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FPL notes: £3.8m Iversen in, Ward out, Maddison’s fitness

We assess the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points from Brentford v Leicester City and Chelsea v Everton in the next Scout Notes article from Blank Gameweek 28.

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LEICESTER’S BUDGET GOALKEEPER SWAP

After the much-discussed changing of the guard at Brighton and Hove Albion, there has been another seismic swap of goalkeepers at Leicester City.

Danny Ward‘s (£4.0m) ever-present starter status came to a crashing end on Saturday as he was benched for the Foxes’ trip to Brentford, with the even-cheaper Daniel Iversen (£3.8m) handed his Premier League debut instead.

Iversen couldn’t prevent Leicester’s clean-sheet drought from extending to 12 matches but the Danish shot-stopper now looks set for a “run of games” between the posts, which is a hammer blow to Ward owners who were relying on his appearances in Double Gameweek 29.

Iversen, of course, now comes into the thinking for those FPL managers who are after a dirt-cheap playing goalkeeper, albeit one whose team hasn’t kept a single shut-out since the December restart.

There were at least some green shoots, with the hosts reduced to few openings (an xG of 0.64) and reliant on a deflected Mathias Jensen (£4.8m) strike for their only goal. Leicester club reporter Jordan Blackwell indeed called it “one of the best defensive performances of the season”.

“It’s always important to give a goalkeeper a good run of games and I felt Danny Ward deserved that. I had a long conversation with him before the Chelsea game in terms of what I expect, the standard I expect and what I want from my goalkeeper.

“Daniel Iversen has played a lot of football over the past four years and he’s progressed. He’s continually grown. I’ve seen him in training, he’s a brilliant shot-stopper and he’s good on crosses. He has a calmness.

“Wardy took it great, as I would expect. We had an honest conversation. He was disappointed in how he’s done in his time. He can reflect now on it.

“Daniel will come in and play and we’ll go from there. He’ll get a run of games. It’s important he feels he’s not just judged on this performance. I thought he did really well. He was really assured.” – Brendan Rodgers, as quoted by Leicestershire Live

MADDISON FITNESS UPDATE

After some hard-luck stories in Gameweeks 24-27 when a plethora of chances he created went begging, James Maddison (£8.2m) finally banked his sixth assist of the season with a superb pass for Harvey Barnes‘ (£6.7m) equaliser at Brentford.

Maddison blotted his copybook by getting cautioned – his eighth yellow card of the campaign, so he’s now just two bookings away from a two-match ban – but four points felt like a decent score in an underwhelming Gameweek 28 for many FPL managers so far.

Fitness concerns have dogged Maddison for a while now, with Rodgers reiterating after full-time that the midfielder’s training time is “limited”, but at least the Leicester coach assuaged fears that Maddison’s late substitution in west London was injury-related.

“It was just cramp. He hasn’t trained much, he’s been limited in training, so he’s done well to last through as long as he did today.” – Brendan Rodgers on James Maddison, as quoted by BBC Radio Leicester

Barnes drew level with Maddison for goals scored in 2022/23; he’s also had more than four times as many ‘big chances’ as his teammate this season.

Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.1m) was back among the substitutes for the first time since Gameweek 21, meanwhile. Recent misses, Rodgers’ history of overlooking the striker, and Patson Daka’s (£5.6m) Gameweek 27 goal means that we oughtn’t have been too surprised at the team selection, but uncertainty rages again ahead of Double Gameweek 29.

TONEY AVOIDS 10th CAUTION

There was no attacking return for Ivan Toney (£7.8m) at the Gtech Community Stadium but there was also no 10th booking of the season, meaning that he’ll not be suspended for the first instalment of Brentford’s Double Gameweek 29 at the very least.

A caution in that clash with Brighton on April 1 would, however, rule him out of the next two league games.

Jensen, who scored his fourth Bees goal in five home fixtures, was taken off with hip pain as a precaution.

No Brentford player could better defender Rico Henry (£4.5m) for shots on goal or chances created (three of each) on Saturday, meanwhile.

CHILWELL: FROM EIGHT POINTS TO ONE

With a quarter of the evening kick-off in west London remaining, Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) was on course for a eight-point return thanks to a clean sheet and a couple of bonus points.

