Scout Notes

West Brom revival starts with exploiting Wolves’ ongoing defensive issues

WOLVES 2-3 WEST BROM

  • Goals: Fabio Silva (£5.2m), Willy Boly (£5.4m)| Matheus Pereira (£5.6m) x2, Semi Ajayi (£4.8m)
  • Assists: Boly| Callum Robinson (£5.4m) x2, Kyle Bartley (£4.4m)
  • Bonus: Pereira x3, Boly x2, Silva x1, Robinson x1

Roll of the Dyce

Wolves’ defensive credentials remain under serious scrutiny as they conceded three goals at home to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Despite being able to draw on Leander Dendoncker (£4.7m) and Willy Boly (£5.4m) again following injury, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are still searching for a first clean sheet since Gameweek 7.

Set pieces proved the main issue for Wolves as they gave up two spot-kicks and the Baggies’ only non-penalty goal at Molineux started with a Dara O’Shea (£4.5m) throw-in.

Kyle Bartley (£4.4m) then won the flick-on which allowed Semi Ajayi (£4.8m) to loop a header over Rui Patricio (£5.4m).

Asked if West Brom had rehearsed the dead-ball routine, Sam Allardyce revealed:

“Yeah…Wolves’ stats are not that great on set-pieces. In saying that, we weren’t very good on set-pieces ourselves! But Wolves on set-pieces do let a lot of goals in. So we felt we could exploit that area. And in open play, I’m disappointed we didn’t score the chances we created but at least we created more than I’ve seen since I’ve been here.” – Sam Allardyce

Nuno knew what the Baggies would throw at his team, though Wolves were unable to deal with it.

“We knew [the set-piece threat would come]. We knew. We knew that West Brom [would] try to do these kind of things; throw-ins, long balls, set-pieces. And we didn’t defend well. Disappointing, frustrated with the way we played and the result. The beginning of the second half, we started very poorly. Two penalties and a throw-in [were West Brom’s goals]. We knew we required better defending. We must rectify it and do better.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

The Wolves manager is clearly in a desperate search for solutions to their problems considering the decisions he made on Saturday afternoon.

He made the surprise call of taking off captain and ever-present (when fit) central defender Conor Coady (£4.9m) in the 64th minute, replacing him with Rayan Aït-Nouri (£5.0m) in a tactical change.

“Options, options. We had Romain [Saiss] and [Willy] Boly, and we decided to go with Rayan [Ait-Nouri], the left-back. Simple decision.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

New no for Nuno

The Wolves boss stuck with a back four in Double Gameweek 19

Considering Wolves’ ongoing defensive problems, they have gone from a team FPL bosses looked to for shut-outs, to a side that may get targeted with opposition attacking assets.

With immediate fixtures against Chelsea (away), Crystal Palace (away) and Arsenal (home), there is further time to assess the deteriorating situation at Wolves, as players from those three teams may not be on the fantasy radar considering other fixtures.

It does seem, however, that Nuno will continue with a four-man defence. Wolves’ team-sheet graphic suggested a back three for West Brom’s visit but that did not prove to be the case. The Wolves manager said post-match:

“We think that a back four is better for us with the players we have. It is time to analyse and see what the next step forwards is.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Willy Goaly

Willy Boly puts Wolves back in front in the first half

It was a tumultuous return to action for Willy Boly (£5.4m) at Molineux on Saturday.

The centre-back conceded the first of two penalties that Wolves gave up to West Brom.

Boly then turned a lovely pass around the corner of the West Brom defence in the opposite box, allowing Fabio Silva (£5.2m) to shoot past David Button (£4.0m).

And it was the Ivory Coast defender who put Wolves 2-1 up before half time, capitalising on a bouncing ball in the area to fire home.

Boly is unlikely to attract too many FPL investors, however, considering his price and Wolves’ aforementioned issues in defence.

Flat to the Mat

Matheus Pereira converts the first of two penalties

Matheus Pereira (£5.6m) twice converted from the penalty spot against Wolves, after fouls on Callum Robinson (£5.4m) by both Boly and Coady.

