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Meet the Manager: LiveFPL creator Ragabolly speaks ahead of Gameweek 22

Joe chats to Ragabolly about his LiveFPL website, which has transformed Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers’ understanding of the game over the last three years.

When chatting to Ragabolly, it seems incredible that he manages to pack so much into a day.

Not only does he teach physics at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) but he has also finds time to create and manage such a hugely popular FPL site.

Launched in 2018, his LiveFPL set of tools, or “his baby” as he refers to it, has vastly expanded its roster of features over the years.

This includes viewing real-time rank changes, tracking the performance of ‘legendary managers’ and a ‘what if?’ tool to see how players’ potential performance can alter rank.

Perhaps the most groundbreaking feature has been his look at effective ownership (which includes captaincy and chip use) amongst groups of FPL managers, including those nearby in the rankings.

As Ragabolly explains to Joe, in this rare interview, his work with effective ownership has gone a long way to helping FPL managers understand why their arrows are red or green each week.

In addition, he chats about his Virtual FPL game, which was a welcome distraction for thousands of managers during the Covid lockdowns of 2020.

During their chat, Ragabolly also reveals how his early work in developing a virtual FPL game was interrupted by the Egyptian army and how Fantasy Football Scout creator Mark Sutherns has helped him to develop his site.

He also discusses how he deals with mixed feedback from managers, who can have different reactions to being helped to understand their FPL performance a little better.

Ragabolly discusses his own impressive FPL team management over the years – finishing inside the top 100K in ten of his 12 campaigns, with 2017/18’s finish of 2,821 his best yet.

This episode was recorded ahead of Double Gameweek 22 and the LiveFPL creator explains how his freshly Wildcarded team is geared up for this set of fixtures.

Above all, what comes through from this hour-long discussion is Ragabolly’s enthusiasm for FPL and being able to offer managers greater insight into the game they also love.

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 who offers the community valuable knowledge around Fantasy management.

Joe’s chat with Ragabolly is available below:

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  1. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Like that Newcastle are working up the tabloids in advance of storming top four. Crafty.

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

      Top 4 haha, I want whatever your on

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Sarcasm not your bag?

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

          Thought you may have been a Newcastle fan haha

          1. Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I am.

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

              But no confidence in them lol

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

      You need to finish top 2 in the Championship to guarantee promotion..............

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Leeds still in with a chance then.

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

    Son to Maddison with 3.6 itb, spend a -4 on anything?

    Sanchez
    TAA Royal Lamptey
    Jota Maddison Bowen Gray
    Kane DCL Antonio

    Pickford Raphina Cancelo Johnson

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

      BBing ?

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

        Do you think I should?

        1. Top Dog
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Nice team I’d also consider BB

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

    team in shambles for DGW. 1 FT, 1.7 ITB.

    Sanchez Steele

    White Rudi TAA Cancelo Livra

    Salah Jota Foden Bowen Gray

    Laca Antonio Dennis.

    only have one FH left. still have my WC.

    Luckily did not transfer Son in yet.

    1. C_G
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      please help.

    2. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Salah > Maddison and bench Laca
      Your team is fine

      If you want a hit, you can get Ronaldo over Laca

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

      Salah and Laca to Maddison and CR7?

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

        Or Kane

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

      How is it in shambles? Lose Salah, get a Leicester. Laca to Ronaldo maybe

    5. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Your team is not a shambles so stop exaggerating.

      Many teams will be a shambles but yours isn’t one of them. Make a decent FT and you are fine.

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

    Son + Gelhardt to Maddison + Dennis for -4 and BB this?

    DDG Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Reguilon Livra
    Jota Maddison Saka Bowen Bernardo
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

  5. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Reckon this FH may pay off?

    DDG
    Trent • Reguillon • Lamptey • Lowton
    Madison • Barnes • Jota
    Kane • Lukaku • Ronaldo

    Bench: Sissoko • Pieters • Bachman • Fodder

  6. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Brendan Rodgers tells
    @talkSPORT
    they'll discuss internally whether they need to ask the Premier League to postpone Tuesday's game with Everton.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/JasonBourne1986/status/1479871760854138891

    Are you fcking kidding me?

    1. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ffs

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Anything can happen these days.

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

      Uhm they basically played one of their best games tonight with what they had..

    4. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      This season sucks

    5. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just saw the tweet. They'll say no. Fielded a team today, might have 1-2 returning, don't see where the gripe is.

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

      -8 for DCL and Gray not looking good atm

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

        This. Albeit its Gray and Keane for me.

    7. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      WC with x3 Eve and x3 Whu going very well,only 2 DGW players now...

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

        Well, let us see, they were able to play vs Watford.

