Scout Notes

Bamford bags again as Sheffield United remain without a goal ahead of tough fixture run

SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-1 LEEDS UNITED

  • Goals: Patrick Bamford (£5.7m)
  • Assists: Jack Harrison (£5.5m)
  • Bonus:  Illan Meslier (£4.5m) x3, Bamford x2, Harrison x1, Luke Ayling (£4.5m) x1

The Patrick Bamford (£5.7m) bandwagon is set to continue rolling after the Leeds forward’s late headed goal saw the Whites triumph in Sunday’s Yorkshire derby.

In a pre-planned link-up the striker nodded home a Jack Harrison (£5.5m) cross, having put two headed efforts wide in the opening half.

“This one came off my nose but I’ll take it! I was a bit disappointed I didn’t score a header in the first half.

“Before the game I said to Jack, I’m going between the middle centre-back and the far one so put the ball there. First half he did it, I didn’t score.

“Second half he did it, I got the goal. Fair play to him for putting it on the money.” – Patrick Bamford

Having highlighted Leeds’ lack of creativity in the opening two Gameweeks, Marcelo Bielsa was happier with his side’s build-up play at Bramall Lane:

It was a just result. The first half was pretty even, we could have scored and conceded. Second half was a lot better for us.

We managed to attack well, we had six or seven opportunities. In that sense, the offensive animation was better.

While Leeds have scored eight times on the way to earning six Premier League points, Sheffield United have neither a point nor a goal to their name with three Gameweeks gone.

The Blades face trips to Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, along with a visit from Manchester City, in the next five Gameweeks.

“We’ll be glad to see the back of September. Fresh start in October at Arsenal away. I can’t fault a lot of the things the players have done this afternoon. It was a really tight game.

“I’ve been told you gave the man-of-the-match award to the Leeds United goalkeeper; we’ve got to take our chances in the Premier League. That’s the top and bottom of it.” – Chris Wilder

As Wilder alludes to, this game was almost a tale of two goalkeepers before Bamford’s late winner.

Aaron Ramsdale (£5.0m) – who was well on his way to a monster haul before conceding – racked up seven saves from a combination of good stops, poor finishing and long-range efforts.

While Illan Meslier (£4.5m) made three fewer saves, the Leeds keeper’s stops were arguably more impressive.

All the same, John Lundstram (£5.4m) will himself feel he should have rattled the net just shy of the half-hour mark.

The midfielder was afforded a big chance just before the half-hour mark, as Ben Osborn (£4.9m) broke to find David McGoldrick (£5.4m) in the box.

The striker’s flick arrived at Lundstram’s feet from six yards out but the midfielder was unable to convert as Meslier managed to push the close-range effort around the post.

The 20-year-old then somehow managed to get a rangy left hand to George Baldock‘s (£5.5m) stinger, produced after the wing-back had rolled Harrison to make shooting space in the area on 37 minutes.

Bamford had signalled his intent in the opening period, heading over twice from a Kalvin Phillips (£5.0m) free-kick and a Harrison cross.

Stuart Dallas (£4.5m), who saw a looping effort tipped over by Ramsdale in the first half, was almost on the scoresheet in the second period.

Ramsdale had Chris Basham (£5.0m) to thank for clearing a Dallas effort just before it went over the line.

The Leeds full-back had rounded the stranded stopper after a mistake from Ethan Ampadu (£4.5m) allowed the ball to run through.

A surging run from Dallas then saw subsitute Rodrigo (£5.9m) head wide, before Bamford just failed to connect with a whipped ball from Harrison with 20 minutes remaining.

The Blades almost took the lead from a late corner as Jack Robinson (£4.4m) skewed wide with his weaker right foot from point-blank range after Oli McBurnie (£5.9m) just about failed to get his head on the delivery.

Bamford then stole the show and all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s men, with the striker earning praise from his manager post-match.

Asked about suggestions that the budget FPL forward might struggle at the top level, Bielsa responded:

There are a lot of people who thought contrary to what you say.

The league season is very long. Hopefully he can continue to show his obvious qualities.

The enigmatic Leeds boss was also pleased with his side’s first clean sheet in the league:

It is an achievement we were looking for, to not concede. I think we defended well, with few errors.

