Scouting the Doubles – Spurs
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Our first Scouting the Doubles article of the 2011/12 season sees Tottenham come under the microscope. Harry Redknapp’s side have a couple of home games on the agenda, as West Brom and Everton visit the Lane, and plenty of investment in the third-placed club can be expected, with their double gameweek clearly brimming with potential…
The Prospects
Having picked themselves up from the 5-1 defeat by Man City and installed Scott Parker and Emmanuel Adebayor in the first XI, Spurs have been sensational at White Hart Lane. ‘Arry’s boys have won all but one of their subsequent home fixtures, with a draw against Chelsea the only stain on an otherwise perfect record. The London outfit have picked up 4 clean sheets in front of their own fans this term, too, demonstrating a resilience at the back in addition to some explosive performances going forward.
First up for Spurs is a clash with West Brom this Tuesday. Prior to today’s home defeat, Roy Hodgson’s side had picked up in form, having strung together a three-match unbeaten run, but a look at their results on the road suggests Tottenham goals are likely to be on the agenda. The Baggies have recorded a single clean sheet away from home this term, back in gameweek 6 at Norwich, and look unlikely to blunt the attacking threat on offer from Redknapp’s hosts.
Everton then make their way down to London on the 11th January for the final match of gameweek 20. David Moyes’ side have been resilient on the road, with just 10 goals conceded over their nine away fixtures and have lost an away game by more than a single goal just once this term. With just 4 goals in their last six games, the Toffees shot-shy attack offers plenty hope of defensive points for those Fantasy managers eyeing up Spurs cover at the back.
Likely Lads
It says a lot for his season so far that Gareth Bale is regarded as a near-essential pick ahead of the double-header. Bale, priced at 9.1, is the most-owned player in the Tottenham ranks, with 35% ownership indicative of his flourishing form as a solid Fantasy asset. With 7 goals and 6 assists this season, in addition to 15 bonus points, the Welshman looks a potential armband option and, regardless of whether he plays out wide or in his newly-afforded central role, Bale could well prove significant asset in gameweek 20. Can you afford to leave him out?
Emmanuel Adebayor has proven to be an integral part of Harry Redknapp’s side as Spurs maintain their drive for a top-four finish. With 9 goals and 7 assists, the on-loan forward has played a part in more of his side’s goals than any other Tottenham player and is also top for bonus points, with 18. Factor is his apparent spot-kick duties and 9.2-priced Adebayor clearly has the potential to rack up a substantial haul, having notched two double-figure points hauls at the Lane already this term.
Rafael Van der Vaart served a reminder of his capabilities with Spurs’ goal at Swansea yesterday. There’s no doubt the Dutchman has been off-form of late; his goal at the Liberty Stadium was Van der Vaart’s first in eight appearances, with only a single assist and bonus point thrown in along the way. His hamstring troubles are always liable to see him subbed off, with only one full appearance under his belt since gameweek 3. Jermain Defoe’s return to action also affords Harry Redknapp another option and with Aaron Lennon out injured, there’s always the possibility that Van der Vaart could be fielded wide right in a 4-4-2 to accommodate Defoe in the starting XI. No question he has the quality, though, and with set-piece duties in the bag, the potential is always there for the Dutchman to tear it up. With a lowly 7.5% ownership, the 9.7 price midfielder could prove a a handy differential.
With a single goal conceded in their last four home matches, the Spurs defence is looking ripe for investment. Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Kyle Walker appear the stand-out options here; the full-backs have pretty much guaranteed game time and offer near-identical prospects, with just 2 points between them so far this season. Given that the former is 0.6 less expensive, though, he’s perhaps the most obvious choice of the pair.
Cheeky Punts
If Redknapp keeps to the 4-2-3-1 formation, Luka Modric may be an intriguing proposition. With Scott Parker and Sandro providing a solid base in front of the back-four, the Croatian was afforded license to forage forward against Norwich at Carrow Road and producing one of his most attacking displays of the season, culminating in an assist for Bale’s second. He’s been steady, if unspectacular, of late with 3 assists and 4 bonus points in his last six games and at 7.9, is less of a strain on your budget than Spurs’ other big hitters.
