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How to avoid ‘decision fatigue’ ruining your FPL transfers and captain choices

It seems like there’s a lot to think about in Fantasy Premier League at the moment. Blank Gameweeks, Double Gameweeks, chip strategies and so on. 

Because these decisions can often make or break a season, serious FPL managers tend to invest a lot of time into them. We’ve probably all felt at some point that we’ve ‘overthought’ such a decision, ending up with a worse outcome than we would have had if we’d gone with our earlier drafts and, while we generally use terms like ‘overthinking’ idiomatically, there could actually be some truth to the concept. 

Science suggests that, the more effort we put into these decisions beyond a certain point, the worse our decision-making capacity becomes. Why is this, and what can be done to avoid it? Read on.

Decision Fatigue

‘Decision Fatigue’ is a psychological phenomenon that describes common circumstances by which decision quality deteriorates the longer the decision process goes on. It’s partly why we often end up with trade-offs or decisions which appear irrational in the cold light on day. 

In fact, it’s frequently a reason why formal negotiations are so often protracted (where have we heard that in the news before?) because both parties know their opponent is more likely to make concessions the longer they drag things out.

The root of this effect is something called ‘ego-depletion’. ‘Ego’, here, is used in the psychoanalytical sense i.e. the pragmatic agent that mediates between our moral or critical standards and our more instinctual desires. 

It is not to be confused with ego in the sense of ‘egotism’ which refers to a drive to be viewed favourably by society, a trivial notion that most of us FPL managers gave up on a long time ago.

In short, ego-depletion suggests that, because rational decision-making takes effort, our ability to sustain that effort reduces as we get mentally or physically tired. Brain power (and willpower incidentally) are finite resources. As a result of prolonged effort, we end up making more instinctive and, sometimes, irrational decisions. We are also more likely to act on the basis of our emotions.

One classic example of ego-depletion in practice comes from a study of Israeli court rulings which showed that a judge would grant parole 70% of the time in the mornings but only 10% of the time in the afternoon because, the scientists running the study concluded, the judge got grumpier and less sympathetic as the day dragged on.

It’s not hard to see how this can apply to FPL, particularly around big, drawn-out decisions like Wildcarding or Free Hitting. Just thinking about it now, I know there are plenty of times where, having spent days agonising over every aspect of a Wildcard, I end up changing all sorts of things at the last minute, often to my detriment.

Avoiding Decision Fatigue in FPL

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

So how can we avoid decision-fatigue affecting the quality of our FPL decisions? An obvious way might be not to spend too much time working on your FPL team in a single session. Rather than, for example, blocking out an afternoon to work on your Wildcard, try and spread that work over a longer period. Say, 15 to 30 minutes a day over a few days.

Another way to avoid decision-fatigue is to reduce the amount of decisions we have to consider through some level of systemisation. A good example of this approach in practice comes from former US President Barack Obama regarding his process of deciding which suits to wear:

“You’ll see I wear only gray or blue suits. I’m trying to pare down decisions. I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing. Because I have too many other decisions to make.” – Barack Obama

Of course, there was that time he wore that tan-coloured suit to a press conference (the sartorial equivalent of captaining Shane Duffy) but we’ll ignore that for now.

In FPL, this could mean selecting only from a select number of teams who, for example, all have a run of good fixtures ahead. This is likely to be much less mentally-taxing than rigorously comparing the pros and cons of every possible player option in each category.

Alternatively, over the course of a campaign, you could decide on a ‘spine’ of players who you deem ‘season-keepers’; players who will stay in your team irrespective of fixtures and maybe even form. 

For example, last season my FPL team contained Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m), Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) and Danny Ings (£8.3m) for practically the entire season. 

The benefit of this was that I had a fairly reliable source of points each week and thus I could focus my attention on getting the most out of the other 12 players in my squad. Obviously you have to be pretty careful, maybe even lucky, with the players you choose, but this strategy definitely helps reduce the decision load over the course of a season.

This approach could also work with respect to captaincy. Some people like to choose a single skipper for the whole season whereas others like to have two options who rotate well (e.g. a Manchester City and a Manchester United option). 

Both these methods are significantly less mentally-taxing than trying to choose the best captain based on the individual conditions of each Gameweek and, get the right one or two, and you often end up with at least comparable results.

Another way to systematise your FPL decisions is to establish some ‘rules’ that guide your process. There are some famous ones within the FPL community such as ‘never take a hit for a defender’ but you’ll often find that you build them up as your tenure as an FPL management progresses. 

