Interview

An interview with Fantasy Premier League world number one Chris McGowan

Most of us mere mortals will be playing for mini-league glory or a landmark rank as the final Gameweek of this drawn-out season approaches.

For a handful of Fantasy bosses, however, there is the carrot of finishing ahead of every single other FPL manager in the world.

There are few of us who will ever be in with a shout of clinching an FPL crown, with chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen – the current world number four – among them this year.

Top of the pile after Gameweek 37+ and two points ahead of his nearest challenger is Fantasy Football Scout user, Chris McGowan.

Chris, who goes by the name Queens of the South Age on the site, had first reached the summit in Gameweek 23 and reclaimed top spot in Gameweek 36+ after a brief wobble.

We previously interviewed him back in February when he was kind enough to discuss his meteoric rise, strategy, captaincy, chip usage and more.

Armed with his Triple Captain chip and a slender lead heading into Gameweek 38+, Chris has again generously agreed to answer more of our questions in an interview you can read below.


Scout: First things first – how are you feeling? Is there nerves, excitement or a bit of a Zen attitude to the whole thing?

Chris: To be honest, I’ve been pretty chilled about it up until now and just taken things however they have turned out. I never expected to be going into the last Gameweek in first place, so there’s definitely some excitement creeping in to see how it turns out. 


Scout: Last time we spoke with you after Gameweek 26, you were number one in the world but said you’d settle for a place in the top 1k. At what point did it become an all-out tilt at the title?

Chris: Probably in Gameweek 35+. I had a terrible run after the restart and watched others do great week after week. That week got me right back into the mix and in with a decent chance. I would happily take a top-three spot as I’ve been up there for so long this season that it would be disappointing to finish without a prize – but obviously, I’m aiming for number one now.


Scout: You were determined to “do your own thing” when we last spoke and not pay too much attention to your nearest rivals’ teams. Has that approach changed at all with one Gameweek to go? And if so, who are the managers you are paying the most attention to?

Chris: That mindset pretty much worked up until Gameweek 36+. I then spent too much time thinking about what Joshua Bull [the current world number two] might do and was convinced he’d play his Wildcard or Free Hit – which he didn’t.

Up until an hour before the deadline, I was set on getting David Silva in for Riyad Mahrez and captaining him. I ended up going for Phil Foden instead as I was sure Joshua would have Silva and I was trying to be different. It caught me out, that one, but then again Foden scored the week after and Silva didn’t play at all so I’m not sure how my team would have looked as I wouldn’t have had the money to get Chris Wood in for Aaron Connolly, like I did.

Foden starts for Man City as Guardiola benches Mahrez

Scout: Are you much of a social media user and have you given it a bit of a wide berth this last week to clear your mind?

Chris: Not at all, really. I don’t have a Facebook or a Twitter account so I’m never on them. I’ll check the FantasyPL Reddit and sometimes comment on posts in there. 


Scout: You still have your Triple Captain chip remaining – what was your main reason for keeping it for Gameweek 38+? 

Chris: Two reasons for that. The first is that I stupidly didn’t use it on Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s Double Gameweek 24. After that, I’ve never really settled on a week and, as it got closer to the end, I liked the idea that I might win it thanks to an amazing Triple Captain haul on the final day! 

Salah delivers timely away-day haul as Liverpool end Gameweek 24 on a high

Scout: We’re not going to ask the obvious and get you to reveal your exact choices for your team. But who is on your candidate long-list for the Triple Captaincy?

Chris: The top players I have are obviously Raheem Sterling, Sadio Mane, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford but those Manchester United picks have looked jaded in the last couple of games. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has run them into the ground but they do have a few days’ rest before Sunday’s game, so are still an option. If they needed a win they might be more enticing but a draw is good enough for them now so they might not be as attacking unless they go a goal down. 

I think still having the chip makes it worse for anybody chasing as, if they are guessing my captain, then is it worth them having or bringing in the same player just to get single or double points versus my triple? If I was chasing on a Free Hit, I think it would play on my mind and affect my team choice.