    8. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You didn’t actually think all those DGW games would happen right?

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

        Lol

      2. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I did, and still do.

        You really think one will be off

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

      Son to a cheapie and DCL to Ronaldo in that case? -4 and problem solved.

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

        Ouchh.... Wrong match... Sorry. Terrible news should it happen.

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

    Early thoughts please?
    Will take -8 and keep both FH!s and all chips. Leaves me with 7.5 itb, so anyone can be Salah.
    Salah, Son, Laca TO Mads, Lookman, CR7

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Mads, Lookman, Jota, Foden
    CR7, Dennis, Broja
    Foster, Laporte, Luiz, Livra

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

    In search of the new Arsenal striker I offer you 7 names on the list: Vlahovic, David, Isak, Schick, Calvert-Lewin, Toney, Watkins.

    Who is *the one*?

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

      DCL

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Schick, Toney, Watkins, in that order

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

      Vlahovic or Toney depending on budget

    4. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Vlahovic for me.

      Looks the most complete striker of the ones listed. He already looks like he has it all in his locker, and at only 21 can only improve.

      Hopefully Florentina want Torriera enough to let the deal go through this window. Think we miss the chance if he moves in the summer.

      1. SINGH
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        My first signing in FM 20 and 21. What a beast as a lone striker.

    5. Top Dog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Big fan of Isak.

    6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Vlahovic

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

      Do you still want Zaha ? 🙂

    8. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Isak for me.

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

      Odegaard having a little chat with his international teammate and bringing Haaland to the carpet

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

      Probably Vlahovic or Toney

    11. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      For Arsenal and how they set up, Watkins. He is not the best striker of those bit he is best in those areas Arsenal needs. Kind of like a sturridge was a better striker than Firmino but in the Liverpool set up Firmino was much more useful.

  9. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bench boost these?

    DDG Sanchez
    Emerson Keane TAA Coufal Cancelo
    Bowen Gray Jota Bruno Foden
    King DCL Antonio

    A) Yes
    B) No

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

      No chance

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

        Actually i read that as FH, yes i would prob bb that

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

      Easy No

      1. Mufc202020
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        How come?

  10. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I was all set for Watkins > Ronaldo this week but with Son's injury and other yellow flags, which move might be better?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Rudi
    Foden Bowen Jota Gray
    Watkins Antonio Dennis

    Foster Son Livra White

    a) Son > Bruno or Maddison
    b) Livra > Reguilon
    c) Stick with Watkins > Ronaldo and captain
    d) Play FH

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

      C

      1. Salalalalah
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Watkins do have juicy fixtures after this week though

    2. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

      Cheers

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

      Bruno dangerous but could work. At least the money will be with the mids to change to salah later.

      1. Salalalalah
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, he could be the differential punt that can shine this week

  11. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How did the Leicester assets look today? Already going Maddison on free hit and want a second mid. Between Barnes, Lookman and Tielemans. Leaning towards Barnes

    1. Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Honestly with the drab available it may be best to have two of them. Maddison +1.

    2. Top Dog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’ve always liked Barnes, I’m only getting one and considering him over Maddison

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lookman and maybe Tielemans for me

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

      Lookman

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

    Brendan Rodgers tells @talkSPORT they'll discuss internally whether they need to ask the Premier League to postpone Tuesday's game with Everton.

    https://twitter.com/JasonBourne1986/status/1479871760854138891

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      This would mean no gray midweek....

      And possibly not investing in maddison as Leicester could be postponed next weekend..

    2. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      When they have just fielded a full team with subs? Not sure it has any traction

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

    It would be absolutely farcical if Leicester get the Everton game postponed.

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Why's that if they fit the postponement criteria ?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Because they had more than enough players today and have players returning.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Doesn't mean that they will have enough midweek. I repeat if they fit the postponement criteria it isn't absolutely farcical

        2. Postman Ty
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          You say more than enough but they literally had 3 midfielders in their back 4 including a kid, another kid in midfield, and the only player on the bench who's played a minute of first team football from what I can see is Schmeichel. Just because they won the game doesn't mean they have "more than enough". That being said, Chelsea have been forced to play every week with a crazy number of injuries and covid so screw it.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            This whole season is farcical tbh. The PL have been making things up as they go along with no clear predetermined strategy for different scenarios. It's all money money money ensuring that there's something to show on TV to keep the revenues flowing in.

            1. Postman Ty
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              The lack of transparency is a real problem.

          2. Top Dog
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Chelsea have never not been able to field a more than competitive team.

            I think Leicester looked very light today, but agree unless they have more COVID cases this week (which Rodgers wouldn’t know at this point) would be farcical to call off

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              By the rules it's not about fielding a competitive team , it's purely based on availability.

