Moving Target

What can FPL managers expect from Dean Smith at Norwich?

Earlier today, Norwich City announced the appointment of Dean Smith as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The former Aston Villa manager – who was only relieved of his duties at Villa Park eight days ago – succeeds Daniel Farke, who was sacked after an unsuccessful start to the season which has seen the Canaries win just one of their opening 11 Premier League matches.

Smith’s first game in charge will be at home to Southampton in Gameweek 12, with fixtures against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United to follow, before the schedule quickly takes a turn for the worse in Gameweek 15, right through until the end of the year in fact:

The new head coach, who will be joined in Norfolk by no. 2 Craig Shakespeare, will be coming in with fresh ideas, but what does his appointment mean for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers?

Our Moving Target report takes a closer look.

THE HISTORY

What can FPL managers expect from Dean Smith at Norwich? 3

Following a playing career which was mainly spent in the third tier of English football, Dean Smith quickly moved into coaching, where he progressed from head of youth at Walsall to manager. Despite being nine points adrift of safety in League One when he took over, he managed to keep The Saddlers up and then establish them as a mid-table club, which earnt him a move to Brentford in November 2015.

Implementing an attacking approach, he steered the Bees’ to several top-half finishes in the Championship while developing a number of talented players including Ezri Konsa (£4.9m), Said Benrahma (£6.4m) and Neal Maupay (£6.5m). As a result of that impressive work, he then secured a dream move to his boyhood club Aston Villa in October 2018.

With the team lying 14th in the Championship upon his appointment, Smith impressively guided Villa to promotion at the first time of asking via the play-offs, before narrowly avoiding relegation in their first season back in the top-flight. However, 2020/21 is when his team really caught the eye. Led by captain Jack Grealish (£7.7m) and an inspired Emiliano Martinez (£5.5m), the Villans finished 11th in the Premier League, while only Manchester City and Chelsea could trump their total of 15 clean sheets.

During his time at Villa, he also steered them to the 2019/20 League Cup final, but was sacked eight days ago having lost five successive Premier League matches, with the club in 16th place, just two points above the relegation zone.

FAVOURED TACTICS

“I want players to go and express themselves, and give them options for what they can do, but also give them ownership of their game. There’s no right or wrong in the way the game is played.” – Dean Smith

Tactically, Dean Smith is an adaptable coach who mainly opted for a 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 formation at Villa, though he did on occasions dabble with a back-three system.

His teams generally remain compact, and at least in 2020/21, were extremely difficult to break down.

Favouring a vertical approach which aimed to get the ball forward quickly, they were heavily reliant on Grealish last season, and as a result, preferred to attack down their left, where they would look to create overloads with lots of short give-and-go’s.

Aston Villa’s 4-2-3-1 (left) and 4-3-3 (right) in action during the 2020/21 campaign

THE PROSPECTS

What can FPL managers expect from Dean Smith at Norwich? 2

The outlook at Norwich certainly doesn’t look great right now, especially from a Fantasy perspective, with the club bottom of the Premier League having lost eight of their 11 matches so far. 

However, on a more positive note, the Canaries remain just five points from safety and did record their first league win of the season at Brentford prior to the international break, which does offer some hope that they can survive with 27 games still left to play. 

The underlying numbers remain a huge concern, however, as they rank bottom in many of the key metrics at both ends of the pitch:

MetricTotalRank v other Premier League sides
Goals scored520th
Non-pen xG7.6220th
Goals conceded2620th
Non-pen xGC19.7820th

One of their main deficiencies this season has been creating in the final-third, with the departure of playmaker Emiliano Buendia (£6.2m) in the summer hitting them hard. And while Smith may look to address that in the transfer market in January, in the meantime, he could turn to Chelsea loanee Billy Gilmour (£4.4m), who could be used in a more advanced box-to-box midfield role if a 4-3-3 formation is favoured. 

That kind of system could also benefit Todd Cantwell (£5.3m), who has struggled this term and hasn’t featured since Gameweek 5, but did thrive a couple of years back when he produced six goals and two assists in 2019/20. Encouragingly, it was also reported that Smith tried to sign the winger during his time in Birmingham – could we perhaps see that left-sided bias we saw at Villa continue at Norwich, then, via Cantwell and full-back Brandon Williams (£4.0m)? 