The West Brom winger, as with Boly, is unlikely to be a consideration for our squads at present. However, the Baggies do embark on a relatively favourable fixture run from Gameweek 25.

On the overall performance by his team, Allardyce mused:

“In the vast majority of that performance, I thought the plan and the way the lads carried out the tactics was excellent. It’s the best I’ve seen us in possession since I’ve been here. We [did] some good defending at Liverpool [in Gameweek 15] but from there on, we’ve been waiting to get the defending side right and getting the attacking side right. Apart from slipping up on a set-piece, or two set-pieces – a wide free-kick and a corner which put us on the back foot – I’d have to say the lads were excellent, [especially] in the second half. You could’ve felt that the heads would go down with the problems and the results we’ve had recently but they came bouncing back.” – Sam Allardyce


Wolves XI (4-3-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady (Ait-Nouri 63′), Boly, Semedo; Dendoncker, Neves (Gibbs-White 59′), Moutinho (Cutrone 79′); Neto, Fabio Silva, A Traoré.

West Bromwich Albion XI (4-2-3-1): Button; Gibbs, Bartley, Ajayi, O’Shea; Livermore, Sawyers; Grosicki (Robson-Kanu 69′), M Pereira, Snodgrass, (Furlong 82′); C Robinson.

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1,119 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not much bothered about FPL tonight. Pretty excited about the Liverpool vs United match as a United fan. Arguably our biggest game since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Normally I would be excited but I'm thinking City will win the title so this game will be irrelevant.

      The older derbies had more passion to it.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        City have look far from convincing imo. I think the title race will go down to the wire.

        1. Klopp's Kids
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Defence wins titles.

          Once Man City get Aguero back and Sterling and De Bruyne going I think they'll dominate again.

          People were saying Spurs would win the title a month ago.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            If City get their attack firing i think they can win it.

            But I'm all for a 3 or 4 or 5 way title charge!

            1. Klopp's Kids
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              I would not mind seeing Leicester/Spurs win it as a Liverpool fan.

          2. Rolls-Royce
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            It's anyone's title to win, even Leicester are in it imo. Just think it's too early to call.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool fan here. Huge game.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hoping that no fans at Anfield will make things a bit easier for us.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          It certainly will, but we’re still playing well there.

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

      Aye
      Great news for me is it's not a late KO so can watch on TV as well 😆
      Pretty excited for the game

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What time does it start by you mate? 12:30am?

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

          10 pm mate

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Embarrassing I thought you were 8hrs ahead!

            Ok decent time to watch then!

            Hope we smash you 😉

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

              5.30/4.30 corresponding to daylight saving.

              And regarding smashing, feeling is mutual 😉

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

          GL FPL wise 😉

      2. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        In any other season, I'd take a draw at Anfield but since there are no fans and considering Liverpool's form, I think we should be pushing for a win.

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

          Definitely

    4. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Massive game indeed can't wait...

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You'd be better off on Twitter then

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah mate, Twitter is a toxic place full of attention seekers.

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

          Thankfully, we're a lot better here at FFS 😉

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Super excited as a ‘Pool fan. Really hoping for lots of goals tbh - and a resounding home win of course 😉

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I wouldn't mind a nil nil borefest tbh. 😉

    7. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hope it lives up to the hype.

    8. Shaw must go on
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      vs Leipzig was your biggest game...

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

      I stopped participating in these title discussions almost a decade back - Arsenal fan!

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

    Regulion LW

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty sure its 343 and hes LWB

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

    Timo's body language is worrying. Hope he is ok.

    1. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's just playing hard to get

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

    Jose playing reguilon left wing against Sheffield Utd. Laughable tbh

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is he though?

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

      Isn't it 343? Son and Berwijn wingers

    3. Shaw must go on
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      why?what notes did you take from spurs training sessions??

  5. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I basically need a Son and Kane masterclass to cover the fact I don’t have KDB

    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      same boat

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I kept Vardy over Kane.

      Looking like a bad choice right now.

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

      Me too.

    4. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same

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

    No Brewster....season over. Delete team

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

    That previous page lasted 75 minutes

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The quit before the storm I guess

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think the previous one did too.

