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When is the best time to play the second Wildcard as Double Gameweeks loom large?

When is the right time to play a second Wildcard? Should Fantasy Premier League managers deploy it before or after the next set of Double Gameweeks?

The questions around this particular chip are endless and I can understand why. We are entering a pivotal part of the campaign so it is important to get our strategy correct.

With this article, I talk about the pros and cons of using your Wildcard now versus later in the season as I continue to mull over this decision. I intend on presenting the factors you should consider while making this decision, which should hopefully help you with the same.

Is it time to go all in or should you hold on for a little longer? Let’s discuss that question in more detail.

For me, the serious planning begins in Gameweek 25, as I’m very likely activating my Wildcard with the intention to Bench Boost in Gameweek 26. It is worth pointing out that I have a Free Hit also in my pocket so I don’t need to worry about Blank Gameweek 29 at this point. 

ADVANTAGES TO WILDCARDING NOW

Mitchell benefits from Palace's first clean sheet since Gameweek 1

In an ideal world, I would have liked to Wildcard after using my Bench Boost in Gameweek 26 but there are a few reasons for me pulling the trigger now. Let’s call them the advantages of Wildcarding in Gameweek 25:

  • I have a non-playing goalkeeper and two of my outfielders are Oliver Burke (£4.2m) and Tyrick Mitchell (£3.9m). This means that if I want to Bench Boost in Gameweek 26 without using my Wildcard, I need to spend transfers on these three spots. This is a little inconvenient in terms of attacking the doubles in Gameweek 24 and 25 before that, which is where I’d have liked to spend my transfers.
  • I am currently ranked at 1.2 million and, if I need to have a respectable finish to the season, I don’t have enough time to recover it by simply taking hits and trying to get the right team in place. I want to press the Nitro Boost button early and hope that the Wildcard sustains itself for a sufficient period and helps take my season in the right direction. Personally, Wildcarding later in the season might be too late given my rank.
  • Buying extra games for at least 15 players in Gameweek 25 and 26. I currently have just one Leeds United and zero Southampton players. I am hoping that I am buying at least 15 extra games for my squad by playing my Wildcard.
  • I could potentially have two Burnley players in Double Gameweek 24 and I don’t necessarily want to carry them in Gameweek 26 as their potential Double at that point does not look very attractive. One of the advantages of Wildcarding in Gameweek 25 is I can get rid of my Clarets without any fuss.

If I had a decent bench right now, I would have considered Wildcarding in Gameweek 24, 25 or 26. There are advantages to pulling the trigger on a new squad after the Bench Boost…

WILDCARDING AFTER MY BENCH BOOST

harry kane fpl injury return spurs west brom gameweek 23

First up, the distribution of funds is correct. Once we have the Bench Boost chip out of the way, we do not need to have a second playing goalkeeper and can also afford to have a bottom-price 14th outfielder. This helps us compress funds and spend more on the pitch rather than distributing the money through the squads. 

Also, on this note, I am anticipating that it might be fairly difficult to build a good Bench Boost team in Gameweek 26 because we could have Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea all having Double Gameweeks. 

Yes, the budget midfielders and forwards are making life easier right now but Harry Kane (£11.0m) has returned and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) is already back on the training pitch. It might be very difficult own a lot of these big hitters and have a balanced squad all at the same time. 

If you are not Bench Boosting in Gameweek 26, it is possible to have a more appropriate distribution of funds which might allow an additional big hitter or two.

WILDCARD PERSPECTIVE

Signing Cancelo a week before fixture swing can give FPL owners the edge

A big worry I have right now is being guilty of short-sightedness. If I Wildcard in Gameweek 25 looking at the Double Gameweek players, I worry about building a new team that is too heavily focused on the doubles and the Bench Boost. 

This is a real concern and we definitely need to pay attention to the fixtures after the next Double Gameweeks when putting together a new squad for the rest of the campaign.

It is very important to not have a blindspot just for the Double Gameweeks and build a mid-term team with good fixtures in the future. 

This is one of the advantages of Wildcarding after Gameweek 26 as there will be a balanced focus towards the good players and teams rather than just the Double Gameweek players.

