Euro 2020/21 Fantasy Football
Welcome to the FF247 hub for the Euro’s. As per our Champions League article this shall be the main place for the duration of the comp and will act more as a destination to gather and discuss it all, rather than being anything of particular fantasy use.
What you need to know
How to play?
You have a couple of options here;
Click here to join via a desktop or webpage.
Alternatively you can simply update your UEFA Games App (the one you may have used for the CL) and it will show up as a dual purpose one with the Euros game on there.
The Rules
This game is exactly as per the CL one with in-game matchday-by-matchday substitutions and Capo changes available between each day.
We expect most of our league members will be au-fait with these rules but if you are unsure then simply ask in the comments below and somebody will always be on hand to explain further.
Or simply click here for the full explanation.
Hints, tips, squads, line-ups etc…
For once UEFA have actually made a pretty good job of this and so we won’t be bothering to post any of the above as articles as it is pretty much all there for you. They have the entire raft of squads posted on both their website and on their official App along with a run-down on every single team.
The FF247 League
We are not running a ‘public’ league for this one, we are keeping it in-house for the summer fun and as such we have our usual ‘Regulars League’. We did post the league code in the comments section previously but this has now disappeared. The good news is that the majority of our usual CL crew saw it and have already joined,
For anyone who didn’t then simply drop us an email on;
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All we ask if you enter the league is that you please keep the code to yourself and don’t divulge it to family or friends who do not frequent the site. This is for the FF247 Community who will be commenting and interacting on here and we would like to keep it that way. Ivan (The Terrible) will be keeping a watch and if you do then expect to be dealt with harshly!
Is this true…?
Dunno, I’m a married man but try it and let us know?
Ha, nah it’ll be from a parody site.
I know
My first draft
i would c spinazolla
Good idea
If I go with Poulsen instead of Lukaku, Wijnaldum can be upgraded to KDB with 1.0 ITB spare.
Stellar front line.
Lean on perisic or Torres, wouldn’t both – which way you thinking the tie will go?
That one could go to 1-1 or 2-2.
The reason P Torres is there, because cheap and attacking defender.
Makes sense. I’m currently on a cheapy Swedish cb as an enabler.
I’m still 5th even after missing with my captain in the last round. Very tight at the top though – Game on!!!
I think you’re the only one in the top 10 with a chip left also (Here comes a barrage of cries!)
*cries into 20ish position with no chip*
I find the price changes a bit strange. How much TV does everyone have to spend ?
How’s this draft?
Very similar to mine and as good as any.
FPL has launched! For those that are interested I thought I’d list some of my initial thoughts. I’m bored of my full backs blanking in Euro FPL, an experiment I won’t be continuing in FPL.
Keepers
Sanchez (4.5) is the stand out pick here. Brighton had one of the best defences and have a great start.
Dubravka and Guaita (4.5) both should pick up plenty of save points.
De Gea or Henderson at (5.0). Keep an eye on who is number one here as this is cheap for United defensive coverage.
Defenders
TAA( 7.5) and Robbo (7.0) great assets and Liverpool defence should be stronger. There are however loads of options for cheaper.
Dias (6) the glue in the City defence which is one of the best in the league. Set and forget and 1.5 cheaper than TAA.
Stones or Laporte (5.5). Same reasons as Dias but just cheaper depending on who gets the nod.
Digne (5.5). Everton have probably the best opening set of fixtures with him having a price drop. If James leaves he should be on most set pieces again. 8 assists last season.
Shaw (5.5) created the most chances for a defender last year seems underpriced to me.
Fofana (4.5) very cheap entry into Leicester defence
Lamptey (4.5) very lively on the year maps last season and should have picked up more attacking returns
Ayling (4.5) stats say should have got a lot more attacking returns and Leeds improved defensively
Cresswell (5.5) most attacking returns for a defender last year and will be on all set pieces again
Coufal (5) solid West Ham defence and great going forward
White (4.5) looks set to go to Arsenal and cheap entry into their defence which for xGC is the 5th best last season.
Coady (4.5) solid nailed on starter in what still should be a decent Wolves defence
Williams (4.0) Expected to go out on loan from United. Saints very interested
Justin (5.0) not sure if he’s fit but was great going forward last season.
James (5.5) and Chilwell (6). I’d prefer Chilly as seems more nailed and more of a goal threat. Best defence in the league but do have tricky start of fixtures.
Midfielders
Salah (12.5) Great fixtures and just an consistent obvious captain puck most weeks.
Bruno (12) Most points in the league last season
Son (10) Early doors seems to be overlooked. Fully rested over summer and could become the main man at Spurs if Kane goes. Also affordable if you go without TAA.
Grealish (8). Everything through Villa goes through him presents great value.
Foden (8). Should be more nailed in City team now surely. Has one of the best sets of points per min ratio in the league.
Raphinha (6.5) I’m still laughing at the price of this one they have surely got it wrong just so cheap.
Harrison (6). Also very cheap Leeds attacking coverage and outscored Raph last season. Double up could be worth it.
Smith-Rowe (5.5). Very cheap price to get the Arsenal number 10 and should build on strong end to last season. Saka (6.5) is a bit more established and could be worth extra cash.
Mahrez (9) When he plays he’s capable of monster hauls. Appears to be first choice wide man at City now.