              1. Top Dog
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                The rules state 13 players and 1 fit GK. The question was raised about why Chelsea had to keep playing despite having COVID cases. My point was that not only did they meet these requirements I can’t ever remember them not having competitive team.

                Leicester numbers today looked a lot thinner than I have ever seen Chelsea, but bearing in mind the played today can’t see how they can request postponement this evening

                1. George Sillett
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  We don't know about any other potential COVID cases or injuries so therefore we cannot judge.

                2. George Sillett
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  The competitive team bit is totally irrelevant - as I stated the rules are purely based around the number of players available.

                  1. Top Dog
                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    There is no way players who ‘potentially’ would have COVID would be allowed to play today so unless they have a suffered injuries from the game today struggle to see any argument

            2. Postman Ty
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Ya I looked through the Leicester list and it's crazy how many players they have out but it's almost all leg injuries which shouldn't count under normal circumstances. The only counter point would be muscle injuries from overplaying players to make up for losses due to covid and fixture changes etc..

              Chelsea have played a lot of strong player on paper sure, but they've had massive amounts of players out of position. Weeks without a centre forward and weeks without centre mids. Generally have at least 2 options in every position but they've been forced past that in so many positions for so long.

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I don’t think they actually have Covid cases

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

      Why is this coming up now. News?

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It's speculative crap.

        1. mdm
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          This

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

      They showed today they can get a squad together, the PL has to stop postponing games because teams can't have their perfect 11 out, that's not what this is supposed to he about.

      Injuries are part of football.

    4. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do you say this just because you have Leicester and Everton players in FPL ?

  14. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Mbuemo hattrick. Could be big differential in DGW.

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

      He found his level

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Look at the opposition

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Aaaaand this

      2. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        the woodwork is the same though right!?

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

      The bear trap has caught someone

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Grow up.

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

    Is it silly to think the Premier League could've kicked off a week earlier and staged midweek games between GWs 1 & 2, meaning that by the end of August they'd already have gotten through something like five rounds worth of fixtures?

    I think most people felt that COVID would thrive during December & January.

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

      Captain Hindsight called and said to tell you 'that's his thing'

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

        Its not hindsight though, is it?

        Winter's a time for respiratory diseases to spread, as was shown in 2020' winter when COVID went nuts. I am talking about the lack of forward planning.

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly, only hindsight to people who lack common knowledge

      2. Luggy10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Captain Sensible called you, but you didn't have the common sense to answer.

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not silly at all, respiratory diseases do spread during the winter and not that much during the summer, should be common knowledge that!

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

    Do folk think Bachman conceding 4 today improves fosters chances of playing DGW22 even if not 100% fit?

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      no

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

      Lol. No, he is out

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

        But foster back in training

        1. mdm
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          No

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure why everyone is saying no. If he’s fit, I think he plays straight alway. Good chance for this gameweek as well

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

        Me neither - although could maybe see him missing first and playing second ?

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I can see any scenario of him playing both, one or none tbh. I’ve heard he is close to being back, he said “a couple of weeks away” before last weeks match and is back in training.

          Bachmann is awful as well...

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

            Who is your other keeper? I hsve mendy so big risk for me

            1. No Kane No Gain
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Pickford so I’m actually considering bench boost...

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If Ranieri has made up his mind on his first goalie then 4 goals today wont mean anything. I have no idea. But from previous teams Ranieri took over he did not change goal keeper so my guess is, Bachmann plays until injured. Behind that defence and team in general not even Neuer would keep cs.

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

        Ok cheers maybe you are right

  17. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I think its stupid that the PL included non covid related issues as acceptable reasons for clubs to request a postponement. Every team with injuries will make the most of this and postpone whenever they can

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

      agreed

    2. Top Dog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one. If you have say 4 or 5 injuries, but then get 10 cases of COVID not sure what the club can do.

      The issue is when the club has a significant injury list and then a few players on AFCON, then gets 3-4 cases of COVID. That’s where it is wrong

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        While I agree to an extent, Afcon absences shouldnt be an acceptable reason since the clubs knew this beforehand. The focus should really only be on covid related issues, otherwise its just unfair on the fans and the opponents

        1. Top Dog
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Completely agree about AFCON.

          I think maybe what PL should have introduced in the rule is ‘ must have a minimum of xxxx COVID cases and a less than 13 players in order to eligible for a postponement’

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Helps the small teams though, money teams like City can field a great 11 even with the so called "first 11" all injured, whereas same doesn't go for teams like Southampton... So in that regard, although I do agree it sounds stupid (and kind of is) what is even more stupid in football is that money rules (like in life in general)

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, but its never been the case where games can get postponed due to lack of personnel, so why does this rule suddenly come in now? Its not just about the teams, its so unfair on all the fans that have made plans to watch the game

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah I agree it's not fair for fans. Although you might equally argue that the fans want their teams to do well and, if you're fan of a small club, they do have a better chance to get points with their best players playing the games, it's quite a complex situation... Whatever you do it's bad for someone and good for someone else.