Being able to assess the impact of European football returning is also a big advantage in terms of Wildcarding later. There are Champions League and Europa League games coming for a lot of important Premier League clubs and I am wondering whether we spot certain trends in the European games which might help our Fantasy squads… and a later Wildcard.

Something as simple as Pep Guardiola preferring certain centre-backs in Europe to others in the league could potentially impact which players we choose for a Wildcard or Bench Boost squad.

THE RIGHT MOTIVATION

Blades defence finally records clean sheet as Wilson blanks again 4

Another factor I worry about is motivation and certain teams visiting the beach way sooner than expected. In my opinion, the league is most certainly going to be won by Manchester City and we could have a season where the relegation race might be decided a lot earlier than normal. Again, this could lead to certain team selection and form trends which might be more visible a little later in the season. 

One thing that you could do to safeguard yourself against this is that the race for the top four as well as European places looks like it could go deep into the season. Teams vying for these spots will continue to be motivated right until the end of the season and it might be worth investing in them if Wildcarding early. 

THE FREE HIT

One of the reasons I’m not worried about the Wildcard in Gameweek 25 and Bench Boost in Gameweek 26 is that I don’t need to consider the Blanks in Gameweek 29 at all (because I have a Free Hit Chip still to use). 

This might not be the case for a lot of managers who might need to keep an eye on the Gameweek 29 fixtures and maintain a balance between them and Double Gameweekers in Gameweek 26. This is why a lot of managers are considering a Bench Boost even in Gameweek 24 and then Wildcarding in Gameweek 26 where the bench is focused towards those playing in Gameweek 29. 

An alternate option is to dead-end into Gameweek 29 by focusing transfers between Gameweek 26 and 29 towards the Blank Gameweeks and eventually use the Wildcard chip in Gameweek 30 with a focused view on the last eight fixtures where the factors state above can be taken advantage of.  

One thing I want to mention, if you have already used your Wildcard or if you are playing your Wildcard after the Double Gameweeks, is do not take a lot of hits and maximise on all the Double Gameweeks. 

That might not be possible, I appreciate. You will need to pick and choose the Double Gameweek fixtures you want to attack and compromising on one might mean being able to jump in on another. 

For example, Burnley are not a team renowned for their attack and it might even be a good idea to jump on a Danny Ings (£8.4m) who has a decent looking fixture against Wolves in Gameweek 24 before his Double Gameweek in 25. 

Point being, you need to pick the teams and Doubles you want to target if you’re keeping the Wildcard in the pocket for later. I particularly mention Ings here because, to me, he looked really sharp against Newcastle and got a lot of shots off which hasn’t been the case with him normally. 

A lot of the Southampton first-team players are coming back as well which makes investment in them a lot more attractive.

When it comes to the Chip Strategy and use of the second Wildcard, a lot depends on your own team and how the fixtures look in Gameweek 26 and onwards once the FA Cup results are in. 

I am writing this article before all the latest FA cup games have been played and I’m patiently waiting for the chips to fall into place.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article as I tried loud thinking and noting all the factors you should consider before deploying your chips. Do let me know in the comments section how you find this article and if I missed out on any factors I should consider. If you want to know more, we will be recording the next episode of The FPL Wire on Thursday evening. 

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  1. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Planning to BB 24 WC 26 FH 29.
    Worth upgrading 3 of the bench with Burnley players to BB this week?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Coufal
    Salah Bruno Son Gundo Soucek
    Bamford Adams
    Meslier Antonio Konsa Taylor

    2 FT 5.4 itb

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not really, could get a couple of defs (would be annoying if Taylor fit). Wood for Antonio doesn't feel worth it.

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Doubt Taylor will be fit as he wasn't even in the squad for the last 2 matches.
        Could do Antonio + Taylor + Konsa > Richarlison/anystriker + Mee + Tarkowski(-4)

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Decent.
          Ings seems popular. Over the 3 games, better than Rich, who has been terrible this year.

    2. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't BB that,
      definitely load up if going to BB

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        See my transfer plan above for Bb

  2. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope(!) Mccarthy

    Cancelo Dias(?) Coufal (Robertson Justin(!))

