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How I’m using the Wildcard to plan for the Blank and Double Gameweeks

With Gameweek 16 fast approaching, it is almost time to activate my first Wildcard ahead of the upcoming Blank and Double Gameweeks.

I am currently sitting around 350k overall with 851 points, which is ‘okay’ for this stage of the season, but it’s obvious I need this Wildcard to act as a catalyst for improvement.

So, in this, my latest column, I’m going to run through my chip strategy for the coming weeks and highlight a pool of players I’m considering for my Wildcard. There is still just under a week before final decisions need to be made, but unless additional fixtures get added, I don’t envisage too much changing.

CHIP STRATEGY

  • Gameweek 16 – First Wildcard
  • Blank Gameweek 18 – Free Hit
  • Double Gameweek 19 – Bench Boost

When I started writing this column on Monday morning, my understanding was that we were unlikely to see another Double Gameweek as big as 19 (which currently features ten teams) in 2020/21. Since then, we’ve learnt that the EFL Cup Final has been moved to a later date towards the end of April, which suggests we’ll now see another big Double in Gameweek 26. 

However, having spent a fair bit of time looking at possible scenarios, I’m sticking to my original strategy and will plan accordingly for future Blanks and Doubles.

A key reason for this is that I like the budget options on offer at West Ham United, Southampton and Leeds United, all of whom feature in this Double and have okay fixtures either side. That means players from these teams can rotate in and out of my starting XI as and when needed, without too much value being left on the bench. Going forward, I’ll probably be looking at an additional outlay of around £1.5m on bench players each week, which I’m hoping won’t prove an issue.

So, if I Bench Boost in Double Gameweek 19, I also have to Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 18. While the pool of players is naturally smaller with only five matches scheduled for that week, I see it as an opportunity to make up ground, with Manchester City looking like one of the teams to target.

My remaining chips, second Wildcard and Triple Captain, will then be used around Double Gameweek 26.

For those wondering, I did consider going a week early with my Wildcard to avoid being priced out of any moves, but felt I’d be losing good players with good fixtures in Gameweek 15, like Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m), Jack Grealish (£7.8m) and Ollie Watkins (£6.1m). By waiting, I also get another week of information, which is often valuable. 

WILDCARD

Losing Son Heung-min (£9.7m) and Harry Kane (£11.0m) for Double Gameweek assets is a risky play, given their fixtures, which see them take on Fulham and Leeds United at home before Gameweek 18. Ideally, I’d hold both, but I’m currently leaning towards keeping just one, and then moving that player on for an additional Double Gameweek player ahead of Gameweek 19. That way I can capitalise on those fixtures.

However, when planning future transfers, I also need to consider what follows the Double Gameweek.

In Gameweek 20, I’ll want De Bruyne back in my squad without taking a hit, ahead of a trip to West Bromwich Albion.

All of these kinds of scenarios are worth thinking about now, to ensure a successful Wildcard isn’t undone in the weeks to follow by a lack of planning. Gameweek 20 is as important as any, and I need to make sure that I can capitalise on any fixture swings without unnecessary hits, and that I also have good captaincy options in place. 

This is where a captaincy planner can be useful, like mine below. It should also mean I have the correct big hitters in place going forward.

CAPTAINCY PLANNER

  • Gameweek 16 – Salah (new), Son or Kane (FUL)
  • Gameweek 17 – Salah (sou), Son or Kane (LEE)
  • Blank Gameweek 18 (Free Hit) – De Bruyne (BHA)
  • Double Gameweek 19 – Salah (MUN, BUR)
  • Gameweek 20 – Fernandes (SHU), De Bruyne (wba)
  • Gameweek 21 – De Bruyne (SHU)

WATCHLIST

GOALKEEPERS

Alex McCarthy (£4.6m), Illan Meslier (£4.6m), Sam Johnstone (£4.5m).

