That Wigan fpl guy. 1st in the world in fantasy football once upon a time. Aiming to provide helpful fantasy footy content. May include the odd picture post
Extremely happy to have survived until the end of the Gameweek to keep hold of Rank
#1
!
Thinking to be done tomorrow on what to do with two free transfers and a wide open captaincy choice.
This would be my Wildcard draft for the semi finals if I still had it:
👉🏻Very ball recovery dominated across both defence & midfield (due to potentially tight games)
👉🏻Full XI in the final achievable with 5 free transfers no matter who wins
#EuroFantasy
You’ve shown me your teams so here’s mine - and definitely the happiest I’ve been with it!
Gordon out for the first time. Saka in
Still no sign of Haaland
#FPL
I may not hold onto
#1
spot but regardless it’s been a memorable season for me and I wanted to share some of that journey with you! And hopefully I can continue to share it in the remaining weeks!🤞🏻
Thank you all for taking the time to read!
~Achieving and maintaining a Top 100 rank~
Now that FPL is live I thought I’d share some insights and advice from last season, after large spells in the Top 100 and a stint at Rank 1.
🔷GW1
🔷Squad management
🔷Setting the bar
🔷Chips
🔷Biggest lesson learned
[A THREAD]
#FPL
If I had my wildcard still, I’d probably consider a draft like this.
I’d aim to really target those “better” fixtures and lead up to playing the WC before the Semi finals.
#EuroFantasy
With the FPL launch coming very soon I’ve devised a fixture difficulty points system based off opponent’s home & away form last season
👉🏻 The first 5 matches for each team ranked from best (top) down to worst
*Promoted sides set as the “easiest” fixtures by default
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~ Euro Fantasy extra value assets ~
✍🏻Back to some research:
I’ve put together this graphic displaying the stats in qualifiers of players offering the most additional value and threat.
👉🏻Most attacking defenders
👉🏻Best ball recoverers in both DEF & MID
#EuroFantasy
Not perfect but nevertheless I’m really happy to hang on to that
#1
spot with another week out the way!
Transfers weren’t great. Not every transfer works out, maybe I was a bit impulsive. You just have to put it behind you and move on to the next in fpl.
~ GROUP A EURO2024 ~
Thought I’d pass on my research by making this summary sheet covering each team in the group and their fantasy prospects.
I enjoyed making this, hope you like it!
Will have Group B out tomorrow.
#EURO2024
#EuroFantasy
Thanks again for all the support! I’m thinking of posting on here a bit, documenting my final stages of the fpl season and sharing some insights from the top. If that’s something that people are interested in?
👉🏻Here’s some useful knockout tips!
👉🏻Plus all the necessary info you need when planning your team.
Stay posted as I’ll continue to share my team plans and thoughts over the next couple of days 😀
#EuroFantasy
Some early MD3 limitless planning.
👉🏻These two 99.9% guaranteed to be in my team
👉🏻Time to predict rotation and catch those casuals 😂
(Bit annoying that somehow 10% still own Grimaldo)
#EuroFantasy
~EURO 2024 EVERY GROUP SUMMARISED~🧵
👉🏻 All the groups now finished! Detailed summaries for every group at the euros in one quick thread!
👉🏻Everything you need to help plan your Euro fantasy teams
If you like these, please can you share this thread😀
#EuroFantasy
#EURO2024
This is how my team is shaping up as someone without a WC left.
Like I said yesterday I’m away now for a week but I’ll still remain active, just won’t be as regularly. Sorry if I miss any questions!
Good luck to everyone here! 😀
#EuroFantasy
A differential captain is one of the big ways to climb ranks, but often this game punishes you hugely for trying to be different.
Credit to those who had the guts to go against Haaland, this stage of the season is the time to go for it. Don’t beat yourself up too much about it
So here’s how the team is shaping up.
I’d say 90% there but could all change😂
That 6.5m spot is causing headaches.
👉🏻Majer in for now. Quite a fun little option so considering it
👉🏻Still set on LL3 & WC5
👉🏻Still not convinced about double Portugal defence
#EuroFantasy
What a horrible end to a brilliant season.
Needless to say I’m gutted with how it turned out given the position I was in a few weeks ago.
What a fantastic community to now be part of though!
Massive thank you to you all!
#FPL
Even if I drop out of the top 100 with this captain decision, I won’t have any regrets because I went with the gut feeling and it’s now or never to take a risk
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~Euro Fantasy Best defences & keepers~
Using qualifying data, I created a graphic to help determine:
👉🏻 The best defences
👉🏻 Goalkeeper save stats
👉🏻 Best teams to play your keeper against
(If you find it difficult to follow, check my summary in the replies)👇🏻
#EuroFantasy
I hope that most of you who have played Euro fantasy have enjoyed it as much as I have!