    Salah Fernandes Gundogan Soucek (Raphinha)

    DCL Antonio Watkins
    Early thoughts are:

    This gw: DCL -> Ings. Save 2nd FT. Play Robertson, Raphinha if I have to.

    Gw25: Justin & Antonio -> Dallas & Bamford

    Gw26: Wildcard. (I have no Spurs, no Martinez, Grealish etc. which could be important for gw29 too.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could be a plan. BB done?

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, bench boosted in 19 for 19 points 🙂

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

      GW 29 is easy to FH though if needed.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Free hit burned aswell

  3. arkom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    *Justin* / Coufal / Maguire / Cancelo / Dallas
    Bruno / Grealish / Salah / Foden / Soucek
    *DCL* / *Wilson* / Bamford

    2 FT
    6,4 £ ITB

    Guys, any tips on what to do? Is't time to wild card that slot?

    1. arkom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Soucek or Grealish to Gundogan?

  4. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How scuppered am I? Had intended to just do TAA > Mee, but now with all these other doubts and potentially missing out on DGW players like Pope and DCL, do I need to do anything more drastic?

    Pope* / Martinez
    Cancelo / Stones / TAA / Bednarek / Justin*
    Gundogan / Fernandes / Grealish / Salah / Saka
    DCL* / Antonio* / Bamford

    1 FT, 0.9 ITB.
    WC, FH, TC, BB all intact.

  5. Perthite
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    In usual non-Covid seasons I usually use WC/BB/FH chips in the GW30s.

    Is this all out the window this season or worth waiting for possible DGWs around that time?

  6. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 x FTs might be bringing in two flagged players - Pope & Digne - is that nuts?

    Probably go Keane instead (and save 1.0m) but what about Pope?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why is Digne flagged? He just seemed fatigued to me when went off last night.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        FPL decided to flag all most transferred in players for the giggles....

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

      Pope might play, but Digne probably not.

  7. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Still think there’s a couple more twists left in this GW and we aren’t even close to the deadline or team sheets 😛

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

      If this game week was a nipple, it’d be twisted off by now.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        am i the only Justin owner that doesn';t care he is injured?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          oops...

  8. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    The common chip strategy with BB and WC left?

    WC25 and bb26?

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That’s what I’m planning

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

      Yeah but it depends on your team.

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

      After advice on here this morning that’s what I’m leaning towards

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would be, but Leeds for example have dgw 25 which complicates things.

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

        Get 2 Leeds on WC - Bam and Dallas most probably. Move Dallas out in 26 for a DWer to have 14 DGW and 1 SGW player with a BB

        1. ludaslol
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Problem is with no FH you’d want Leeds in 29 vs FUL

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

            I have all the chips 🙂

        2. Hart-ake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thinking similar here, do kind of fancy triple Leeds for the double though.

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

            Naa! Just two. Will see how my team looks on WC and how much money I have to spare. Either Bamford + Dallas or Bamford + Raph

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

      It depends on your team. I kinda want to WC in 26 honestly. BB I can use later.

  9. ExpressoMySonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Son and DCL -4 for Sterling and Brewster
    B) Salah and DCL -4 for Sterling and Cavani
    C) Salah and DCL -4 for Sterling and Ings

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Planning on captaining Sterling

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

      Sounds like you’re convinced DCL is out.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I reckon he is for the Fulham game, and that’s the one that mattered....

        1. AC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Double in 26 no? Maybe worth holding if it’s only a week

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

          Why’s that? Looked alright.

        3. claretparrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah agree with this. Assuming Dunc was right and it was a hammy, and considering how careful they were with him last time, just can't see him making the weekend

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

            Ah I didn’t see this.

            1. claretparrot
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Something along the lines of: 'think he's tweaked his hamstring which will be a problem for him'.
              I've butchered the quote but that was the gist of it.

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

                Ta

                1. ExpressoMySonny
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  for a one week punt? I am wcing next week

  10. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Got Antonio Wilson and DCL as my strike force. Have to us the 1ft I have for a striker right? Other options would be to bring in Tarkowski or Pope.

