
    B) Boly (BUR a)
    C) Egan (LAI a)

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A - never bench TAA!

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ok Ok 🙂

  19. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which midfield 5 is best for BB?

    A) Salah KDB Mahrez Fernandes Pulisic
    B) Sterling KDB Fernandes Pulisic Son

  20. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Planning to probably get Ings for one of following. Which player should I transfer out?

    A Jiménez
    B Vardy

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Neither.

  21. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with this lot for 36+?

    1) Jimi -> Ings
    2) Mahrez + Jimi -> Sterling + Greenwood for a hit
    3) FH this team

    Pope
    TAA // AWB // Saiss
    KDB // Bruno // Pulisic // Mahrez
    Rashy // Vardy // Jimi

    Bench: Krul // Egan // Lord // Cantwell

  22. DJBlackie1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    40 points gap from my ML rival, I still have WC and BB (lol). Who do you think are the essentials for these last 3 GW and who are the cheap bench fodders who could be good for a BB?

  23. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Am I G2G for GW36+?

    DDG
    Trent - Saiss - Egan
    Fernandes (vc) - Pulisic (c) - KDB - Salah
    Ings - Rashford - Jesus

    Subs: Henderson, Fernandez, Holgate & Hayden

  24. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any idea when can we start making our FPL teams for next season?

    Right away as this season ends?

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      When the site is ready!

  25. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do here?

    2 FTs
    Bank: 1.2
    BB in GW37+

    Alisson
    TAA - Doherty - AWB
    KDB - Mahrez - Foden - Bruno - Martial
    Vardy - Jimenez

    Martinez - Saiss - C.Taylor - Nketiah

  26. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How to get Jesus in?

    a) Rashford out

    b) Jimmy out

    c) Don't bother with Jesus, aim for City mids only

    1. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      b or c

  27. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Do you think Man Utd will do DDG > Hendo next season?

    1. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      nah, but Romero will be out of contract after 2021. Hendo in.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not the next one but 21-22 I guess

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Henderson most likely will want to be number 1. Chances are he goes on loan back to SHU.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, unless they find a club to pay DDG wages and The Spanish are not in love with DDG.
      Personally I would and work on Hendo distribution

  28. b3- bish bash bosh
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    brought in troy deeney for a punt two weeks ago. Should I:

    A) switch to danny ings
    B) Switch to Giroud
    C) Keep Troy and go ASM > Foden

    Thanks guys!

  29. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud starting vs Norwich?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Him or Tammy.

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think so, tammy was useless v Sheffield

  30. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Real dilemma with City players likely to come off bench. In theory the 25 minutes or so minimum seems like a decent time for returns (fresh, tired legs of oppo etc etc). However at this point they are normally at least 2 in front and seem to drop down a gear with lots of keep-ball. If you have a sub on the time just seems to go very quickly for them. Plus the game gets messy as the opp also have a load of new guys on.