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Meet the Manager: Seven-time top 10k finisher reveals his Gameweek 4 Wildcard

In his latest Meet the Manager episode, Joe (@FFScout_Joe) chats to Tino Waked (@tinowaked) one of the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers of all time, with seven top 10k finishes across his 13-year career.

His stellar run in FPL includes four top 4k finishes as well as a top 500 end of season rank.

Could an incredible eighth top 10k season be on its way this time around? At 23k heading into Gameweek 4 he certainly looks on course for a strong year once again.

Tino reveals the secrets to his success over his career and how dividing the season into a safe and steady first half and risk taking final few months has helped him.

The statistics available at Fantasy Football Scout have also aided him, as he runs through his favourite to look out for in each position. This research works best when combined with the eye test. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has curtailed his ability to watch games from his home in Egypt recently.

The health crisis has also seen fans absent from stadiums, a factor that has disrupted his usual close attention to home and away form.

Even though he is riding high in the rankings this season, he has taken the uncharacteristically early season, bold move of Wildcarding.

Fixture swings and the addition of Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) and Manchester United’s Christian Ronaldo (£12.5m) to the game have prompted him to make the move.

But will both of these elite strikers make it into his final draft, or just one?

The Meet the Manager series is where Joe chats to FPL managers with a strong record of success, an interesting view of the game and are offering the community a unique insight into Fantasy management.

Joe’s chat with Tino can be viewed below:

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  1. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Quite a few murmurings that ronaldo might not start against Newcastle.. - mainly gossip newspapers but hopefully Ole gives something more concrete nearer the time. May need to rethink transfer plans if it is lively

  2. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    First WC draft, suggestions much appreciated:

    Sanchez,
    TAA, Shaw, Semedo
    Jota, Salah, Raph, Ben
    CR7, Rich, Antonio

    (4.0, Williams, Amartey, Allan)

    0.3 ITB so could upgrade the bench a bit...

    1. Popcornharen
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Very similar to my WC team, looks good. Would personally prefer Jimmy over Rich

    2. The Bad Seed
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      looks good. fairly close to mine.

      But ditch Benny and Rich. both will let you down.

      DCL - Bamf - Jimi all better. Even Wilson if fit.

      And Doucoure/Sarr will do it for me

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

    Couldn't see it reported anywhere else but one to keep an eye on...

    https://twitter.com/daily_hotspur/status/1435176785604399113?s=21

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      urgh, wildcard time I guess

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

      Beat me to it have sonny in both normal and draft hopefully he recovers for palace.

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Everyone taking out Son in week 4 due to him possibly being injured...

      ... I feel like we might have been here before.

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't think you could sprain a muscle, but it probably would mean that he's out at least for this week if there's some truth behind it

    5. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Oh f, wildcard looking more likely if this is confirmed

    6. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Or one of those international injuries so he doesnt have to play…

    7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ben Dinnery saying it too:

      "Heung-Min Son has been ruled out of the WC qualifying match vs Lebanon. The KFA revealed that the #COYS star "experienced discomfort in his right leg after Monday's practice", which was later diagnosed as a strained calf. However, they insist his absence is purely precautionary."

  4. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What's the thoughts on this?

    Sa | Ward
    TAA | Christensen | Tierney | Semedo | Duffy
    Salah | Greenwood | Raphinha | Gray | Gilmour
    Ronaldo | Antonio | DCL

    0.2 ITB

    Notes:

    1) DCL > Jimenez if he's not fit

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

      Looks good to me.

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

    Apparently Son copped a calf injury in a friendly and has been pulled out of the game against Lebanon. Hope its not true 🙁

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      really, just asked a question about him not playing below...

      Could be a game changer

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tis international break after all.

  6. Kimmich
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA - Shaw - Rudiger
    Salah - Jota - Raphinha - ESR
    DCL - Ronaldo - Antonio

    Steele - Duffy - Livramento - Gilmour

    Got .4 itb so could upgrade Duffy for a long term starter

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Arise, Sir Kimmich!

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        😆

  7. Game of Throw_ins
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which one on WC guys?
    A. Greenwood + Gray
    B. Raphinha + Traore

    Playing 3-5-2
    Fwds: CR7 + Antonio
    Other mids: Salah + Jota + Torres

    Thanks!

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

      B

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B long term

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Raph Gray

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B longer term

  8. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ok lads, can sell Son or Bruno to get Ronaldo.

    I need a Son blank v Palace to justify selling him, any chance he doesn't play because of international break??

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

      see above

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        yeah just seen, glad I saved transfers till late

  9. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wilson likely to be fit for gw4?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      could be out for a couple weeks according too a few outlets.

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      read somewhere that he is out for a few weeks

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Read on NUFC360 on ig that it’s a few weeks

      Reliability unknown

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all. Crap!!!