    Thanks.

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m holding out hope for Antonio to play, the other two are gone....

    3. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think antonio will play

  11. DangerFC
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If dias is out and cancelo could move into midfield with rodri and fernqndinho injured would this be a good move for no hit.
    Dias > cancelo?

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

      Black Box posited that Stones could move into midfield. But it does make certain defensive assets more nailed.

      1. DangerFC
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have stones already with dias. Stones moving to midfield would be interesting. Il hold for now and see how dias fairs over the next day.

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Or switch to a midfield asset potentially.

      1. DangerFC
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have gundo in midfield already. Reluctant to take a hit this gameweek

  12. Perthite
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was going to do Wilson->DCL with 1 of my 2 FTs this GW.

    Might have to bring in Kane instead

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like yellow flag on DCL is nowhere near enough. If it really was his hammy that has to be goodnight for a couple of weeks at least, doesn't it?

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

        I think so too.

  13. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really hope that Southampton beats Wolves tonight, and Villa - Spurs is not moved to BGW29 as a result.

    No WC'ers and FH BGW29 like me would be better off if we only got the three fixtures in the BGW29:

    Brighton - Newcastle
    West Ham - Arsenal
    Fulham - Leeds

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They will move Spurs - Fulham to BGW29 then lol

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Are you sure about that?

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would be shocked if Spurs don't play in 29.

  14. claretparrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Every time Robbo has been on his way out of my team, something has happened to switch my priorities and save him from the chop. It's happening again.

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

      Yeah we’ve all had those players. Mine was Mendy. Had to wild card to finally get rid of him.

  15. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Forget the scores, flag predictions for Wolves, Southampton & Chelsea tonight?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kilman
      Ings
      Mendy and Mount

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ings is nailed on for a flag tonight....

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      All the highest owned players I don't have will be nice.

  16. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    With template strikers getting flagged, who have you go your eye on? Any interest in Pappa Ings or are Soton a stay away?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A good scouting opportunity tonight.

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

      Nobody really. Bench goes so deep that I’ll just chill. Only thing is I haven’t a clue what to do with my free transfers now.

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who'd have thought that Ings would be the last man standing.
      We're through the looking glass here people.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        😛

    4. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Great for the doubles but don't necessarily see a lot of goals in the Wolves game though. So it might be a week early.

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lateriser mentioned Ings and he looks like worth a punt the more I think about it. I hadn't heard the news that their injury situation might be better soon.

    6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Saints win then Ings for double double defo

      1. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        potentially a triple double isn't it?

        1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure, but if that was confirmed would strengthen his case even more!

    7. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Watkins, Ings, Bamford might be worth looking at.

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        yeah really like this front 3

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

      Ings is a sleeper. He was very unlucky not to get a haul against Newcastle. I want him for 25.

  17. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Current team, 2 FT

    Mendy,
    Cancelo, Stones, Cresswell, Targett, Dier
    Bruno, Rashford, Salah, Gundo, Grealish
    DCL, Bamford, Antonio

    Planning Mendy & Dier to Pope & Mee this week to get to 6DGWs (DCL injury news dependent)

    Then WC25 into BB26 and FH in 29.

    Sound reasonable? Anything else I should consider?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      WC next week and 2FTs that is what I'd do. Maybe Tarko over Mee if money no issue (although he hasn't scored yet, historically he is better and his xG this year is twice Mee's)

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

      I am uncertain if I want to BB 26 with Leeds sgw players.

  18. Cornholi0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Discuss:

    Ashley Barnes, 6.0. Not a good footballer but most likely 180 minutes against Fulham and Crystal Palace. On penalties and can head the ball?

    Big no or lets gamble?

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

      If it doesn’t pay off then you’re stuck with Ashley Barnes in your team

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      big no

    3. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Big No

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

      No. The striker spots are valuable.

      Bamford, DCL, Ings, Kane, Watkins. Maybe Cavani. That's all I'd be interested in.

    5. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      For 1 week, yes.

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's a hard no

    7. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      -4pt Trap

  19. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which games are schedueled for gw 29 then?

    Im scared bec I have no free hit left..

