McFadden set for St Andrews
Birmingham have agreed a undisclosed fee with Everton for James McFadden . The Scot is now discussing personal terms with the club and McCleish looks likely to seal his second signing of the transfer window after grabbing David Murphy from Hibs.
If a deal can be agreed, McFadden would seem set to go straight into the side to face Chelsea at the weekend.
From a fantasy managers point of view, this could be an interesting development. McFadden is classed as a midfielder in certain games and as such would appear to offer good value with McCleish likely to employ him up front or just off a striker.
Even when classified as a forward, a guaranteed run of games until the end of the season could see the him provide some decent short-term points potential, depending on Birmingham’s fixtures. Straight away, they are about to enter a run of four home games from the next six matches with Chelsea, Derby Arsenal and Spurs visiting St Andrews.
I still don’t know who to change in my team, I still think my defenders are the weakest positions.
Thinking of changing James because I don’t want to take anyone else out?
James, Hart
Lescott, Mellberg, Campbell, Onuoha (might not play), R.Taylor (injured?)
Gerrard, Fabregas, Bentley, Cahill, M.Petrov
Torres, Berbatov, M.Bent
(NO MAN U PLAYERS!)
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@Ollie
Perhaps Cahill after the Wigan game, for Barry? Or upgrade Bent to Young?
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Also my current team:
James Hart
Sagna Vidic Hyypia Baines McShane
Ronaldo Fabregas Gerrard Cahill Larrson
Adebayor M.Bent Forssell
I’m planning on changing Cahill for Barry/Petrov or Bentley. Adebayor for Tevez/Anelka or Berbatov depending on form & fixtures. Eventually G.Neville for Vidic, freeing up lots to upgrade 5th Midfielder or second striker.
Any other ideas would be appreciated,
Rob
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Ivanovic, Steinsson and Skrtel have all been added to the FPL game now.
McFadden yet to be switched to Birmingham though.
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Fulham will be siging Marlon King from Watford apparently- he’s scored 11 goals in the championship this season so he might be a good cheap option up front..
Of course, he’ll probably be crap.
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Mark, .. scout picks?
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When does Mark usually stick up his Scout picks?
Among other things I’m wondering if Brown will play this weekend
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Mad/Chris - Scout picks will be tomorrow lunchtime. Shortlists have been updated tonight but will probably give them another once over when I more team news.
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