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Cancelling all my plans and taking the day off work Friday to deal with the fall out from press conferences

    The Mrs thought we might be going to the beach lol!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Dost thou wear budgie smugglers to the beach, Sir Steve?

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Go to the beach and read the conference summaries on Friday night / Saturday morning after you get home. You'll enjoy your day off more 🙂

  11. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    G2G? on WC

    Sa'
    Tierney TAA Shaw
    Salah Raphinha Traore Torres
    Ronaldo Antonio DCL

    subs : Steer Sissoko Livramento Williams

    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks great provided Torres keeps playing and Traore starts converting chances.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I like it. Any money ITB?

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Zero unfortunately

  12. jazzy30
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hello good people. need some help here. which one is best out of the lot:
    1. Bruno+Toney+Tsimikas>>Ronaldo+Jota+Semedo/Marcal for -4
    2. Bruno+Toney+Tsimikas>> Ronaldo+Ferran Torres+Semedo/Marcal for -4
    3. Bruno+Toney+Tsimikas>> Ronaldo+Greenwood+Semedo/Marcal for -4
    4. Bruno+Toney+Tsimikas>>Ronaldo+Jota+Cancelo for -4

    Other strikers : Callum wilson and Antonio
    Other def: livramento, Shaw, Trent, Ayling

    please help!

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      wilson injured maybe

      1. jazzy30
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        was thinking long term wilson has bettr fixtures after Man Utd, Toney has BHA, Wolves ad then some deep reds to follow!

  13. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play 2 from these?

    A. Duffy v Bre
    B. White v Nor
    C. Barnes v Mci
    D. Gilmour v Ars
    E. Ayling v Liv

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B & C or A & B

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B+C: If you are not playing C, then you should transfer him out. Never leave 7mln on the bench.

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          against City though

    2. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A and B

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers guys. The plan is Barnes to Jota, news permitting

  14. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Any thought on this wildcard please?

    Sanchez - Bachmann
    TAA - Shaw - Tierney - Christensen - Amartey
    Salah - Rafinha - Benrahma - Gray - Gilmour
    DCL - Kane - Antonio

    0.3 in bank - So can easily change to Ronaldo if he gets confirmed start.

  15. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman hammy gone.

    Who is the understudy?

    1. Sourabh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      may be Jonjoe Kenny

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think Godfrey moves there

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Holgate or Godfrey.

  16. jimnastics
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I haven't looked at my FPL history for a while, bloody hell I was pretty good before I had kids, lol. Anyone else got a few top 1k finishes?
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/727157/history

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      some great scores there, when I look at my history I wonder why I've wasted my life playing this game

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Haha same here mate

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Did you just blame your kids for your bad fpl decisions?

      1. jimnastics
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I used to spend so much time after work doing fixture research, spreadsheets, planning transfers weeks ahead etc. I had my first kid in late 2012 and second in late 2015, you can see my results plummet! I'm defo blaming them 😀

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      likewise. i've got 3 of them now but they are getting a bit older so i have more time to look at it.

      1. jimnastics
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I think I'm getting back to that stage.... attempting to make more of an effort this year, not as hardcore as in my former life, but certainly checking this site a lot more for one thing!

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I think working from home helps. Nobody looking over your shoulder means you can skive off a bit more these days

    4. demob
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      brilliant scores. I was just blaming my kids for something earlier, bless em.

  17. Sourabh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions on this WC

    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, Reguillon, Christensen, Duffy, Williams
    Salah, Jota, Greenwood, Benrahma, Allan
    Lukaku, DCL, Antonio

    Lukaku's injury is minor or something serious ?

  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone here ever consider deleting their team, the app and all things fantasy football related from their life?

    1. demob
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      yep. but here we are

      I also regularly fantasize about smashing my phone with a giant mallet and walking off into the sunset

      then I check my phone

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah this as well! Or at least deleting all social media from the thing

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          delete the apps - fb, insta etc
          you can still check them using the browser but its clunky so less gratifying and over time you go on them less and less

          worked for me

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Mine fantasy is Rachel Riley dressed as a keeper!

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          She's a foul human being. Really not one to fantasise about

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Agreed. Very unpleasant person by all accounts

          2. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Tis not the brain that appeals Badwillie!

    2. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Only once a week 🙂

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

      No. Won't have anything else left to do!

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      the Leicester season I just wildcarded a load of conventionally top-4 players in and then didn't look at it again

    5. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      no. thats not the way to deal with setbacks.
      i would advocate deleting all social media from your life as that stuff is like a crack pipe

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        It was more for the amount of time and focus it takes rather than the fact of having a bad game week or season, I’ve actually had a decent start

    6. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No. Fantasy remains in fantasy. Real life in reality

    7. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, often. We're all seeking balance.