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      3 crappy games confirmed, Liv v Chelsea also likely. Get 7 or 8 out and don't sweat it.

      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        since when was Live Che likely, thought Chelsea win tonight and its not on

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No do plenty of others. Think it's fine to ride out with 5+ players

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

      don't be scared

  20. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL's not going to play this week right? Wouldn't normally gamble on a hamstring injury.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dom's dead baby. Dom's dead.

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

        wow, read the first part of that and my heart sank.

      2. Plagued by indecision
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How would you manage this squad then? I had intended just to do TAA > Mee (or another BUR def)... 1 FT 0.9 ITB

        Pope* / Martinez
        Cancelo / Stones / TAA / Bednarek / Justin*
        Salah / Grealish / Bruno / Saka / Gundogan
        Antonio* / DCL* / Bamford

        Any thoughts welcome...

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Ings seems popular this morning, but we all know what is going to happen tonight...

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Or 5 minutes into the first DGW game.

          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Justin out if his news is bad?

  21. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Apologies if it’s been asked before but anyone have anything on Digne ??

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just looked knackered to me. Rest and he should be ok.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ah cheers mate!!! Thanks for that, certainly hope so!!

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1119805/injuries-and-suspensions

          Not mentioned - but not sure how up-to-date this page is. Usually pretty good

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ah that looks promising then!!! Thanks for that mate!! Fingers crossed!!!

          2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Mind you DCL is not on there so maybe a concern of how up to date it is possibly

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      his mistress

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Haha

  22. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Eric Pieters (AKA the assist God) anybody?

    Cant see Taylor coming back

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you are getting Burnley defs in, might as well be sure they are going to play.

  23. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have both Pope and Areola, who would you play?

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope or you don't need him.

  24. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should I save FH if I have the below for BGW29?

    Martinez
    BUR Def / BHA Def / Holding / Dallas
    Son Grealish
    Kane

    (Assuming Villa v Spurs move to BGW29)

  25. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    0FT,1.0ITB,
    Hit the panic button?
    Hit Wilson out?
    Try and ride it out?

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Mee Dias*
    Salah Bruno Son Grealish Gundo
    Bamford DCL*
    (Johnstone | Dallas Lewis Wilson*)

  26. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sheesh, woke up and now 3 of my 1st team flagged and 1 on the bench as well. Was going to role with this for the GW. 0 FT, 5.8M itb. I feel that Dias and Pope will make the double GW still but shall i take a hit to remove DCL or let my bench cover it (Bamford) Annoyingly I brought DCL in before the price rise for this week only for the DGW and was going to ship out for Kane next week.

    If DCL is definitely out may risk moving to Kane this week if city have defence and def mid issues.

    Pope*
    Dias*, Stones, Shaw,
    Soucek, Grealish, Fernandes, Salah, Gundo
    DCL*, Watkins

    Martinez, Bamford, Coufal, Justin*

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

      Bamford and Coufal can easily cover for you.

  27. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani as a one week punt? Or too much of a rotation risk?

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

      He’s becoming less and less of a rotation risk.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Martial is removing that rotation risk every time he is crap.

  28. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What is the general chip usage consensus now for those with WC, BB and TC left, but no FH?

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      if your team is in good shape, then BB when you have a good bench over next few GWs. TC in 26 and use FT to get through the 29 blank and dead end it. WC in 30

      If your team isnt looking good then WC 25, BB in 26

  29. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Surely it makes sense to hold DCL?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Until the presser tomorrow yes

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not convinced it's all that bad.

      Bar triple City, I'm not blown over by the DGW either.

  30. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    am i the only Justin owner that doesn';t care he is injured?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same here, got his hauls already, fixtures were not the best for the next couple anyway

      • Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I own him, but wasn't playing him this week, and am WCing next week anyway. I got him at 4.5 so would be useful to keep on WC I guess, but meh really.

      • Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        surely he was going to be benched this week anyway?

      • aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No, because it's Justin, even with torn ACL, he'll somehow play 90 minutes and have another 9+ pointer

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Would still be top of the bps even if he was in hospital

      • Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No. Had since GW1. Bench.