Scout: Your chip strategy was interesting: Free Hit in Gameweek 30+, Wildcard in Gameweek 33+ and Bench Boost in Gameweek 34+. What were your main motivations for overlooking the unlimited transfers ahead of Gameweek 30+? Was it a case of liking the look of your team already or a long-term mistrust of the likes of Villa and Arsenal?

Chris: I’m still against that ‘free Wildcard’ that everybody was given for the restart as I was in a good position and it gave people the chance to overhaul their teams even if they had already used their second Wildcard. I liked my team for Gameweek 31+ and didn’t want to commit to doing the unlimited transfers for Gameweek 30+ and then Wildcarding straight away.

The Wildcard in Gameweek 33+ was forced a bit down to the poor scores I had since the restart and I needed to try and get back on track. The Bench Boost was just a kind of “it needs to be played so just get it done”. The fixtures weren’t too bad but it was a poor return, as it turned out. 


Scout: You were 52 points adrift of then-leader Joshua Bull in Gameweek 33+ but a spectacular double-up on Raheem Sterling (c) and Michail Antonio in Gameweek 35+ saw you come back into contention. What prompted you to sell Kevin De Bruyne for Sterling that Gameweek?

Chris: It was at the stage of needing to make differential changes as there’s no point in having all the same players.

There were some rumours that De Bruyne was getting a rest and that just swayed me to go for Sterling. He had been looking sharp and I just got extremely lucky with that one.

Antonio was in my Wildcard team and he had been looking good, too. Four goals was just ridiculous luck though. Sometimes it just lands in your favour and that was definitely one of those times. 


Scout: Do you reckon you’ll take a hit in Gameweek 38+ or will it be simply a use of your free transfer?

Chris: I’m undecided as yet on whether I will take a hit it but if I do, it will be because I am Triple Captaining one of the players I bring in. It’s such a tough decision as I’ll be kicking myself if I make changes for a hit and they do worse than what I had. It’s a one-off chance and not something that can pay off after a few games. 


Scout: Has team/player motivation (eg being ‘on the beach’ or chasing the Golden Boot) been a factor in your picks in the run-in?

Chris: A little. West Ham were fighting for safety up until now so Antonio was good. I brought Danny Ings back in after the manager’s comments saying he wouldn’t be rested and pretty much play as much as possible to chase the Golden Boot. 

Hasenhuttl to aid Ings' quest for the Golden Boot as Watford's FPL assets flop

Scout: Onto the big day itself. Will you be logged on at 2.55pm hoping for any early team news hints or will you have made your transfers long before the last-minute carnage?

Chris: I’ll definitely be hoping for that last-minute news. The worry with that though is that everybody else is doing the same and we have experienced FPL servers being unable to cope before. 


Scout: Where/how will you be watching the action on Sunday?

Chris: I’m not actually sure if I’ll get to watch the games live yet. Afternoon kick-offs rarely get watched as I’m normally busy with the family at the weekends during the day. That’s why I’ve enjoyed the last few weeks as I’ve been able to watch a lot more games at night.

Last season was the same and I was leading my mini-league going into the last game, with second place pretty close behind. I switched off all alerts and WhatsApp group updates and managed to avoid everything to watch Match of the Day without knowing any scores. I might have to do the same this time – but the suspense would be killing me!


Our thanks again to Chris, who we wish the best of luck for Gameweek 38+.

You can hear from the world number three, Aleksandar Antonov, on our Scoutcast below:


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  1. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Antonio or pulisic! First to three wins this battle.

    1. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Puli

      1. caldracula
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Although prefer Willian

        1. Will J 256
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Fair enough thanks guys

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

          I'd go Willian too, really want him in mine but not sure if there's space

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio

    4. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulley

    5. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ant

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

    I know Kane is in great form, but are people writing off Son too easily?

    He got 2 against Palace earlier this season with Kane in the side.

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's a good pick

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Don’t think looking at that previous game holds to much weight in the discussion of whose the better option. If there’s anytime you own Kane it’s probably now.

    3. michaelington
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would probably rather have Kane but if you can't afford I would say Son is a good pick.

    4. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Just that there are so many mid options, think Kane is enough coverage for Spurs considering the lack of forward options

  3. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Martinez really the best cheap GK not named Pope?

