Scout Notes

Kane and Son expose Saints as Ings cements first-choice penalty-taker status

SOUTHAMPTON 2-5 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

  • Goals: Danny Ings (£8.4m) x2; Son Heung-min (£8.9m) x4, Harry Kane (£10.5m)
  • Assists: Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.5m), Moussa Djenepo (£5.5m) | Kane x4, Erik Lamela (£5.9m)
  • Bonus: Kane x3, Son x2, Ings x1

Son Heung-min (£8.9m) responded to his price drop by scoring four goals in a remarkable display against Southampton’s high defensive line, all assisted by Harry Kane (£10.5m), as Spurs came from behind to beat the Saints 5-2.

Jose Mourinho’s side can’t stop making headlines right now. Their All or Nothing series is sparking constant discussion, whilst they announced the spectacular return of Gareth Bale alongside Sergio Reguilon over the weekend.

Yet the current stars concluded an uncomfortable week of matches by operating a second-half demolition job, rounded off by a goal from Kane. He injured his hamstring in last season’s equivalent meeting but, this time, became the first man in Premier League history to assist the same goalscorer four times in one match – each one looking eerily similar.

In first-half stoppage-time, some brilliant midfield work by Tanguy Ndombele (£6.0m) ended up at Kane’s feet and his first-time pass set Son clear through. The South Korean international blasted his right-footed finish inside Alex McCarthy’s (£4.5m) far post.

“I know that everyone will say Sonny is man of the match because it’s an incredible achievement to score four goals in the Premier League, but I am a team coach, I am all about my team and what Harry did for us is an example of the guy who is not going to have the highlights on him, but is fundamental for the team.” – Jose Mourinho

Early in the second half, Son’s next two goals were almost identical. Both were Kane through balls from deep, both put Son one-on-one with the goalkeeper and both were clinical finishes that exploited a poorly applied high defensive line. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl will be raging.

They combined a fourth time after 73 minutes, with Kane fetching the ball out wide and curving a wonderful cross for Son to chest then prod home with his left foot. It was a truly magnificent display by Son, who is well-positioned to score over ten times for a fifth consecutive season. Kane finally got his goal nine minutes later, tapping in after substitute Erik Lamela’s (£5.9m) shot hit the post.

“We had a strong first half with some very good scenes, with a lot of chances from our side. We were compact and disciplined but had one silly mistake before half time to bring them back to 1-1. Our heads went a little bit down, their heads a little bit up.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

However, it doesn’t explain a first half which saw three disallowed goals and some Southampton domination. In fact, Son’s opening goal was the only first half shot mustered by Spurs and the only touch in their opponent’s box.

Danny Ings (£8.4m) had a strike ruled out after Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) surged out of his box to head the ball against Ings’ arm. The striker put the ball into the net but it was correctly disallowed.

It was a good day for Ings’ FPL managers, though. He scored twice himself to punish the 240,000 sellers who had lost faith after an opening-day blank at Crystal Palace. His 22 goals of last season made him an almost must-have asset but he became a victim of the devastating number of price changes going on right now.

Ings put Southampton ahead in the 32nd minute, after being put through by a long Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.5m) ball. Fairly wide, a good first touch was followed by a crisp finish into Lloris’ bottom corner. He scored in three of the four matches against Spurs last season, adding a second here via a late penalty given for Matt Doherty’s (£6.0m) handball.

It was interesting that Ings still took the spot-kick, despite set-piece specialist James Ward-Prowse (£6.0m) being on the pitch. With upcoming games against Burnley (a) and West Brom (h), it’s certainly worth considering keeping hold of the reliable Ings for the foreseeable future.

His strike partner Che Adams (£6.0m) had some online love heading into Gameweek 1. Priced much cheaper than Ings, he scored four times in the nine Project Restart matches and is seemingly ahead of Shane Long (£5.5m) in the pecking order. He had the chances here but couldn’t quite get on the scoresheet.

After ten minutes, a free-kick landed at Adams’ feet by the penalty spot but his powerful shot was saved well by Lloris. He may have scored shortly after, if it wasn’t for a great Ben Davies (£5.0m) block. Later given a yellow card, Adams began the second half with an on-target effort to finish a free-flowing attack. It was comfortable for Lloris.

On the one hand, it may encourage managers that Adams has started both league games and got himself into the right positions from which to cause trouble. But seeing Ings bag a brace will hurt, especially when fellow cheap striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.0m) registered 12 points on Saturday.

Despite Southampton ranking third amongst the nine Project Restart games – five wins and three draws – Hasenhuttl has given off some negative vibes in press conferences recently. He believes that “with the team we have, it will be very difficult to win games”, even though they followed October’s humiliating 9-0 defeat to Leicester by being the league’s seventh-best team during the subsequent 28 matches.

