Andrew Lawes (FPL Nightmare)
@fplnightmare.bsky.social
Taking on the FPL template with unique strategies, ideas and thoughts.
2024/25 Final OR: 77,751.
Best ever OR: 9,394 (2021/22).
2024/25 Final OR: 77,751.
Best ever OR: 9,394 (2021/22).
Just did Mbeumo to Semenyo this week, seems an obvious transfer. With Murphy starting I'm cautiously optimistic Woltemade can get something.
After all my hits a few GWs back it feels wild to still have 5 FTs for GW18, but it feels a better week for making big changes than today.
After all my hits a few GWs back it feels wild to still have 5 FTs for GW18, but it feels a better week for making big changes than today.
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Just did Mbeumo to Semenyo this week, seems an obvious transfer. With Murphy starting I'm cautiously optimistic Woltemade can get something.
After all my hits a few GWs back it feels wild to still have 5 FTs for GW18, but it feels a better week for making big changes than today.
After all my hits a few GWs back it feels wild to still have 5 FTs for GW18, but it feels a better week for making big changes than today.
I went with my second Free Hit draft in the end. Feels a bit riskier than it should but if Ekitike can match Haaland then I think it can be a good gameweek.
No Newcastle for the derby feels odd, just can't call it.
Saka captain because there's enough risks taken.
No Newcastle for the derby feels odd, just can't call it.
Saka captain because there's enough risks taken.
December 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I went with my second Free Hit draft in the end. Feels a bit riskier than it should but if Ekitike can match Haaland then I think it can be a good gameweek.
No Newcastle for the derby feels odd, just can't call it.
Saka captain because there's enough risks taken.
No Newcastle for the derby feels odd, just can't call it.
Saka captain because there's enough risks taken.
You have absolutely no idea how hard it was to be a good boy and not take a hit this week, or captain Woltemade, when Newcastle are up against Burnley. I need to start climbing though and I have to trust my squad.
Semenyo ➡️ Foden
OR: 3.43m.
It has to be a green. It has to be.
Semenyo ➡️ Foden
OR: 3.43m.
It has to be a green. It has to be.
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
You have absolutely no idea how hard it was to be a good boy and not take a hit this week, or captain Woltemade, when Newcastle are up against Burnley. I need to start climbing though and I have to trust my squad.
Semenyo ➡️ Foden
OR: 3.43m.
It has to be a green. It has to be.
Semenyo ➡️ Foden
OR: 3.43m.
It has to be a green. It has to be.
This sums it up very well
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This sums it up very well
I did Pope to Henderson because I didn't trust any outfielder enough not to get rotated, and I thought my team looks great except Thiago. I went for Henderson because I can FH in 16, which means his fixtures for me are Burnley, Fulham, Leeds, Spurs, Fulham, which looks lovely.
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I did Pope to Henderson because I didn't trust any outfielder enough not to get rotated, and I thought my team looks great except Thiago. I went for Henderson because I can FH in 16, which means his fixtures for me are Burnley, Fulham, Leeds, Spurs, Fulham, which looks lovely.
GW13 team.
NO HITS 🎆
Did Burn to O'Reilly. Sad about it but trying to use logic over reason and Newcastle have been poor away.
Have considered Pope to Donnarumma for a hit, but can't justify it, Dubravka will be fine.
Think this team has good potential taking on Free Hits.
NO HITS 🎆
Did Burn to O'Reilly. Sad about it but trying to use logic over reason and Newcastle have been poor away.
Have considered Pope to Donnarumma for a hit, but can't justify it, Dubravka will be fine.
Think this team has good potential taking on Free Hits.
November 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
GW13 team.
NO HITS 🎆
Did Burn to O'Reilly. Sad about it but trying to use logic over reason and Newcastle have been poor away.
Have considered Pope to Donnarumma for a hit, but can't justify it, Dubravka will be fine.
Think this team has good potential taking on Free Hits.
NO HITS 🎆
Did Burn to O'Reilly. Sad about it but trying to use logic over reason and Newcastle have been poor away.