Having said that, our rivals did have opportunities. We grew.

On taking off Rodrigo, who had been brought on for the second half, Bielsa explained:

A few minutes were left, I had to substitute Bamford or Rodrigo. Bamford is a very useful player on set pieces against.

But it wasn’t a good decision because Bamford was tired. I should have kept Rodrigo on the field.

Wilder, for his part, is fretful over the Blades’ lack of sharpness in front of goal.

They found a bit of quality at the end. But I think it’s a foul on Sander Berge [in the build-up to the goal] yet again. I think there’s a couple of things that haven’t gone for us the last two or three games, from a decision point of view.

I’ve just seen Marcelo is going to walk right across me right now…no, he’s not, he’s swerved me because he might be on the receiving end of a tackle if he did!

We have to be more clinical. The best chances fell to us. From John Lundstram, George Baldock, Oli McBurnie, Jack Robinson. Four or five really good chances.

The first goal is so important in the Premier League, as we all know. I thought the shape of the team was good. We know how Leeds play, we understand how they play. High energy, high tempo. It was a really quick game.

When it opens up you have to take your chances; we haven’t. We ultimately get punished by a fantastic ball and a great header.

When you look at our goals or when we do create chances, they’re well worked. We haven’t got the players in the group to do something out of the ordinary. We have to really work hard to create our chances, which we did in the game.

After three consecutive defeats, Wilder is “hopeful” more signings will arrive before the transfer deadline:

The longer it [the losing run] goes on, it becomes more concerning. There’s still plenty of belief and fight in us.

Despite being taken off after 73 minutes, FPL midfielder Oliver Burke (£4.5m) put in a decent audition for FPL bosses seeking bench fodder.

The ex-West Brom winger had two shots, one inside the box, while creating three opportunities for his team-mates.

Defender Robinson might be one for the watchlist, with the left-footed centre-back possibly set for an extended run in Wilder’s defence due to Jack O’Connell‘s (£5.0m) knee injury:

“Things are not going for us at the moment. Obvious disappointment with Jack’s injury. Massive disappoint for the boy, he’s worked extremely hard to get to where he has and he’s been pivotal to our rise.

“He’s going for an operation on Wednesday, so minimum six months.” – Chris Wilder


Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Robinson, Ampadu, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Berge, Lundstram (Norwood 63′), Baldock; McGoldrick (McBurnie 73′), Burke (Sharp 73′).

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Harrison, Roberts [Rodrigo 46′, (Alioski 90+1′)], Klich, Costa (Poveda 65′); Bamford.

PREMIUM MEMBERS ANALYSIS

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 3

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

    Can you take any positives from all but one your team having a home fixture anymore?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Home/Away is largely irrelevant now

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

      The only positive you can draw these days is if you have a pen taker in your team

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

      On the contrary, away victories outnumber home wins now.

  2. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Grealish (LIV)
    B) Justin (WHU)

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pen takers take precedence

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

      B

  3. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Never rated Bamford before but thought I’d give him a go as he’s so cheap.

    He’s been a revelation so far. Think he could do it again against city as well xx

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This season's Pukki but well done on the points so far

      1. diabydoesgallas
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Leeds look a lot more competitive than Norwich did though.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe but they look like they will tire midseason given their incessant pressing. Bamford looked so exhausted during his post match yesterday.

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

            As a Leeds Fan, he will run like that every single game, throughout the entire season, he always looks exhausted because he puts 100% into each game, the way Bielsa drills his teams I'd put a fair bit of money on Leeds being the fittest team in the prem.

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Do you think it is sustainable at Premier League level? Didn't you have a couple of seasons in the Championship recently where your form dropped massively towards the end?

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

                38 PL games vs 46 in FL.

          2. diabydoesgallas
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Haha, I noticed that too. I guess one thing that could play into their hands is that quite a few other teams have such congested fixture lists with Europe. Will be interesting to see if Bielsa rests Bamford in the cups.

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

      He can’t keep it up, I refuse to believe it

      1. diabydoesgallas
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Take those blinders off 😀

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

          Look at his conversion rate from last season, stepped up a league and he’s performing out of his skin. Blinders remain on

          1. diabydoesgallas
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I’ll be honest, just wanted to play on your name! But yeah will be interesting to see if he can keep it up.

