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How FFS Hall of Fame leader and Virtual FPL champion is lining up for Gameweek 2

Current Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame leader, Fábio Borges has finished inside the top 5k in each of the last five seasons, and even won 2020’s inaugural edition of Virtual FPL.


After an intense Fantasy season in 2019/20, I decided I needed a longer break than usual in order to come back stronger.

Not only was Project Restart a hectic return to something resembling normality, the lockdown period was defined by my involvement in Virtual FPL – which threw four Gameweeks per week at us for nearly two months.

Pretty exhausted from all of that, I only started tinkering my FPL team for 2020/21 a few days before the Gameweek 1 deadline, which I think actually helped me. It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.

So, the first Gameweek went great for me with 82 points, which means I’m currently 231k in the World. Even more important than that, none of my players got injured or red carded and, other than a few small concerns, my starting 11 still looks in good shape going forward.

Without further ado, here is my team and what I’m thinking ahead of Gameweek 2.

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello morning crew

    I’m thinking of playing my WC this week for gw 3 But a bit confused around the best way to do that with team value

    Looks like a lot of the players I want are set to rise, in order to catch those would I need to play my wc today and transfer them in likes of kdb, Bruno, James, and then if they rise in the week I’ll get that team value ?

    1. Vlekz
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

      • Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, if they do rise. And you'd need to pull the trigger tonight before the first overnight batch.

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

      Have TAA + Robbo and Werner + Havertz in my team, don't know what to expect from this

      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have three of those four and wondering same, tbh

        1. NULL-X-VOID
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Lmao I have the same with James in place of Havertz

          1. TOLV TUMS
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I'm on James as well - should be entertaing

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Doesn't sound like the worst time to whip out that free hit

        1. Sloane426
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          1-1. Mount and Mane

      3. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I expect a 1-1 with Wijnaldum and Kante bangers

      4. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Tough one this GW but look at fixtures moving forward

      5. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Same here minus Havertz. I would've thought 0-0 is good for us.

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What the heck do I do with this team?

      McCarthy
      TAA Justin Egan Bavies
      Mane Auba Son ASM
      Werner Ings

      4.0 biss Mitchell Brewster

      1FT

      A) Bavies ➡ Coleman
      B) Mane ➡ Bruno
      C) Son Ings ➡ Hamez Martial -4
      D) Save FT and assess next GW

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        D

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        D

      3. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        C for me. Or just Son to Hames

      4. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cry

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Eh?

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gtg?

      McCarthy
      TAA Justin Lamptey
      Salah Auba(C) Bruno(V) ASM
      Werner Wilson Mitro

      Nyland Bissouma KWP Mitchell

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice team mate

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yup

    5. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      With Thiago, what could be pool's potential formation, taking Jota into consideration as well

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No change in formation. Thiago slots in to midfield alongside Henderson and Fabinho. Jota is backup for the front 3

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        4-3-3 as usual

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

        Doubt he’ll change the 2 he normally uses. Jota to rot.

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

        Jota becomes cover for one of the front 3. Klopp specifically mentioned the fact that everyone's going to have to ride the bench at some point with fixture congestion. Also it could be a while before we see either of them.

      5. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing changes

        Allison
        Trent joe virg rob
        Fab
        Hendo alcantra
        Salah bobby mane

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Salad would get some more chances 🙂

      6. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Same formation, Jota will be a bench warmer

    6. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Midfield full on pens?

      Salah KDB Bruno Hamez Klich

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Klich is on pens?

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah mate

          1. Alexis Nonsense
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Klich shares pens with Bamford I think, still a great option though

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        How do we know Hamez is on pens though?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He doesn’t.

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Hell even Carlo doesn't 😛

      3. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sexy Midfield

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It is, but is it worth it if it means a naff front line?

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I don't think so.
            Like Tony
            Loved the look of Werner too

          2. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Happy with DCL and Wilson

      4. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        We sure Hames is on pens?

      5. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice. Have the same minus Kilch

      6. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have Salah,Aubamayang,Fernandes,Rodriguez,Podence

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Richarlison,Jimenez upfront

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            No Trent?

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Nope. Richarlison money will go back to Trent GW 6.

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

            Woah guess no TAA?

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Martinez
              Coleman,Lewis, Ayling
              Salah,Aubamayang,Bruno, Rodriguez,Podence
              Richarlison,Jimenez

              Steer,Saiss,Brewster,Mitchell

              Aubamayang >> KDB next week.
              Saiss will start from gw 3 and Lewis and Ayling will rotate.

      7. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Too much in midfield - there's value up front

      8. mcrayeps
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hamez?

    7. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Podence a trap?

      From what I know, he has very little goal threat

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Time will tell. Monitor for 2-3 games before getting him.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agree

      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Did you watch the match? I'd call him a threat.

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

          Yes he created a few chances but if iirc no shots at the goal right?

      3. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Too early to pass a verdict imo..

      4. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nah. Underpriced. Very good player. Watch him v City.

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

          Is Neto not a better option?

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Nah. Neto isn't great imo

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

        He’s 5.5 and looks to be attacking for Wolves.

        That’s where the hype is.

      6. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        At 5.5, he's got the be the best available though, now that he is more nailed

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

          I would argue that, Adama and Neto can play on the wings

      7. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can’t be a trap when he’s 5.5. Has plenty of upside and so does Neto

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

          He has very little goal threat - I'd rather go for Harrison

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Little goal threat but I can’t see Jimi scoring 100% of wolves goals, surely the front 3 get their share too, if not goals then definitely assists

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

              Wolves often win 1-0

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah good point

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

      This is weird.
      I had a decent GW (73) yet not a single 0.1 rise in TV 😀

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I got a rise Justin time.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nice 🙂

      2. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I guess you captained Salah for 40.
        There is your answer

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ahhhhh
          That's good answer

      3. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Well that’s a way to execute a subtle brag...