And the most enjoyable part of it has been sharing and discussing it on here - thanks for the brilliant interactions! 😀🤝🏻
Nerves kicking in for the final now..
This is how my limitless draft is shaping up.
I’m not quite set, but happy so far.
The rotation punts are too hard to resist, upside could be crazy!
👉🏻Musiala is a German placeholder
👉🏻Conceicao is high risk but potentially high reward
👉🏻Robertson if Szobo is out. VVD if not
Here is my favourite GK pairing:
👉🏻Both keepers are on either side of the draw. So if they progress, they’ll play on different days.
👉🏻Both defences are amongst the best in the tournament.
👉🏻France face Belgium, who have only scored 2 goals from 18 S.o.T.
#EuroFantasy
Here’s my 3 best differentials under 10% owned:
1. Guehi
👉🏻8.5 REC p/90 (highest!)
👉🏻7 pts p/g - (2nd of all DEFS)
2. Rice
👉🏻6.2 REC p/90 - (2nd of all MIDS)
👉🏻5.2 pts p/g - (4th of all MIDS)
3. Laporte
👉🏻6.8 REC p/90 - (2nd of all DEFS)
👉🏻Up against a misfiring French attack
I’m interested to see which players people have that are 99% locked in?
(Assuming no injuries/transfers)
For me, I’d probably say these five won’t leave my team
👉🏻Munoz
👉🏻Eze
👉🏻Gordon
👉🏻Isak
👉🏻Salah
#FPL
Here’s my Gameweek 33 team:
Rank:
#1
🌎
Made the last minute move to put Rico Lewis in for Doughty, though no double in GW34 the potential upside to him is hard to ignore with questions over Ait-Nouri. Arsenal & Saka please be kind to me this week 🙏🏻
Initial transfer thoughts as someone with no WC:
👉🏻KDB & Sabitzer definitely out
👉🏻Plan to reduce my Spain assets to just two. Morata or Cucurella out
👉🏻I’ll almost certainly keep Guehi
👉🏻Simons /Depay is a priority transfer. Definitely would prefer the latter!
#EuroFantasy
Back on track after a poor MD1.
👉🏻91pts after KDB gets his extra 3.
Looking forward to putting a limitless squad together for tomorrow!
I’m guessing there’s a lot of people happy tonight?
#EuroFantasy
I may not be winning fpl now, but being involved with the community on here definitely made the drop off worthwhile.
Thanks to everyone for following me, it’s hugely appreciated!
It’s because of this that I’m planning to dedicate lots more into posting for the
foreseeable!
Here’s where I’m at with my own team:
👉🏻5 red flags but still only making 4 transfers - No hits
👉🏻Laporte and Kounde are 99% locked in as transfers
👉🏻Big decision is Rodri vs Olmo and Rice vs Saka.
Leaning towards recoveries since I already have Jude & Nico
#EuroFantasy
These two may have also just worked their way into my team..
Still slight unknowns at their clubs, but they’ve probably got by far the highest ceiling out of the £5.5m mids.
Feels too enticing of a prospect not to
#FPL
Initial transfer thoughts ahead of the final
👉🏻3-5-2 formation, leaving my current defenders in
👉🏻Want Foden, he looked his most dangerous last game
👉🏻Not sure I want Jude, but his ownership is a bit scary. Saka/Ruiz could come in
👉🏻Still deciding on a captain😂
#EuroFantasy
Right, enough research for now. Here’s how my early team is shaping up.
Things will likely change, but I’m very happy with it so far.
#EuroFantasy
#EURO2024
Does anyone have a clear take on which £4.5m keeper they prefer?
Definitely struggling to find any inspiration in that bracket.
Sanchez would be my pick but I’m not too sold on their defence, feel even Palace might score 😬
#FPL
Here’s a summary of all the notable lineup information that we gained from the recent friendlies!
👉🏻Players who are likely to start or miss out, and those with potential minutes uncertainties
#EuroFantasy
Currently on this draft without any England outfielders
- Quite liking the fun mix between template and differential!
Will be the last draft I post before it inevitably all changes on Friday😆
#EuroFantasy
Ending the round with a very nice 95 pts after Gakpo MOTM (providing no late recovery changes)
Now the hard bit, trying to make smart transfers as someone without a WC left.
Very happy though! How did we all get on?
#EuroFantasy
Two transfers I’m 99% locked in with:
Morata + KDB 👉🏻 Depay + Bellingham
The big one is what to do with Sabitzer.
Not a lot standing out to me, so will probably be a last minute call tomorrow😆
#EuroFantasy
If you own Haaland, are you tempted to triple captain in GW2?
Could be an unbelievable opportunity given his low ownership + lack of DGWs this season!
#FPL
Now on to the difficult Friday captain
My candidates are:
👉🏻Mbappe
👉🏻Musiala
👉🏻Pepe/Rudiger
But I’m leaning towards the defenders!