Have considered Pope to Donnarumma for a hit, but can't justify it, Dubravka will be fine.
Think this team has good potential taking on Free Hits.
I was all set to roll then was overcome by a compulsion to do Gvardiol, Porro and Saka to Fernandes, Munoz and Timber for a -8 in the last two minutes, so that's what I've done. Came so close to paying off the -12 last week, feel this one is a bigger gamble tbh but it's what I've done.
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I was all set to roll then was overcome by a compulsion to do Gvardiol, Porro and Saka to Fernandes, Munoz and Timber for a -8 in the last two minutes, so that's what I've done. Came so close to paying off the -12 last week, feel this one is a bigger gamble tbh but it's what I've done.
Went Gvardiol over Longstaff, because Longstaff has no away returns so far, and his ownership is lower so him doing well hurts me less.
Pedro, Reijnders, Kudus, Agbadou ➡️ Guiu, Mbeumo, Rice, Big Dan Burn (-12)
2.66m minus whatever 12 points cost me.
Optimistic of a green.
Pedro, Reijnders, Kudus, Agbadou ➡️ Guiu, Mbeumo, Rice, Big Dan Burn (-12)
2.66m minus whatever 12 points cost me.
Optimistic of a green.
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Went Gvardiol over Longstaff, because Longstaff has no away returns so far, and his ownership is lower so him doing well hurts me less.
Pedro, Reijnders, Kudus, Agbadou ➡️ Guiu, Mbeumo, Rice, Big Dan Burn (-12)
2.66m minus whatever 12 points cost me.
Optimistic of a green.
Pedro, Reijnders, Kudus, Agbadou ➡️ Guiu, Mbeumo, Rice, Big Dan Burn (-12)
2.66m minus whatever 12 points cost me.
Optimistic of a green.
Had to move tonight due to the impending price changes.
FPL's most forbidden transfer is confirmed.
Vicario & Barnes ➡️ Pope & Longstaff (-4)
You'll think it's stupid, and I get that. A hit, for a keeper and a sub. But it makes perfect sense.
My reasoning is here 👇
FPL's most forbidden transfer is confirmed.
Vicario & Barnes ➡️ Pope & Longstaff (-4)
You'll think it's stupid, and I get that. A hit, for a keeper and a sub. But it makes perfect sense.
My reasoning is here 👇
October 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Had to move tonight due to the impending price changes.
FPL's most forbidden transfer is confirmed.
Vicario & Barnes ➡️ Pope & Longstaff (-4)
You'll think it's stupid, and I get that. A hit, for a keeper and a sub. But it makes perfect sense.
My reasoning is here 👇
FPL's most forbidden transfer is confirmed.
Vicario & Barnes ➡️ Pope & Longstaff (-4)
You'll think it's stupid, and I get that. A hit, for a keeper and a sub. But it makes perfect sense.
My reasoning is here 👇
I do love robins. We have one that keeps coming to visit in my garden!
October 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I do love robins. We have one that keeps coming to visit in my garden!
Didn't get the Gvardiol goal, but an assist & CS is unreal. I was 9m OR four gameweeks ago! This is dreamland.
October 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Didn't get the Gvardiol goal, but an assist & CS is unreal. I was 9m OR four gameweeks ago! This is dreamland.
Differential diamonds 💎 ♥️ waited a long time for a gameweek like this. Reminds me why we play the game. Is it greedy to hope for a Gvardiol goal ...?
October 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Differential diamonds 💎 ♥️ waited a long time for a gameweek like this. Reminds me why we play the game. Is it greedy to hope for a Gvardiol goal ...?
GW4 team.
No Liverpool isn't ideal, but couldn't justify a transfer. Would rather wait until next week and see what happens with Cunha & Sarr. Think there's enough points in this squad, but it's not been a great start and could easily get worse.
OR: 9.5m
No Liverpool isn't ideal, but couldn't justify a transfer. Would rather wait until next week and see what happens with Cunha & Sarr. Think there's enough points in this squad, but it's not been a great start and could easily get worse.
OR: 9.5m
September 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
GW4 team.
