(THREAD Ahead - everyone else is!)

A few notes to myself for FPL season 20/21:

1. Be patient

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> It& #39;s a long season. OR rank can wait a few GWs.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Stop and think before you transfer on a Sat night.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Check eye test and stats before making moves which you can& #39;t get out of.

2. Trust your instincts

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> The best teams and players will come good again. Probably in 1-2 GWs. Don& #39;t panic.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> If you see something from a player in more than one game. Why not give it a go? Especially if the stars match.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Don& #39;t get swayed by the madding crowd. Be yourself.

3. Find the value ASAP

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> The golden nuggets need to be jumped on early to build team value for WC2.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Remember that prices are fallible. Some 5m mids outperform 7m or 8m mids.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> KDB at 13m might still be value! Don& #39;t be put off by price. High or low!

4. Wildcards

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> WC1 - Flexible. Prepared to go early but prefer to hold.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> WC2 - Earlier has worked in the past but check @BenCrellin and DGWs to see if a strategy works for later.

5. Chip Policy

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> BB - Aim for DGW
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> 3x Cap - Flexible but targeting weak teams is differential.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> FH - worked last year to navigate a tricky fixture week but preferable for a bigger BGW.

6. Navigating GW1-5

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> I want one of Bruno/Martial. I want KDB and I want Salah. KDB will come in GW2. I have room to play with to get KDB in for either Kane or Auba. Others can wait if necessary.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Early WC an option but ideally watch a few games to decide.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Ryan GW5.

7. No Mo no problem!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Some of the best players never owned Trent and still succeded last year. Same for Salah. Same for KDB. 1 player is not going to decide your season. No player is ESSENTIAL!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> That said, make sure the money you& #39;ve spent elsewhere can make up those points!

8. It& #39;s just a game!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> When the fun stops, close the webpage and hug your kids.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> If you want some fun, take that hit. Within reason.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> The odd early transfer to beat the price change is fine sometimes!!

9. Bias avoidance

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> 3x Arsenal is not necessarily a good thing!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Spurs players might need to be bought
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Players that have burnt you can be useful again
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Injury prone player avoidance is silly. Take the hit when they get injured. Make hay while the sun shines. Or Son.

10. Mini leagues and OR

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> OR is your main aim. Top 50k is the minimum aim. Top 20k would be silver standard and Top 10k gold.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Mini leagues should take care of themselves. Don& #39;t start mirroring opponent teams or worrying about position too early.

I& #39;m not chasing followers or wanting anything back from this.

It is a reminder of what I would like to stick to where possible.

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