👉🏻Likely to be tight matches
👉🏻Potentially low scores + plenty of recoveries
👉🏻Could also transfer a French defender in to captain
#EuroFantasy
I know we’ve still got the Euros final, but ahead of the FPL price reveals just a quick update from me.
I’m planning to dedicate as much as I can in preparation for the new season
👉🏻Tips which got me to 1st last season
👉🏻Pre season insights covering each team and their assets
There’s a somewhat mouthwatering temptation to go…
👉🏻Haaland GW1 squad
👉🏻Haaland TC in GW2
👉🏻WC3/WC4
👉🏻Stack up the free transfers
But I’ll probably bottle it and not do it 😂
#FPL
Can Jota cover Salah? Almost definitely not
But maybe the £5m saving can cover Salah if you’re not captaining him.
We know Jota’s minutes will never be as secure as Salah. But you’d like to think he’ll start the season with decent game time.
Short term could be perfect
#FPL
~ Euro Fantasy best budget players ~
Wondering who to pick for those cheap slots?
Ranking my best budget players in every position based off my own opinion and research.
[A VERY SHORT THREAD]
Likes and reposts greatly appreciated 😀
#EuroFantasy
#Euro2024
These two playing each other this early feels like a bit of a crime. The two best teams by some distance so far.
Not ideal for fantasy planning either 😂
Good for England though should we make it past the Swiss!
Joey Veerman (6.5m) has just become a very interesting prospect
👉🏻 De Jong & Koopmeiners will both miss the Euros, so starting spot looks nailed
👉🏻16 assists + Most chances created across all top 7 leagues domestically
👉🏻On corners
👉🏻Created 6 chances vs Iceland
#EuroFantasy
Really feels like I’ve gone full circle in the Salah + Haaland debate 😂
And I’m still not sure. Normally at this point I’m pretty set with 99% of my team, this year a lot still feels up in the air.
Shows what a cracking job they have done with the pricing!
#FPL
~Euro fantasy footy hidden gem? ~
Looking for a budget defender with 0% ownership and an eye for goal in Euro Fantasy?
I’ve found a contender..
[A VERY SHORT THREAD] 🧵
#EuroFantasy
#EURO2024
You could quite easily make a 3 GW team for GW1.
👉🏻Aim to save all transfers
👉🏻Wildcard in GW4 with all the new info we have from the first few weeks
👉🏻 Aim to save your next transfer post wildcard, then work with a stacked number of transfers for following weeks.
#FPL
~ GROUP B EURO 2024 ~
Summarising all you need to know about the fantasy prospects in Group B.
👉🏻Be sure to check my page if you missed yesterday’s post about Group A!
I’ll have Group C ready 11am tomorrow.
All likes and reposts hugely appreciated 💙
#EURO2024
#EuroFantasy
I know they’re winning, but I’m already eyeing up this Georgia fixture for Portugal in MD3.
14 shots and 1.74xG for Czech Republic in the first half.
I want Portugal to win tonight so we can utilise some of the excellent backup options most casuals likely won’t consider
So it seems I have hit 10,000 followers!
Wow!! I can’t thank you all enough - you’re all absolute legends, every single one of you!!
It’s the interactions with you all that make this as enjoyable as it is!
And don’t worry - I’ll keep the content coming thick and fast!😀
Imagine trying to explain to a new fpl player that Jean-Philippe Mateta (who scored twice all season last year) outscored 2 of my entire Gameweeks this season in just one week..
and I was Rank
#1
at one point from that run 😂
Quick post from me.
Laporte is now in for Carvajal simply to limit the amount of players in the team with suspension risks.
Best of luck to everyone! 😀
#EuroFantasy
If you’re wanting a draft that is super fun to watch, consider this talisman/attacking defenders team.
It’s not exactly template, but it’s competitive enough + when you watch the games you know your asset is going to be involved all the time and take set pieces!
#EuroFantasy
One aggressive strategy I have considered is this GW1 & GW2 draft.
👉🏻Own both Haaland & Salah for their nice opening fixtures
👉🏻WC in GW3 with new info on each team from the first two
- (Means using the WC early but it can be used to get ahead of the curve)
#FPL
~ Euro Fantasy Friendlies roundup ~
[A short picture summary]
👉🏻All you need to know regarding last night’s friendlies and their implications on our Euro fantasy teams!
👉🏻Check back tomorrow for a roundup of tonight’s matches
#EuroFantasy
#EURO2024
Noticed this and perhaps it peaked my attention more than it should have but…
Dominic Solanke’s first two games:
👉🏻NFO (A)
👉🏻NEW (H)
Last season:
👉🏻NFO (A) - 3 goals
👉🏻NEW (H) - 2 goals
19 goals, league proven, on pens.. at £7.5m and only 10% owned.
Could do much worse!
#FPL