Brad Freidel is proving to be a strong value option between the posts. Spurs’ attack-minded game means they’re prone to the counter on occasion and the summer signing has racked up the save points with some defiant displays. Recent gameweeks have seen Friedel bag the bonus points, awarded 4 in his last two appearances. Priced at 5.6, he’s the top-scoring defensive option in the Tottenham ranks. Friedel has returned 78 points, comfortably ahead of both Walker and Assou-Ekotto, with 66 and 64 respectively.
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January 1 at 6:40 pm
Chris_Oblivion says:
When do people get their free transfer added on? I’ve waited for the past few GW’s and it hasn’t happened..
January 1 at 6:44 pm
sumatera says:
yak, agbon or sturridge?
selling Ba
January 1 at 6:50 pm
sla9sa says:
Yak or Holt
January 1 at 6:51 pm
sumatera says:
Holt? why would you say he is worth considering?
January 1 at 6:54 pm
sla9sa says:
Playing QPR then West Brom and he usually chips in with a goal or an assist. Morrison could be a good bet too.
January 1 at 6:56 pm
sla9sa says:
Why not keep Ba? I think they will concede at least a goal against NC
January 1 at 6:58 pm
sumatera says:
he will be going to african nations cup but I could keep him another week
January 2 at 2:16 am
Fantasy Fanatic says:
get yak, strong fixtures ahead for bb to score against, sturridge’s a doubt and agbon hasnt been scoring at al.
January 1 at 6:47 pm
Juan Mata says:
already have bale and adebayor
for 4 pt hit
nani-osman
ba-rooney
vermalean-bae
suggestions?
January 1 at 7:05 pm
sla9sa says:
Nani to Mata – no pun intended!
January 1 at 6:49 pm
sla9sa says:
Is anyone getiing berbatov? I want to sell RvP and get either Rooney or Berbatov. Already have 3 Tottenham players.
January 1 at 6:49 pm
sumatera says:
why are you selling RVP?
January 1 at 6:52 pm
sla9sa says:
He may start on the bench against Fulham and they have only score a goal each against wolves and qpr. It does not fill me with any confidence that he will do well against Fulham, Swansea or Manu.
January 1 at 6:53 pm
sumatera says:
hmmm, it’s a brave move to sell him, I’d probably go with Roon as Berb not 100% to play 90
January 1 at 7:00 pm
starmanager says:
need to agree with Sumatera.. Would not sell RVP though, sell him when he gets injured.. I dont know if the rumours about Roo is true, but if they are Fergie might just leave him on the bench this game too? just to make a statement
January 1 at 7:36 pm
tc113 says:
I wouldn’t even contemplate selling RVP. He can single handedly turn an average game week into a blinder!
January 1 at 7:03 pm
sla9sa says:
Doubts! Doubts! And I was so certain!
January 1 at 7:24 pm
WeWuzRobbed says:
hey folkses
A) Jones > BAE (lose .3 but no hit)
B) Enrique > BAE (lose .5 but no hit)
C) Komapny > BAE (Lose .3 but no hit)
D) Nani > VDV (lose .1 but no hit)
E) Stay with just Ade and Bale for the DGW
F) Something else
Please just favour me with a letter from the above
January 1 at 8:06 pm
starmanager says:
Hard choiches! but you need to get BAE in somehow.
C) Kompany is a great defender and can score goals and city have been tight in the back the last 4 games (except the one today, which should have been an offside).
B) Same for Pool and Enrique is a good offensive fullback. City has not been as good offensivly either the last games, but this can of course change.
C) Jones is great when he plays midfield (spesically for fantasy managers). I think Fergie wants to save Rio for the semi final against City so i think Jones and Carrick will still play in back with smalling/rafa on RB. IF De Gea plays (I think he does because that is typical fergie) I would sell Jones for BAE. And Demba Ba has not left for the africa cup and with his form and uniteds injury problems in back and with De Gea playing instead of Lindegaard i think United will concede 1 or 2.