Elsewhere, in Mathias Normann (£4.5m), Norwich have a good midfielder who is possibly the best of the £4.5m options right now, with a goal and assist in seven appearances since moving to Carrow Road, while Teemu Pukki (£5.8m) is a solid forward on penalties who could offer value when the fixtures fall kindly. At the back, it’s hard to get too excited about anyone, but Max Aarons (£4.3m) is an attacking full-back who could become a squad player if Smith can tighten them up.

However, there is little reason to look at Norwich assets ahead of Gameweek 12, despite a possible new manager bounce, as in every category, there are better alternatives to target who at least carry some form into this round of fixtures.

The schedule certainly doesn’t help, either, with the improving Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers up next, followed by an away trip to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United, before a challenging festive period. That suggests Canaries assets are probably best avoided, then, at least until we have seen signs that they are moving in the right direction under Smith.

307 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fulchester's New Centr…
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ummm, was he not a manger in EPL only a few days ago?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Electronics Prototyping Lab?

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Eat, Pray, Love - huge Julia Roberts' fan

        1. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Her movie 'Wonder' was pretty nice

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

    What would you do with 2FT and this squad? Quite happy with it but don't want to burn a transfer

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, TAA, Livra, Chilwell
    Salah, Raph, Gallagher
    Antonio, Jimenez, Kane

    Bench: Foster, ESR, Azpi, Brownhill

    1. Joey Barton and Friends
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team! If you are benching Azpi, I’d be tempted to get rid of him

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

        1. mcsteely
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, kind of what I'm thinking but if I transfer someone in for him then I'd want to play him, is that weird?

          1. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Get someone cheap so you wont have to...

    2. maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      As others have said Azpi benched would be a flag to sell for me.....maybe Lamptey or a Palace defender perhaps.

    3. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Either the above suggestion or try to get Jota for Raphina

    4. KieranKA
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Option 1: Azpilicueta → James
      Option 2: Jimenez → Wilson

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

    I am very much beginning to look forward to this game week!

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      always a dangerous sign

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ditto.

    3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foster surely for the cheap keeper.most of my players are playing away, something I don't usually like.

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Replying at two questions at once. Double fail

  4. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Will Brazilian players come back to their respective clubs late from International duty?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not as late as last time.

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

      they should be this time

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Their last game is tomorrow so they should be fine

  5. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hows this for a WC team?

    Ramsdale/foster
    Trent/cancelo/chillwell/guehi/liv
    Salah/foden/Gallagher/Raph/brownhill
    Kane/Wilson/king

    Thanks for the feedback everyone

    1. Jude Rooney
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks great although not sold on King how much would you have for 3rd striker?

      1. mrelpea
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. I'd downgrade King to fodder and upgrade Brownhill to ESR. That said you'd need to have 0.3 ITB for this, if my calcs are correct

  6. maglia rosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Apologies...repost as bottomed on the last article.

    So after mulling it all over in the first week of the IB, think i'm edging towards dropping Toney and Vardy for Harrold and a non playing striker. Still not 100% as injuries come deadline can change things an awful lot.

    Essentially weighing up the the risk of taking out Toney (with yet another good fixture) and of course Vardy with the good run after this week being the worry.

    Taking out guys who score big is my main thought here or should I be centring more on the opportunity of bringing in a top tier striker like Harold?

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Top tier strikers like Harold can make up a big difference over players scoring that you've taken out, especially if you're going to captain him.

      Personally I don't see the appeal of Toney or Vardy so I would do it.

      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the reply Mcsteely......sound reckoning for the Harrold move then. Problem is there are also very sound reasons for Son in. Leaning towards Jota perhaps, making the Kane move more appealing as fitting in Jota and Son is tough.

    2. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Are the transfers free? If with hit,no IMO.

      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Free transfers bud 😛

        1. JoeTweaks
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I actually already transferred Vardy out for Kane in my team,I'm just wary of losing both Vardy and Toney in your case but they are good transfers IMO.

          1. maglia rosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers Joe :mrgreen:

            1. JoeTweaks
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              You're welcome! I hope we get the rewards this gameweek or watching Vardy against Watford next gameweek would be painful

              1. maglia rosa
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Mmmmm that's exactly what i'm treying to avoid 😆

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

    Hello! Pls kindly help with suggestions, thanks a lot!

    Laporte Christensen Chilwell Cancelo Livra
      Raphina Mbuemo  Gallagher Salah Son
                   Maupay Toney Kane

    1. Select three players for the bench this week
    2. Who should I captain?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That's some benching headache... I don't even know where to start.

