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Meet the Manager – Great and the Good league founder Greyhead

Joe (@FFScout_Joe) chats to Greyhead(@Greyhead19) to find out what he has learned from tracking the best managers in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in his Great and the Good league.

Each week, Fantasy Football Scout regulars can learn the tactics, player selections and captaincy choices of the best managers in FPL thanks to Andy, aka Greyhead, and his Great and the Good article.

He created this league four years ago to track the strategies used by those with regular high finishes.

This research has already paid off, helping him to a top 100 finish in 2018/19 to add to another previous top 10k campaign. This time around he is once again doing well, currently at 8,370th in the rankings.

He chats to Joe about some of the characters in the league and how he has been learning from their weekly moves over the years.

Have Magnus Carlsen’s maverick tendencies influenced him? Or is he swayed by dullard planners?

Greyhead takes us through the Great and the Good’s latest template and he reveals the best strategies for success that he has adopted.

As a snapshot of his thinking, he discusses his own Gameweek 13 plans, transfer issues and captaincy selection. In addition, Joe and Greyhead look ahead to 2021’s remaining fixtures and some of the latest expected statistics kings to consider before the year-end.

Joe, who is a regular in the league, also questions why Greyhead himself is not included, given his own strong track record.

This chat is available below:


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.

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328 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Black Knights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So here we are.

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

      You might be. I'm over here, not there

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        And my day is worse for you not being here.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play up!

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Play up Pompel!

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

      Yep, it does seem we're here indeed.

  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden and Haverts to Gallagher and Son?

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

      I'd do it

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do it too

    3. smix
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Did exactly this last GW

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

      For free?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah

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

      Go ahead

  3. Back of the Garnett
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start Antonio or Livra? Both looking likely to have a pretty rough time… is the sensible choice Antonio?

    Ramsdale
    TAA - James - Rudiger - Cancelo - (Livra)
    Salah - Son - Raph
    Wilson - Toney - (Antonio)

    Cheers!

    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Don't rate either this week but rule of thumb is always play the attacker imo

      1. Back of the Garnett
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah seems like sounds logic, cheers

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio

    3. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio

    4. Back of the Garnett
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all - Antonio it is (looking forward to Livramento's haul!)

  4. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which one is a better move to raise cash for Jota ?

    A Antonio to Benteke
    B Toney to King/Dennis

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Both good but B because an Antonio haul could kill your rank. Only reason I'm holding at the min.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      B

  5. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfer would you prioritise this gw?

    A. Sarr > esr
    B. Chilwell > Alonso
    C. Any other suggestions for this team?

    Foster
    Taa cancelo rudiger
    Salah bilva raph Gallagher Sarr
    Kane Antonio

    Sanchez CHILWELL omo Scarlett

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B. Plan to get James please

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Would have to downgrade someone for that. Kane > Vardy?

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Could work. Antonio to Hwang/Jimmy/ASM/WAT boys?

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Not sure mate. Antonio is highly owned and seems to do well against the top teams.

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah high risk high reward move.

              All the best!

    2. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  6. davies
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Got exact money for this lot… thoughts?

    Sanchez 4.0
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livramento
    Salah Jota Raphinha ESR 4.5
    Kane Antonio King

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      WC? Lovely

  7. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    For -4

    Raphinha & Antonio > Pukki & Jota ?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do it

    2. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Defo not for me.

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

      It’s a no from me Clive

    4. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No way

  8. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What would you do? 1 FT, 2.4 itb

    Guaita
    TAA James Cancelo
    Salah Son Foden ESR
    Antonio Toney Hwang

    Foster Brownhill Chilwell* Livra

    A. Chilwell to Alonso
    B. Chilwell to Regs & Brownhill to Jota (-4)
    C. Chilwell to Regs only and do the Jota move next GW
    D. Keep calm and play Antonio

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

  9. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Benteke
    B) ASM
    C) Hwang
    D) else under 7.0 fw

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You don’t deserve Josh King

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

      A

  10. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best transfer to make?
    A) Foden and White to Gallagher and James for a hit
    B) Rüdiger to James
    C) White to Reguilon

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  11. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth taking a -4 to effectively start Reece James over Mbuemo?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough. I'd gamble and play Mbeumo

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, probably not.

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

      No

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

      Yeah I would, you'll want him long term, you'll catch his price rise and Mbuemo is rubbish

  12. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    Cancelo - TAA - James - Coady
    Son - Raph - Salah - Foden - ESR
    Saint-Maximin

    Ward - Antonio - Livramento - Gelhardt

    GTG?

  13. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I think the hit is the gamble - I want rid of Mbuemo after blanks against Burnley (inj), Nowich and Newcastle. Probably sensible to wait it out though.

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Fail on my part.