“When you have no pressure on the ball you cannot play such a high line. We still did it, and this is not possible. We must come back, close the gaps and defend our own box with everything we have.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Perhaps he is a visionary, judging by how badly they defended this time. It was far too easy for Son to stroll through and for Kane to be a creative maestro. Walker-Peters assisted against his former side but owners of goalkeeper McCarthy may start to worry that his place is under threat.

Elsewhere, Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m) made a quiet return to midfield after picking up a thigh injury on Scotland duty, whilst Moussa Djenepo (£5.5m) looked bright and hit the post.

For Spurs, Doherty assisted the first disallowed goal, nodding Son’s cross into a Kane volley that was ruled out for an earlier offside. It was encouraging to see him so far forward but the Irishman ended up without any attacking returns, before being booked and conceding a late penalty with his handball.

It will be fascinating to see what is next for Tottenham. The big team news involved Dele Alli (£7.9m) being completely left out, following last week’s half-time withdrawal against Everton. His appeal as an FPL asset will be extinguished once Bale has built up match fitness. With Reguilon’s addition, they now possess attacking full-backs on both flanks and perhaps this will lead to a formation change.

Successfully negotiating a brutal fixture list is their first priority. They play 48 hours later against Leyton Orient in the Carabao Cup, then 48 hours after that in North Macedonia against Shkendija in the Europa League. Beat those sides and it’s the same schedule next week, starting with their home game against Newcastle. It is a horrific diary and Mourinho’s squad management could throw up some shocks for the Fantasy managers who have invested in the Lilywhites.


Southampton XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand; Armstrong (Tella 68’), Romeu (Smallbone 55’), Ward-Prowse, Djenepo; Ings, Adams (Long 80’)

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-3-3): Lloris; Doherty, Dier, Sanchez, Davies; Hojbjerg, Winks, Ndombele (Lo Celso 46’); Lucas (Lamela 61’), Son, Kane (Bergwijn 84’)


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2,110 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Chuism
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which WC team is better for GW3+?

    (A)
    Martinez (Steer)
    TAA - Saiss - Justin (Mitchell, Lamptey)
    Salah - J Rodriguez - KDB - Son (Alzate)
    Jimenez - Bamford - DCL

    0.2m in the bank

    OR

    (B)
    Martinez (Steer)
    TAA - Saiss - Castagne (Mitchell, Lamptey)
    Salah - J Rodriguez - KDB - Klich (Alzate)
    Kane - Bamford - DCL

    0.7m in the bank

    General strategy is to set up good players for the next 4+ gameweeks with no transfer plans for the next 2 weeks to save 2 transfers.

    Slightly worried no Werner as Chelsea play West Brom next who shipped 8 goals in 2 gameweeks.

    Any thoughts / feedback would be much appreciated!

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

      Don't read too much into WBA's goals conceded. 2 penalties and 3 goals were when they were a man down.

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

        Any thoughts on the WC?

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

          A is better to me but I don't really like Bamford.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Get Werner and Son imo.

      Werner can be shipped for Jimenez, Jesus or Ings if he's useless. Son can be shipped for Chelsea mids if they suddenly find their form. It's more flexible.

      A preferred.

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A Jimenez/Wolves have excellent upcoming fixtures. Justin will lose in a couple of GW BTW.

  2. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm on a WC and I think I wont have James Rodriguez in the team.

    As a player, wow, he looks great. However, as an FPL asset, I'm still not really convinced by him.

    He's playing deeper than usual for his liking and he's had 3 pen area touches in 2 games. Had just 1 shot that too from outside the box and scored.

    Yes, he's on 50% set-pieces but I think at 7m, Zaha and Barnes look better bets. Great stats in the first two games and have decent fixtures coming up. Major goal threats from their respective teams as well.

    Plus Foden could be in the mix if he looks a starter. Really wish Richarlison was a midfielder.

    Thoughts?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I agree. Thinking of going only with DCL from Everton.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      has the potential to be siggy though who was fantasy royalty when he was on it
      can see him getting pens.
      a sound pick for sure @7.5, but lots of competition for the 3rd (or possibly 4th) midfield slot.

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

      Nah I like him more than Barnes or Zaha. Set pieces are huge and he's likely on penalties too.

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I understand this logic but it's important to look at how much he is creating from open play too, and his set pieces are huge. Calvert-Lewin is as good in the air as anyone in the league - Richarlison and Mina are huge threats too. Expect a lot of headed goals and a lot of assists for James.

