Author: James Stott

When I started writing these PFL Draft overviews, I was worried that West Ham may end up being a difficult write-up but luckily, they were last for a write-up and they’ve been busy in the short period I began writing these. Speaking of writing, it looked like the writing was on the walls for Slaven Bilić at one point last season which seemed a bit crazy considering the impressive first season he had at the club. So, with one good season and one bad season behind them, how will West Ham fare in the new season and which of...

Is there anything more predictable in the Premier League than a Tony Pulis managed team hitting 40 points and then giving up for the season knowing they’re safe for another year? West Brom’s final win of last season occurred at the end of March, with another 9 games left to play. West Brom’s second highest goal scorer for last season was a centre back and he only finished a couple goals behind the star striker. This may sound like too much criticism but Tony Pulis knows how to set up a defending team and that’s why Draft Managers love...

Another season, another manager for Watford. Can Marco Silva dodge the same fate as Quique Flores and Walter Mazzarri? Watford seems to have a touch of the Tony Pulis about them, get to 40 points and then switch off. What’s more important to us though is, how will Watford line up for this coming season and who would be worth drafting into our teams? Goalkeepers Heurelho Gomes has been an ever present in goal for Watford since signing for them in 2014 and while I don’t expect that to change going into this season, I wouldn’t be surprised if...

Things seem to be going a little sideways for Stoke City at the moment, big signings not working out and star players leaving. Mark Hughes is currently 8/1 to be the first to leave his job this season, that’s a bet too tempting to turn down for me. Barring the negatives, there are some positives in the Stoke City team and they can serve your Draft Fantasy team well. Goalkeepers This is one position that is strong for Stoke City. Jack Butland’s injury last season ended up being a blessing in disguise for my team as I gambled on...

Tottenham Hotspur, always the bridesmaid and never the bride. The last couple of seasons have seen Spurs become a really exciting team to watch. They’ve quality all over the pitch and over the summer, they only really need to improve their squad depth. The Tottenham Hotspur first team is almost untouchable and unlike last season, when some negativity still surrounded players like Kane and Alli and their ability to perform again, Spurs players will be high on a lot of people’s shortlists for this season’s Draft Fantasy Football game. Goalkeepers Last season, a guy in my league actually drafted...

Everyone’s old second favourite club, Swansea City, is one of my picks to be relegated this season. There are a few notable players in this team that can provide you with some good points in the forthcoming draft fantasy football season but without a couple more quality signings, then it could be a long season for the Swans. Goalkeepers There’s should really only be one man in goal for Swansea City again this season and that’s the man that played all but one game last season in goal for Swansea City, Łukasz Fabiański. In the 16/17 season, Fabiański was...

Southampton and their transfer dealings, it’s a tale as old as time. Southampton bring through some great younger players, find some bargains in Europe, have amazing seasons with them then sell them for a huge profit and begin again. This summer though not too much has occurred in regard to new players coming in which should make this Draft Fantasy Football team overview fairly easy. Goalkeepers Fraser Forster isn’t going anywhere for now and will be the first-choice keeper for Southampton again this season. At times, Forster didn’t seem to be at his best last season yet he still...

Newcastle United are the third and final team (first, technically) promoted to the Premier League this season and it is far from their first time in the league. Out of all the promoted teams from the last few seasons, Newcastle United are the one who you’d be safe to assume can stick it out and not be in a relegation scrap but limited transfer activity so far could prove that theory wrong. Newcastle United’s team currently still looks like it’s great for the Championship but not good enough for the Premier League. Currently, there are a few gambles for...

A treble winning season for Man Utd last season, it’s not a bad way to start your Man Utd career for José Mourinho but the success in the cups wasn’t matched where it matters most to us Draft Managers, the Premier League. José Mourinho has become well known for having an even better second season, bookies even have Man Utd as 2nd favourites for the league despite only a couple of changes to the playing squad so far, this summer. Goalkeepers Will he, or won’t he? The tiresome David De Gea to Real Madrid rumours have been around since...