Mine include; never triple-up on a mid-to-lower table team, never captain and vice-captain two players who play for the same team, if in doubt go with the home player, never buy an expensive goalkeeper and never, ever, own Theo Walcott (£5.8m).

While few of these rules are set in stone (apart from the Walcott one obviously) they do simplify the decision-making process, meaning that I can concentrate more on the things that will have the biggest positive impact on my team.

Finally, if you can sleep on a decision, do.

Summary

In summary, spending too much time thinking about FPL decisions or making those decisions in too-intense a time period can lead to decision-fatigue and, as a result, cause FPL managers to end up making worse decisions than they might achieve through a more measured approach.

Spreading the decision-process out over time, or systematising it through reduced options or rules of thumb can help avoid decision-fatigue and ultimately help improve your results.

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  1. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I want justice for Lyke Ayling. He's better than Dallas imo but centre back injuries have robbed us of a hell of a coin toss battle between the two

    1. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fair point, and seems you'd know better as a Leeds denizen, but doesn't Dallas have the benefit of playing midfield occasionally?

      And as a Man United fan, Darren Fletcher was really raving about Dallas recently (I know they're both Scottish, though)

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Dallas is from Norn Ireland

      2. Viper
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Dallas is from Northern Ireland

      3. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I thought Dallas was Irish

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I thought Dallas was Texas

          1. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            No that's Paris, Texas

            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Ahh 😉

      4. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Um..... Dallas plays for Northern Ireland

      5. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Dallas is Northern Irish. Yes he can play midfield too but Luke is a better shooter and passer. Scored a worldie last season. Also scored twice I think in a 5-4 win this day last year

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

      It's not a coin toss. Dallas is better. He was ever present last season and Bielsa loves him.

      1. Bennerman
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, not sure where I ingested that from. Well Fletch was loving him.

        (scratches head)

      2. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They were both ever present when fit.

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

          I think I remember reading Dallas has switched flanks as well when required.

          1. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            yep when Ayling injured or when he's needed at centre back. They're all competent all over the pitch. Alioski has played cerre forward in the past

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think Dallas is simply a more effective fpl asset

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        only because Ayling at centre back, When everyone's fit I predict Luke will get a 20pter one gw

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I've owned Dallas since GW7 and the only reason I picked him over Ayling was because I went to transfermarkt and checked last season and he was played in midfield sometimes while Ayling only played full back or centre back. Guess I got lucky as I wasn't expecting this much of a difference.

    5. Thewhizzer
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So true !!!

  2. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If i save FT, and FH gw18, will i get 2FT at the GW19..?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No just the one

      1. Sterling Malory
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry I should know this.. Can you make a transfer, then free hit and keep your initial transfer?

        1. Taegugk Warrior
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nope

          1. Sterling Malory
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, thought so.

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

          Afraid not

        3. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          No.

  3. Sterling Malory
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB/Brewster to who for DGW

    A) Mane & Antonio (fitness dependant)
    B) Soucek & Vardy
    C) Other

    Martinez
    Chilwell Dallas Cresswell
    Salah KDB Son Grealish Rashford
    Bamford Adams
    P-F KWP Brewster Mitchell

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek Vardy

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B, definitely

  4. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    19 points Christ.

    (S)alah Kane Son Robertson and Trent left have to save me.

    Anyone worse???

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      exact same combo left but 33

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        So not you then 😉

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Lool

        2. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          already beating my last 3 gameweeks so a humble brag snuck out

      2. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Jeez

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Loads

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Good to hear hoping spurs ain’t off tomorrow

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not worse but not good. 25 (-4).

      Dropped out of the top 100k

      If the Spurs game is called off, I'm in deep trouble.

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

      You are only a Liverpool cs away from a green arrow probably

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0 players left then 😉 Whos your vice?

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

      Same players left (minus TAA) and on 46 points, really needed a good outcome from this wildcard, lost Taylor early otherwise a success

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

    What to do with this? 1 ft 0 itb. No wc left. Would you free hit in gw 18?

    Martinez Macey
    Cancelo Alioski Coufal Taylor Lamptey
    KDB Salah Fernandes Grealish Soucek
    Vardy Bamford Adams

  6. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A. Grealish to Rashford, Play Zouma
    B. Kilman to Coufal, Bench Zouma

  7. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Balbuena? Did he just get a rest or was it an another issue?

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

    Is Wilson likely to play, or should I add him to the list (3xMCI, Coufal and Taylor)

    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Based on Bruce's latest comments, it sounded like he is likely to play. Not sure though

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Should do

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Should, yes

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

    5 players played, none blanked

    6,6,6,8,12

    Apart from the covid issues, could have been my best ever week.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was wondering

    2. Ministerjones
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

  10. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Targett -> Balbuena?