      Cap Salah.

      1. JoeTweaks
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks so much...I was seriously considering Kane capt but I also think I'm covered already since I've doubled on spurs

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

      christensen
      mbuemo
      Toney

      salah

      1. JoeTweaks
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Okay,thanks a lot. You reckon Maupay will start?

  8. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench: Mapauy, Mbeumo, Chistensen

    Captain: Salah

    1. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks so much...I'm currently on that

  9. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    best option moving forward:

    1. Broja and Regi
    2. Hwang and Mitchell
    3. Davis (fodder) and James (have chilly already)

    1. Water_Pink
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      3

  10. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Current WC team:

    Ramsdale 4m
    Cancelo TAA James Livramento X
    Salah Son Raphinha Jota X
    Antonio 4,5m X

    Who should the X's be?

    A. Reguillon Foden Hwang
    B. Chilwell Gallagher Wilson

    Thanks.!

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Jude Rooney
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B

      1. McSauce
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        B

    5. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    6. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  11. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Potential WC team for GW12:

    Guaita
    James-TAA-Cancelo-Livramento
    Son-Jota-Salah
    Wilson-Antonio-Jimenez

    Foster-Mbeumo-White-McArthur

    My potential WC transfers would be:

    Vardy, Raphinha, Havertz, Gilmour, Sanchez -----> Wilson, Jota, Son, McArthur, Guaita

    Should I do it?

    A: Yes
    B: No

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      My biggest concerns are:

      A: Getting rid of Vardy thus blocking a way to Kane and Ronaldo for the time being. Plus Vardy has Watford next week.

      B: Raphinha

      C: Havertz doing well as soon as I get rid of him.

    2. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No,it's not needed. Just play Foster and maybe move Havertz/Raphina to Jota/Son

      1. CoracAld2831
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I cannot get to Son if I don't sell Vardy. Budget restrictions.

        Havertz to Jota is the easy move however.

        1. JoeTweaks
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Just do this then...Jota will likely be very popular in the coming weeks.

    3. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you.

  12. Jude Rooney
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Not worth it - can make those transfers over the next 2-3 weeks

    1. Jude Rooney
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Reply fail to the above!

    2. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you for the advice!

  13. Lionel Ronaldo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Thiago Silva an okay "I am too poor to have Chilwell for Chelsea double-up, but will be happy if he plays all games" pick?

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

      Not really - games coming thick and fast and Chelsea have decent options across the 3 CB positions

      Azpi Silva Rudiger
      Chalobah Christensen Sarr

      1. Lionel Ronaldo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Chelsea double-up looks tempting. Would a City double-up make more sense? Can only afford Walker.

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

          Post full team and budget

          1. Lionel Ronaldo
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Full defence is
            TAA-Cancelo-James-Dias-3.9

            1.6 ITB and planning Auba to Kane. I am committed to taking out Dias, will leave 5.5 for a defender. This is why I was asking about Thiago.

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

              Hmmm… don’t love any of the cheaper city and Chelsea defenders

              What about Reguillon?

              1. Lionel Ronaldo
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Could work, but what about game time (and Spurs legendary ability to keep clean sheets)?

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

                  Got a lot of time for Conte and think he’ll be the first choice LWB. Decent positioning the last two games under Antonio

                  1. Lionel Ronaldo
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Blimey, speaking of this, what happened to fan favourite Doherty? I miss that guy

                    1. Baps hunter
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 4 months ago

                      He can't cross. When he played for Wolves, his attacking threat came from short passes and running towards goal.

            2. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I would consider Stones if Laporte is dropped, but only if your team can handle the rotation risk. So wouldn't hurry with that transfer.

              1. Lionel Ronaldo
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                I am bound to hurry with that transfer though, I am set on replacing Auba by 'Arry.

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? 1FT 2.7 ITB

    Ramsdale
    TAA Chilwell James Livramento
    Salah Gallagher Mbeumo
    Vardy Auba Antonio

    Steele Duffy Sarr Sissoko

    A) Auba/Vardy to Kane
    B) Duffy to Cancelo
    C) Sarr to Jota
    D) Save FT

    1. maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sar to Jota upgrades your team more so i'd prob go C. Kane could be a goer though 😉

    2. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C is actually good but I hate jota

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  15. Lionel Ronaldo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A looks immediate, B next week (you can manage fine this week with your other defenders).