  4. diabydoesgallas
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else in the position where they are pondering playing their wildcard, but don’t have a clue what sort of team they actually want to build?

    For the striker slots alone, it’s difficult to choose from 3 of vardy, kane, jiminez, maupay, ings, mitrovic, DCL, and that’s just off the top of my head - they’re all fit and firing so far, with good fixtures. Seems like a similarly unpredictable situation for the other positions too. I also feel like the Liverpool full backs will be important to own this season.

    Perhaps it’s better to plod on for a while longer and wait to see how this crazy season develops. Anyone in a similar boat?

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

      Agreed, the way i went with strikers is to keep it cheap and explode in the midfield.

      DCL, Mitro and Maupay at the start of the season would look like such a budget front 3 - not anymore.

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

      Yep smart to wait for the true template to develop imo, WCers from last week will be in deep regret

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

      100%

      Seeing a lot of people pulling the trigger and I myself have drafted a WC team to see how it would fair.

      Attacking full backs can be found in nearly every team and some are incredible value, pen takers are taking precedent and the 'budget' strikers are outperforming the big money men.

      I'll wait for the international break before I pull the WC trigger and hopefully there'll be a clearer picture by then

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

      Ings, DCL, Maupay would be my 3.

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

      To be honest, if I was able to WC again this week - I'd largely end up picking the same team as this weeks WC team.

      I just think this week was anomalous, and people like KDB, Foden, Jimi, Saiss, Podence etc... are all still very good picks.

      But, it would be harder to bring them on on this back of this horrendous week!

  5. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    All good? Have ft but not sure if I need to use it. Most likely transfer would be Werner -> Ings.

    McCarhty
    TAA Castagne Saiss Justin
    Salah KDB Havertz
    Werner Richarlison Mitrovic

    4.0; Bissouma, Reed, Ayling

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d probably save so you have two FTs for the international break.

    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save

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

      Love Richarlison

    4. puhd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner to Jimmy?

    5. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all

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

    Do you think Delap could start against Leeds?

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

      Not really imo, but u never know with Pep.

    2. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No chance

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

    You just can't squeeze four big hitters into your team! Who to sacrifice on a WC?

    A. Salah
    B. KDB
    C. Bruno
    D. Vardy

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      From that lot, Bruno.

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Either Bruno or KDB. I'd say Bruno

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

        KDB?

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

      C probably

  8. Philip Jones's Diary
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is this madness for a -8 ?
    Son, Werner, Greenwood > KDB, DCL, Foden

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      -8 hit at the moment does seem like madness.

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. I'd just swap Son for someone. Wait and see on the other guys

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

      Do first 2 and keep Greenwood? Or if money is an issue, do Son to Mahrez for free

      1. Philip Jones's Diary
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I can do two of them and save greenwood>foden for next week. I can move to Ings as well which might be worth waiting for.

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

    Worth a -8 hit?

    Son - Fernandes
    TAA- Castagne

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hell no. Keep taa

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

        thanks mate

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am thinking of selling Bruno, Utd not looking great

    3. dr. Phil
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just move Son to someone you have budget for (Zaha, Rich, Barnes..)

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

        Rich a forward now

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

      Selling TAA would be silly

  10. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What transfers would you make here? 1ft and 1.5itb

    Mccarthy (Button)
    TAA Davies Justin Holding (Mitchell)
    Salah KDB JRod (Soucek Bissouma)
    Mitro Werner Ings

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe save to have 2 FTs for the international break. You could use your money ITB to do a proper reshuffle

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

        Cheers, I like the idea as a few of my defenders will need sorting then. I'll give Werner one more week.

        1. diabydoesgallas
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good call. Liverpool have an awesome fixture run on the horizon so maybe worth looking at bringing in Robertson to steal a march.

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

            Again a great shout. A lot can happen over the international break so I might find my attention shifts. Good luck mate

            1. diabydoesgallas
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              No problem mate! Good luck.

  11. puhd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Vardy fit?

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

      He's not my type but can sort of see the attraction

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

        hahaha

      2. puhd
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        haha

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What do you mean?

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

      to play next GW

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

        That’s not what you mean mate 😉

        Had a groin problem so monitor

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

    Best Son replacement? Already have Salah, KDB & JRod

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I went with Barnes although Trossard has been looking lethal. Fixtures decided in the end.