    Watford are going to throw everything they can at that arsenal defence

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

      Think the thing is that Watford don't have very much to throw

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say a double up is looking tempting.

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Reply fail for thepuntmaster.

      2. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal double up? Are are you referring to Son and Kane above?

      3. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Double up Pope and Martinez?

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn’t feel confident owning him but he’s cheap and if it enables other moves he’s probably worth it. Pope much better option.

      1. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Is Ryan, Reina, Ramsadale or McCarthy a better option? I have Pope and it's a Bench Boost

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

          If you're on BB and have Pope/Martinez why are you wasting time looking at the GK spot with your FT?

          Surely there's better uses for it.

          1. ZakyJ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I have Pope and Button

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

              Hmm maybe McCarthy then. Could be a nice pick. Southampton look strong since restart and kept out City.

        2. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          McCarthy the best option out of them.

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

      "Watford are going to throw everything they can at that arsenal defence"

      Which isn't much. They look awful.

      Arsenal kept out City and only conceded to Villa because of a particularly lethal shot.

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

      Reina

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    people on fh, how many burnley defence assets do you have?

    1. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have pope and Pieters.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        thanks. it looks like a lot of people are doubling up. not sure just having one is a good idea.

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3

      Pieters Long Bardsley

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        risky !

      2. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Triple up but not Pope? If they get a cleansheet he's the one likely getting 3bps

    3. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pope and Bardsley

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

      3

    5. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2

  5. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo is better?

    a) Salah, Richarlison, Wood

    b) Auba, Son, Grealish

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A bit not overly convinced by Richarlison and Wood, they seem to have quite a low ceiling compared to other options and neither really have anything to play for

  6. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best combo guys?

    (a) KDB & Wood
    (b) Antonio & Kane

    1. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      Cheers guys

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A. Triple City is priority imo. Find other ways to get Kane or Antonio.

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

    Very possible TAA and Salah could be benched?

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

      What for?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rested for........what exactly?

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

        Just paranoid l guess....l have only 1 sub chasing my ML by 2pts and can't afford a slip. And don't want to do -4 just to bring in a sub.
        But thaks for allaying my fears!

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah don't see it happening

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

      TAA possible for Neco but unlikely

    5. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Last game of the season? Can’t see it tbh, would imagine the starting eleven would be close to the best and then they’ll look to bring on some kids in the second half.

  8. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any aspiring FPL world #1s here who would offer some insight on my use of the FT this week?

    I'm bench boosting and willing to take a hit if needed

    McCarthy / Foster

    VVD / Azpi / Doherty / Aurier / Tarkowski

    Willian / Bruno / Sterling / Foden / Silva

    Rashford / Greenwood / Auba

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would love a reply or two from people I've replied to!

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks alright tbh, not sure anything is worth a hit, have a decent enough 15 there.

      1. FPL Emu
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, agree. But no reason to burn the transfer either.

        Forgot to mention 1.8 in the bank.

        Thinking of Foster to Martinez obviously, but not sure about that

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ah didn’t see the FT, do you have any cash ITB?

      1. FPL Emu
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, 1.4 actually. Not 1.8

        1. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foster to Pope then, there’s not a massive upside but there’s not much you can do with only one/two transfers.

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This looks like a solid bench boost team.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe Doherty out for someone

    5. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks solid, like the Willian pick.

      Not worried about no Kane/Son?

    6. Lionel Fellaini
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden to someone?

    7. Bring back Rafa
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid. Azpi to TAA

  9. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This week, who to prioritize

    a) KDB
    b) Jesus

    Have both atm but got to lose 1 to fit in Dilva

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B if trailing, A if not

  10. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can't make up my mind..

    A) Foden -> David Silva
    (Greenwood first sub)

    B) Fernandes, Foden -> Sterling, Guendouzi -4
    (Play Greenwood, zero bench)

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Pieters
    Salah KDB(C) Fernandes Martial Foden
    Jesus Vardy

    (Greenwood Taylor* Holgate*)

    1FT 2.0ITB

    Yesterday I was leaning towards option B
    Today I'm more tempted by A.