No Liverpool isn't ideal, but couldn't justify a transfer. Would rather wait until next week and see what happens with Cunha & Sarr. Think there's enough points in this squad, but it's not been a great start and could easily get worse.
OR: 9.5m
No Liverpool isn't ideal, but couldn't justify a transfer. Would rather wait until next week and see what happens with Cunha & Sarr. Think there's enough points in this squad, but it's not been a great start and could easily get worse.
OR: 9.5m
Hahaha do your worst pal. 9.45m and I used my wildcard last week 😂
September 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Hahaha do your worst pal. 9.45m and I used my wildcard last week 😂
Just to confirm, as per the live stream, I sold Wirtz for Gordon and made Gordon captain.
I've said all week Liverpool are getting it on Monday night, and I've put my money where my mouth is.
Also think Bowen and Nunes justify my faith in them this week.
All the best!
I've said all week Liverpool are getting it on Monday night, and I've put my money where my mouth is.
Also think Bowen and Nunes justify my faith in them this week.
All the best!
August 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Just to confirm, as per the live stream, I sold Wirtz for Gordon and made Gordon captain.
I've said all week Liverpool are getting it on Monday night, and I've put my money where my mouth is.
Also think Bowen and Nunes justify my faith in them this week.
All the best!
I've said all week Liverpool are getting it on Monday night, and I've put my money where my mouth is.
Also think Bowen and Nunes justify my faith in them this week.
All the best!
The fun continues 😂😂😂
This is a generational FPL Nightmare start to the campaign. Unbelievable, yet so predictable.
This is a generational FPL Nightmare start to the campaign. Unbelievable, yet so predictable.
August 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The fun continues 😂😂😂
This is a generational FPL Nightmare start to the campaign. Unbelievable, yet so predictable.
This is a generational FPL Nightmare start to the campaign. Unbelievable, yet so predictable.
Final team to take on the template. Same as in the livestream, despite Andy Martin making me doubt Rodon at the death.
Captains:
GW1, Bowen v SUN
GW2, Saka v LEE
GW3, Bruno v BUR
GW4, Bowen to Mateta, Mateta v SUN
GW5, Watkins v SUN
It's a brave plan, but an exciting one.
Captains:
GW1, Bowen v SUN
GW2, Saka v LEE
GW3, Bruno v BUR
GW4, Bowen to Mateta, Mateta v SUN
GW5, Watkins v SUN
It's a brave plan, but an exciting one.
August 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Final team to take on the template. Same as in the livestream, despite Andy Martin making me doubt Rodon at the death.
Captains:
GW1, Bowen v SUN
GW2, Saka v LEE
GW3, Bruno v BUR
GW4, Bowen to Mateta, Mateta v SUN
GW5, Watkins v SUN
It's a brave plan, but an exciting one.
Captains:
GW1, Bowen v SUN
GW2, Saka v LEE
GW3, Bruno v BUR
GW4, Bowen to Mateta, Mateta v SUN
GW5, Watkins v SUN
It's a brave plan, but an exciting one.
Also delighted by the reaction to the unveiling of the mini-league I've put together for this year. Me my mates vs some of the very best the game has to offer.
Think there's every chance I get my arse kicked, but I have to test myself against the best. I'll be better by the end.
Think there's every chance I get my arse kicked, but I have to test myself against the best. I'll be better by the end.
August 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Also delighted by the reaction to the unveiling of the mini-league I've put together for this year. Me my mates vs some of the very best the game has to offer.
Think there's every chance I get my arse kicked, but I have to test myself against the best. I'll be better by the end.
Think there's every chance I get my arse kicked, but I have to test myself against the best. I'll be better by the end.
Thank you all for the support in my stream, was a fantastic couple of hours, can't believe I managed to keep going!
Very pleased with the team I ended up with, feels the perfect team to take on the template.
Seeing this when I ended the stream was very special too.
Very pleased with the team I ended up with, feels the perfect team to take on the template.
Seeing this when I ended the stream was very special too.
August 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you all for the support in my stream, was a fantastic couple of hours, can't believe I managed to keep going!