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

      Cheers

      1. Lionel Ronaldo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Reply fail, obv.

  16. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1ft, 1.7 itb

    What would you do? Mbuembo to gallagher?

    Ramsdale
    Taa chillwell James cancelo livra
    Raph salah
    Antonio vardy Jimenez

    Subs, mbuemo, esr, brownhill

    1. Water_Pink
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Get Gallagher

  17. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Keep havertz one more week ? Thanks

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sure why not

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I sold - should start next game against Leicester but much more uncertain now with Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Ziyech, Pulisic and Havertz or vying for two places

      1. Jude Rooney
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        that's my thinking - definitely getting rid this week

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all

    4. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I will keep him

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm moving him to Jota.

  18. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey all, probably been asked a lot but thoughts here. Got 5.5m and 2FT so can get either Son or Kane. looking at next 4 fixtures

    A: Son + 2 of Jota/Jimmy/Wilson
    B: Kane + Mbeumo + 1 of Jota/Jimmy/Wilson

    1. JoeTweaks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer Son +Jota+Wilson combo

      1. JoeTweaks
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        However,if you plan to get Ronaldo or Lukaku in the coming weeks(eg GW 16) then you should go with the Kane option( I just don't like mbuemo)

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          That might overthinking. It is only -4 and Son+Jota+Wilson should get more than that in three weeks. And we can't be certain about the importance of getting CR7 then, he could be injured for example or Rashford may have started scoring every week.

          1. JoeTweaks
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            All true! Hopefully there aren't other fires to put out then in addition to those planned moves when those premium strikers start delivering.

  19. Jude Rooney
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Was planning on Havertz and Vardy to Son and Jesus.

    Now just thinking Havertz to Foden and ignore Spurs - what do you think?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No harm in holding off and seeing how they are this weekend first, it's the sensible option really. It'll be the first chance Conte will have had to have a few days in a row with the players before a game (albeit still a bit broken up with some internationals due to be back to their squads by tomorrow and others possibly not until Thursday) so you'll have more information to go on

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Im moving Vardy > Kane. If you dont own Spurs assets for the next 4 no point at all. No point waiting and seeing, it will be too late, if they go off it will be against Leeds

  20. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    With many looking to transfer Mbeumo out:

    Worth downgrading a player to fodder (4.5 mid or forward) to upgrade to Jota?

    Or swap Mbeumo to Gallagher and keep at least 2 bench options for busy Xmas period?

    1. Jude Rooney
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Have you already got a 4.5m forward? If not then it's a no-brainer, choose a 4.5 mid that plays regularly.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on the team, but I think two subs is minimum over festive period. I personally would like to have 3, but I prefer Jota over 3rd playing sub.

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

      Cheers both

  21. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Friends, a little help here please:

    Ramsdale, Foster
    TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Dias, Livramento
    Salah, Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo, Luiz
    Vardy, Antonio, Toney

    2 free transfers

    A. Vardy out, Jimi/Wilson in; Mbeumo out, Gallagher/ESR/Jota in (who?)
    B. Vardy out, Hwang in; Mbeumo out, Son in
    C. Vardy out, Wilson in; Mbeumo out, Son in; Dias out, White in (- 4)

    Leaning towards A with Wilson and Jota, but would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota and Wilson are my main targets. Would like to get Wilson already this week, but it's not worth -4 for my team.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you very much indeed, sir

  22. Lionel Ronaldo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Are you committed on Son instead of Kane? If yes, I would say B.

    1. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Reply fail to Sirmorbach

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

      I think I am. Thank you, Cristiano Messi!

  23. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of rolling FT rather than using it on a Sanchez replacement - Thoughts? Bit annoying fielding 10 but fixtures are ok long term. 0.4 ITB.

    Sanchez

    TAA, James, Chilwell, Dier

    Salah, Foden, Mbeuno

    Kane, Jimenez, Wood

    Subs: McGovern, Sarr, Christensen, Mendy (lei)

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale would give you likely 2-3 pts. I prefer him over Sanchez. Or get Foster? You may need backup gk also later.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good shout. Might be worth investing in Brighton's 2nd GK so that I'm covered!

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Are you sure thats not Mendy (hmp) ?

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Lol. I felt it was important to specify.