January 1 at 7:25 pm
EoinM says:
how about enrique>gallas??
January 1 at 7:41 pm
starmanager says:
Dawson is back, King is on/off so you never know, but i think harry will use gallas/king in stead of kaboul/king (if king is ready to play). Its a tricky one, would maybe go enrique > BAE
January 1 at 7:29 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
Vermy to BAE
Gotta be the right move!
January 1 at 7:33 pm
tc113 says:
Is anyone else having the same issue as me? Do I captain Bale or Adebayor?
January 1 at 7:39 pm
starmanager says:
haha thinking the same thing. I think most in my league will captain Bale so I was thinking Ade, but still not sure. I feel Bale is also more prone to injury than Ade. But the form Bale is in I can see him scoring 1 or 2 goals and 1 or 2 assists. maybe more. Ade takes penalties and he is usually always involved in every goal Tottenham scores
January 1 at 7:43 pm
tc113 says:
Your logic is exactly the same as mine!! It’s a coin toss and this week I had the same crisis between RVP and Nani and tossed a coin and ended up with the latter with 2 lowsy points.
I was hell bent on Ade all week and now all of a sudden I’ve gone for Bale!?
January 1 at 8:11 pm
starmanager says:
hahaha I did the same! God damn Mr.Burns (Wenger) that said RVP wasnt sure to start. Ended up with Nani and poor poor 2 points.
It is a coin toss, you know everyone will transfer in bale and ade. I am more for Ade than Bale, I just feel Ade is a safer choice, but it is not by much..
January 1 at 7:36 pm
starmanager says:
Do you think Donovan will start up top with Saha for the next two games? Or will Moyes go more softly?
Do you think Gallas will play the next 2 games with King being injured? If king returns who will play alongside him, Gallas or Kaboul? Last time was king/gallas.
Dawson is also free of injury now..
The safe choice is BAE.
Was thinking BAE (maybe gallas), Bale, Ade and Donovan, but can not afford him unless I change around to -8 or sell David Silva? im thinking Rodwell for 5.1 and out with danny simpson and Scott Sinclair.
any advice?
January 1 at 7:45 pm
tc113 says:
Personally I plumped for BAE. Donovon not worth the risk I don’t reckon.
January 1 at 7:56 pm
weaver93 says:
Nani to VDV?
Already have Bale and Adebayor
January 1 at 8:02 pm
weaver93 says:
Yes or No?????????
January 1 at 8:03 pm
mlmc123 says:
no get bae thts wht im doing spent ages on this alst night, please help with my dilema below
January 1 at 8:16 pm
starmanager says:
VDV is so prone because of his hamstring injury, so you dont know if he will get the 2 games. He never plays full 90 mins. But he is pure class I think! But he has been terrible the last 8 games except 2 of them (goal and assist). Safe = Modric. A bit risky but can give you alot of points VDV.
January 1 at 7:57 pm
mlmc123 says:
hi all please rmt and help
2 transfers to use 0.3m in the bank
team linked
vorm ruddy
enrique 5.5, komps 6, simpson 4.2, hwcross 5.1 jevans 4.5
walters 6.4 silva 10, nani 10.2 bale 8.9 allen 4.7
ade 8.8 sturridge 7.3 rvp 12.5
wht changes shud i make was gna go shawcross and walters to bae and osman but cant afford it just so some ideas
shawross and walters > osman and gallas
shawross and walters > drenthe and bae- was going to do this before but drenthe not playing today arghh
shawross and walters > rodwell and bae
shawross and walters > any other ideas or….
silva at 10, before price drops and jevans 4.5 before price drop to osman and bae, 2 risers in for 2 fallers
to osman/ donovan/vdv and bae/baines
already have ade and bale so can only ahve 1 more spurs but im leaning towards getting rid of jevans and silva, both fallers and when citys fixtures are better from 22 onwards can get aguero istead of rvp as my lead striker
January 1 at 8:25 pm
starmanager says:
thinking about getting rid of Silva myself, the last 3 games he’s been horrible (for fantasy). But I think he will deliver against Pool (he’s good against the better teams). I am thinking about getting in rodwell, cause I cant afford others #”#&% I want Donovan, but its risky.