Right now, I’m leaning towards pairing Meslier and Johnstone together, despite Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion’s ongoing defensive issues. That combination gives me a solid fixture run right up until Gameweek 25:

LEE, ARS, Free Hit, BHA + SOU / wol + whu, new, FUL, shu, CRY, ars, bur

Ideally, I don’t want to use transfers on this position up until my second Wildcard, which this setup should allow.

While clean sheets may be hard to come by, what these keepers will provide is save points, and lots of them. In fact, no other keepers can match them for saves this season, with 120 between them.

Hopefully by the time the Double Gameweek comes around, Sam Allardyce will have had sufficient time on the training ground to tighten Albion up, but if I do have doubts around this, McCarthy at Southampton is another option I’m comfortable with.

DEFENDERS

Can Robertson sustain value advantage over Alexander-Arnold after 10-point haul?

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m), Andrew Robertson (£7.2m), Rúben Dias (£5.7m), Reece James (£5.3m), Aaron Cresswell (£5.2m), Eric Dier (£5.0m), James Justin (£4.9m), Stuart Dallas (£4.7m), Vladimir Coufal (£4.6m), Charlie Taylor (£4.5m), Fabián Balbuena (£4.4m)

In my current draft, both Liverpool defenders feature having delivered a combined 19 points in Gameweek 14. Over the last three Gameweeks they lead the way amongst defenders for final-third touches, and if anything, I see them upping their output in the coming weeks.

Ideally, they’d be joined by James (if fit), but team value may restrict this, so I will likely have to select two or three of the sub £5.0m options listed above. If money is tight, Balbuena dropping to £4.4m may be useful.

Of the single Gameweek candidates, I like Dias and Dier, who may also come into my thinking.

MIDFIELDERS

Salah building up massive power in top 10k after Gameweek 14 haul

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), Sadio Mané (£11.9m), Bruno Fernandes (£11.0m), Son Heung-min (£9.7m), Jarrod Bowen (£6.4m), Theo Walcott (£5.8m), Raphinha (£5.4m), Tomas Soucek (£5.1m)

It’s almost certain I’ll include Salah and Fernandes as my midfield heavy hitters, and compliment them with a couple of budget options.

Raphinha looks like he’ll make the cut, and has been posting some encouraging numbers since making his first start in Gameweek 9. Amongst midfielders, only Mané has attempted more shots in the box over that period, while he also ranks sixth for chances created. With a great looking Double, he should offer real value.

West Ham duo Soucek and Bowen are also appealing, with the latter’s share of corners heightening his appeal, while Walcott is a differential pick. If Danny Ings (£8.4m) is set for another spell on the sidelines, I’m quite fond of this move. In the three games Ings missed earlier this season, Walcott deputised up front with only four midfielders registering more shots in the box during those games.

I won’t rule Chelsea midfielders out either, but with points often spread around the team, I will probably look elsewhere.

FORWARDS

Harry Kane (£11.0m), Jamie Vardy (£10.2m), Patrick Bamford (£6.4m), Chris Wood (£6.2m), Che Adams (£6.0m), Rodrigo (£5.7m)

As discussed earlier, I could do a transfer hokey-cokey with Kane and Vardy or go cheap. Either way Bamford is a certainty, but the other spots are up for grabs.

A Leeds’ attacking triple-up may be a bit too much, but considering their expected goal (xG) total this season is only behind Liverpool, for a short period, a move for Rodrigo could work. However, Wood may be the better bet. He isn’t someone to get too excited about, but has been consistent in recent seasons and does tend to pick up bonus points when he scores, which I like. The fixtures before the Double Gameweek are about as good as it gets for Burnley too.

Michail Antonio (£6.2m) may become an option, but with ongoing injury issues, time is running out and it’s hard to see him featuring right now.

So, I hope this have given you some ideas for the coming weeks. 

I’ll be finalising my team at the weekend, but will update you on how it’s been going the next time I check in.

Thanks for reading, and best of luck to you all over the Christmas period.

