FPL Graboid
@fplgraboid.bsky.social
FPL enthusiast since 2011. Old enough to remember Times mail-in Fantasy Football. Also a giant underground worm.
Best ranks:
• 4,232 - 2024/25
• 6,221 - 2016/17
• 9,075 - 2023/24
• 11,113 - 2017/18
Best ranks:
• 4,232 - 2024/25
• 6,221 - 2016/17
• 9,075 - 2023/24
• 11,113 - 2017/18
GW21. Still getting red arrows at rank > 3m.
Would love to know how many dead teams I'm routinely getting outscored by each week!
Would love to know how many dead teams I'm routinely getting outscored by each week!
January 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
GW21. Still getting red arrows at rank > 3m.
Would love to know how many dead teams I'm routinely getting outscored by each week!
Would love to know how many dead teams I'm routinely getting outscored by each week!
Looks like I might be getting a nice 0.1m back tonight due to being bad enough at this game to still own Micky Van de Ven.
Highlight of the year so far.
Highlight of the year so far.
January 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Looks like I might be getting a nice 0.1m back tonight due to being bad enough at this game to still own Micky Van de Ven.
Highlight of the year so far.
Highlight of the year so far.
Spaffing hard-earned/ AFCON transfers days before deadline on non-injured players to move your team closer to the template when ranked > 3m is probably not the way to FPL, yet here we are 🤷♂️
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Spaffing hard-earned/ AFCON transfers days before deadline on non-injured players to move your team closer to the template when ranked > 3m is probably not the way to FPL, yet here we are 🤷♂️
GW20. Small green arrow. Didn't catch any big scores but some points spread around and a little bench jam for some no-shows.
Already made the knee-jerk switch from Timber to Gab, tempted to go early on Wolte to Thiago now too.
Gonna have a few squad problems going forward but who cares, really
Already made the knee-jerk switch from Timber to Gab, tempted to go early on Wolte to Thiago now too.
Gonna have a few squad problems going forward but who cares, really
January 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
GW20. Small green arrow. Didn't catch any big scores but some points spread around and a little bench jam for some no-shows.
Already made the knee-jerk switch from Timber to Gab, tempted to go early on Wolte to Thiago now too.
Gonna have a few squad problems going forward but who cares, really
Already made the knee-jerk switch from Timber to Gab, tempted to go early on Wolte to Thiago now too.
Gonna have a few squad problems going forward but who cares, really
Like many I sold Thiago for Ekitike GW18. Kept Woltemade instead due to slightly better fixtures and lower ownership. 20pt swing in just 3 GW's. Don't regret the Ekitike pick, just who I sold.
Multiple decisions/ results like that have defined my (terrible) FPL season
Multiple decisions/ results like that have defined my (terrible) FPL season
January 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Like many I sold Thiago for Ekitike GW18. Kept Woltemade instead due to slightly better fixtures and lower ownership. 20pt swing in just 3 GW's. Don't regret the Ekitike pick, just who I sold.
Multiple decisions/ results like that have defined my (terrible) FPL season
Multiple decisions/ results like that have defined my (terrible) FPL season
My gut here was actually correct, but chose to start him nonetheless.
Makes no difference to my team now though, he'd still be coming off the bench if I'd benched him anyway!
Makes no difference to my team now though, he'd still be coming off the bench if I'd benched him anyway!
Nick Woltemade has been a king troll for me in FPL this year.
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
My gut here was actually correct, but chose to start him nonetheless.
Makes no difference to my team now though, he'd still be coming off the bench if I'd benched him anyway!
Makes no difference to my team now though, he'd still be coming off the bench if I'd benched him anyway!
14 point swing in just 2 GW's for those that went early on swapping Timber for Gabriel vs. those that stayed patient. Seems harsh.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
14 point swing in just 2 GW's for those that went early on swapping Timber for Gabriel vs. those that stayed patient. Seems harsh.
Nick Woltemade has been a king troll for me in FPL this year.
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
January 3, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Nick Woltemade has been a king troll for me in FPL this year.
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
I'm seeing a lot of predictions for him to start this GW, but personally I wouldn't be surprised to see Wissa get the nod again after 80 mins, a goal and a solid rest between games.
Real head-scratcher for me whether to play him this GW
GW20. Is this bonkers?
January 2, 2026 at 12:51 AM
GW20. Is this bonkers?
GW19. Back to being crap.
January 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
GW19. Back to being crap.
