The Knee Jerk

The Knee Jerk- Taking Liberties?

Three home games and not a single goal conceded- Swansea once again returned a clean sheet this afternoon as Brendan Rodgers’ side finally picked up their first three points of the season.

While the swashbuckling performances of both Manchester clubs provide Fantasy managers plenty options going forward, the Swans continue to offer plenty cut-price options at the back and, in this thoroughly unpredictable Fantasy campaign, are showing a defensive consistency that seems to be lacking the length and breadth of the Premier League.

Michel Vorm defied West Brom at the Liberty Stadium with a string of saves and jumped to second in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) goalkeeper rankings- at 4.1 he’s cementing his position as one of the bargains of the season. Ahead of the Dutchman, the likes of Angel Rangel, Ashley Williams and Neil Taylor –the left-back was stretchered off after a clumsy challenge from Peter Odemwingie, however- are all racking up the points right now.

Shipping four goals in their first fixture, it seemed impossible that Swansea would then go on to concede just one in the following four but, exposed to the harsh realities of Premier League life in the Etihad Stadium opener, Rodgers’ side have learned fast. While the likes of Arsenal are hit for four by a side managed by Steve Kean, the Welsh club are defying all expectation with a series of resolute displays.

In a sense, it merely adds to the frustration of many Fantasy managers this season. There have no doubt been a proportion of casual players who initially added Swansea defensive options to their ranks simply due to the low price, allowing their budgets to be allocated to big-money buys such as Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero. Hand one of them the captain’s armband week after week and bang- there’s your big points haul right there. No need for tactics.

As the big names bang in the goals, the dirt-cheap options chalk up the clean sheets- this Fantasy lark is supposed to favour the more dedicated player; study the form and the fixtures, rotate as and when accordingly. At present, though, it seems far from it.

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  1. KOGUMA
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Why does it appear no one played Dyer? If you leave the lad on your bench when he's at home to West Brom there is something wrong with you and you don't deserve his points.

      My front 7 this week is

      Young, DYER, Mata, Silva

      Dzeko, Rooney, Suarez

      If Dyer is just someone to fill up your bench because he is cheap then you need your brains tested. I've got 2 mid's £4m and £5m who rotate each week at home. This week was the turn of Dyer. What a pick.

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      1. PB-THE-VET
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        It was cos they all played brunt instead hoping he'd benifit from what was ment to be an odemwingie goldfest. Ah well

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      2. Chairboy
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Ditto Sinclair - he delivered for me yesterday..swell boyo.

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      3. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Congratulations.

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      4. FUNNY_OLD_GAME
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        you are awesome!

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      5. Just A Hat
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        There was actually people on this site during the week who said Dyer was just like having Fergurson and that it is a waste of 4.5 million, I was well confused

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I gave someone the tip midweek that Swansea were due and Dyer/Sinclair would provide 😉

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      6. Nomar
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        True dat.

        Unfortunately, during the great free wildcard fiasco of GW2 I foolishly listened to the scouts who were touting Andrew Surman as a great cheapie to have.

        Great move that one proved to be, so now I have to play that other great FFS preseason bandwagon Moses every bleedin' week!

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        1. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I played him over Sturridge, so it wasnt that hard of a choice.

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      7. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah because the guy who scored 2 goals in 48 championship games last season was obviously going to score right? 🙄

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    • FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Carra playing right back, Bale could have field day

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Adebayor v Skrtel? Likewise

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      2. Waldaz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Skrtel at RB most likely.

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      3. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        in an ideal world it would be carragher but it'll likely be skrtel again

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    • Nomar
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      1-2 Celtic now.

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    • Royal5
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Just saw the highlights from the fight. Total disgrace from Maywether. Embarrassing.

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      1. Akers
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        No class, and what abysmal refereeing!

        Not much sympathy for Ortiz though after that headbutt.

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        1. Chazza
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          +1. What the HELL was he thinking with that headbutt AND apologising in the middle of a fight?!

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      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        What happened?

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      3. DementedFlamingo
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Ahhh, that's what I saw on the news for 5 secs earlier tonight. Cheap headbutt even cheaper hit from Maywether

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    • FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      new post

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    • CFCTom
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Adebayor!!!!!!!! You idiot!!!!!!!

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    • CFCTom
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      What an absolute peach from Modric!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-0 Spurs!!!!!!
      Assist- possibly Defoe/Bale, likely Defoe. Could be nobody.

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    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Suarez goal disallowed

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    • danisrob
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Team is bit of a mess so playing Wild Card this week, thinking

      GIven Vorm
      Jose Enrique Bosingwa Kompany Simpson 4m
      Mata Arteta SInclair Petrov Dyer
      Auarez Sugero Rooney

      Will try catch some price rises this week, and no doubt will tinker a bit but like the core of this team. Attacking options at each of the big clubs and some good captain options.

      I have had an already start but have paid the pice of 4 weeks of Torre and RVP captaincy choices.

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