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A seems better.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

      2. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  11. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who will score more:
    A) Jiminez(che) + 4
    B) kane (cry)

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

      No one is sure but B is worth a risk if chasing

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not much in it if you bring in Kane for a hit

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B maybe

    4. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B has more potential

    5. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'll take Jimi +4

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

      B higher ceiling but will probably be very close

  12. Poison Apple
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which one for the final one?

    A. KDB Greenwood TAA
    B. Salah Pulis Pieters
    C. Bruno Pulis TAA

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      a

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

  13. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Play 1:

    A) Martínez (WAT)

    B) Pope (BHA)

    *I have Tarkowski as well

    1. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  14. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which three are better?
    1:
    Bruno
    Pulisic
    Trent
    2:
    Martial
    Son
    VVD

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly even

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Son Pulisic TAA/Robertson

  15. gauzah
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Triple Burnley defence and no TAA/Robbo mad?

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

      Not really

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

      Yes

    3. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it if chasing. Throw the C on Pope hope for cleansheet

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

      TAA and triple Burnley (Pope included)

    5. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not if you have a strong attack, but I think something like Ings and TAA could be much better than Auba/Kane and a cheap defender.

  16. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno + Rashford => Antonio + Kane (-4 point hit)

    Yae or Nae?

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

      I would

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      if I was chasing I would 100% do this......

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

    Right guys

    I am chasing someone who has a 10 point lead. He only has 1 ft no chips left. I am not bothered about his defence and attack and he would need more than 1 hit to upgrade his forwards. He only has 0.6 in the bank.

    Midfield will be the decider.

    His midfield is
    Sterling KDB Foden Martial Pulisic

    Mine
    Salah Sterling Dilva Martial Fernandes

    I have 1.5 in the bank. What move with 1 FT should I make to beat him?

    Pretty sure both of us will cap Sterling.

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It's only 10 points. I'd just do whatever move you think is best and not worry about his team.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial to Antonio

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

      I think Foden and Pulisic may let him down but I would rather have Mahrez in your midfield instead of Martial if you still have a City space.

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Fernandes to Son is your winner

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Or if you prefer Martial to Son

    5. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial to Willian

      1. caldracula
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        And Captain Silva

    6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Afternoon mate.......I would look to replace Bruno.......many options available such as Son, Mahrez, even Antonio if you feel he can carry on against Villa....

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

    What do we expect the EO for Sterling to be in the top 10k this GW?

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

      Fecking high

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Anything under 130 and I’d be surprised

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That sounds about right to me, something like 80% ownership plus 50% captaincy.

  19. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any way to keep people interested in mini leagues? I end up just winning by +100 points each year as everyone isn't as keen.

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

      Get a small trophy e.g. a Golden Boot that the winner keeps for the season. It may motivate some of the players in your league.

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

      Create a second team you put up against them with some restrictions. i.e. only English players or no Liverpool players.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bet a finger on the outcome.

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

        Fish fingers or chocolate fingers? 😉

    4. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      monthly prizes

      1. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        share prize money over top 6

    5. Oakley
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Is it a cash league? Mine is and it is very competitive. The first 5 leaders are separated by no more than 8pts in between

    6. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Money

    7. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Throw money at it, you´ll see the difference

    8. Blzbobuk
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Have a second and third prize. Have a manager of the month. Even had a Phoenix award of highest rank rise from Christmas. For you enter more leagues

    9. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Play with better players seems the obvious one

      1. caldracula
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I had a work league and had the same issue, won it three years in a row quite easily. I found one online called ‘the go hard or go home league’ £10 entry and about 700 players this year, monthly prizes, cup prizes and highest single score etc. Kept it much more fun for me to compete with others that take it seriously.

    10. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      if its for money. dont change anything!