Maybe keep Shawcross and sell walters and evans and in with rodwell or drenthe? Drenthe is also uncertain spescially when Donovan is back. I would go safe for BAE, but if you can get Osman that would be the best choiche I think.
January 1 at 8:33 pm
weaver93 says:
Similar team, Id do Nani/Silva to VDV
January 1 at 8:33 pm
mlmc123 says:
im not going to go with drenthe far too uncertain
i was thinking
silva 10.0 and evans 4.5 sell for bae 5.3 osman 6.7
reasons for
2 fallers out for 2 risers
gets me 2 nailed on dgw players
osman next 3 gws before my planned wildcard after 22 BOL tot avil BLA
silvas next 3 gws, and rotation prone LIV wig TOT
so osman has better fixtures and arguably more chances to score points
if worst came to worst cud get silva back for higher price on wildcard week????
January 1 at 8:48 pm
weaver93 says:
Everton’s players dont score many – only Baines.
But Bale,VDV,and Adebayor could score at any time.
January 1 at 8:04 pm
jaywoodcock says:
what do we think the chances of saha starting both game are? pretty high?
Vorm
BAE Jags enrique brown shorey
silva walters n’zonzi obertan larsson
RVP Rooney Adebayor
I’m thinkin Rooney and obertan out…bale and saha in…both free tranfers. good choice or is saha a risk?
January 1 at 8:09 pm
mlmc123 says:
bit of a top heavy team, ye i wud actually get bale in for silva, and possibly osman in for walters or larsson, not saha defo hes poor
January 1 at 8:18 pm
jaywoodcock says:
Rooneys not guaranteed to start though, and to buy Silva back will cost 10.5 with a selling price of 10.0.
when is the bonus wildcard available?
January 1 at 8:36 pm
mlmc123 says:
silva 10.0 and evans 4.5 sell for bae 5.3 osman 6.7
reasons for
2 fallers out for 2 risers
gets me 2 nailed on dgw players
osman next 3 gws before my planned wildcard after 22 BOL tot avil BLA
silvas next 3 gws, and rotation prone LIV wig TOT
so osman has better fixtures and arguably more chances to score points
if worst came to worst cud get silva back for higher price on wildcard week????
is this the right move???
January 1 at 8:41 pm
Ball Banger says:
When will the next scout cast be?
January 1 at 8:50 pm
jaywoodcock says:
Agbonlahor or Saha???
January 1 at 9:28 pm
Kickin the balls says:
Hey chaps, I’ve got a technical question regarding dgw and auto subs. What happens if I pick vdv and he doesn’t make the first game for Spurs and is auto subbed. If he plays in the second game will i get points???!!!
Putting my Spondoolies on the line this week!
Lindegaard, Distin, Hibbert, Enrique, Sessegnon, Osman, Bale (VC), Van Der Vaart, Silva, Adebayor (C), Aguero. Subs Hennessey, Ba, Simpson, De Leat
January 1 at 9:36 pm
bobson5 says:
Autosubs won’t happen until after the Spurs v Everton game. If he plays a single minute in either game, he won’t be autosubbed out.
January 1 at 9:41 pm
Kickin the balls says:
Thanks for clearing that up
January 1 at 9:33 pm
wraoki says:
I have BAE, Bale and Ab,
Im going to drop YaYa and maybe Ba, suggestions? thinking of getting maybe Donavan/Osmen, what you reckon the team will be next week…
Donavan, Os, Cahill, Saha? maybe even the 2 guys that came on during the game?
January 1 at 9:36 pm
klegend says:
Start 2 out of Drenthe, Walters and Silva