  8. Hangman Page
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just looking at that FPL Family Twitter nonsense. Some div who plays FPL with his wife lied to her about who was captaining and people care about this nonsense?

    Jesus Christ.

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      this can't be real

      1. Hangman Page
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Twitter should’ve banned FPL twitter handles instead of Trump.

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

      I think it was just Lee not handling it well. He could've phrased his 'explanation' a lot less smugly.

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

        Yeah that too. His reply was ill worded, and instead of apologising has gone and said "I shouldn't have taken that bait/bit in". Bit of a lack of taking responsibility.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          He was completely right though. FPL Family is not for me.

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

            😀

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

      Nah he is just using his wife as an excuse I think

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

      I think it's more because people pay for his advice on Patreon (or another service?) & he'd advised everyone Salah (C), then sneakily went KDB (TC).

      Whilst I agree a Twitter FPL is full of ridiculous people (some are good, I don't hate all) - I would be very annoyed if I were paying him money only for him to flip like that on an important DGW Triple-Captain chip.

      DGWs and chips are the huge points of the season for many managers, rightly or wrongly, so yeah I totally get why you'd be pissed at that.

      1. Shaw must go on
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        why would you pay money for info about a free game??

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

          I have membership here, but it's mostly because I enjoy how the stats are presented & some of the tools available. Some articles are good too.

          Personally wouldn't pay for one individuals advice as I like to make my own decisions based on a stats/considering a range of people's opinions, and my own gut feel.

    5. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      it's about the fact that people pay for his content (no idea why of course) and he doesn't give honest advice

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone stupid enough to pay for advice on fpl kind of deserves it

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          This

      2. Studs Up
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This

    6. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They should get a lawyer

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        there's a global pandemic

    7. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If you're paying for honest advice and then it turns out the advice isn't honest then you got to expect a backlash. I am using 'advice' in a loose sense here as I don't know why you would pay for that guy's advice anyway.

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

    Kane hattrick incoming to punish sellers

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

      Son*

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Both?

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      McGoldrick*

    3. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah not to punish sellers only to reward owners #nokanenogain

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

    Have been ultra casual so far this season - need advice.

    Is the City defence a solid pick for double defence? Have had Dias for yonks. Stones in contemplated. Have decent bench cover but is Pep roulette all very 2019/20 where defence is concerned?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Seems solid yes

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyhow with cover if Stones is rested it's okay.

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

      Definitely
      They're water tight

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

        ty

        (Really like the look of your side mate)

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

          United ?
          My FPL team ?

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

            Both

            Your FPL team looks to be set up beautifully - bar Wilson 🙂 I'm ignoring OR here of course.

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

              Thanks 🙂
              OR is on the up for last few GW's.
              GL to you.
              Hopefully we'll get what we want !

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

                You did brilliantly to duck the FH.

                Played it last minute and then Guaita came up trumps and I got eff all out of it in the end.

                Still been this OR the past 2 seasons at this stage so not all lost - just not set up that well really.

  11. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hope Dele comes back to the PL at some point after killing it in France.

    What a waste. Why not just sell him in the Summer rather than watch him lose value each week.

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He needs a change of team. His attitude and lack of motivation clearly shows.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When I watch Wolves play with Dendoncker in that freeish role, I think Alli would be ideal for them. Makes those late runs into the box, good in the air and with the 5 in midfield, it takes away defensive responsibility from him.

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

      Spurs treated Alli how Madrid treated Bale, and then bought Bale to sell Alli

      Hilarious

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

        *brought Bale

  12. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What's the deal with Struijk?

    Noticed he was playing mid yesterday. Would you rather have him or Mitchell?

    Thanks

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Covering Phillips yesterday.

      Definitely at risk now - either him or Alioski will be out.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Cabaye.

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

      Mitchell. Unsure Struijk will be getting the minutes and palace more chance of cs

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks swobe

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

    Wilson's the typical player who punishes me whether I own him or not own him. Owned him for 11 out of 18 GWs and got 33 out of his 88 points. Averaged like 8 points per game when I don't own him.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Foden did that to me this season

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I ran out of patience on Wilson and been looking to clear him out for weeks.