    11. BC1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I run a work mini league.
      19 players @ €60 entry fee.
      9 x €30 and 1 x €60 (for December) manager of the month prizes.
      2 x €30 prizes for highest game week score each half of the season.
      And a Last Man Standing separate league where lowest scoring team gets knocked out and game is reset every game week, €100 prize.
      Then 1st - €350, 2nd - €200, 3rd - €100.
      Lots of chances keeps them interested, only 1 player lost interest after the break.
      Done a forfeit one year where whoever came last bought breakfast for the top 3. But haven't ever since, hard enough coming last in itself!
      Any other ideas, I'd like to hear them.

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

    When the season finishes do you find it an anti-climax as most of your rivals stop talking about it almost straight away?

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

      I find it awesome when I suck

  21. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    22 points behind ML leader. Got Dilva instead of Bruno and gonna cap him.

    Do I go -4 to sell Mane for Salah or Antonio or Richarlison? (Opponent has Mane)

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

      Could be worth it, Salah is threatening to explode.

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

        Hm thx. Captain Salah or Dilva tho?

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

          Tough one. If I was 22 points behind I would go for Salah.

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

            Cheers

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, good move and Mané to Salah could be good. Quite a big gap to make up so will have to take the risk.

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

        Thx bro

  22. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What is the consensus around KDB & Jesus´s minutes vs Norwich?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Clear consensus is 48mins and 76mins respectively.

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB 90 and Jesus 63.

  23. Ian J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Flummoxed
    Which 2 from:
    a) Pulisic
    b) Mahrez
    c) Martial
    d) Bruno
    e) Antonio
    Cheers

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Honestly, A and B

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B E

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

      B and D

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C and e

    5. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3 votes for B - Mahrez, 2 for E - Antonio & 1each for the rest
      Give me a little more clarity
      Thanks

    6. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B & E

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

      How has Willian not made this list? Definitely not Mahrez

    8. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A, D, C, E, B. Would add Willian to the front of that list.

    9. Twisted Melon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      ae

  24. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is son, Kane and Aurier overkill?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, desirable

  25. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there anymore motivation then breaking a run of 7 defeats in a row? Not sure Kane and Son will find it easy.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Surely that motivation was there at breaking the run of six defeats?

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Somewhat agree. On the FML FPL pod, they figured Palace would make it hard for Spurs' attack but they didn't see how Palace would score (one of them is a Palace fan). Therefore, they were talking about getting multiple Spurs defenders.

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I think they’ve admitted defeat by now.

  26. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Noooooo!!!Sean Dyche confirms that Ashley Barnes, Ben Mee, Matt Lowton, Jack Cork and Charlie Taylor will all miss the final PL game of the season. "All others are fit and available for selection."

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

    Is this FH team a little boring?

    Pope
    TAA Pieters Aurier
    Salah D.Silva Sterling(C) Mahrez Martial
    Ings Kane

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same as mine except Martinez over Pope (would rather have Pope), KDB over Mahrez and Antonio over Martial.

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

      Exactly the same as my lastest draft but with Fernandes and KDB instead of Salah and Mahrez. It's definitely a bit boring because my draft is specifically designed to prevent a big red arrow 😛

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

        Lets go for a small red arrow.

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty template, I have Bardsley, Fernandes and Willian over Aurier Mahrez and Martial.

    4. Bring back Rafa
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly my team 100%
      Who are you bench options?
      I have Martin, Greenwood, Braithwaite & Williams

  28. BigDaveSaves
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    40 points clear in my cash ML but 2nd and 3rd have Sterling (Undoubtedly captain). Is -4 to bring him in for KDB worth it? Really debating just leaving it..

    1. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Do it if you think he’ll out score him by 4 points.

  29. hustler7
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Looking forward to the final GW and hopefully finish in the top 10k although main focus in my ML where I am chasing 10 points. My rival has no chips left.

    Current free hit team:

    Martinez*
    TAA* Digne Pieters
    Salah Sterling Dilva KDB Bruno*
    Kane Greenwood

    Martin Nketiah Williams Thomas

    Or

    Same as above but with Pope, Robertson, and Martial?

    Alternatively I could downgrade Digne but my rival has him and I think he could haul. He also has Aubameyang but I think Kane will outscore him...any advice appreciated as always.

  30. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Martial > Dilva
    B) Bruno > Dilva

    Also have KDB, Sterling, Greenwood

    1. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very close but A