The most-bought player of Gameweek 28 ended up on just one solitary point, however, after an Everton side that went 57 minutes without a single shot in the box contrived to score twice.

Sean Dyche’s spirited side were again indebted to a set-piece goal to get off the mark, with Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.3m) scoring that first equaliser before claiming the assist for Ellis Simms’ (£4.5m) late leveller. That’s now four attacking returns in three games for Doucoure; he previously had none all season.

While the Toffees played party-poopers, there was plenty to encourage Chilwell’s many new owners: on a share of set plays again, no player on show at Stamford Bridge racked up more chances created (four).

Again deployed as an attacking wing-back rather than an orthodox full-back, he has also had more touches in the final third than any other Premier League player in Gameweek 28 so far.

In the end, it was opposite wing-back Reece James (£5.8m) who salvaged an attacking return out of the clean sheet loss when winning the late penalty that Kai Havertz (£7.6m) converted.

HAVERTZ v FELIX

The identically priced Havertz and Joao Felix (£7.6m) ended up on identical scores in Gameweek 28, each finding the net and walking away with two bonus points.

The pair are increasingly looking like the mainstays of the fluid Chelsea frontline as rotation in the third attacking spot continues, with Christian Pulisic (£5.6m) joining them this time.

Felix arguably had the better game on Saturday but it was Havertz who had the clearer openings, notably wasting a couple of headed chances from Chilwell crosses.

The penalty-taking responsibilities and the extra creativity of Havertz (11 v 4 chances created in the last six matches) may just give the German the edge but there’s precious little in it when it comes to goal threat.



300 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Which option sounds best?

    A. Zinchenko > e.g. Shaw/James

    B. Martinelli/Saka > Mac Allister

    C. Martinelli/Saka > Bruno, but needing a hit to then bring in Haaland GW30 assuming keep Kane

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      B Martinelli

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      B

      1. Dead Balls
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        So glad I captained Saka

  2. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Saliba's injury is obviously bad for our clean sheet potential, but still good for Zinchenko owners. There's no way Arteta would throw in Holding and Tierney in the squad right before the international break and make two changes in the defensive line. Crystal Palace are usually very frustrating opponents and we rarely beat them, so I expect the usual starting XI except Wilo.

    1. redsallstars
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      For sure. Can’t see Arteta rotating especially just before international break

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Saliba's injury - is 100% out for GW28?

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Yes.

  3. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Think I have done to much. Got 1FT. Would you take hits and play your BB or wait ? All chips intact (minus tc)

    Kepa/Ward

    Gabriel/Shaw/Trippier/Pinnock/Chilwell

    Maddison/Rashford/Martinelli/Saka/Andreas

    Kane/BJ/Nacho

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Andreas/Ward/maybe Nacho are issues to sort. With WC available, I'd wait and do WC followed by BB in a later gameweek.

  4. GC123
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Iversen or Steele as a Ward replacement for GW29 guys? Leicester’s fixtures look nice for the next few weeks but no clean sheets since the post World Cup resumption. Steele the sensible pick?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Steele

      1. GC123
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Yep conforms my gut feeling. Cheers

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Steele

    3. alsybach
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I would avoid both, bench could happen at any time!

      1. GC123
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Only two keepers I can afford to BB GW29

        1. Heavy Cream
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Is Ward guaranteed not to start?

          1. GC123
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Rodgers said Iverson will get a run of games

  5. Button Phobic
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Whats the opinion on here. I have Pope but thinking might have to change. Degea or Ramsdale as a keeper keeper till the end of the season or keep Pope?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      With no WC left (presumably) I would keep

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Not really a pressing transfer, actually prefer Pope to the other 2

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      What’s wrong with Pope?

  6. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    2FT, pick two to replace with the emerging DGW29-ers please, currently on AD:
    A. Gabriel
    B. Saka
    C. Odegaard
    D. Henry
    E. Botman
    F. Toney

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Think double NewC is a wait, not getting thumped but CS hard to find.

      The three ARS players are easily capable of double digit hauls.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        You meant Henry Botman out for better DGWers?

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Cheers

        2. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Unwritten rule don’t remove a doubler for another we all know the one you remove will haul 🙁

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Sure 😛 thanks, headache for 2FT even after I have lost one FT missing deadline this week ...

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't say any of these are a problem to BB with, but would probably look to replace 2 of the defenders, maybe A & D

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Ta, kind of my thoughts

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      D & A

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Smashing!

  7. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Morning,

    BB29 or hold?

    11 DGW players 4 SGW Kane, Ode, Saka, Zinch

    Anything worth a hit?

    Kepa,
    Mee, Trippier, Chilwell, Purvis
    Ode, Maddison, Mitoma, Rashford C
    Toney, Watkins

    Raya, Saka, Kane, Zinch

    4.6

    1. alsybach
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Boosteroooony!!!

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Ta

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      BB, only hit for IB injuries

    3. The Mentaculus
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      BB for sure

    4. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I'm BBing the same outfielders

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Cheers.

    6. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Yup looks good for BB

    7. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      BB

    8. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      BB

      Guessing Haaland back in GW30

    9. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Have you already made a transfer?

  8. alsybach
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Would you bench boost this lot this week?

    Ddg* Cash* Gabriel Trossard

    Or is there sexier weeks on the horizon?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      word on the streets is gw39 is where it's all at

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      34 maybe but still need to wait for certainty of fixtures - I would BB that line up and move on

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      My thoughts above, but need to play chip in case template swings re FT’s

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      It's a no brainer to BB and suspect you know it.

      1. alsybach
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        I wouldn’t have asked if it was a no brained but thanks for your sarcasm and bitterness!

        1. Gandalf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          No sarcasm or bitterness intended. Gabriel/Trossard in great form and home to Leeds and 2 DGW'ers in defence so would be surprised if you were comfortable not playing the chip.

  9. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Who to replace Ward with? Money no object, (have Raya.)

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Steele Kepa Iversen Pope DDG

    2. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Leaning towards Steele myself

  10. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Early captaincy thoughts for DGW29

    Who is your armband on?

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Probably Rashford, though I’m not 100% sold on that. United underperform without Casimero.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Not really sure tbh, might go for Mitoma again

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Rashford [C] Haaland [VC]

    4. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      March or Maddison. Not sure yet but will definitely be a midfielder

    5. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Rashford for me but there's no standout, tempted by Haaland

    6. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Mitoma or Mac Allister.

    7. yeahbuddy
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Bowen(C)

    8. Babit1967
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Think I’ll go with Rashford

  11. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Controversial Opinion - But I still cannot believe there are people planning BB29.

    If you think Danny Ward is your biggest problem now then wait until you see those team sheets in 2 weeks time after the 2 rounds of the International games coming up.

    1. GC123
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Each to their own. I personally think it looks ripe. Business end of the season and I’d expect managers to go strong

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Oh I expect the managers to go as strong as they can, but it assumes all their players return fit from International duty which isn’t always the case.

        1. GC123
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          If a few injuries crop up then I just don’t activate BB. Pretty simple really. But for those of us with WC it offers a few benefits. Potentially circa 10 players with 2 games, three Arsenal boys with a tasty fixture and Kane v Everton. Also enables the WC to then focus on 12 decent players and some fodder

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      You hand-on-heart don't actually beleive people are planning on a BB?

      That fact you cannot fathom it seems more unbelievable.

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        I fully believe people are planning on bench boosting but I expect worrying about Danny Ward will be the least of their problems when players return from 2 weeks of International duty. There are always injuries.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Danny Ward (or Sanchez) is no worry for most managers who are planning to BB. He has been so poor, that no-one serious probably even has him anymore. Or very few who have their WC left, perhaps.

          1. tricpic
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            At the very least, Ward to Iverson is a no brainer for -4 as you’ll likely pick up 4 playing points on a BB.

          2. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Actually most on here advised to keep him over getting Raya on wild card as he supposedly has a better double.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 7 months ago

              Raya had good first double and was needed then to field best possible 6 dgw players.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Of course there's an element of risk but it still looks far & away the best BB week to me. Haven't pressed the button so pivoting to BB34 is still kind of an option, but I just don't like it as much - don't want to pin my BB on triple Liverpool with 2 tricky games or start punting on 2nd/3rd City assets who may only place once anyway. Plus the complicating SGW fixture of Arsenal v Chelsea

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        It does look the best week so long as everybody plays, but GW34 and GW37 definitely an option. Gonna be an interesting couple of weeks.

        To be fair I won’t be surprised to see a huge number of players withdraw from International duty with precautionary niggles and knocks so they can play GW29.

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      How do you know what it will look like in two weeks ?? Its the biggest DGW of the season. I dont understand how you cant believe it ??

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        I don’t but equally how do you know all 15 of your players are going to get through the next 2 International matches.

        Historically International breaks always create some injuries.

    5. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      The way the DGWs and blank GWs panned out the BB in GW 29 just made sense.

    6. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Well, of course I won't play my BB if 4 or more players get injured during the break. But if they are all fit on 1st April, I'm doing it. Arsenal should blow Leeds away and Kane should be able to score against Everton. They're great picks even with one fixture. I don't fully understand the need to own 15 DGWers.

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Can you guarantee me that my squad will still be in a good shape 6 gameweeks later? Nope. I thought so.

    7. Zenith UK
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      You're ignoring a very key word that you used yourself. PLANNING. Ya know... To PLAN, aka to prepare. So if there are no injury's, BB goes ahead. If there are injuries we don't BB? Like huh? Common sense/logic, no?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        😆 basically

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Planning is so, so stupid 😉 Well written 🙂

    8. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      This really is a stupid post.

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        I told you it was a controversial opinion, just because you don’t like hearing it doesn’t make it stupid.

        Let’s see how many people still play BB in GW29 and how many extra players they get out of it and then revisit.

    9. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      What’s the issue- if injuries crop up just don’t play it- doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for it if team is set up for good bench

  12. Ruudy Van
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Still have WC BB FH

    Option A) -4
    Bailey to bruno (means Toney to Kane GW 30)
    (Could -8 and sell saka to March)
    BENCH BOOST Ward saka gnonto white

    Option B) -4
    Saka to Bruno (means gnonto to Kane in GW30)

    Current team
    Kepa
    Shaw botman trippier Henry
    Maddison Bailey Mitoma Bailey
    Haaland Toney
    (Ward white saka gnonto)

    1. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      You'll need to do something with Ward for the BB

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Easy extra -4 for dgw gk, yes.

  13. agueroooooney
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Plan was originally Andreas to Mitoma then BB. Should I just do the same plus Ward to Stele for a hit or delay the BB?

    A) Hit and BB
    B) Delay BB
    C) Other transfers

    KEPA
    TRIPPIER - SCHAR - ESTUPINAN - CHILWELL
    RASHFORD - MADDISON - Andreas
    TONEY - Haaland - Kane
    *Ward* - Saka - Odegaard - White

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      A

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      A

    5. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Thank you all

  14. PogChamp
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Green arrow with 33 points. Wasn’t expecting that. I’m guessing one of the arsenal mids will be popular captain picks.

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Ditto & feel Arsenal (x3) by a lot could change

      1. PogChamp
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Yes. I have 3 but my captain was Kane

    2. Babit1967
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Green arrow with 0.86% movement lol - doesn’t help with Ward & Saliba so only manages to get 9 out assuming Saka (C) and Ode start.

      1. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        21 points. Red arrow with 50%.

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Regardless of price would you rather have Bruno or march for the dgw? Also who would you sell, ode or saka? Cheers

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      March, Øde

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Bruno

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I am going for Bruno. I believe he is better player going forward than March (with Mitoma and MacAllister). Not happy to sell Saka though 🙁

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Cheers all

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Get Chilwell or Shaw for the double?

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Chilwell

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Chill

  17. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Zaha points prediction? A knighthood for the most accurate prognosticator!

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      1

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      1

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        😛 Try again

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      2 + pen miss ... 0?

    4. Fitzy.
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Nobody in their right mind has Zaha... 😉

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        My main ambition for the remainder of the season is to convince him to add Foden to the troll gallery. Will you help?

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

          If I get Foden it will be proof we are in the Upside Down!

        2. Fitzy.
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I'm in a H2H league with him, so yes... 🙂

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

        Key part of mine new troll collection, along with Havertz!

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 3 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          DGW34 is Foden time yeah?

        2. Bennerman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I'll stop short of throwing down mine gauntlet, but Havertz just got eight points in a low-points week

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

            That is mine Superior Management Technique in operation!

    5. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Might consider later in the season as he often likes to tempt potential suitors in the off-season.

  18. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Which two defenders would you pick for BB29? A & B?
    A. Chilwell
    B. Shaw
    C. Cash
    D. Castagne

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      In the order you have them

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Nice one

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Not 100% on Shaw without Casemiro but I think he just about makes the cut for me too (selling Moreno, too much rotation risk & not keen on Villa's fixtures)

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Agree on Shaw, alternatively keeping Gabriel and saving FT

            1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 7 months ago

              Would you say Crystal Palace are… Rudderless?

              1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 7 months ago

                What the actual fck. I’m having a mare with posting today.

  19. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    It’s a shame Alvarez

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      It’s a shame I can’t finish my sentences.

    2. Bennerman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Visionary stuff

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Shoulda gone to SpecSalverez

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

        Another article please, it’s been too long.

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          For more quality content, join my Patreon for just three groats and a chicken a month.

    3. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      One of my favourite Lemonheads songs, that

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Bottomed last post…

        Would you say Crystal Palace are… Rudderless?

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

        Fine minstrels!

      3. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        “ It’s a shame Alvarez can’t get more game time.”?

        Right up there with (goo goo kachoo) “Andrew Robertson”

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Haha excellent

  20. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    It’s a shame Alvarez can’t get more game time. He’s such a good player.

    When he does start/play, where does he usually fit in?

    1. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      RW/Striker

    2. Bennerman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      With Haaland about for as long as he wants, I do wonder whether it will have to be an amicable parting of ways in next year or so, as he just had to play regularly somewhere. And wherever he does go (in such a scenario) I reckon he scores loads and loads

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Yer, 100. I mean, he is genuinely contributing goals in league and cup, but he could absolutely be the talisman for another club.

        1. Bennerman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I can see him going to a good-sized club in Europe and scoring tons. Then going on to megastar status

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      When Haaland's finished his hat trick / as a 2nd striker vs opposition that play a back 5. Could he get a couple of starts around the Bayern game maybe?

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Haha ye just gotta wait for H to finish feasting.

        Yah could see that happening re: rotation, but I reckon H always starts in the league if fit. Prem could go to the wire.

  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Need to stop playing it “safe” and bring the ones everyone is picking (Bruno, Shaw etc). Öde >

    A) Harrison
    B) Benrahma
    C) Some other differential

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

      Zaha obviously.

    2. nolard
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Isak
      Liverpool mids
      Rodrigo if he gets his place back

  22. Kno
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Need to move sanchez on for the 29BB. Who would be your choice to pair with Raya?

    Currently on kepa but open for other suggestions

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I’ve gone Pope. Can’t recommend it

    2. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Steele

  23. rozzo
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Kepa Raya
    Zinchenko Trippier Botman Chilwell Mee
    Saka Odegaard Rashford Mitoma Maddison
    Haaland Kane Toney

    1ft
    0.1 itb

    Any ideas where to use the transfer for next weeks bench boost?

    Tempted to save. Mee to Estupinan is a bit pointless isn't it

    Cheers

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Why is that pointless? Not all doublers are created equal. Big upgrade on fixtures & attacking threat

      1. rozzo
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Just that I wildcarded Mee in specifically because of the doubles but I suppose I have Raya as well

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          So you’re keeping him on principal?

  24. boc610
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65003937

    in total agreement with this:

    "Conte dropped responsibility for Spurs' indifferent season at the feet of his players, but must also accept his share and there is a growing feeling that he is acting like he is doing Spurs a favour by managing them.

    In an increasingly animated 10-minute speech, he said: "The problem is that for another time we showed we are not a team. We are 11 players that go on to the pitch. I see selfish players, I see players that don't want to help each other and don't put their heart."

    Conte may be right, but it is also his job to address this situation and he cannot escape his portion of the blame for performances as insipid as the goalless draw that saw Spurs crash out of the Champions League at home to AC Milan, or the concession of a comfortable position at St Mary's.

    It is not as though he is powerless to control events or his players. Spurs have problems and he is part of them"

    1. Bennerman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      I'm not, McNulty is not particularly good,viny opinion.

      I agree with what Conte said here, if I'm capable of cutting and pasting, which I might not be:

      1. Bennerman
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        "They are used to it here. They are used to it. They don't play for something important. They don't want to play under pressure. They don't want to play under stress. It is easy in this way. Tottenham's story is this. Twenty years the owner is here and they never won something, but why?"

        Conte has a history of winning things, and demanding extremely high standards of himself and everyone else. Spurs... they just don't.

        1. nolard
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          he is right

          1. boc610
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            so conte completely blameless in this? he basically has no agency as a manager and coach of tottenham hotspur and can effect no change on the pitch such is the rot at the club?

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 7 months ago

              he's asking for his P45

        2. boc610
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          listen to any italian football journalist, nicky bandini or james horncastle two notable ones, who says this is indicative of conte. hes won stuff yes but is a league specialist, he crashes out of europe at every hurdle, as he did with spurs, as he did with chelsea as he did with inter. thats a defect that he hasn't adressed. yes maybe the players are complascent but those tactics against AC milan had to have come from him

          1. Bennerman
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Being a league specialist, notwithstanding your other points, is something Spurs should aspire to in the first instance.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Conte said numerous times it was his own fault.

    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Yep and he’s the one that signed Richarlison for £60m, Bissouma, Porro, brought Perisic to Spurs. Spurs fans were delighted when they appointed Conte, delighted with their transfer window last summer and then when it all doesn’t work out, they blame Levy? Lol.

      They’re like Man Utd fans with the Glazers but not as bad obviously because Spurs haven’t won anything for so long.

      As you say, it’s on Conte that they were that bad against Milan at home and against Sheffield Utd in the cup.

  25. Amartey Partey
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Sell Martinelli or Odegaard
    for Mitoma?

    1. Heavy Cream
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Ødegaard

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      What if Odegaard gets a hat trick this afternoon?

    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Martinelli. Bigger rotation risk with Trossard and Jesus in the mix.

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Marty. Trossard was eating into his minutes with Jesus out, may be even less with Jesus back in the mix.

  26. Heavy Cream
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Is Ward a guaranteed non starter now then?

    1. GC123
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Yes. Rodgers said Iversen will get a run of games. It’s his place to lose now for the run-in. I’m going to Steele. Seems like a no-brainer

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      For short term, basically yes. Definite sell

  27. Tibbs
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Very lost at what to do here:

    2FT, 4.5m ITB (No Haaland, but do want him back)

    Only non doublers are;

    Saka
    Ode
    Zinc
    Kane

    I’m put off by getting a doubler just for the sake of it but are any of those worth dropping? If so who would be a target for DGW?

    Shaw
    Bruno
    Another Brighton mid (have Mitoma)
    Other?

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

      I have the same single players and will probably roll my transfer.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Ode to Maddison sounds like reasonable move. Unless you already have him.

  28. Heavy Cream
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Sanchez or Raya?

    1. Heavy Cream
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Or Steele?

  29. Bluetiger1
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Dear Fellow FPL Managers

    I have 9 DGW players starters for GW29 my plans were looking at DGW but now not sure as Ward(Lei) not played which would have been on my bench & Saliba (Ars) single gw player injured plans thrown alot - any ideas would be greatly appreciated

    1. Play BB chip use FT to cover Ward
    2. Don't play BB chip just use FT
    3. Play BB chip use FT to cover Ward & Saliba taking a (-4) hit
    4. Any other ideas - my SGW players are Tarkowski/ Kilman/ Matinelli/Kane

  30. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Like a lot of people on here, I will b/b 29
    Have double Brentford def, not good fixtures, also double new def, Toney 1 yellow away from ban!

    1ft, any hits are just taking pts of b/b
    -4, -8 etc, what kind of hits would people take to b/b?