      I really like Barnes but I'd be wary of Zaha. Palace have started brilliantly against two teams that gave them acres of space to play into. I watched them a lot last season in the other kind of games in which they were more impotent than any team in the league. The Brighton at home game was horrible.

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

    Reminder: your premium players are allowed to blank in easy fixtures or haul after you sell/delay buying them. Your cheap players too

    These are all professional footballers with their own motivations and abilities, and a whole ecosystem around them that can influence what happens in a game

    You have absolutely no control over what happens on a football pitch as an FPL manager

    This is all a bet. Don't react to your last event. Predict the next one

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. I think people are writing of Chelsea too early.

    2. fusen
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What you're essentially saying is a lot of this game is down to luck, but people don't like to hear that around here generally 😛

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

        It's more the consistency of peoples finishes that demonstrates there's a lot more to it than luck. For example 6 of my 9 finishes are separated by just 60K I'd like a better history but it isn't luck stopping me every year. It tends to be the people that don't do well and refuse to learn from their mistakes that bang on about luck a bit too much and it does get boring. Obviously it's a lot of luck over one game week but over 38 not so much

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      great advice and spot on.

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

        Does that logic apply to playing your WC now or hold on a few wks?

  4. Nightrain_
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner is a must unless you're ready to feel the pain of those folks without Son or Kane this GW

    1. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Reply fail to ze_Austin

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Agree.

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

      Could not pass eye test

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

        You need new eyes

      2. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He's running way past the speed limit and almost bury 2 goals against Liverpool, not sure whose eyes need a test 😀

        A Werner hattie would be nice to non-believers

  5. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Auba->Salah or Kdb?

    1. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      With Salah rising and become more expensive, go with KDB and stack up on Liverpool defense, triple if you can

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

    Like many others i am sure, cant decide whether to WC or not to WC

    McCarthy* -- Steer
    Taa Ayling* Lamptey — Justin Vinagre*
    Salah Auba* Rodríguez ASM* -- Bissouma*
    Werner Martial* Mitro

    A: WC and remove the 7 * players
    B: Auba + Asm >> Kdb + Podence (-4)
    C: Auba + Asm >> Son + 8.5m mid (mahrez, pulisic) (-4)

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B or C with Barnes or zaha instead of mahrez

  7. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA sitting at a combined xG + xA per 90 mins of 0.13

    Castagne 0.38
    Digne 0.28
    Robbo 0.26

    Slow start

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd give him a higher rating for that free kick yesterday alone normally 😀

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not many crosses coming in though. I think they will mix it up more this year, play more through the middle as well.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      teams learning how to target liverpool now?
      werner did a pretty good job of tieing down TAA yesterday at least in the first half.

    3. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Data based on 2 games is not enough

      What he did on the last 2 years, that's the real data and he's on the uptrend

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

    What do we think of this possible wildcard, or do i hold current team?

    WC:
    McCarthy
    TAA / Mitchell / Justin / Saiss* / Keane*
    Salah / Sterling* / Son* / Rodriquez* / Mendy*
    DCL* / Jimi* / Brewster*

    Current Team:
    McCarthy
    TAA / Mitchell / Justin / Saliba / BDavies
    Salah / Auba / ASM / Soucek / Doucoure
    Martial / Kane / Nketiah

    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      hold mate, just 1 or 2 transfers will fix it.. Auba+ ASM out maybe

  9. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    will fpl do anything about the deadline mistake?

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

      Nope

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

        I wouldn't say no to an extra wildcard 😛

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes they'll ignore that it ever happened

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      what happened?

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      what deadline mistake ?

    5. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      they said deadline is 90 min before kickoff but it was still open for like 15 mins after that.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        oh interesting...

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        not a biggie, I was expecting you say that transfers couldn't be made before the GW deadline.

    6. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      imo they should cancel all transfers made after the deadline rule.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        especially those that brought in Son or Kane !

    7. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What mistake?

  10. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Terrible week - any suggestions?

    Happy to wildcard or take a hit or two...

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Dier Saiss Mitchell Ferguson
    Salah Auba Rodriguez ASM Bissouma
    Werner Martial Adams

    Cheers.

    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      dont WC just yet mate... team is not that bad actually..maybe Dier + ASM out?

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Replacements?

        1. tibollom
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          city (KDB/Sterling) + midfielder from Eve or Leicester..

          1. tibollom
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            or leeds

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba and Adams to Son and Jimenez, play 4-3-3 next GW.