632 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ScoutHelp
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    2.3 ITB

    Martinez, (4.0)
    Matip, Lindelof, Balbuena, (James, 3.9)
    Son, Fernandes, Salah, Grealish, (JWP)
    Bamford, DCL (Wilson)

    A- Start JWP v Fulham - (Free)
    B- Start Wilson v City - (Free)
    C- Wilson -> Martial - (-4 Hit)
    D- James -> Robertson - (-4 Hit)
    E- Other options?

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

    Thoughts on this -4?
    Chilwell, Lamptey and Ayling to Zouma, Coufal and Dallas?

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just the injured pair out for free

      1. Bram
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        +1 - you are basically taking a hit for Ayling to Dallas

    2. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Are those 3 injured?

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

    down to 10 men now Lamptey confirmed out!

    used my FT's to get Salah so will need a hit to get TAA for Chilwell, not usually one for hits but this could easily be repaid instantly

    1. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Go for it

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

      Has Lamptey been completely confirmed out?

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

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

          The spoiled cherry on top of the poisonous cake

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Good time to throw it away!

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

              Lmao 😆

  4. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Chilwell to Matip or roll ft?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dallas Balbuena
    Salah KDB Fernandes Son Grealish
    DCL Bamford
    ___
    Forster; Brewster Chilwell* Fodder

    I can only field 10 If Cancelo is rested

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      With the risk of Cancelo getting rested and Chilwell out for 2-3 weeks, I'd move him.
      Not sure I would get Matip though, as he is often rested.

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Chilwell is a doubt for the next two so he may be back next week

    2. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd lose Chilwell with Cancelo playing 90 last night and no sub. Matip reasonable or a rested Stones or Taylor could be options.

  5. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which is better for this week?

    A. Salah, Robbo, TAA & Adams
    B. Salah, Robbo, Coufal & Firmino

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      so TAA & Adams or Coufal & Firmino?

      really is the toss of a coin IMO. probably slightly favour A.

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

      A

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers fam

    4. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B, but close one.

    5. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    6. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      One with Salah and Robbo

    7. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      For me it's A (and it's more than close)

  6. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Guys, which option to go for?

    A) Lamptey > Dallas
    B) Chilwell > Zouma

    Martinez (Steer)
    Chilwell, Robbo, Balbuena (Lamptey, Mitchell),
    Bruno, Salah, Grealish, KDB,(Podence)
    Bamford, DCL,Welbeck

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Chilwell is your starter and worth more, so I would move him, unless you want to bench him for 3 weeks.

      Coufal is also a good option for Lamptey.

  7. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Mendy
    Robbo, Coufal, Dias
    Salah (c) KDB, Neto, Grealish
    Bamford, Vardy (vc) Wilson
    --
    Steer - KWP, Anguissa, Kilman
    FH in 18, BB in DGW 19

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

    Which defender would you prefer to bring in, with dgw19 in mind??

    A....dias with 1 game in 19

    B....kwp with 2 games in 19

    Surely for for the city defender, right?

    Thanks

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have both, and not sure if I will move Dias or not.
      I'd look at the games leading up to 19th gw too.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Gw16 and 17 not great

        Fantastic from gw19 onwards though

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I'd go with Dias for long term then, unless you need the spare cash elsewhere.

          1. Flynny
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers....yes I don't think cash will be an issue so probably go for dias with his 1 ge rather than dgw fever

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

    Would you roll a FT here? fixtures are really beautiful for every player:

    Martinez
    Dias/Dallas/Coufal
    Salah(c)/Son/Grealish/Bruno
    Vardy/DCL/Bamford

    Button/Taylor/Lamptey*/Gordon
    0.2 itb
    * not in the hurry to take him out since he's second on my bench

    Cheers!

    1. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Roll, nice team

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

        Cheers, will do.

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, I'd probably save the FT for more serious moves in the next week if needed.

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

        They most certainly will be needed,yeah

  10. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Ralph Hasenhüttl: "It is early in the week but Danny Ings, Jannik Vestergaard and Nathan Redmond have not trained. Oriol Romeu is suspended. Stuart Armstrong has a (hand) problem."