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed, especially since the proximity of the transfer window allows clubs to put off fixtures until they have better players on board.

  18. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Are there likely to be any more DGW's soon? After GW 22?

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Several smaller ones expected

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

      Yes

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

    I decided to chance my arm at that fantasy Championship Manager game - I am not sure there's a single thing I can thing of that's geekier - I joined Twitter to follow their page and as a result, I've been bombarded by so-called FPL content creators on that platform.

    Good God alive they talk some utter sh!te. Makes this comments section read like The Athletic.

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They talk utter shite ? Surely not.

    2. Top Dog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How about being on Fantasy Football forum on a Saturday night when no PL games are actually taking place

  20. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    The audacity of Leicester. Seems to me, they have injuries, not a covid outbreak. Transfer window has been open for 8 days. They have youth players. What is it they want?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You don't know whether it's injuries , COVID or a combination of both . Are you implying that teams can fix things in 6 days by just signing a few players ? Introducing youth players who have no first team experience ? Laughable point.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Im saying they've already had games postponed. They've known of injuries to Vardy, Daka, they've know Iheanacho, Ndidi, Amartey will be off to AFCON. They are taking advantage of the situation and should be made to play for their poor planning.

        Lets not forget, Arsenal had to play GW1 with Balogun, Martinelli, Lokonga, Mari, Chambers.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Before the availability rules were introduced

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          If they comply with the rules why should they be made to pay ? Not every club just goes out and buys new players by the way. You make it sound so easy

      2. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed!

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

        What would have happened pre covid when clubs got decimated with injuries? They dip into their youth academies, that's how Rashford got his break.

        Too many clubs are exploiting the rule, Leicester being one of them, Leeds had a 15 year old on the bench V Arsenal, why are Leicester not capable of doing this?

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          But the rules are there so why shouldn't clubs use them to their advantage ?

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

            No, the rules shouldn't be used to gain an advantage, the rules are they as a necessity

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Doesn't matter one jot how the rules are used. If there is compliance everything else is totally irrelevant

        2. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yep. How it it fair on Everton? Its like saying, no, we'll play you when Vardy is back. Like you said, other clubs have played this season with depleted teams.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            More fool them if they complied with the postponement rules

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

    Still thinking Maddison is the main player to get DGW22

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No. Several better options out there

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

        Like who?

        1. mdm
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Ronaldo, Kane, Dennis, etc.

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

        Oh ok, he looks the form player to own

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They are couple of COVID cases away from having a game postponed.

      1. mdm
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        4 first team players returning tomorrow from isolation though

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Which 4?

          1. mdm
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            No names disclosed.

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

        Yeh seen that news, will wait til last minute before getting

  22. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who is worth the -4?
    A) Madison
    B) Tielmans (on pens)
    C) Mount
    D) United defender

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tielepens

      1. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I’d go Barnes over Tielemanns

  23. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Really hard to find a replacement for Son, only options are Tielmans/Maddison/Moura/Fernandes, slim pickings.

    1. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Very hard to decide , tempted to punt on fernandes

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

        Will he play both ?

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

        Do you think he starts both games? He is out of favour isn't he?

        1. Sun God Nika
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          True a expensive punt, madness he was essential player a year ago

  24. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Salah could still miss GW 24 couldn't he?

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

      Yeah possible if Egypt get to the final

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

      Yes

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      With covid still around yeah

  25. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So any team can postpone any game at any time even though their squad has 40+ players overall?

    1. Qui-Gon-Joe
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They all have max 25 no?

      1. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, home grown and academy can also play without being named in 25 man squad

        1. Qui-Gon-Joe
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          oh, fair

  26. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gray haul Vs NOR(A) coming

  27. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Likelyhood of Fernandes getting is place back for the DGW?

    1. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He will be back but not sure both games.

  28. SINGH
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I think clubs using COVID to postpone matches when in reality they just want injured players to return should have their matches forfeited and points awarded to the opposition.

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

    I don't understand why Leicester should be allowed to postpone their match, since Norwich has been in even bigger trouble. And they have been unable to field a competetive team since GW 1.

  30. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Team here with 1FT

    De gea
    Rudiger Trent cancelo
    Jota Bowen gray odergaard
    Antonio king(c) Kane

    Foster dier Keane son

    Thinking son > Maddison next week.