Very pleased with the team I ended up with, feels the perfect team to take on the template.
Seeing this when I ended the stream was very special too.
Very pleased with the team I ended up with, feels the perfect team to take on the template.
Seeing this when I ended the stream was very special too.
Probably the best comment I've ever had on my YouTube channel 😍
Very pleased with this video. Think my chip strategy is unique and powerful, and it's being overlooked in the desire to waste them on crap players.
Chips are an opportunity.
👉 youtu.be/_l-5sJUwm8I
#fpl
Very pleased with this video. Think my chip strategy is unique and powerful, and it's being overlooked in the desire to waste them on crap players.
Chips are an opportunity.
👉 youtu.be/_l-5sJUwm8I
#fpl
August 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Probably the best comment I've ever had on my YouTube channel 😍
Very pleased with this video. Think my chip strategy is unique and powerful, and it's being overlooked in the desire to waste them on crap players.
Chips are an opportunity.
👉 youtu.be/_l-5sJUwm8I
#fpl
Very pleased with this video. Think my chip strategy is unique and powerful, and it's being overlooked in the desire to waste them on crap players.
Chips are an opportunity.
👉 youtu.be/_l-5sJUwm8I
#fpl
FPL is turning into Candy Crush. Points for you, points for me, points for everybody. Such a shame.
July 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
FPL is turning into Candy Crush. Points for you, points for me, points for everybody. Such a shame.
Spent hours trying to second-guess the Gladiator. Decided to just go with my gut.
Saka & Wissa ➡️ Rogers & Watkins (-4)
Mbeumo captain.
Then discovered the Gladiator brought Wissa in.
This could be the ultimate kick in the teeth. Even so, I'm happy. Ish.
31 points ahead.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
Saka & Wissa ➡️ Rogers & Watkins (-4)
Mbeumo captain.
Then discovered the Gladiator brought Wissa in.
This could be the ultimate kick in the teeth. Even so, I'm happy. Ish.
31 points ahead.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
May 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Spent hours trying to second-guess the Gladiator. Decided to just go with my gut.
Saka & Wissa ➡️ Rogers & Watkins (-4)
Mbeumo captain.
Then discovered the Gladiator brought Wissa in.
This could be the ultimate kick in the teeth. Even so, I'm happy. Ish.
31 points ahead.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
Saka & Wissa ➡️ Rogers & Watkins (-4)
Mbeumo captain.
Then discovered the Gladiator brought Wissa in.
This could be the ultimate kick in the teeth. Even so, I'm happy. Ish.
31 points ahead.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
Something along these lines but better.
May 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Something along these lines but better.
I imagine it'll be something bland and corporate, a circular design that works well for social media. This is one of our old ones - a modern version of this would work quite well. Could imagine this but just the magpie tbh
May 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I imagine it'll be something bland and corporate, a circular design that works well for social media. This is one of our old ones - a modern version of this would work quite well. Could imagine this but just the magpie tbh
The biggest of #BigBallsCalls
Free Hit active. Safety net removed.
Triple Forest defence. Triple Brentford attack. Gvardiol, Salah, de Bruyne, Cunha, Haaland (c).
Risking the mini-league to chase top 10k. 38 points away.
I just had to know.
All the best.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
Free Hit active. Safety net removed.
Triple Forest defence. Triple Brentford attack. Gvardiol, Salah, de Bruyne, Cunha, Haaland (c).
Risking the mini-league to chase top 10k. 38 points away.
I just had to know.
All the best.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
May 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The biggest of #BigBallsCalls
Free Hit active. Safety net removed.
Triple Forest defence. Triple Brentford attack. Gvardiol, Salah, de Bruyne, Cunha, Haaland (c).
Risking the mini-league to chase top 10k. 38 points away.
I just had to know.
All the best.
#FPL #FPLCommunity
Free Hit active. Safety net removed.
Triple Forest defence. Triple Brentford attack. Gvardiol, Salah, de Bruyne, Cunha, Haaland (c).
Risking the mini-league to chase top 10k. 38 points away.
I just had to know.
All the best.
#FPL #FPLCommunity