    8. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yup, at end of each season I swear to never log on again. The lure is too strong, though

  19. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Game week 4 wildcarders in disbelief.

    Possibly no Ronaldo or Son.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What is this news?

      1. demob
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        lukaku is flagged as well and DCL sounds like he's in rough shape. lol

        missed the cr7 news - thought he was unbreakable

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      or Lukaku

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah and Lukaku & DCL. Wildcarders went to early I must admit. Hasn’t been enough price risers to warrant it either

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

      Do you think you might have gone too early with this post?

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Never haha. But who knows. Enough to make me hold off on WC for sure

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hello mate - I've got a FPL project you may be interested in - can you email me kurt-grohl@gmx.com if interested and I'll explain more? Not a cash thing or anything dodgy. Cheers.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          This 🙂

        2. Kane Train
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          That’s bait

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            You know nothing

        3. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks for the invite

        4. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          🙂 join us

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Jarvish is legit mate. I can vouch for him . Nothing to lose all to gain. Very much in your intrest

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Typical “international” injuries. Nothing to worry about.

  20. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    0 chance I'm playing a wild card. 2ft and 0.1itb. Any suggestions? The Son news is really annoying...

    Bachmann
    TAA Shaw Veltman
    Salah Fernandes Son* Raphinha Benrahma
    Antonio Toney

    Foster*; Livramento, Ayling, Scarlett

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

      Yeah Son news is very annoying. I planned on rolling this week and make transfers the following.

  21. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Do we think DCL will play this weekend?holding off my WC for now with ronaldo doubt, got 1 FT and 1.2 ITB.. Ings to DCL or save FT and use 2 for Ronny next week?

    Sanchez
    Shaw TAA Tsimi? *any chance he plays ahead of Robbo?
    Greenwood bruno(c) salah benny
    tonio toney ings

    foster, livra, brownhill, ayling

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He will! This assessment is not based on anything other than my belief he has gout.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks you kind sir.. so get rid of Ings for DCL or keep 2 FT for next week?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I have DCL and will keep. Looking at Ings to Jimmy

  22. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Going down like flies:
    DCL injury not the same as toe injury talked about.
    Son right calf sprain
    Lukaku thigh injury
    Raphina might not play due to Fifa
    Martinez and Buendia out for sure.
    Rumours Ronaldo on substitutes bench
    Torres at risk with KDB back in training.
    Jota a wait and see with Firmino unknown injury time out.
    Laporte injury said is only minor.
    Even with WC's many teams could be a mess come deadline!

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jota will play

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        So you have the ear of the Liverpool dressing room? Not saying he won't but there are grey areas on all the above. some we will find out about and some we won't

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, but apart from that?

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      and WCers will be like 'well Pukki, Jimenez & Kane is the front-line I always wanted long term anyway so it's a good job I used the WC this week to avoid these issues hur durr'

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Big durr'

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      ‘What have the Romans ever done for us,

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Roads, Baths, ?? (smile)

  23. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If i already did -4, then decides to wildcard before deadline , will -4 remains or go away

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hits will be wiped

    2. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yes what? -4 will go away?

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Um yes

        2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A wildcard will wipe away all hits, yes.
          If you get drunk and play a -64 then you can play your WC to correct it.
          If you get drunk again and play another -64 then you might have bigger problems than FPL.

  24. Whits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi. I'm a member but can anyone tell me where to find expected goals and assists data for players for future gws please?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I always wait patiently until the gw passes and then make a note or two.

  25. lyoungman
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A) Semedo TAA Jota
    Or
    B) Marcal Salah Van dijk
    Till GW7, Thanks 🙂

  26. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Semedo or Coufal on WC?

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Semedo

  27. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Can’t decide on a 6.0 midfielder to spend on. Or maybe I go with a 5.5 defender instead.

    Traore, Fornals or Sarr?

    Ruidger, James etc..

    Tough one

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gray?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Not interested much!

  28. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    For now and the long term, at the same price, could Saka be a better option than Benrahma?

  29. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Son and Toney > Gray and Lukaku(C) it is then, bruno survives another week in my team

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nice move

  30. Rligudfootiemanager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know about Jiminez's shooting boots the last 3 GWs? 12 shots, 11 in the box but only 1 on target? Is he snatching at shots? Are they low quality chances? Quite a low xG (0.82) for so many shots..

    1. Rligudfootiemanager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      With DCL possibly out for longer I'm looking for him to be my Ings replacement

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Feeling his way back in, natural after a nasty injury. Has connected well on a few of them and they've gone just wide

        1. Rligudfootiemanager
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          feeling that he will explode across the fixtures?