      Got Antonio in this week.

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

    DGWs inevitably don’t live up to the hype.

    3 blanks yesterday and Vardy probably injured. At least it can only go up hill from here!

  15. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who are the two best players from each PL team for FPL? The reason I ask is that I think this helps you narrow down your player pool. My thoughts:

    ARS: Holding, Saka
    AVL: Martinez, Grealish
    BHA: Sanchez, Maupay
    BUR: Pope, Taylor
    CHE: Chilwell, Mount
    CPL: Mitchell, Zaha
    EVE: DCL, Richarlison
    FUL: Areola, Lookman
    LEE: Bamford, Dallas
    LEI: Justin, Vardy
    LIV: Robertson, Salah
    MCI: Dias, KDB
    MUN: Rashford, Fernandes
    NEW: Wilson, Darlow
    SHU: Brewster, Bogle
    SOU: KWP, Ings
    TOT: Son, Kane
    WBA: Johnstone, Ajayi
    WHM: Coufal, Soucek
    WOL: Jimenez, Neto

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

      Digne instead of Richarliaon for Everton

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Saiss and Neto from Wolves.
      Bednarek instead of KWP
      Antonio/Creswell instead of Coufal

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Brewster!!!

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Was struggling for SHU players tbh. They are terrible. Brewster good because he is an enabler i.e. you ain't wasting a lot of money if you pick him as your third forward.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          But you are wasting a bench spot

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I wouldn't necessarily pick him in my 15. But I had to choose two SHU players and they are all crap.

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

          Burke would be the alternative in a 3-4-3 I guess then.

    4. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Assuming he is fit, then he is vital to Wolves IMO.

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

      McCarthy over KWP for saints

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

      ARS: Holding, ESR
      AVL: Martinez, Grealish
      BHA: White, Lamptey
      BUR: Taylor, Lowton
      CHE: Chilwell, James
      CPL: Mitchell, Zaha
      EVE: DCL, Digne
      FUL: Areola, Cavaleiro
      LEE: Bamford, Dallas
      LEI: Justin, Vardy
      LIV: TAA, Salah
      MCI: Cancelo, KDB
      MUN: Rashford, Fernandes
      NEW: Wilson, Yedlin
      SHU: Ampadu, Bogle
      SOU: Adams, Ings
      TOT: Son, Kane
      WBA: Johnstone, Pereira
      WHM: Soucek, Antonio
      WOL: Saiss, Neto

    7. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio over Soucek I'd say unless you are looking for bench.

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

      Mount is a joke isn’t it?

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

        He is by far their best value attacking asset and the most nailed

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

          Chelsea attack is non existent, rather James

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

            Like I said attacking asset however he has scored more points than James so if you'd rather less points that just doesn't make sense

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

        Only reliable starter and cheapest of all the attacking mids. Who would you go for?

      3. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Plays every game and gets goals and assists. You could go James, but James keeps being rotated with Azpi.

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

          And mount scores more points than James!

    9. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is generally how I look at things pre season and I try to fit as many of them in as possible. Currently have a full complement bar Antonio over Soucek.

      Martinez Johnstone
      Dias Dallas Coufal KWP Holding
      Salah KDB Bruno Son Grealish
      Bamford Antonio Brewster

    10. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think Tierney and Gabriel are better than Holding, perhaps Bellerin and Smith Rowe too. Time will tell, but I still wouldn't yet presume Holding to be nailed.

      And another big reason is that Holding steals an Arsenal spot, which you may want if their form is gradually improving, while Holding's points potential is going to make him a decent first sub/rotation option rather than an exciting first XI prospect week-in, week-out, in your FPL team imo.