    3. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KDB and ASM out for a hit, save WC

  11. reason17
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) guaita + forster
    B) Mccarthy + martinez

    (I have Mitchell)

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

      Martinez + Steer

  12. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    wow palace's fixtures are very strong. Completely overlooked Zaha

    Can he keep the form up?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      flatters to decieve

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking Guaita a better option, but I have both

    3. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, Zaha central up front as last man with rotational fouling far to risky for the opponent works in his favour.

  13. maclrc
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best 3 pick and forget 4.5 and below DEF options:

    Have Lamptey, Mitchell, Justin at present, but Justin long-term a worry

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

      Choose 3 from these: Lamptey, Taylor, KWP, Targett, Ayling

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm on WC and keeping Justin.

      Yes, it will be a tranny down the line. But, he's ticking along beautifully at the moment and you just never know how long it will take for Pereira to fully recover from his injury. There could be setbacks or it could take him a while to get back to match fitness.

      Then, once he does, I'll probably bring in Charlie Taylor or Lamptey

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

    Imagine Torres has an absolute blinder this evening.

    1. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      is mahrez out?

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A blinder off the bench?

  15. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A or B guys for this sorry looking mess?

    A) Auba + Che > Son + Jimi -4
    B) WC

    Ramsdale Sreer
    TAA Saiss Digne Taylor KWP
    Salah Auba Jrod Soucek Biss
    Che Wilson Werner

    Thanks

    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      a

  16. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If Brewster moves

    A) Werner, Brewster, Barnes, Podence (rotating)
    B) Jimi, Mitrovic, Rodriguez, Bissouma (Bissouma benched)

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i would just view brewster as a switch for bissouma and a switch from a 343 to 352 (werner to pulisic ultimately)
      actually wont make a great deal of difference in the grand scheme of things he is unlikely to do a harry kane or raheem sterling at palace or sheff

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

        This is a ridiculous comment. He is 4.5. Comparing him to 10.5 and then saying he won't score as much is as obvious as it is idiotic. The real comparison is what does he score against a 4.5 mid. If u still see no advantage then God help you

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

    Would you WC this team?

    McCarthy*
    TAA Egan Bavies*
    Mane Son Zaha ASM*
    Ings Werner DCL

    Steer Justin Mitchell Bissouma*

    I’ve sold Auba Brewster ➡ Zaha DCL with 2 FT’s

    2.4m ITB

    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why wc if you've already done your 2 transfers....

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

        Because I’m still not happy with my team

        Lack of City coverage and highlighted players will have to go

        Not sure if it’s worth it though

        1. tibollom
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          not worth it imo, gotta have some faith and patience.. youll be happy to have a wc towards december

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

            That's what I thought last season and it didn't work out at all. Early WC is better than late for team value and for fixing core issues.

            1. tibollom
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              i disagree but go for it if you think it's better..

            2. tibollom
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              still only the 3rd GW, alot can change, alot of unknows still

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You're very much on the border line of WC or not.

      I had one or two more problems than you have. But, I must say the WC teams are looking very tasty indeed and I'm happy with my team now. It's a good feeling!

  18. BHA_Seagull
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Whats the likelihood Pulisic starts this week?

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

      Slim

    2. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      if he plays in the cup game he could start.

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I worry that Pulisic and his injuries could be like Ings from 2-3 seasons ago.

  19. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which 4.5 is better long term?

    A) Lamptey
    B) C Taylor

    Thanks in advance

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

      B

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      lamptey looks the pick of the 4.5s so far

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely Lamptey.

      He's more of a winger than ASM has been for me this season 🙁

  20. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I have that bad fell after did wilson to dcl (-4)

    What do u think ?

    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      bad

  21. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone going double Wolves defence on wildcard?

    If so if you pairing with Saiss?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      very tempted to. but James is too good an option to ignore with the attacking threat.
      I will bail out to Wolves if he turns out to be not nailed.

    2. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      boly/coady?

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait to see Semedo price...

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        5.5

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

          Still just a guess, surely?

    4. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Patricio

  22. Long ago I drew a walrus
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has it been mentioned yet that Fraser Forster could be the pick of the 4.0s right now? The Villa ones (Nyland and Steer) won't be second in line once Heaton is back (quite soon), the only other second in line keeper right now is Button, so it's a straight race between McCarthy and Johnstone to see who gets dropped first since both their form isn't great, however Forster has significantly better pedigree and, despite Southampton's frailties, still plays in a much better team than West Brom.

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

      McCarthy is not going to be dropped.
      Son is a clinical finisher.

      It was an anomaly of a GW IMO.

