FF247 Site Team News Pre-season Training
We’re Back, Baby – FF247 25/26 Season Kick-Off!
New season, same chaos – but this time with slightly more structure. After last year’s car crash of a Site Team performance, we’ve dusted ourselves off and we’re ready to give it another go. Let’s start with a bit of housekeeping, shall we?
A New Dawn (Sort Of)
You may have noticed things were a little quieter on the site last season. Truth is, getting our writers to actually write became harder than getting Darwin Nunez to stay onside. And when we did manage to publish something, comment volumes were lower than Southamptons’s final goal tally (26 for those interested).
So this season, we’re scaling things back. Fewer articles, more focus, and hopefully more of you on site when it counts. Simple.
People Come, People Go…
We’ve had a couple of key departures. GP and Swirly have bid farewell – or at least a long “see ya later” – to both FPL and the day-to-day running of the site. That leaves the management team as Init, Matt, yours truly (Rosco), and Floydeth.
We’re also trimming the writing team. We asked who still wanted in; if they didn’t raise their hands, we’re setting them free like unwanted loanees in a Championship squad clear-out. No hard feelings – it’s just time. (Frankly, it’s starting to feel a bit like the Isak situation at my club… maybe available, maybe injured, maybe ghosting us altogether.)
So… What’s the Plan?
Content-wise, expect the classics:
- H&L
- Site Team
- Live Match Chat
These articles have always brought the most interaction, so we’re keeping it tight and focused. We’ll throw in the odd Tips or Capos article when it feels right.
Let’s be honest: FPL isn’t what it was when FF247 was in its heyday. It’s bigger now. Louder. And most of you get your FPL fixes from YouTube, X (Twitter), or a podcast hosted by a guy called Steve in his garage. So we’re not going to waste your time (or ours) putting out content that gets lost in the noise.
Site Team 1.0 – The Drafts
To get the ball rolling, here’s where we’re currently at with the Site Team. We’ve got two drafts for you – one with a potential Gameweek 1 Bench Boost, and one without.
There’s chatter across the community that BB in GW1 might be the play. We’re not totally sold, but we’ve mocked it up just in case. That said, we’re not looking to blow both the BB and Wildcard by GW2, so the BB draft isn’t a complete rework – just a few tweaks to try and squeeze some juice out of that cursed chip (I got 3 points from mine last season. Yes, really. And yes, it was a Double Gameweek.)
✅ Draft 1: No Bench Boost
Goalkeepers
- Sels (£5.0m) – With the new BPS-save rules, he could be a beast. Second-highest scoring keeper last season (150pts) and starts the season nicely behind a settled defence.
- Kinsky (£4.0m) – Bench fodder. Allegedly the best of the £4.0m bunch.
Defenders
- Tarkowski (£5.5m) – A defensive monster when fit. Averaged 11.5 CBIT (Clearances, Blocks, Interceptions, Tackles) on clean sheet days. Bargain if he stays healthy.
- De Cuyper (£4.5m) – This one’s spicy. 75 goal contributions in 220 appearances. Not nailed early on, but Fulham first up, and they’re not exactly known for clean sheets.
- Pedro Porro (£5.5m) – Lovely fixtures. Attacking menace. Feels like a low-ownership gem while everyone else’s eyes are on premiums and £4.5m enablers.
- Truffert (£4.5m) – Our Matt-approved punt. Attacking full-back replacing Kerkez. Rotates well with Anderson..
- Cucurella (£6.0m) – Flex pick. Loads of good £6.0m defenders around, but Chelsea’s fixtures and his attacking output nudge him into the side.
Midfielders
- Palmer (£10.5m) – Club World Cup star. Only Salah and Mbeumo outscored him last season (214pts). Captaincy contender.
- Salah (£12.5m) – It’s Salah. Loves GW1. That’s all you need to know.
- Anderson (£5.5m) – CBIT magnet and potential set-piece duty now Elanga’s gone.
- Ndiaye (£6.5m) – • Ndiaye (£6.5m) – Reclassified as a mid. Could be Everton’s main man and (whisper it)… on pens?.
- Rogers (£7.0m) – Mr. Reliable. 90-minute man with 19 attacking returns last season. Great fixtures.
Forwards
- Solanke (£7.5m) – Promoted team in GW1, maybe on pens, new manager bounce. Just watch that ankle issue.
- Watkins (£9.0m) – Placeholder for Gyokeres in GW8. Villa’s fixtures are tasty and he was third-best forward last season.
- Kroupi Jr (£4.5m) – Bench fodder, but rotates nicely with Anderson if he gets minutes.
✅ Draft 2: Potential Bench Boost
Changes from Draft 1:
- Kinsky → Verbruggen (£4.5m) – Good shot-stopper, favourable fixture, and BPS upside.
- Porro → Murillo (£5.5m) – Would’ve been last season’s second-best defender under new CBIT rules. Forest double-up incoming.
- Truffert → Kilman (£4.5m) – West Ham’s best CBIT defender. Could also opt for AWB if we fancy attacking returns.
- Cucurella → Van de Ven (£4.5m) – Solid pick, nice opening fixture. Udogie’s injured, so VDV gets the nod.