  14. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    100 or 10 points incoming? Need to get back inside top 100k after a red arrow last week to doubly punish me for benching Rudiger for the first time ever!

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Rudiger
    Salah(C) Son(VC) Gallagher ESR
    Ronaldo Wilson
    Steele Sissoko Liv Scarlett

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      101 I’d say

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

        Suppose I'd take that

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Utd will score 100%

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

      Yep, guaranteed if they start Alonso and i start double Chelsea defense

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

      Well they didn’t against Liverpool it City and still have the same coaching staff, only Ole has left. I doubt there will be an instant reaction.

      Chelsea defensively are a different level at the moment.

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeh Can see them getting one bit obviously still Chelsea win

  16. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Think Antonio and Brownhill to King and Jota is worth a -4?

    Would mean I’d have:
    Son, Salah, Jota, Raph, Mbeumo
    Wilson, Toney, King

    Thank you

  17. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    is there any confirmed news on Chilly?

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Long term injury it is rumoured - sell.

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        asking in the context as a non owner interested in getting alonso!

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

      Not seen anything confirmed, hold until news if you can, I had to move to James as had exact cash as every time I wait the prices change even when they're not close

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

      Nothing concrete yet, widespread media reports it's an ACL injury and that Chelsea will wait until the new year to see if they think there's any chance whether he'll play again this season. I'm sure Tuchel will confirm tomorrow

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

    A) Antonio -> Benteke, next week Omo -> James (lose 0.4 on Antonio)
    B) Armstrong -> Benteke, next week White -> Reguilon

    Will WC in gw16

  19. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    2FT 0 ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo Chilwell
    Salah Son Raph Mbeumo
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    Foster - White Livramento Brownhill

    Antonio downgrade the best way to fund James? Use the leftover cash to upgrade Mbeumo/4th def next week.

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

      Vardy is the biggest waste of money in your team so I'd downgrade him

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Held through the Chelsea game so feel I have to hold for Watford at the very least, even if he's locking up all my funds

      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good fixtures up to GW16, I'll hold on to him. There's always penalties even if not in form

        1. Il Capitano
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, all it takes is one pen + bonus v Watford to kick off another scoring run, no-one I'd rather have in that spot this week anyway

  20. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Nope - do Toney > Benteke, Chilwell > James.

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Il capitano this was meant for you

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. I can only afford a 6.2m striker if I sell Toney

  21. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    James or alonso?? Feel like trying alonso where everyone have james already

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      both might be crucial but i'd go james since he's in the form of his life atm

  22. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    its looking like
    lloris steele
    james cancelo trent livra alonso
    salah lucas gundogan townsend 4.4
    kane jiminez toney

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

    Williams & Antonio to TAA & Benteke for a hit? Yes or No?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes for TAA

  24. The Alli Way
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio > 4.5 and Livra > TAA -4?

    Would leave me with:

    Sa (Steer)
    TAA Cancelo Dias James Rudiger
    Salah Son Foden Raph Mbuemo
    Jimenez (Borja (4.5))

  25. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How is this looking then please?

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Tierney
    Salah Son Jota Gallagher
    Jesus Jimenez Toney

    Foster Chilwell Livramento Sissoko

    1. patricio33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks GTG, but can you afford Ramsdale?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not atm and used my fts

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

          What were ur moves if any. Dont u want a Chelsea def?

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Moves were Foden and Haverts to Gallagher and Son, Chelsea def next time

  26. patricio33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I'm going to dump Foden, so pick one to play for the next 6 game weeks.

    A. Gallagher
    B. Bernardo
    C. Jota
    D. Other

    I already have TAA, Salah, and Cancelo.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

    2. Kloppage Time
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

    Chilwell to Alonso or play Mbeumo and analyze next gw?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play mbeumo

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

        I agree with this… but same answer for me when my option is to play Duffy? Or make the switch now?

  28. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Early GTG?
    Used FTs already so Chilwell out will wait one week. Will be monitoring Alonso, Reguilon, United defs or even City for double up.

    Ramsdale
    TAA/Cancelo/James
    Salah(c)/Son/Raph/Gallagher/Mbeumo
    Vardy/Toney

    Foster/Duffy/4.4/Chilwell*

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

      Looks good, assuming Raph’s fit. If he’s ruled out again, I’d consider the hit, as I’m worried Cancelo gets rested and Duffy dropped this weekend

  29. Ludde
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale Foster
    Trent James Cancelo Duffy Livramento
    Salah Son Jota Foden Raphinha
    Toney Wilson Davis

    Is the best option to save the FT to get Alonso in next week or just do Duffy to Reguilon this week?

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

      save and see who plays at lwb

  30. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Time to find new james, cancelo. Every man and their dog is buying them now.

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

      6+ million dont own james
      5+ million dont own cancelo