Pepe (7.5) very strong end to last season maybe he will start to justify the 70 odd million They paid for him
Mount (7.5) Nailed solid Chelsea coverage will tick over nicely
Havertz (8.5) Slowly becoming the player we were expecting could be cheap Chelsea attacking coverage and will see a lot more mins this season as suffered badly from Covid last season.
Buendia (6.5) Created most chances in Championship last season and 1.5 saving on Grealish.
Sarr (6) Soft start for Watford fixtures wise. On pens when Deeney not on pitch. Lots of goals and assists last season and has played in premier league before
Alli (6.5) very cheap if he plays under mew manager at Spurs which he should in theory do.
Benrahma (6) towards the end of last season started to show some form and could be a very cheap way into West Ham attack.
Jota (7.5) Will he play as Liverpool trialed and trusted front three are still there but if he does and form says he should he could prove to be very cheap.
Mbuema (5.5) Could play up top with Toney and got double figures in assists last season.
Forwards
Kane (12.5) most assists and goals last season. Solid pick you get what you pay for and could end up at City.
Watkins (7.5) Grealish and Buendia creating for him and completely nailed.
DCL (8) Easiest set of fixtures for Everton. Form did tail off a bit and will depend on new manager for me.
Iheanacho (7.5) Became the main goal threat at Leicester and surely has done enough to start season. Daka coming in and Barnes could be threat to starting.
Toney (6.5) loads of goals in Championship and source of every attacking threat from Brentford.
Antonio (7.5) Capable of hauling if those hamstrings hold up. Great season at West Ham and should lead Line again.
Abraham (6.5) Should move on this summer a move to Brighton or West Ham and he could be a bargain as scores goals wherever he goes.
Jesus (8.5) Not impossible for him to lead line at City and they could give him another chance. Highest xG in league when he plays for a forward.
Cavani (8.5) New contract and should lead line for United. Only one game a week at start remember and he can play that.
Overpriced players
Sterling (11) Did not fo much at City last season and not nailed
Mane (12) Should have been less to make it an interesting decision over him or Salah
Firmino (9) Dont need to expand
KDB (12). Quality player obviously but 12 is a lot of money for someone unlikely on pens and does not score goals every week as is more about the assists.
Vardy (10.5). He’s 34 now and his open play goals really dried up last season
Bamford (8) Just think there is better value from Harrison and Raph
On the whole it does seem easier to pick a team this season as there’s loads of value about.
Promoted team analysis of players that are worth looking at.
Brentford
Player: Ivan Toney
Position: Striker
FPL Price: £6.5m
20/21 Minutes: 4396
20/21 Goals: 33
20/21 Assists: 10
xGIp90: 0.73
Player: Bryan Mbuemo
Position: Right winger/Striker
FPL Price: £5.5m
20/21 Minutes: 3457
20/21 Goals: 8
20/21 Assists: 10
xGIp90: 0.45
Watford
Sarr (6) midfielder
Two seasons ago, in his first season in the Premier League, he managed 5 goals and 4 assists in 22 starts. Last season, he managed 13 goals and 4 assists, with 2.21 shots per 90 in the Championship. He is also now on pens.
Watford’s strength is their defence. Conceding only 30 goals across 46 matches the season, and keeping 23 clean sheets in that time. That is just 0.65 goals per game, and a clean sheet in 50% of games. Dan Bachmann (£4.5) and Ben Foster (£4.0) will prove to be an incredibly valuable duo over the course of the campaign. Bachmann will be first choice. Defenders of note Sierralta (4.5) is probably the best bet.
Norwich
Very tough fixtures to start so we might as well wait and see.
Milot Rashica (5.5) midfielder
46 goal contributions (27G, 19A) in 100 Bremen appearances
Timo Pukki (6) Striker
26 goals and 4 assists last season
Nice piece of work Smash, very informative. Thought you were on holiday, you must have got bored.
Was just sitting at the B and B waiting for my wife to get ready so had tile on my hands. Just got home
Great stuff Smash
The big transfers will start once the Euro is over and some big moves are expected.
I thought, not long ago they’ve decided transfer window to close before season starts. Yet again, it’s 31st of August, 3 weeks after first GW
Top stuff Smash, got me wanting to put my team together now!
all your analysis is spot on. a good case made for each player. now the challenge is which 15 players to select.
i think budget not a main issue as lot of good mid priced options there this year
Great work Smash, very useful indeed
Very nice Smash, thanks for this. There seems quite a lot of good value this year.
That’s some top early prep work Smash.
Thank you
Great stuff, Smash! Thanks for this.
It’s quite hard to get more than 1/2 big hitters in the team this year.
Yeah think it’s two of KDB, Salah, Bruno and Kane. You can get Son easily as well so that’s two and a half but that means no TAA is the way I see it
Yeah, exactly.
Currently on my 1st draft – I am on Bruno and Salah. Not sure on Kane & Son, as I need more info re Kane’s situation. Hard pass on KdB for me. No room for TAA either atm.
for now i went with only Salah of the big hitters.. and a bunch of 7 to 8 m players.. Think Bruno’s form has dipped & KDB is bit overpriced. Kane I will get if his head is in the game. Maybe initially not required.
I’ve got Salah & Bruno. Then Digne, Dias and Maguire as my main defence so no room for TAA at present
Wow…great stuff here. Thanks Smash!
Starting to tinker, and this is an excellent beginning point. Thanks very much.