What you've all been waiting for, my annual list of 12 tracks that I enjoyed in 2025:
• Where Are Your Kids Tonight? - CMAT, John Grant
• Believe - The Paper Kites
• be a bitch - Maren Morris
• Bonnet Of Pins - Matt Berninger
• It's Not My Time - 3 Doors Down
• Bowery - Zach Bryan Kings Of Leon
• Where Are Your Kids Tonight? - CMAT, John Grant
• Believe - The Paper Kites
• be a bitch - Maren Morris
• Bonnet Of Pins - Matt Berninger
• It's Not My Time - 3 Doors Down
• Bowery - Zach Bryan Kings Of Leon
Because absolutely nobody asked, here is a list of 12 songs I enjoyed in 2024* (*not necessarily released in 2024):
January 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
What you've all been waiting for, my annual list of 12 tracks that I enjoyed in 2025:
• Where Are Your Kids Tonight? - CMAT, John Grant
• Believe - The Paper Kites
• be a bitch - Maren Morris
• Bonnet Of Pins - Matt Berninger
• It's Not My Time - 3 Doors Down
• Bowery - Zach Bryan Kings Of Leon
• Where Are Your Kids Tonight? - CMAT, John Grant
• Believe - The Paper Kites
• be a bitch - Maren Morris
• Bonnet Of Pins - Matt Berninger
• It's Not My Time - 3 Doors Down
• Bowery - Zach Bryan Kings Of Leon
And again.
Semenyo & Senesi outscoring Cunha & Dorgu by 4pts. 2 transfers used.
"Only" 4 points, but still.
Saw it coming a mile away but still went there.
Semenyo & Senesi outscoring Cunha & Dorgu by 4pts. 2 transfers used.
"Only" 4 points, but still.
Saw it coming a mile away but still went there.
Once again I'd have more points if I'd just made no transfers at all.
Thanks, AFCON 👍
Thanks, AFCON 👍
December 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
And again.
Semenyo & Senesi outscoring Cunha & Dorgu by 4pts. 2 transfers used.
"Only" 4 points, but still.
Saw it coming a mile away but still went there.
Semenyo & Senesi outscoring Cunha & Dorgu by 4pts. 2 transfers used.
"Only" 4 points, but still.
Saw it coming a mile away but still went there.
I've already been priced out of my preferred moves this GW, and damned if I'm paying more than 4.1m for 3 (maybe even just 2) games from Patrick bl**dy Dorgu, so have gone early ahead of his predicted rise tonight.
Why can't y'all just wait till the deadline to make your moves like sensible people.
Why can't y'all just wait till the deadline to make your moves like sensible people.
December 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I've already been priced out of my preferred moves this GW, and damned if I'm paying more than 4.1m for 3 (maybe even just 2) games from Patrick bl**dy Dorgu, so have gone early ahead of his predicted rise tonight.
Why can't y'all just wait till the deadline to make your moves like sensible people.
Why can't y'all just wait till the deadline to make your moves like sensible people.
I want to pick Dalot over Dorgu as I feel he's the better medium-term pick, however getting Dorgu allows me to afford Cunha for Semenyo. Or I get Gordon. Or I just keep Semenyo.
This feels like one of those sliding doors transfer moments where I end up 50pts down after a few gameweeks whatever I do
This feels like one of those sliding doors transfer moments where I end up 50pts down after a few gameweeks whatever I do
December 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I want to pick Dalot over Dorgu as I feel he's the better medium-term pick, however getting Dorgu allows me to afford Cunha for Semenyo. Or I get Gordon. Or I just keep Semenyo.
This feels like one of those sliding doors transfer moments where I end up 50pts down after a few gameweeks whatever I do
This feels like one of those sliding doors transfer moments where I end up 50pts down after a few gameweeks whatever I do
GW18. Good gameweek klaxon!! 🚨
Proof that a stopped clock is still right occasionally - finally a healthy dose of good fortune coupled with some strong differential returns.
Hopefully a second half season turnaround on the cards 🤞
Proof that a stopped clock is still right occasionally - finally a healthy dose of good fortune coupled with some strong differential returns.
Hopefully a second half season turnaround on the cards 🤞
December 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
GW18. Good gameweek klaxon!! 🚨
Proof that a stopped clock is still right occasionally - finally a healthy dose of good fortune coupled with some strong differential returns.
Hopefully a second half season turnaround on the cards 🤞
Proof that a stopped clock is still right occasionally - finally a healthy dose of good fortune coupled with some strong differential returns.