      ARS: Tierney, Saka, ESR, Bellerin
      AVL: Grealish, Martinez
      BHA: Sanchez
      BUR: Pope, Taylor
      CHE: Chilwell, Mendy, Mount
      CPL: Mitchell, Guaita, Tomkins, Zaha
      EVE: Digne, DCL, Holgate, Hamez
      FUL: Lookman, Areola
      LEE: Bamford, Dallas, Raphinha, Harrison
      LEI: Vardy, Maddison, Castagne, Justin
      LIV: Matip, Robertson, Salah, TAA
      MCI: KDB, Cancelo, Foden, Stones
      MUN: Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
      NEW: Wilson, Clark
      SHU: Brewster
      SOU: Ings, Vestergaard, Bednarek, McCarthy
      TOT: Son, Kane, Reguilon, Aurier
      WBA: Johnstone, Pereira, Snodgrass
      WHM: Antonio, Soucek, Coufal, Cresswell
      WOL: Saiss, Boly, Silva, Neto

      I did a list. I don't see the value in restricting to 2 per team. I still prioritised them 🙂

  16. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is it too early to crack open a beer? I want to peak for the Liverpool ManU game.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Go for it

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, enjoy life. Have a beer!

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It's the next one... And the next one

        Then the...

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Wonderful

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Alcoholism haha

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Better than the pipe!

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed!

  17. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I might be wrong but it feels like the striker options are extremely pants this season. Kane aside there is not a single forward I would sacrifice other players for.

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

      Power mid with two of Bamford Antonio Wilson etc

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same as every season

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

      Bamford, Antonio, Watkins looks great now

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

    Quick update on the league I set up here preseason fro those regulars who were aiming for their first top 10k finish.

    40 entrants

    22 in the top 1 million
    5 in the top 100K

    Well done boys. Perhaps it should be rebranded a top 100k league 🙂

  19. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So with Zaha out of the palace city game, what effect do you think it will have on the outcome?

    Could mean they go even more defensive vs KDB captain.....

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Possibly. More chance of a cs hopefully

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That’s true actually. Palace normally do well vs city in recent years too.

        Didn’t Townsend score a screamer last year v them?

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

          https://www.11v11.com/teams/manchester-city/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Crystal%20Palace/

          They don't actually have a great record vs. City. That 2-3 in Dec 18' was an outlier. Even the last 2-2 was courtesy of a 9pth minute Fernandinho OG.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            All in my head then!!

            KDB goal fest then please 😎

            Who’s your cap?

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

              KDB here also. Didn't play any chips this week.

              Had it on Salah originally. Shipped Son for a hit so expecting it to go wrong as it usually does!

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Early goal and the game opens

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Fingers crossed !

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

      Zaha is out?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ye

  20. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Afternoon lads. Any rumours I missed from today?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just usually stuff.

      Son or Kane not starting etc

    2. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB TCed himself in his fantasy team which is ominous...

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Is this one true?

  21. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do lowton to Mitchell and save money or sell for a Fulham defender in view of the dgw coming up ?

  22. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who’s that one player who has high ownership but you have never owned? Grealish here, always been 0.1 short or gone for other options

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I've owned him when he blanks.

      I know he hauls but every 5 games or so.

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy, then Chilwell

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Never had vardy wow! He’s that player for me who I don’t like owning or being a non-owner!

        1. Mile Plankton
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I was going with Kane/Bamford/DCL from GW2 until last week when I sold DCL. Never had a place for Vardy.

          1. Rhodes your boat
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah wish I’d gone Kane earlier in season, got Kane bamford davis myself now

            1. Mile Plankton
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Thinking the same. Getting Davis for the bench and upgrading mid to Salah/KDB/Bruno/Son/Grealish

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

      Robertson

      1. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        mean only this season

        1. Rhodes your boat
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah strange season, TAA was one of the first names in my team gw1

    4. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL - wasn’t actually too impactful as he didn’t have many double digit hauls

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        True, had him during his steady spell here

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

      Justin

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wish I’d kept him, got rid around gw7

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

      Grealish. Not owned. Don't want to.

    7. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane, Son, Chilly, Zouma, Robbo, Vardy

  23. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather have:

    A) Bamford, Targett and Ward
    B) Fabio Silva, Justin and Stones

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

      B

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

  24. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Yeah,something bothers him

    ''Manchester City attacker Kevin de Bruyne has brought in a lawyer to assist in new contract negotiations.
    The Belgium international had been conducting talks himself with City management, but things have stalled in recent weeks.

