The Rounded Keeper - FPL Pub Talk & Matchday Banter 2021/22

[blahblah]

I know, but I cheated and looked him up... won't spoil it for those wanting to play properly.

Back in the pub after a healthy vacation from FPL.

Already trying to do some drafts but a lot will surely change before the start of the season. Hope Kane doesn't move to City. Would put City in a league of their own and make him an automatic fantasy pick.

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

No way I can find out who he really is without looking him up. Surprised he is same age as me.

12?

[nemo7x]

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

This player is a devil.

a red card devil?

I won't spoil further but remember my words

[nemo7x]

I know, but I cheated and looked him up... won't spoil it for those wanting to play properly.

Back in the pub after a healthy vacation from FPL.

Already trying to do some drafts but a lot will surely change before the start of the season. Hope Kane doesn't move to City. Would put City in a league of their own and make him an automatic fantasy pick.

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

No way I can find out who he really is without looking him up. Surprised he is same age as me.

12?

Hmmm yes, I'm very sorry I haven't been active enough here .

[blahblah]

I know, but I cheated and looked him up... won't spoil it for those wanting to play properly.

Back in the pub after a healthy vacation from FPL.

Already trying to do some drafts but a lot will surely change before the start of the season. Hope Kane doesn't move to City. Would put City in a league of their own and make him an automatic fantasy pick.

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

No way I can find out who he really is without looking him up. Surprised he is same age as me.

12?

Hmmm yes, I'm very sorry I haven't been active enough here .

It was such a good set up

[forestfan]

Spurs announce the departure of a big-name attacking player…

Yes, Erik Lamela has left. The last of the “Bale-outs” class of 2013. Eight years, two rabonas and not sure how much else really. Anyway, the deal is a partial swap for Sevilla’s Bryan Gil, a 20-year-old Spanish winger in the Olympic squad.

[Stevieste]

My friends son starting again for Burnley pre season.
Hoping to break into the first team this season,

Very good….can he get us some early team news on a regular basis?

I didn’t think of that haha and Burnley team never normally changes much to be fair

[Stevieste]

My friends son starting again for Burnley pre season.

Never mind that. How do I go about getting your 50 cents this season?

Chris Wood among the goals again for NZ today. Presumably he had his break earlier in the summer? In which case he should be nicely ready to go when he gets back.

Not sure I’m going to run that again this season, I will make a decision in next week or so

[Kris_fiso]

Man United getting Sancho and Varane

[RuudTheDudeVanTheMan]

Man United getting Sancho and Varane

You don't say, first I've heard about it!

[Ruth_NZ]

Varane is a big, big gain for them. He's has top-class pedigree and is relatively quick as well, important alongside Maguire. AWB-Varane-Maguire-Shaw with Henderson behind is up there with the best PL defences in terms of personnel.

Only question is whether OGS uses that to allow a more attacking combination in midfield. He mainly used a double-6 last season (McTominay & Fred) but there's talk of a 4-3-3 with only the one holding midfielder this season. That might weaken United slightly in defensive terms (and would also appear to reduce Bruno's potential somewhat).

[RuudTheDudeVanTheMan]

Well we'd need to sign a proper DM because Fred or Scott aren't capable of doing that job on their own hence why Ole plays both of them.

[Ruth_NZ]

Well we'd need to sign a proper DM because Fred or Scott aren't capable of doing that job on their own hence why Ole plays both of them.

McTominay should have the defensive nous to do it, he has played CB often enough. Also he seems athletic enough. So why not him? Does he lack mobility maybe? Positionally suspect?

Clearly a midfield of Bruno-McTominay-Pogba/vdBeek would be a bit less solid anyway. But it seems like that's where OGS is going.

[blahblah]

Varane is a big, big gain for them. He's has top-class pedigree and is relatively quick as well, important alongside Maguire. AWB-Varane-Maguire-Shaw with Henderson behind is up there with the best PL defences in terms of personnel.

Only question is whether OGS uses that to allow a more attacking combination in midfield. He mainly used a double-6 last season (McTominay & Fred) but there's talk of a 4-3-3 with only the one holding midfielder this season. That might weaken United slightly in defensive terms (and would also appear to reduce Bruno's potential somewhat).