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

      Bruno?

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes, Zaha or Trossard and save a bit

    4. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez, wont go wrong there.

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

      Bruno

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

    Mccarthy (Steer)
    Coady/TAA/KWP (DOHERTY,Mitchell)
    Sterling/SON/ASM/Salah(c) (Bissouma)
    Werner/Mitrovic/Adams

    (1 FT, 0.5 ITB)
    Son & Werner to:
    A) Barnes & Jiminez
    B)Mahrez & Kane/Vardy

    Any other suggestions are welcome

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

      A

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

    If Pulisic and Ziyech are back for the Palace game, do u see Werner improving his output immediately?

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. I’m keeping for Palace game then shipping if he blanks.

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends if he plays up top really. Can see Tammy playing plenty of games up front too, if he doesn’t lose form. Personally think there are much better striker options out there at the mo.

    3. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes i think they will be alot more dangerous, international break after this GW so both should be back by then

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

    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA, Saiss, Davies, Justin (Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Son, Podence (Bissouma)
    Werner, Ings (Davis)

    1FT, 0.5 in bank

    Son --> Barnes with my FT?

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

      Seems sensible.

  16. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Planning to save a FT, g2g? Might reconsider if Podence is confirmed out.

    McCarthy
    TAA, KWP, Tierney
    Salah, Trossard, KDB, Podence
    Wilson, Werner, Richarlison

    (Areola, Soucek, Ayling, Taylor)

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save. Even with Podence out you have enough on the bench to cover.

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would save. Nice team with a few differentials for this week.

  17. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    There are now 4 times as many home wins as draws.
    And twice as many away wins as home wins.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Calling my algebra teacher!

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

    Would you make any changes to this for a -4?

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Saiss - Taylor (Lamptey & Dallas)
    Salah - KDB - Foden - Podence (Burke)
    Ings - DCL - Jimmy

    1.1m itb.

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

      No.

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

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

      No

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      100% not

    5. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No you're in a strong position i think.

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

      Cool thanks chaps.

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

    Help....18pter wilcard...sit strong right and Son out for?

    Martinez,

    James, Saiss, Robbo,
    Son*, Sterling, KDB, Foden, Jrod
    Jimi, DCL

    Lamptey, Mitchell, Brewster

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

      Team is still in great nick, just one of those weeks

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

        yeh i feel that, Son to Barnes seems obvious, gutted i put 2 up top as i need ings..

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe save, and bring in a striker on international break. If you want to stick with 352, how about zaha? Nice fixtures and on pens

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

        Not a bad shout thanks

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      26 points here. I have almost similar team. It wasn't the players we had, it was just a freakish GW. All on your team are quality.

    4. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would start Lamptey over Saiss or James..

      Son 》 Barnes

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

        oh i havent set it up yet, that was who i had this gw playing.

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

      Bruno

  20. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mccarthy (Steer)
    Coady/TAA/KWP (Doherty,Mitchell)
    Sterling/SON/ASM/Salah(c) (Bissouma)
    Werner/Mitrovic/Adams

    (Steer, Doherty, Mitchell, Bissoma)

    With 9.5mn to spend, who is the best replacement for Son?
    A) Barnes
    B) Mount
    C) Maddison
    D) Rashford

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A. And use the spare to upgrade Adams to Ings

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

        thanks

    2. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Barnes will haul in one of the next two. Loves those home fixtures.

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

      B

  21. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best use of the Son funds?

    a) Simple switch to a 9.1m or less mid

    b) -4 to get Ings/Richarlison or another 9.1 or less forward

    c) -4 to also lose Foden and get a 11.1 mid + 4.5mid

    d) -4 to upgrade Dunne to Robertson + 6.1mid (Soucek maybe)

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

      A

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      C bruno

  22. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Podence to Pereira or save ft?

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

      Save

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hold and wait for further news/

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pereira looks really good so I don’t think that’s a bad move.

  23. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Another cactus start but haven’t spunked WC like last season. How’s she look?

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah KDB Rodriguez Foden
    Ings DCL Jimenez

    Nyland Vinagre Mitchell Bissouma

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks really nice.