    HLN reports the new offer - which is performance-based - would be for less money than De Bruyne is currently earning.

    As such, he's called on a lawyer to now represent him.

    De Bruyne has taken on law firm, Atfield, which takes care of several Belgium internationals.''

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

      It's honestly just a pretty sensible move from Kev's position.

      By far City's most important player & they're supposedly offering to pay him less. Paying him less & saying 'if you hit these targets' etc is a bit rude given Kev can only lose out on this contract. He's getting older & as you can see from this season, haven't had a proper forward to help convert on the chances he is providing at the moment.

      Wouldn't look into too much as contract negotiation is just part and parcel of this. All he wants is the best for him and I doubt the offer on the table represents that.

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I agree,just noticed something bothers him.
        Hes probably disappointed and deserve all he can get from them.

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          If they dont improve the offer i have a feeling they make room for Messi.

  25. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    When I look at this Spurs side, only Kane and Son can really provide goals. Nobody else can score - Ndombele the odd one maybe, that’s it.

    Kane and Son are essential.

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

      That's the main reason I've had them most of the season and not getting rid.

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

      20m a year loan deal for Bale and they’ve started him once in the league lol

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Is that right.. £20 million loan deal or is that including his wages essentially?

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          20m in wages and loan fees. And he’s hardly going to play it looks like.

  26. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    It’s half time. City are winning 6-0. I’d love this in the men’s.

  27. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of maybe moving out Grealish. He has averaged 4.4 points per game over his last 7 with only 2 games above 10 (scoring 10 in both)

    Who do you think the best replacements are

    A) Mount
    B) Maddison
    C) Rashford
    D) Son
    E) someone else

    A+B give me money in bank for emergencies
    C+D leave me with almsot zero itb

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking about buying him

      1. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Might be a case of me just making a move becuase theres nothing else to do

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      D or C

  28. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    This is really simple, if Kane and son put on a show my season is over

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

      They won’t look how they’re set up, 5 at the back. Clearly looking for a 1-0 win at most

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah... 3 up top.

        Going to attack from both sides.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        343

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would really hate that.

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

        Me too. After ditching both.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          For a hit too

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

      Unless other players that we own put up a bigger show!

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kdb been winding me up for weeks, hopefully he explodes

    4. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Season never over this early. Trust your DGW players.

    5. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      But you’re a Spurs fan, no? You shouldn’t think of it that way. Also, there’s always risk selling the best midfielder in the game with 55% ownership who started as a 9m midfielder. Cmon now

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I am mate yes, I’m only joking, was a risk on wc I’m happy to take

        I thought everyone was joking when they said season over

  29. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Looking at replacing Robertson with a City defender from GW 20 onwards so I can replace Vardy with Kane.

    Which city defender should I get?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dias

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

      Cancelo probably

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

        But grass us greener... (I have Dias and Stones)

    3. photek
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dias for security of starts, Cancelo if you're feeling more risky as he plays way further up the field and should get more attacking returns soon

    4. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      My choice would be Cancelo, then Stones over Dias for value. I only own Stones FWIW

  30. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best Werner replacement?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lookman?

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

        He is a mid

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Brewster?

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

            Antonio

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              No but seriously someone like Antonio could be good. But really anyone. Even a non player and use the money elsewhere is almost the same.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Literally anyone, though it is a bit slim pickings at the moment.

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

      Antonio and change?

    5. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bamford, Antonio, Watkins - one of those depending on who you have already

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

      Antonio or Watkins for the fixtures

    7. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Please don't be offended but Benteke fixtures are amazing!

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ooh yeah I hadn’t noticed. Won’t get Benteke but maybe Zaha

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Guaita? 😆

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

      Anyone who can kick a ball

      1. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Then Bentekkerz is the right answer!

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

          Absolutely. Hahaha!

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

      Cavani if he starts today

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Think this could be great

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

      Upgrade to Vardy, or go cheaper with Antonio.

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

      heskey