Saturday Swap Shop

by Mark on August 16

No doubt you’re pondering last minute changes right now, particularly Fantasy Premier League managers who face that dreaded 11.30 deadline.

My own personal agony – whether to go with Tevez as a short-term option. Although the United man takes the spot alongside Adebayor in my Weekly Picks, I’ve tried to resist switching him in for Bent who is on form, will be at home next weekend and clearly has better fixtures over the coming month. I’ve been debating that one for many hours already but think I’ll stick with Bent with the long game in mind, even though I can see Tevez scoring heavy against Newcastle today.

I’ve also got an inkling about Darren Fletcher this morning which can never be healthy thing. I need a coffee.

{ 32 comments }

Oly G August 16 at 10:15 am

oh no, not more food for thought, 15 mins to go, no nails left, big money riding on this season. Excellent site mark, onwards then to the deadline, bring it on.

Tommyg August 16 at 10:15 am

Really stuck with either Taylor or Arteta for the long term… aagghhh Any thoughts?

Steve August 16 at 10:16 am

anyone confirm the doubt about adebayor i’ve just read posted in the weekend scout picks thread?

Mark August 16 at 10:23 am

I can’t see any suggestion of that at the moment. Nothing like a last minute injury scare.

CK August 16 at 10:25 am

BS in my opinion!

Steve August 16 at 10:27 am

phew cheers guys, nearly swapped tevez to be capt in light of marks note and that bit of rumour, I’ll calm down now. Unless you think it’s a good idea?

Nathan August 16 at 10:24 am

I would rather have Van Persie over Tevez as Newcastle can’t be as bad as West Brom can they?

CK August 16 at 10:26 am

I think Newcastle may surprise a few people!!!

Eleven August 16 at 10:26 am

Dammit – I’m going for Adebayor….last minute change!

Sam (Team Sam) August 16 at 10:26 am

any last minute news on Bosingwa??? I have him in (my bench can cover him anyway), and nearly every newspaper seems to have him penciled in at right-back

CK August 16 at 10:28 am

I’m gonna leave him for a week or two – go for Carvahlio

Sam (Team Sam) August 16 at 10:32 am

too late. Ah well, Bosingwa it is! I hate this bloody 11:30am deadline. Got 30mins now to tinker with my Guardian team before heading to the Emirates

Steve August 16 at 10:36 am

are you taking a “marks scout picks” banner with you? I’ll keep my eyes open for you on the tv.

Tommyg August 16 at 10:30 am

There it is! 11:30 deadline. Footy focus with a bacon sarny time i think….. All the best boys….

Steve August 16 at 10:30 am

well that’s it guys nothing we can do now, good luck all

Seven Foot Lemming August 16 at 10:31 am

Here we go…Good luck everyone!

Eleven August 16 at 10:32 am

….and it’s shut! Good luck all!

Mark August 16 at 10:33 am

Yep, time for breakfast then off to get my haircut – it’s starting to poke out under the cap. I’ll post some reaction to the team sheets as they come in.

Good luck everybody. Here’s to a great season.

CK August 16 at 10:33 am

Yeah good luck lads, cheers for all the debate over last few days! You lot wrecked my head but were a great help! lol

CK August 16 at 10:35 am

I was transferring Bosingwa out and Carvalhio in JUST as the game updated. I’m not sure if it got it in time but hey. Young on the bench

Jimbob August 16 at 10:48 am

Good luck guys, lets hope our deabting and hours of endless transferring has paid off.

Cheers for all the help & info Mark. This is one top site, keep up the amazing work

Nathan August 16 at 10:51 am

Want to get onto the Game to see rivals teams but its being updated!
(Fantasy Premierleague)

Eleven August 16 at 11:05 am

I see lots of people with Brown – will he start?

Andrew August 16 at 11:12 am

Van persie is starting on the bench according to BBC Sport.

Thank goodness I swapped in Adebayor :D

Anyone been caught out?

Dudee August 16 at 11:16 am

yess van persie on bench !

adebayor hatrick ?

CK August 16 at 11:17 am

VP on the bench. Don’t wanna tell you I told you so but…
The man is a walking injury!! Steer clear!!

Adam Gavronek August 16 at 11:23 am

Do anyone know any website, where i can see, who will start in the weekend’s matches?

I do August 16 at 11:54 am

Ask Mystic Meg.

Nathan August 16 at 11:24 am

He’s my captain aswell but sure if he does come on will get some points still, but not happy!

Monkey August 16 at 11:27 am

Playing the telegraph ff. Only just managed a last minute switch of VP out and Toure…..phew. Nasri in the starting line up, so going to take a chance

Marc August 16 at 4:23 pm

Bit annoyed about Ashton scoring twice today, he had been in my side all summer took him out in the last week and replaced him with Adebayor who wouldn’t have scored today if he had played for 900 and not 90 mins.

Barry August 17 at 5:07 pm

why didnt i listen to your fletcher idea!!!

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