Apparently the lack of pace caused the 2 DM idea, which is why Varane is supposed to allow the 1 DM.....

[forestfan]

Well we'd need to sign a proper DM because Fred or Scott aren't capable of doing that job on their own hence why Ole plays both of them.

Fred + McTominay = 0.5 Kante?

[thebillfella]

Back in the pub after a healthy vacation from FPL.

Already trying to do some drafts but a lot will surely change before the start of the season. Hope Kane doesn't move to City. Would put City in a league of their own and make him an automatic fantasy pick.

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

Ariel Ortega?

[nemo7x]

Back in the pub after a healthy vacation from FPL.

Already trying to do some drafts but a lot will surely change before the start of the season. Hope Kane doesn't move to City. Would put City in a league of their own and make him an automatic fantasy pick.

Feeling generous. First one to recognize the player in my avatar will be rewarded with a pint. (no cheating allowed)
Cheers!

Ariel Ortega?

No, not Ariel Ortega

[nemo7x]

It was such a good set up

I feel quite embarrassed while seeing my post counts versus others' here While your are such barons, Dumbledores and grumpy old men, knights, I am still a wideboy

[Oxford NZ]

I feel quite embarrassed while seeing my post counts versus others' here While your are such barons, Dumbledores and grumpy old men, knights, I am still a wideboy

We will let you be an honorary "grumpy old man" to save your embarrassment so you can add that to your FS record in your profile.

[nemo7x]

I feel quite embarrassed while seeing my post counts versus others' here While your are such barons, Dumbledores and grumpy old men, knights, I am still a wideboy

We will let you be an honorary "grumpy old man" to save your embarrassment so you can add that to your FS record in your profile.

Oh, thanks for your kind words I am already feeling comfortable now.

[Kris_fiso]

Varane is a good signing

[forestfan]

I feel quite embarrassed while seeing my post counts versus others' here While your are such barons, Dumbledores and grumpy old men, knights, I am still a wideboy

We will let you be an honorary "grumpy old man" to save your embarrassment so you can add that to your FS record in your profile.

Oh, thanks for your kind words I am already feeling comfortable now.

Just keep posting, you’re only about 98,000 behind Murf

I remember the days when someone getting to 5000 was a big deal…

[Talkie Toaster]

There's just a week left to register for the FISO FPL H2H Leagues before we hit the first deadline. Those who played last season need to register by then to guarantee keeping their place.

New players (including those new to FISO) are also most welcome, so sign up here to play.

There are also many more excellent games to play in the FPL Sidegames forum here

[Gambit]

United have their Saturday pre season game with Preston called off due to a covid outbreak at United!

What a load of shite, they only have one pre season game (v Everton next weekend) now before the season starts, players are all jabbed most likely just let them play ffs.

If this is still happening the season threatens to be a shambles with players missing and cancelled matches.

[jimmy ching]

It's the time of preseason that put's me in toss a coin mode.

[Kris_fiso]

I cant believe the season starts in two weeks

[Stevieste]

I cant believe the season starts in two weeks

I can’t believe your still here

[nemo7x]

United have their Saturday pre season game with Preston called off due to a covid outbreak at United!

What I am going to do with United assets now?

[forestfan]

United have their Saturday pre season game with Preston called off due to a covid outbreak at United!

What a load of shite, they only have one pre season game (v Everton next weekend) now before the season starts, players are all jabbed most likely just let them play ffs.

If this is still happening the season threatens to be a shambles with players missing and cancelled matches.

Well, the obvious point is that if they don’t isolate players/cancel matches then they will nearly all get ill and not be able to play anyway, as well as spreading it to opposing teams. Look at what happened with Newcastle last season, they had a couple of players out for a few months as a result.

We’ll just have to get used to postponements until this thing is pretty much history I think.

[blahblah]

Brentford vs WHam is on BT tomorrow, which is the 1st Scouting Opportunity I've been aware of.....

Areola in goal would be helpful.

[Kris_fiso]

Will City sign Grealish