    Or anything I should do before FH 18?

    Martinez
    Targett Stones TAA Mitchell Lamptey
    KDB Salah Bruno Soucek Burke
    Kane Adams Bamford.

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry about that have Robertson instead of Lamptey now and Son instead of KDB.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Again?

        Don't do anything is the simple answer until Thursday.

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I know for god sake lol

          Thanks TM, always have the most simplest but best advice appreciate it always.

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

      You look in good shape - I think this week is do nothing before 1st Jan and see what covid throws our way!

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Bram! Will do

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

    Klich to Neto or Saka?

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

      Neto

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

      Raphinha?

  12. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wot happened to Charlie Taylor ? Swap to Lowton for next game ?

    Thanks

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

      Injured

  13. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Does Struijk start GW19?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      very unlikely

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate

  14. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Risers: Raphinha (5.5)

    Fallers: Mata (5.8) Gomez (5.2) Connolly (5.2)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The one person I didn’t want to rise. Oh well, he’s still great value.

      Cheers Ragabolly.

    3. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No Antonio drop 🙁 Ah well

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I was keeping an eye on this too

        1. CroatianHammer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ah, he played so well when he came on... HE IS FIT!

          1. Wizardh
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Why is everyone nuts about him WH don't have 3 goals in total in them for DGW and probably all 3 will be scored by Soucek.

          2. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Alright alright steady on

    4. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers

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

      First time I'm still awake (UK) to say thanks Ragabolly, don't use any stats or anything but appreciate your work and that fantasy-fantasy game thingy you did during lockdown was mint – I didn't play but I tuned in to matches to follow my team (which unfortunately you'd loaded the algorithm against, but no offence)

      1. Ragabolly
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks a lot mate, I appreciate it 🙂

    6. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Goal and a price rise. Cool
      Underlying stats finally prevailed. Hope he continues tihs form into DGW19.

      Cheers as always Ragabolly! 🙂

  15. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So, Balbuena not nailed?

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

      Soucek

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal not nailed either?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Coufal was rested for Fredericks who is sh*t.

        Balbuena has bigger competition for place.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Find out next GW.

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Coufal had a baby, has been at home etc, not training, so no news here. He got his rest now.

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

        Paternity leave?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, and chance to keep Dawson happy.

    3. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was thinking rest? It was Dawson’s first game

  16. baines is god
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Own KDB Mahrez and Cancelo

    Also Own Dier, Son and Kane.

    Wanted to load up heavily on gw18 players, then either wildcard or free hit for gw19.

    That plans been ruined, by my 3 city players not playing this week and then further disruption to gw18 it seems.

    For this weekend I have the 3 City players and it seems the Chelsea game will be off. Could either have no subs, or take a points hit. Dunno what to do. This stuff is making me really frustrated. Put a lot of energy and effort into my FPL this year and this stuff is ruining my plans. Feel like giving up

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

      I also have triple City (KDB, Stones, Cancelo) so feel your pain. Double Spurs so losing that would mean not even qualifying for the FPL Cup!

      Also had triple Villa v Toon when we lost that so this is starting to feel personal.

      Seems covid is on a FH18 strategy - those of us building for gw18 got hammered.

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      you might have ended up with no city players anyway and spuds game is still on

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

      In the same boat - team built for gw18 without a FH. What to do with those 3 MCI players assuming the Chelsea match will be off

      Think I will keep Stones and Cancelo as I have to sell Taylor instead
      Might swap out KDB for 1 week and then buy him back for gw18

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

        I don't have Son so if Che is off I'll do KDB to Son then Bruno back to KDB for 18.

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I could do a 1 week swap KDB to Mane, or swap KDB+McGoldrick for Kane+e.g.Neto
          Problem is I want KDB from gw20, not Kane

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

      Beyond your control. Don't worry or get frustrated about things beyond your control. Now is the time to demonstrate your resilience. Rather than feeling sorry for yourself you should be saying 'good, I have another challenge to smash and overcome'. Do this and you will most certainly be in the running for a knighthood!

      1. baines is god
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        i was hoping either Liverpool would be called off. But that doesn't seem to be happening.

        Is City Chelsea almost definitely going to be off on the weekend too?

        Disaster...

    5. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I feel your pain. Very similar situation to me. What’s worse is that my main ML rivals have no City, no DCL and only one Spurs player so they’re laughing. Already a 20 point swing in my ML in favour of them. I also have Robertson who is rumoured to be rested today. LUCK.