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          🙁
          It wasn't.

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Hahaha Only joking

      4. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Often the same in week 1. Everyone starts at zero so it takes quite a bit of movement to get the ball rolling

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Well I should get used to it then 🙂
          Thanks !

    9. Kyle2210
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good to go guys?

      Martinez (Steer)
      Digne Maguire Gabriel Saiss (Mitchell)
      J Rod Bruno Auba (Mccarthy Bissouma)
      Werner Martial Jiminez

      This is my WC and probably will change Auba to KDB next week.

    10. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son and Rich or Hamez and Kane?

    11. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Are there any Alli owners out there who are holding this week? I have had a long working week and missed any news on him. Has there been a falling out with him and Maureen Yo or is it people rumour mongering?

      Team:-
      McCarthy
      TAA Egan Doherty
      Aubameyang Salah Alli ASM
      Werner DCL Mitrović

      Button Bissouma Webster Mitchell

      Should I bin Alli or hold for the 2FT next week?

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Binned for JamesRod

      2. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Still got him but not expecting much. Probably selling next GW unless he plays 90 and plays well

    12. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Are Man U planning to sign anyone?

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Left back and a winger reportedly.

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Still stuck on a Sancho deal that won’t happen, embarrassment of a club

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Club isn’t an embarrassment mate, it’s Woodward

          1. Flair
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            + owners

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Bet you're glad that you didn't buy Shaw

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            🙁
            Old man. I feel sorry for the guy. That double leg break just ..,.. his career

            1. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah - if he wants to play regularly he should leave.

              1. Amey
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Sadly yes

      3. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        There's this english lad, plays in germany. I feel like i've heard something about that one.

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Haa

        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Bellingham?

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

          United lost out on Bellingham too

      4. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        alex telles

    13. Tim2012
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson or DCL

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        DCL.
        Wilsons fixtures get ugly soon.

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wilson

    14. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Which one?

      A) Lamptey , Willian & Richarlison
      B) AWB, Rodriguez & DCL

      1. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        5.0, Rodríguez, Richarlison

    15. LE CHARO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      McCarthy
      TAA, Robbo, Bavies, Justin
      Auba, Bruno, ASM
      Wener, Ings, Adams

      Nyland, Soucek, Taylor, Bissouma

      0FT, 1.5m ITB
      GTG?

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What transfer did you do pal?

        1. LE CHARO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Mané > Bruno

    16. choco27
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Watkins worthy?
      Thanx

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He's in my team, so hopefully!

      2. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        might work
        mitro rodrigo same price

      3. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        One sec, let me go get Mjolnir

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          How would you get it?

        2. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good. As long as we are all in agreement 😎

    17. bigmacs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood to Hamez for a hit?

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lol. No

      2. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        no

        1. bigmacs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Only for gw2 punt because Im gonna Tage na wc for gw3?

      3. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You'll probably be the first to take a hit to bring in Hamez. That being said, I have him.

        1. bigmacs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          But the chance of rest is very high, isn't it?

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            so James Rodriguez doesn’t use Hamez himself and it isn’t his own knick-name then ?

      4. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who is Hamez ? can’t seem to find him in the game ?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          James Rodriguez

        2. bigmacs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          James Rodriguez

      5. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Taking a hit to get someone out who hasn’t even played yet.. when you think you’ve seen it all....

      6. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This would be silly

        1. bigmacs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          ok got it

    18. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bench one
      A ASM
      B Soucek
      C Saiss
      Currently on C..

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Saiss

        1. weaver93
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          thx mate

    19. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Interested to see how opinions will change after this GW. Son, Werner and Richarlison the three standouts

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Richarlison has got 3 games for me then will change when they play Liverpool in wk 5.

    20. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      New Article

    21. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I guess lots of us don't have players for tuesday games right?

    22. spotfixers
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A) Havertz and Ings
      B) Fernandez and Wilson

      need help deciding lol

      1. F0oTBall GuRu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        B easy

    23. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Captain Aubs or Tony? All the famous podcasters seem split.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Both good.
        Aubamayang wins it for me.
        1. On penalties
        2.West Ham looked worse than Palace
        3. Auba has a league game under his belt.

    24. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Which WC Team ?

      A)
      McCarthy
      AWB / Justin / Digne
      Salah / KDB / Rodriguez / Bruno / ASM
      Martial / DCL

      B)
      McCarthy
      Saiss / Justin / Digne / Ayling
      Salah / KDB / Bruno / Rodriguez
      Martial / Richarlison

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Feedback would be great. Thanks

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Could you go C.
        B but with DCL and have some cash for upgrades / bench?

    25. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do you reckon this transfer is wise or dim?

      Kane and Pereira --> Martial and James Rodriguez (-4)

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Seems ok to me. Both look better options. The -4 could get paid back pretty quick.

    26. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is there any chance of minutes for Alli?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Seems to be tipped to start by most on Spurs forums for what it's worth.

    27. Alcapaul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Which is better, Werner and Greenwood or Callum Wilson and Bruno?

    28. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling or KDB next GW?

      Aguero confirmed out for next few months so could see Sterling more attacking?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Aguero out also reaffirms KdB on pens. Sterling a good option but KdB better imo. Could get plenty of goals with a season full of pens

    29. Mweene
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good morning.

      Can anyone help me with Harrison v Klich?

      Haven't watched enough of Leeds to make an informed decision.