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not immediately, that's not what 4.0 keepers are for. I'm on WC and prepping ahead. McCarthy hasn't covered himself in glory in any of the matches this season and has been directly at fault for at least 1 goal in the league cup defeat, can't remember what happened in the Palace game last week. Whilst Son was great yesterday you could also argue that the keeper could have applied more pressure for some of the goals, after all he managed 4 goals from an xG of about 1.3. But most importantly the possibility of a keeper switch is there IF the Southampton slump in form continues.

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 6 months ago

          McCarthy is awful and Fraser is better, however as mentioned below by Hazz they do have the same weaknesses but I would put my house on McCarthy not lasting the season

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

        If Ralph continues to play with a high line, I wouldn’t go near anyone from Saints backline.

        1. Long ago I drew a walrus
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's about looking at future possibilities. Southampton are in a bad spot right now and it's fair to say morale is low. Entirely feasible McCarthy makes some high-profile errors in the upcoming games and gets dropped. Southampton and Ralph also have proven ability to come back from such dips in form, which could in part be contributed to by a new keeper. Ralph's a good manager, they're able to keep things tight if that's what it comes to.

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

        I think McCarthy could be dropped, but it needs a little more to happen. The problem is that his weaknesses are similar to Forster. Gunn suits the way they play better, but unfortunately he wasn't great.

        There is also talk of a Gunn/Butland swap deal.

        1. Long ago I drew a walrus
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Butland would be interesting, think his career has kinda stalled after all the hype a few years back. Hope it doesn't happen though, I want my 4.0 starter 😀

    2. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who do you think scores more over next 4-5 GWs?

      A) Robertson + Podence
      B) Saiss + Hamez

      Have TAA, no other Wolves/Everton.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        b

      2. GOONER
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        B all the way

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

      I was all set to hit the WC button yesterday, but I can;t make up my mind. What to do with this lot:

      Ryan, 4.0
      TAA Taylor KWP Mitchell Vinagre
      Salah KDB Fernandes Soucek Bissouma
      Ings Werner Davis

      I've already used my transfer this week, getting KDB in for Auba to avoid a price rise that never came.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        seems pretty close to a wc team already. nothing a -4 or -8 couldnt fix

      2. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Looks OK to me.

      3. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd wc that personally.

        KWP, Vinagre, Soucek (fixtures), Bruno (Utd form), Bissouma, Davis could go in a heartbeat. Then there's Werner & Ings who you could possibly improve upon too.

        That's quite a few players...

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

          Many thanks, all; i'll keep thinking...

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

      TAA & Soucek --> Saiis & Rodriguez

      Would you do it for a hit?

      1. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No.

      2. GOONER
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Considering I have no Everton players and wolves have a great run of fixtures.

      3. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        no

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

          No; I think TAA is a season keeper.

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

      Either worth a hit?
      A) ASM to Podence/Zaha (if Zaha then later upgrade difficult), would have to play KWP if not doing this.
      B) Adams to Jimenez
      C) Nahh, just trust KWP this week, almost like a midfielder anyway

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        zaha if you have the budget, he rose today i tihnk

      2. GOONER
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        C

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

      Is wilson to wood for the next stretch of games worth a -4? Seems optimistic so probably not? But interested in thoughts

      1. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        sideways. not for a hit.

      2. Check out my Umtiti's
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        seems like a sideways move tbh. but i'd only consider this move for a -4pts hit.

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

        Proper Casual transfer that (wink emoji)

    7. fachada
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      On a wildcard and debating whether to go with Son or Jimenez. Which one would you prefer to go with?

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

        Tough to advise without the rest of your team

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

          Team is Ryan, Steer
          TAA, Saiss, WKP, Dunne, Ferguson,
          Salah, KDB, Jimenez, Klich, Anguissa
          Werner, Jimenez,Calvert Lewin

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

            Sorry, meant James Rodriguez instead of Jimenez in the Midfield

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

              I assume Son in place of JRod, which means a 7m forward? In that case stick with you current set-up. Son is at risk while Spurs go through there crazy fixtures for the next month. Jimi is nailed, has great fixtures and is on pens.

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

                sounds like a good idea in paper. Cheers

      2. Jambot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Drop Trent and have both

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

      (A)
      Martinez (Steer)
      TAA - Saiss - Justin (Mitchell, Lamptey)
      Salah - J Rodriguez - KDB - Son (Alzate)
      Jimenez - Bamford - DCL

      0.2m in the bank

      OR

      (B)
      Martinez (Steer)
      TAA - Saiss - Castagne (Mitchell, Lamptey)
      Salah - J Rodriguez - KDB - Klich (Alzate)
      Kane - Bamford - DCL

      0.7m in the bank

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

        A very nice team

    9. thehodge
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Brewster going to Palace is a strange one for me. Bats, Ayew and Zaha already there.. doubt he’ll get many minutes