Hopefully a second half season turnaround on the cards 🤞
The only level of enjoyment I'm getting out of this game is counting VdV's Clearances, Blocks and Interceptions.
Awful.
Awful.
December 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The only level of enjoyment I'm getting out of this game is counting VdV's Clearances, Blocks and Interceptions.
Awful.
Awful.
Looks like I'm going to be priced out of my preferred moves tonight, but can't possibly go early with one unknown defender injury and 2 still to play this gameweek.
Getting priced out is annoying, but other options always tend to present themselves, so hopefully won't be too damaging missing out
Getting priced out is annoying, but other options always tend to present themselves, so hopefully won't be too damaging missing out
December 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Looks like I'm going to be priced out of my preferred moves tonight, but can't possibly go early with one unknown defender injury and 2 still to play this gameweek.
Getting priced out is annoying, but other options always tend to present themselves, so hopefully won't be too damaging missing out
Getting priced out is annoying, but other options always tend to present themselves, so hopefully won't be too damaging missing out
Somehow I still have Van de Ven in my FPL squad.
He's auto-subbing in for me for Timber.
Anything more than 0 pts I'll count as a win.
He's auto-subbing in for me for Timber.
Anything more than 0 pts I'll count as a win.
December 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Somehow I still have Van de Ven in my FPL squad.
He's auto-subbing in for me for Timber.
Anything more than 0 pts I'll count as a win.
He's auto-subbing in for me for Timber.
Anything more than 0 pts I'll count as a win.
I've owned Nick Woltemade since GW9, after he scored 3 goals in 3 GW's.
Since then he's scored in GW13 (when I free hit him out) and GW17 (when I benched him).
Terrific stuff.
Since then he's scored in GW13 (when I free hit him out) and GW17 (when I benched him).
Terrific stuff.
December 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I've owned Nick Woltemade since GW9, after he scored 3 goals in 3 GW's.
Since then he's scored in GW13 (when I free hit him out) and GW17 (when I benched him).
Terrific stuff.
Since then he's scored in GW13 (when I free hit him out) and GW17 (when I benched him).
Terrific stuff.
Probably gonna be picking between Casemiro and Mason Mount for GW19. What a time to be alive.
December 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Probably gonna be picking between Casemiro and Mason Mount for GW19. What a time to be alive.
This time last year I was happy
GW17: 19k green.
Couple of bad benching decisions, but can't complain too much.
Waiting on Saka/ Cunha updates but some things to think about over a glass of mulled wine
Couple of bad benching decisions, but can't complain too much.
Waiting on Saka/ Cunha updates but some things to think about over a glass of mulled wine
December 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This time last year I was happy
GW17. Decent gameweek, just back to where I was a couple of GW's ago.
Bringing in Wilson just so I could bench Woltemade not smart.
Bringing in Wilson just so I could bench Woltemade not smart.
December 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
GW17. Decent gameweek, just back to where I was a couple of GW's ago.
Bringing in Wilson just so I could bench Woltemade not smart.
Bringing in Wilson just so I could bench Woltemade not smart.
Once again I'd have more points if I'd just made no transfers at all.
Thanks, AFCON 👍
Thanks, AFCON 👍
December 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Once again I'd have more points if I'd just made no transfers at all.
Thanks, AFCON 👍
Thanks, AFCON 👍
Is there anything more obvious than Thiago outscoring Ekitike next GW?
December 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Is there anything more obvious than Thiago outscoring Ekitike next GW?
Due to family commitments I don't get to watch much live football on weekends, however some action I've managed to catch today:
• Alderete header chance missed
• Senesi headed chance missed from Semenyo assist
• Saka missed chance from Timber assist
That's like 30 missed FPL pts for my team. Fun 👍
• Alderete header chance missed
• Senesi headed chance missed from Semenyo assist
• Saka missed chance from Timber assist
That's like 30 missed FPL pts for my team. Fun 👍
December 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Due to family commitments I don't get to watch much live football on weekends, however some action I've managed to catch today:
• Alderete header chance missed
• Senesi headed chance missed from Semenyo assist
• Saka missed chance from Timber assist
That's like 30 missed FPL pts for my team. Fun 👍
• Alderete header chance missed
• Senesi headed chance missed from Semenyo assist
• Saka missed chance from Timber assist
That's like 30 missed FPL pts for my team. Fun 👍