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If thats a non WC team thats fantastic.

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

      Spot on. Plenty would be wildcarding to something similar

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Transfers made already?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep

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

      Looks the same as everyones

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It’s not a WC

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rank?

  24. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1FT, £2.8m itb

    A) Mitro > Jimi/Ings
    B) Werner > Jimi/Ings
    C) Bissouma > Barnes (bench Mitro)

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin KWP
    Salah KDB Rodriguez Podence
    Werner Mitro DCL

    steer mitchell bissouma dallas

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait to see how Mitro plays tonight.

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I went werner to jiminez with my FT. But slightly regret it already. Think two FTs for the international break is the way to go

  25. nicholasporteous
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Would love some help. Of my 5 years playing, I've never felt so useless after the first 5 weeks. I've promised to be more patient this year and not make so many knee-jerk decisions, but that's made me miss out on so many points! Anyone who can salvage this team is a saviour.

    Ryan (Steer)
    TAA - Bavies - KWP - Egan (Mitchell)
    Salah - KDB - Son - Podence (Bissouma)
    DCL - Werner (Adams)

    1FT
    0.2 itb.

    Want to move on Son, but not sure how to fund it. Also not happy with defence... But what is defence this season!?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Defence is ok. The only issue is Son. Do you want to be patient with Werner? If not, do Werner to Ings/ Jimi and Son to Bruno. Or just Son to Barnes and upgrade Adams to Ings.

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

        Thanks. I think remain patient with Werner. Eye test was good for him yesterday... But will give him one more week. Great suggestions though.

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do you have your wildcard?

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

        Still have wildcard, but not keen using yet

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

      Adams too good for the bench imo, decide on a formation and downgrade one of Bavies or Adams. Expect Bavies to lose his place next week btw

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

        I was meaning to play 3-4-3. No merits for wasting attacking slots over defence so far this season! As Egan is playing, makes most sense to downgrade Babies right?

  26. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Barnes even nailed on after that Maddison goal?

    Son>

    A) Zaha
    B) Trossard

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

      Barnes plays on the left, while Maddison will come in for Praet/Amartey

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

        Trossard is one if the best value mid if he stays injury free

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

      Bruno

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

        cheers, would you do Werner>Richarlison, Son>Bruno for a -4.....already have DCL

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

          Yes mate, Bruno will have big game against Spurs next. Werner looked horrible against WBA of all teams

  27. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone think that Vardy’s injury niggle might be slightly worse than he let on? If they rest him this weekend he’d get 3 weeks off..

    * deciding between Vardy and Ings

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

      As a mug who had Pulisic in his first squad, I'm becoming more sceptical of injury reports given by managers and players, yeh.

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

      Yes would be better for hisnfitness

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

      He said the injury has been ongoing, and it takes a few days for the pain to subside. I think he will play.

      1. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think he will as well to be fair, but equally wouldn’t be a surprise to see him missing from the squad and ‘Vardy’s injury is a little worse than first thought’ being quoted. All that for a -4 ...

  28. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sitting on my team till the break. Looks good on paper, but an abysmal showing this week

    Martinez
    TAA . Saiss . James
    Salah . KDB . Foden . Podence
    Werner . DCL . Jimenez

    Forster . Burke . Mitchell . Lamptey

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Team looks ok. Everybody who used some form of logic had an abysmal GW

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

      Identical to everyone elses

  29. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno to Barnes and Brewster to Ings for a hit?

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

      Would hold

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What is the rest of the team?

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Martinez
        Saiss, TAA, James, Justin
        Salah, KDB, Bruno, Podence
        Werner, DCL

        Fodder, Brewster, Fodder, Mitchell

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hold this GW

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

    Have to get rid of Son so just deciding whether to go with Barnes or Hames as a replacement. Swaying toward Hames.

    Also considering a -4 to get Werner out for either Vardy or Ings. However the way this season is going -4 is literally a third of my score for this week.

    Any thoughts?

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

      Hames&Vardy if you can get them both

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

      I was set on Barnes to replace Son but coming out of a 5 goal display with a blank is disheartening. I think Hames is more integral to Everton and has better fixtures.

      Werner is a tough one. I sold him for Jimi but both Ings and Vardy look good too.