  24. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with 2ft here

    Steele
    Taa, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Grealish, Raphina, Benrahma, Havertz
    Vardy, Antonio

    Livramento, Amartey, Scarlet

    A. Havertz/Grealish to Jota (roll other ft)
    B. Havertz/Grealish, Vardy to Son, Wilson
    C. Havertz, Vardy, Grealish to Son, Wilson, Jota -4

    1. Maverick 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d get rid of grealish Havertz and Vardy! Bring in Kane for Vardy and some nice mid priced mids with the change

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Maverick by name.....

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

      B for me

  25. Maverick 11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Salah > Jota to find a move for Kane?

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Big no

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No. It's not that difficult to get all 3.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Taking out the highest point scorer for someone who has downed tools since the summer?

    4. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lay off the booze

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I want whatever booze he's having

    5. PJiggy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Please do this.

  26. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?

    Play Sa or Steele?

    Bench order correct?

    Time to get rid of Sa?

    Sa
    Rudiger, Chilwell, Cancelo, Livramento
    Salah, ESR, Foden
    Vardy, Toney, Auba

    Steele, Mbeumo, Tierney, Sissoko

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Same Sa Steele dilemma. Going with the bookies clean sheet odds which slightly favor Brighton (by 2%).

      I would hold for (nor BUR) unless he gets in the way of an important transfer. Looking at Guaita/McCarthy after those 2 fixtures

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes worst transfer & everyone was raving the week I chose him 🙁

        1. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          If you banked his 14 pointer like I did then you shouldn’t complain 😀

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Fellow Sa owner here. Play Steele; West Ham very likely to score. Hold for Norwich & Burnley then sell

  27. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I feel like my weak links are mbeumo and toney but don't think this is the best week to lose them.
    A) burn ft
    B) duffy to 3.9 def

    Guaita foster
    TAA cancelo Chilwell duffy livra
    Salah foden raph mbuemo normann
    Kane antonio toney

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Duffy is a good option and we need a playing bench. Unless you need to fund another move. How much do you have ITB?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Only 0.2itb. Not enough to upgrade mbeumo to anyone decent.
        Burn ft?

        1. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I would do a move in order to upgrade Mbuemo to Gallagher next week. So either the Duffy move or Antonio to Jimenez

          1. waltzingmatildas
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Maybe just duffy to manquillo.
            Or, toney to benteke or wood!

            1. Tcheco
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I own Manquillo fingers crossed he’s a starter under Howe

              1. waltzingmatildas
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Cheers mate!

  28. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita Foster
    Chilwell Rudiger Cancelo White Livramento
    Salah Havertz Jota ESR Brownhill
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    Any reason to not wildcard or just go for it?

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Only needs TAA & Kane/Son. Could even do it over 2/3 weeks no big rush. Hold WC imo

      1. corderz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That's exactly who I'd be bringing in but don't think I can without tearing up my team.....

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      People are wildcard to similar team you have now. It's an easy hold if you ask me.

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hold, you have much better situation then my team below and I am also in same dilemma.

  29. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Should I WC rhis team or not yet?
    Have 2ft so can also do some -4...

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Rudi Cancelo White Livra
    Salah Grealish Raph Saka Bisso
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    0.1 itb, 2 ft

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't wc. Grealish to jota ?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can do but atm I am thinking maybe even Grealish+Saka+Toney to Son+Cornet+4.4fwd for -4. Any good?

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm, that gives you two cheap fwds. I'm not too keen

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            True but lookin a way to bring Son at least if I am not wc. Will wait untill deadline anyways. Cheers mate.

  30. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Your thoughts on Havertz/Gray/Aubameyang ➡ Son/Jota/Wilson?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Like it? - 4?

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        - 8 but I see some pros in it: Kai's starting place will be in danger pretty soon, Demarai is blanking for fun and has bad fixtures, meanwhile Pierre is missing sitters as well as penalties.

        You also have cons though: 1. scored twice in a row + for Germany, 2. he became a bench fodder when I switched to four at the back, 3. he has solid fixtures after Liverpool and if I commit to him, he may reward me in the long term.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          If it's -8 I'd hold Havertz, even if Lukaku is fit this weekend I'd be surprised if he started (same for Werner) so I'd be very confident you'll get one more start from him. Auba could well score against Liverpool too, if it was -4 I'd say do it but I'd be tempted to hold for another week honestly and you'll have a better view of things with 2fts

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Love it. Now is the time to attack Spurs fixtures. No point waiting to see, it will be too late. I’d rather be on them for the next 4, Leeds Norwich Brentford home is just too good to pass up. I personally am going Kane, i’m ignoring the stats, he is a flat track bully and his and Sons records speak for themselves.