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ManagerNeil Patel-Hernandez
Neil Patel-Hernandez of Red Lobster FC faces the press after Gameweek 5.
The RookieAsks daftly
Neil, a question for you: You scored 33. Isn't a normal week about 60 for you?
SnarkyRed Lobster FC replies
33 points. The average of 60 is made mostly of other people's good luck.
The ProfessorAsks cleverly
Neil, if I may: Your overall rank fell from 3,145,812 to 4,554,323. What changed in the distribution?
IQ 150+Red Lobster FC replies
Rank is relative, and one weak week is a large move at this stage. I expect partial reversion.
Haaland Captain12 pts (6 × 2)
Cherki: 8 pts. Swapping the armband would have gained 4 pts.
Vice-captain: Raya, 1 pt
2 ptsleft on the bench
Davis 2 · Dubravka 0 · João Pedro 0 · Reed 0
Closest to the +2 DefCon bonus: 10 defensive contributions in a match for a defender, 12 for a midfielder or forward.
| Player | Club | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| RayaVice-captain | ARS | 1 |
| Player | Club | Pts |
|---|---|---|
Scored more than the average manager in 2 of 5 weeks, before hits.
Averaging 59.8 a week through GW5. High point: GW2 with 101. Low point: GW5 with 33.
The ColumnistAsks cheekily
Let me put this to Neil Patel-Hernandez: The Special Ones, just 12 behind, is breathing down your neck. Flattering or terrifying?
Drama queenRed Lobster FC replies
I clutch my armband and weep into my spreadsheet.
The ProfessorAsks cleverly
Back to Red Lobster FC, if I may: 3 of your fifteen players carry an FPL flag. At what point does squad management become hospital management?
Spin doctorRed Lobster FC replies
Red Lobster FC will not be commenting on individual decisions at this stage.
The RookieAsks daftly
On behalf of the press pool, Neil: Wissa missed a penalty. Isn't that where you kick it and the keeper doesn't stop it?
IQ under 40Red Lobster FC replies
Is it the weekend yet? I lose track.
Final for Gameweek 5: this press conference is fixed now that the gameweek is over.
| MUN |
| 2 |
| O'Reilly | MCI | 1 |
|---|
| Calafiori | ARS | 1 |
|---|
| Pedro Porro | TOT | 1 |
|---|
| Player | Club | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Bench 1, goalkeeperDubravka | TOT | 0 |
| Bench 2João Pedro | CHE | 0 |
| Bench 3Reed | FUL | 0 |
| Bench 4Davis | IPS | 0 |
Grand total33
5,859,109 after GW1 → 4,554,323 after GW5. Best so far: 1,805,607 after GW3.
2free transfers for GW7
Worked out from your transfer history (up to 5 can be banked), so FPL's own count has the final word. 4 made this season, and not a single hit taken.
35points left on the bench
Most wasted in GW4: 14 pts.
2 seasons before this
Here since 2024/25.
Best finish: 5,639,090 in 2024/25 (1,987 pts).
£100.6m
Up £0.6m since day one. That's the squad and the bank together.