  17. Wizardh
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather have Dier for GW19 or Reece James (-4)?

    1. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dier

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

      Dier. James might not play both & Chelsea form is suspect

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

      Cheers guys

  18. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why are people so obsessed with things they have no control over? Fun part of FPL is you made a decision based on your info and judgement, and it makes these games more fun to watch. Once your team is locked, there is no point obsessing over it or call players or fellow managers name or blame FPL for your own insecurities. Cheers and enjoy end of 2020!

    1. Wizardh
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You make a decision based on your gut and you will profit! Info and judgement often turn out to be completely wrong.

      1. Salalalalah
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        As long as you have a system and enjoy watching games, it's all good.

      2. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hilarious. I'd love to see your results history

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

      The fun part is to moan about bad luck on here when things dont go your way. Keep up.

      1. Salalalalah
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, but why spread hatred in the forum unless it relieves your stress and anxiety?

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds like you have 11 starters

      1. Salalalalah
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No, have Taylor and Coufal, along with DCL and only playing 10 but don't see any point moaning over it when it's not in my control. Will just prepare for next week

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I must say fpl aside, I’ve enjoyed (and got used to) watching loads of football since project restart, so I for one feel quite tetchy and moany for missing football alone.
      This is assuming it stops for a while, I’ll have to go back to the gym...

    5. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why do people like you keep calling FPL a game? We all know it’s a war and our life suffers greatly when we do terrible.

    6. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Completely agree, Fantabulous. Worry about what you can control, and carry on

  19. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    After gw18, before I play my FH let’s say I make a transfers for then play FH...will that transfer been carried on to gw19 or will it be cancelled and the player I sold before gw18 be back in my team?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/help/rules

      Make unlimited free transfers for a single Gameweek. At the next deadline your squad is returned to how it was at the start of the Gameweek.

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      think about it. If first bit were true then fh be a free wc too

    3. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I see, just wanted to clear it up...cheers lads!

  20. PM
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    better duo for WC:

    1. Pulisic, Vardy; or

    2. Mane, Wood

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  21. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kane hattie and Son blank. Too much for ask?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The game being played is asking a lot.

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would love that but judging by how this seasons going the complete opposite will happen 🙁

  22. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Unsure of what to do with Taylor. Owned him from GW 10 so a bit reluctant to let him go (especially since he's part of my GW 19 BB plans).

    Any news on the injury?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      he could be out for a month and still play gw17

  23. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Nearly into the top 10 K. Need a Salah haul and a Son fail to make it.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ban incoming

  24. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Gotta love seeing West Ham keep a clean sheet Coufal on my field and Balbuena as bench cover. Charlie Taylor aswell on field

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      shouldn't be such a tight wad on defence then

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I did James>Matip>Taylor

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You're lucky, I still own James Matip and Taylor 🙁

  25. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    People on my discord saying Spurs VS Fulham game might be off depending Fulham tests

    1. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Your discord needs sorting out a bit to get back in time

  26. Wizardh
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Got 42 with Salah(c), Son, Robbo, Dier and Firmino to go. Can I hit 70 or 80?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      100

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The bigger question is does anyone care?

      1. Wizardh
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Very informative, thank you!

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          and what would be informative? Biff's sporting almanac?

          1. Wizardh
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            No, but your prediction on how the 5 guys are going to play would help

            1. I Must Break You
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              How would it help?

  27. baines is god
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Liverpool newcastle definitely happening?

    And will City Chelsea almost definitely be off?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing is certain.

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

      Probably. Probably.

  28. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Now that C.Taylor is injured. Does Pieters become an option ?

    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Would need to be a few GWs to bother.

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How are things mate?

  29. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    just want to know what ppl think:

    is kilman now in starting 11 or were other defenders just rested?

    how about Mitchell?

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      the most important top post questions ever!

  30. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    what you guys think?
    I was planning to BB gw 19 and was building my team to that but given all these cancellations or probable cancellation makes me think maybe now is not the best time. So thinking of using TC chip instead. Thoughts on this:

    Martinez* Steer
    Coufal Taylor Dallas (Dier Mitchell)
    Salah(C) Bruno Son Maddison (bissouma)
    Bam Kane* Adams

    I am going to do Mitchell to a gw18 player
    2 transfers until gw 19 then. Martinez, Kane to Fabianski & Vardy
    ?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      TC on Salah is a solid option

      If the games look likely

      I mean, the whole season has an element of coin toss to it...

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Touche

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think many are having this same dilemma. Will have to be lucky to end up with 4 playing bench, it seems these days

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly.