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15 September 2014 1279 comments
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Gameweek 4 comes to its conclusion this evening as Hull play host to West Ham at the KC. It’s one of those occasions where a goalless draw may best serve Fantasy managers – neither team has a midfielder or attacker with over 3% ownership in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, a clear sign of our lack of faith in their respective attacks.

The team news is in and sees Steve Bruce make two changes from the side that lost to Villa last time around. New boys Mo Diame and Abel Hernandez both come into the starting XI at the expense of Tom Ince and Paul McShane, while fellow deadline-day signings Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramirez are afforded a place on the bench. James Chester is also amongst the subs as the Tigers boss opts for a four-man backline.

Sam Allardyce makes a trio of alterations to his first-team. Guy Demel comes in for Joey O’Brien at right-back, while summer signings Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia get the nod as Carlton Cole and Ricardo vaz Te drop to the bench. Carl Jenkinson recovers from injury to be named amongst the subs along with new boys Alex Song and Morgan Amalfitano.

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  1. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Those Ryder Cup adverts are annoying

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You don't have to watch them. For this reason, I don't watch Tumble.

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think it's the music that's annoying and the stags and Ian Poulter

    2. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I nearly forked out for tickets but changed my mind. £290 for a day ticket for myself and son was a bit steep

    3. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not as annoying as the Hull v West Ham Adverts on a Sunday.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think it is a great advert. Can't wait for it myself!!

  2. Flicka
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Nervous time -- hope Chester does not come on to reinforce defence.

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      stranger things have happened

    2. Doc Drogo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Me too - I have Duff with 8 points on bench waiting

  3. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any Champions League-posts on here lately?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No there's only Hull, West Ham & Man United fans on here tonight

  4. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chester not starting? 🙁

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aye

    2. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can you stop reminding me that..

  5. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    See these adverts for the Ryder Cup?
    Well, if you stand on your couch you can just see my house, nearly! 🙂

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Where you from? Auchterarder?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Glasgow, but live in Crieff now.

    2. JT's Dog
        11 years, 3 months ago

        There isn't a couch in your back garden for me to stand on

      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Oh hang on I am coming round for a cuppa on the Sunday then

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Fine, pity you can't make the following Sunday.

            1. JT's Dog
                11 years, 3 months ago

                What following Sunday
                I mean the ryder cup week

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  That's the following Sunday, Doh!
                  It's going to be mental around here.

                  1. JT's Dog
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      How far is Crieff
                      You could make a killing selling food

                      1. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        7 miles - 15 minutes.
                        Hoping to make a killing selling Tweeds, Barbour & Dubarry.

          2. Sid07
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            So liecester after utd have crystal palaca,burnley,newcastle
            Thougts on chester to any lei defender

            1. Sunny 😎
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Get one if you like them. They're looking good

            2. Professor Abel X
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Moore

              1. rickardinho
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                How about schlupp? Surely gets CS plus potential attacking points

          3. the cromulent one
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            As much as Chester needs to go, the rest of my defence is playable for the next few weeks.
            Plus, even if his price drops by 0.1, it is no real loss unless he drops to 4.4

            1. Woy of the Wovers
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Optimism from our Iberian friends. Like it 🙂

          4. Wings Fan
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Brede, Willian & Abel

            Ready, willing and...able

            Get it?!

            😯

            1. Heydudes13
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Should have quit while you were ahead with Kane and Abel.

              1. Wings Fan
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I want Steed Malbranque to come back to the PL...

                StonesColeSteedAustin

                Shame its 1 character too long!

            2. VougieDipond
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              it's monday, its a boring game. Will let you off with that one 🙂

              1. Woy of the Wovers
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                You and your fake ownership stats.

          5. Damo.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            When a Celeb chef is showing me how to make a burger the genre has reached its limit.

            "I'm just gonna cut the tomatoe. Then put the lettuce on the bun."

            No shit.

            1. Optimus.
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Shit would ruin the burger even I know that

              1. Mull
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Bit of salt on it with some garnish. Beautiful.

              2. Damo.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                "It's a bit nutty!"

                1. Mull
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  'The sweetcorn really complements the other flavours'.

                  1. Damo.
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Ah now. Jesus 🙂

            2. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Did they toast the bottom of the bun to prevent butter/fat seepage?

              1. Damo.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I bloody hope so. I wouldn't touch an untoasted bun. If you're not gonna put in the extra bit of love that elevates it then I don't want your crappy Burger

          6. sillyhat
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Newcastle obviously was not playing well, but how did alderweireld do?

          7. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Defense is
            Terry Chester Caulker Clyne Duff

            A) Terry to Baines -4
            B) Chester to Bardsley -4
            C) Do nothing and wait for next week/week after to sort out my defense

            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              with cameron out bardsley could prove to be a bargain

            2. A.T
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              C

            3. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Still money to be made I think with a WC this week. Even after the ADM rise and Terry drop that i missed.

              Haz gonna drop for me
              Dzeko as well
              Chester not nailed any longer
              Wisdom on borrowed time
              Rio/qpr are kak
              Pelle/duff/bertrand/naylor prob rising - and i own neither

              Time to pull trigger me thinks

            4. DaveZubie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Personally I normally don't take hits for defenders (but may change that this week..)

              1. Valar(Keith)
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                i never do too.. just a bit fed up with that bunch of tossers in my defense 🙂 .. wanna start concentrating on my attack now asap!

                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  play WC

          8. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            MacGregor hasn't been credited with that save on FPL.

            1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Maybe because the defender kicked the ball in the attackers chest?? Just guessing...

          9. Keith Kiely
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Repost:

            I really had a shit Gameweek after using my WC for this team.. Should I have faith and not use the FT for this GW and see will it get better as I feel the team is good on paper

            McGregor, Myhill
            Clyne, Monero, Shawcross, Dier, Wisdom
            Sterling, Ramsey,Siggy, Ramerez, Di Maria
            Naismith, Falcao, Costa

            Would not of been too bad of a team if I didn't have Sterling as a Captain and if I went with my hunch as a Di Maria captain (changed them around after advice from somebody). What would people do in the case of this team?

            1. A.T
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Sell Ramirez

              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                +1

            2. The Mandalorian
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Falcao should start, that's some team it should come good.

            3. Rasping Drive
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I would look to downgrade Ramirez and upgrade one of your defenders. Not convinced either Stoke or Pool will keep that many cleansheets despite the good fixtures.

              1. Keith Kiely
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Thanks dude, Might just try that

          10. The Mandalorian
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Apparently Dawson injures his toe in the 89th minute and Chester makes an appearance 😉

            1. Big_Andy_GAWA
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              He might well come on if they hold on for a while...

              1. The Mandalorian
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                True

            2. the cromulent one
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Here's hoping.

          11. Lyonnais
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Chester to:

            a) Naylor
            b) Duff
            c) Moore

            ?

            1. Puyol Pants Up
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Duff

          12. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Do I want Chester to not play since I only have 2 points coming on? Lots of people seem to have Duff/Moore as a replacement for Chester 🙁

            1. Lord Flashheart
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I have collo (0 points).

          13. jdogg
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Dzeko to pelle is happening

            Second free

            Mata to di maria-for security of starts

            Or

            Chester to chambers?x

          14. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Now that Kaboul is captain, does that mean he is nailed?

            1. Demí
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              No

            2. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              You think so.

          15. Lord Flashheart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Is balo to welbeck worth it for free?

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              In the long run.

              1. Lord Flashheart
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Maybe I give balo another week....

                Another option is balo and tadic to pelle and di Maria for a hit... Yes? No?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Personally I'd stick with what you've got for a week. Then reassess next week. It's always good to have 2 free transfers too. Unless you've got other transfers that need to be made.

                  1. Lord Flashheart
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Cheers

            2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              A bit sideways imo.

          16. BantamPhil
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Never wanted a West Ham goal more than now

            1. Jax
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              hull will win 2-1

              1. Big_Andy_GAWA
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I have Hull 1-0 in my predictions league and changed it late today from 1-1 !! I also have a bet on less than 2.5 goals. And I have C.Davies. Lol !!

          17. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I own Debuchy/Chester/Dummet

            Should I take a hit to ship Debuchy and Chester?

            1. Jax
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              debuchy deffo

              1. Puyol Pants Up
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah, what about Chester?

            2. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              May as well.

          18. Jax
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            west ham next 2 are pool (h) man u (a)

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              That's right.

              1. Big_Andy_GAWA
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                😆

            2. LewanGOALski
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Tomorrow is Tuesday

          19. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Navas likely to keep his place this week?

            1. Big_Andy_GAWA
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Rotation risk. I wouldn't bother...

          20. Messi & fabregas
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            A) chadli or

            B) schneirerlin ?

            Thanks

            1. Lord Flashheart
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              A

          21. JT's Dog
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Chester owners have had a roller coaster ride to start with

              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                fecker.

                15pt =benched
                red = played

                will prob come get cameo to steal my hutton pts

                1. Big_Andy_GAWA
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Same as my Missus - benched him the first game. Kept him in on her W/C.

                  1. JT's Dog
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Ha ha I read that as your missus being a roller coaster ride

                  2. Lyonnais
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    same here

                  3. Puyol Pants Up
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Most of us did that tbh

                    1. Christina.
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I took him out the Sat morning to my bench just before kick off for GW 1

              2. Wings Fan
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                So, ignoring Arsenal "coverage" on my WC...makes me slightly uneasy, but what do ya reckon?

                Begovic

                Clyne - Rafael - Taylor

                Sterling - Fabregas - Siggy - Di Maria

                Pelle - Aguero - Costa
                -------------------------------------------------
                McCarthy - Boyd - Moore - Duff

                0.1m ITB. Easy enough to downgrade Pelle to Welbeck if needed I suppose.

                1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Good team

                2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Why get a ManU defender on a wildcard? Because they got a CS at home vs QPR? Bad idea.

                  1. Wings Fan
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    2 CS' on the bounce, Rafael extremely attacking to compensate for lack of width on the right of the midfield diamond as Herrera tucks in. Decent fixtures, worth a punt in my book.

                  2. Dr Dream
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    What about because they have conceded fewer chances in the box than any other team for the season so far ?

                3. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    I am leaning towards ignoring arsenal also
                    Can't have everyone

                    Though wilshere is in my price range for last mid spot
                    Really bad omen

                4. Kuyt Hero
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Who to bench for next GW!? And why?

                  Sterling (whu), Rambo (avl), Haz (mci), Eriksen (WBA), Siggy (SOU)
                  Naismith (CRY), Costa (mci), Rooney (lei)

                  1. Lord Flashheart
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Probably hazard.
                    Weird but logical.

                    1. Kuyt Hero
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Yea agreed

                5. Not Irish
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Late to the party I know but wow at Chester being dropped.

                  My WC just keeps on giving.

                  1. Puyol Pants Up
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    If only he didn't get that Red card.... I blame Livermore

                    1. Not Irish
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Turned from an inspired pick to a daft one rather quickly didn't he.

                6. Hamstergod
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  UCL

                  Handanovic, Moya
                  Morenoa, Durm, Manolas, Cahill, Uchida
                  Fabregas, Raul Garcia, Sterling, Pogba, Bender
                  Messi, Ronaldo , Mitroglu

                  Any thoughts or doubts appreciated!

                  Thanks!

                7. Big_Andy_GAWA
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Reckon Hull can hold on to a cleanie in this ??

                  1. theloveburglar
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    west ham not really threatening a great deal.. they are a bad lot

                    1. rickardinho
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      You were saying .... 🙂