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

      Southampton's first XI is falling apart. Sad to see. Hope they recover quickly

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Indeed, Redmond is always in and out and Ings has been out for a bit and they've coped, but Vestergaard, Romeu and Armstrong are nearly the whole of the spine of that team of late, definitely going to miss them this weekend if all out

  11. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Lamptey to Coufal for -4 worth it? Will play WC in GW16. Can hope for Mitchell to play this week.

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No.

  12. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    If you already have a 2nd playing gk (Martinez) and Anguissa on your bench for gw 19, is it worthwhile spending transfers to upgrade Kilman and Mitchell to dgw defenders to play the BB

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If you're playing BB, then you need all your bench players to give you points!

    2. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If you wanna play BB, yes

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

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1341748744316989441?s=20

    Vestergaard has fluid in his knee. This is similar to Reece's complaint during training...

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think all these injuries show that while having ideasb going forward is important, having really rigid and specific plans has such huge potential for collapsing

  14. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more in gws 15-19? (I am FH18 though)

    A)Taylor

    B)Dallas

    *It could be Taylor if Burnley has a DGW17

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

    Lamptey ruled out for West Ham, James and Chilwell both doubts over the Christmas period... what a shambles!

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Who are you planning to get?

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

        Chilwell -> Dier to free up 1M to facilitate moves for Son + Kane next week, will also do Lamptey -> Taylor due to Burnley's excellent fixture run next 3.

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Sounds good!

          I'm also tempted to go for Dier over Coufal as my Lamptey replacement.

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

            Well I'm FHing 19 so Dier was chosen on BGW merits and fixtures, IIRC you're not and Coufal is a top 3 defender for the DGW so I'd go for him.

  16. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    GW 18 team:

    Martinez
    Dier, Dias
    Kdb, Son, Bissouma,
    Dcl, Brewster

    Enough or use FH?

  17. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Back line is:

    Dias Dallas Chilwell Lamptey Taylor

    Logic is to roll FT and let Taylor cover the boys right?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Should be fine, would be slightly worried Dias won't play though having played last night

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

      Lamptey and Chilwell are already out, so you're getting Taylor without bench cover for Dias. That's a premium and a midprice player with 0 mins in your squad, and no guarantee of exactly when they'll return

      One FT could be very useful here, for a list of replacements to get more points. Even a hit

  18. Ginola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Black Box tonight or not?

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

      Az said yeah on the Scoutcast...

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

    Would you transfer out James or Chilwell first?
    Did Lampard indicate who’s closer to fitness of the pair?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Didn't give any indication either way, Chilwell has been a little injury prone for a while though so if it were me I might lean towards letting him go first but I'm not sure exactly what James' issue is and you'd want to take into account value you might have built up in each player too

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd add a week to what Lampard says. Personally I don't seem them playing before GW19.

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

      Nope he covered them as a single entity

    4. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers guys!

  20. AF90
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone using Free Hit in 19 made their best possible team? Was considering something like this but couldn't decide on last 2 midfield spots! Maybe Ziyech if he's back or would you just pick Son for shu (a)?

    Fabianski
    Coufal, TAA, Robertson
    Salah, Fernandes, ???????
    Vardy, Bamford, Adams

    1. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Budget?

      1. AF90
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        16.3m left...that's with a non playing bench....could have Son & Mount atm but not sure I can afford that at the time...could always downgrade Fabianski

        1. Kabayan
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Son/Rash + Bowen/Raphinha?

    2. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have done a few and tempted by Rashford for that slot. Also tempted by Antonio if fit by then but if not Bowen/Soucek in as I think WHM dgw is one of the best by far so worth a triple

      Also considering only having 1 Pool def and doubling Salah and Mane but I have nice tv.

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

    Which plan is better?

    A)
    Gw16: WC
    Gw18: 7/8 players
    Gw19: BB
    Team for A:
    mccarthy
    DIAS - REGUILON - MARCAL
    SON - KDB - NETO - bruno
    KANE - bamford - adams
    (Gw19: Kdb & Kane -> Salah & Vardy)

    (johnstone - rapinha - justin - dallas)

    Or

    B)
    Gw16: WC
    Gw18: FH
    Gw19: BB

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

    Having used my first wildcard and now so many fires to put out, I’ll be going with the following approach:

    FH18
    TC19

    BB26

    Need to just load up on the best assets for 19, and hope all the cheapies people bring in to fill the bench for BB19 flop.