- Watkins → Bowen (£8.0m) – Despite being reclassified, he’s still West Ham’s main man. Facing newly-promoted Sunderland. Destroy them (please).
- Kroupi Jr → Welbeck (£6.5m) – Fulham defence, meet Danny. On pens now Pedro’s gone. Not glamorous, but potentially gold.
Final Thoughts
We’ll post our final team closer to the deadline, and we’re also putting things to a vote this season — starting with which draft we go with. Democracy at work! If things go south again, at least we can all share the blame together. Comforting, right?
Drop your thoughts below, vote for your favourite draft, and let’s get the conversation started.
Let’s do this.
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Not long now.
How is my current draft looking.
Still not sure on BB1
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A fine team HF! You’ve squeezed in so much talent! Plus 2 decent goalies! Good on you!
And Anderson can easily replace Rudolph if he doesn’t end up playing (ie. The red-nosed reindeer!. Hahaha!). 😉
Thanks AJW..lol @ Rudolph
Barnes is unlikely to play though right?
Mad – you think? Who could I get instead?
Can’t squeeze money from elsewhere really
Guiu or Kroupi are probably the best 4.5 fwds and even they likely won’t start
I could go with one of those, unless I squeeze some money from somewhere else.
Only other way is if Isak goes to Pool before the start of the season or I ditch Haaland for him in the hope the move happens.
Will Howe play him knowing he doesn’t 100% want to be there
You could drop Mbeumo as United have Arsenal, City and Chelsea in the first 5 games then upgrade that 3rd fwd. I can’t see Isak playing for Newcastle while the window is open so he either moves or stays in Sociedad training until he gets his way
Dropping mbuemo is a good idea – dare I say, suggestions to give me funds for an upgrade on the 3rd striker (sorry to be a pain mate)
Also, how can I use AI to assist on transfers – I don’t know how it’s going to work in the game
What does that give you?
Honestly I’m not sure how the AI works with the game. I haven’t done it myself.
As for a downgrade probably a 6.5 or Rogers then use what is left over to either upgrade the 3rd fwd or one of the other cheap mids
Best I can do with a 6.5m midfielder, is Kudus (now that Son is going), and a forward of Barry (the new Everton striker)
Pick 2 of these 4 strikers. Rank them even!
Mateta, Wood, Evanilson, Solanke
Solanke
Wood
Mateta
Evanilson
I’d agree here
Cheers lads, I’ve currently got Wood and Evanilson with the 0.5 itb as I’m not sure if Solanke will be ready for GW1
Solanke, Wood, Mateta, Evanilson
Cheers Jamie
Guys, any views on this team, please?
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Hey Man U man. A few things I’d change/be wary of. Moreno probably won’t play so I’d swap him to Esteve or Rodon/Gudmundson. Or downgrade Gvardiol as I worry what Pep will do with him and RAN. Could rotate or Gvardiol may play LCB which limits him I fear. Then you could upgrade a defender. Also not sure if Devenny will get minutes so I’d go Ramsey at Burnley for your 4.5 mid
Haaland over Salah; you know the risks and rewards.
Strong starting eleven.
Weak bench which is fine if your players all start.
Jamie
Man u Man,
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Thanks guys
Hey everyone, it’s been a while, been away from FPL for about 4 years, but I’m jumping back in for this season and excited to play again. Here’s my draft team for GW1, would love to get your thoughts on my team? Also which sites are good for price rises / falls predictions? FantasyFootballFix?
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Hey KP! Welcome back and glad to see you! I found LiveFPL one of the best for price changes last season. Fix and fpl statistics are the other 2 sites I use to compare.
As for the draft I quite like it. I’d keep an eye on Solanke and Gabriel as they have been injured. Rest is solid
Thanks Matt
Welcome back KP.
Strong starting eleven (great three forwards).
Bench weak.
As above; you know the risks.
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Cheers Jamie, sent you the email.
Hi KP,
Email response sent with League codes
Thanks
Jamie
Okay my current draft with 0.5 itb. Rip it apart.
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It’s only Ndiaye I don’t like, but I fully understand why you have him. Honestly I really like it, although thought you’d have Wirtz!
Yeah I’m not sure on Ndiaye myself to be honest. I think I’ll start with him but I have that 0.5 so could move up to Rogers but then I’m not too keen on the other 5.5s other than Caicedo. And I think I can use that 0.5 in better ways.
Wirtz I like but can’t get him in easily. Im thinking of a WC7/8 so at that point Wirtz should be settled and maybe I go there but I’ll likely go elsewhere.
How is your draft going?
Keep an eye out for Branthwaite, I believe he hasn’t started in the last couple of friendlies with minor injury.
Malen not sure how nailed on he his but could be amazing value if he gets minutes, as an 8th attacker maybe worth the punt.
Rest looks solid.
Yeah keeping an eye on him. He got a niggle after one of the games. Not playing tonight either but they play Roma next week so that will be a good indicator.
Cheers KP. I do like Malen and will rotate him/sell him in a few weeks to Arias if it all fails and Arias looks good.