  23. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    My defence is: KWP, Lamptey*, Chilwell*, James*, Mitchell*

    I have 1 FT

    Chilwell & James -> Robertson & Dallas -4 is a great move right?

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Worth it nice fixtures against Westbrom and Newcastle.

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

      Chilwell* James* Lamptey* Mitchell Justin for me.

      I will do Chilwell and James to Taylor and TAA (-4)

      Taylor might get a double in 17 if United Burnley is rearranged to then.

      My approach will therefore be a 3 at the back TC19 of TAA Taylor Justin.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ye I’ll get 1 of Coufal or Taylor in for GW19

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      yes i think there is more than enough potential upside in that

    4. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good although Dallas surely won't keep getting attacking returns and looks like he'll need them, I have him already.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He has the fixture this week and a double in 19 and is nailed is my reason

        Only other options are coufal and Taylor and ll get one for 19

        TAA or Robertson?

  24. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who will score more this week?

    A) Fernandes and Vardy
    B) de Bruyne and Martial

    Thank you!

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Marginally B due to KDB

  25. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Johnstone
    Chilwell Coufal Dallas
    Salah KDB Fernandes Soucek
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Steer Taylor Mitchell Alzate
    1ft 0.5m

    pretty set on taking chilwell out, who for though:

    A) Stones - great value, nervous about starts
    B) Dias - feels more nailed than above, but still a risk
    C) Matip - quite injury prone, but has a double

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

      I'm drawn to matip...

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        sounds like you have a problem

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

          Well can't afford Robertson without a hit...

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            it was a joke.

            yeah i am tempted by matip too

    2. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Zouma

  26. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Seems like a week for a defender transfer.
    Unbelievable how so many of the popular defenders are either ruled out or doubtful.

    Chilwell
    James
    Lamptey
    Vestergaard

  27. Boz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Matip got any competition for his place? Him or Dier in for James?

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No but he is a constant injury risk

    2. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      His fitness seems to be his only competition.

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      not really, concern is that he is pretty injury prone and whether he can play 3 times in a week.

    4. Boz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all

    5. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Only his own back

  28. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A) Save FT & start Soucek (Wilson benched)
    B) Wilson>Adams (bench soucek)

    I've been set on B all week but with the potential of a dgw17 for BUR/MUN, I might prefer to save FT and look at bringing in the likes of Wood, Rashford etc instead of original plans

  29. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    TAA or Robertson - which one and why?

    How likely is Robertson to get a rest soon?

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Robbo if leading (stronger on all stats to date), but TAA if chasing (bigger ceiling)

    2. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Robertson the better pick but now more expenaive than Taa

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

    I can get the following team (9 players) for free in gw18. Based on that

    Martinez -- Forster
    Dier Lamptey Coufal -- James Taylor
    Son Kdb Zaha Burke -- Bruno
    Dcl Kane -- Bamford

    A: FH19, WC25, BB26 and write off bgw29 with like 4/5 players

    B: Navigate gw19 with the existing 6dgw players have + convert Kane/Zaha > Salah/Adams to have 8 doublers and 3 sgw players in martinez/kdb/son. This would allow me to BB26 and FH29 unlike A where i only get 4/5 players in gw29.

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

      You won't only have 4/5 players in 29. You have time between 26 and 29 to buy guys to cover.

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

        only 3FTs between gw26 and 29.

        and the 15 doublers i woud bb26 won't play in 29 by the sounds of it

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

          This is extra reason why I don't like WC25, BB26. You're stuffed for 29.

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

            yeah if my team could bb29, then i would go for that but with only 5dgw players (incl james and taylor), its tricky to reaching 11/12dgw players.

            At best i can reach 8 hence trying to figure out when to WC