Frisking the Fixtures- Gameweek Twenty Five
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Having wrapped up the previous gameweek in this afternoon’s digest post, we can now turn our attentions to this weekend and beyond. Once again, we bring the fixtures list under review, assessing the weak and the strong from the upcoming fixture schedule…
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The Strong
Fulham
Given that Man City had won all eleven of their previous home games, Saturday evening‘s Etihad loss was hardly unexpected for Martin Jol’s men. The upcoming fixture schedule should afford the Cottagers a chance to bounce back, though, with some promising gameweeks on the horizon.
Three home clashes in the next five look prosperous, as Stoke, Wolves and Swansea all make their way to the Cottage. Jol’s side have dropped just five points in their last six in front of their own fans, and have scored 22 goals at home, only 2 less than Tottenham.
A trip to QPR, with Mark Hughes’ side yet to record a clean sheet under his leadership, and a visit to Villa Park – where the hosts have two points from their last six at home – should hold no fear for the London outfit. With Clint Dempsey looking set to remain in an advanced attacking role, his Fantasy suitors will continue to grow, though with a single clean sheet in the last ten, defensive returns haven’t been as guaranteed as we’d hoped for.
QPR
It all seemed so promising last Saturday. One-nil up thanks to a Bobby Zamora debut goal, Mark Hughes’ side were bossing the game against Wolves but Djibril Cisse’s red card turned the match in the visitors’ favour and saw QPR taste defeat for the first time under their new manager.
Having scored 5 goals and picked up four points in the previous two games under Hughes, there’s a clear upturn in performance since the departure of Neil Warnock and, providing they can keep eleven men on the pitch, their prospects looks enhanced over the next few gameweeks. Back-to-back home games with Fulham and Everton are sandwiched by trips to Blackburn and Bolton; all offer the chance of goals, as Hughes looks to replicate the Martin O’Neill effect down Loftus Road way.
Hughes has already spoken of the importance of Adel Taarabt- the Moroccan could be a key figure over the next few matches. The set-pieces of Joey Barton could be instrumental, with Zamora charged with grabbing the goals in Cisse’s subsequent three-match absence.
Wigan
Without a win in their last nine matches, the Latics hardly inspire confidence. Nevertheless, the fixture list remains kind to Roberto Martinez’s side and could yet prove prosperous. Villa, Swansea and West Brom all roll up to the DW over the next five gameweeks and offer the chance of Fantasy points- Wigan have been beaten just once in their last five home games, holding the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool and narrowly losing to City.
Trips to Bolton and Norwich both offer potential, with the likes of Hugo Rodallega (with 23 points in his last four starts) likely to be pivotal if Martinez is to mastermind a climb up the table. Jean Beausejour could prove a real differential; the winger grabbed an assist and the maximum bonus in his home debut against Everton, while we’ll always hold out hope for the enigma that is Victor Moses.
Man City
Roberto Mancini’s side ready themselves for three home matches in the next five, with two of those in particular looking full of goals. Blackburn and Bolton roll up to the Etihad in gameweeks 26 and 27 respectively and Fantasy investment in the league leaders looks set to mushroom, with Sergio Aguero and, to a lesser extent, David Silva, strong armband candidates. Given that City have scored 3 or more goals in ten of their twelve home games, the potential is obvious here.
City will need to up their goal threat for trips to Villa and Swansea, though. The league leaders have been toothless on their travels of late, scoring just once in their last four away games and returning a couple of clean sheets in the process; Micah Richards and Vincent Kompany-if he recovers from a knee problem- look set to benefit from such defensive resolve.
Also Consider
Chelsea – the 3-3 draw with United extended their unbeaten run to five and brought Juan Mata back into consideration. Home games with Bolton and West Brom are amongst the Blues’ next four, affording the Blues further opportunity to produce the Fantasy points.
Newcastle – trips to Spurs and Arsenal are far from easy, but with Demba Ba scoring 8 of his 16 goals on the road, the prospect of returns is far from diminished. Three strong home fixtures against Wolves, Sunderland and Norwich afford Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse the chance for goals, with the likes of Tim Krul and Danny Simpson offering defensive options at the back.
Aston Villa – Alex McLeish’s side have impressed on their travels of late, winning three and drawing one of their last five. With Darren Bent is fine goalscoring fettle, trips to Wigan and Blackburn and a home clash with Fulham look tempting.
The Weak
Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish’s side have netted just 4 times in their last five, with Craig Bellamy grabbing half of those goals. The return of Luis Suarez failed to breach a resilient Tottenham back-line, with the Anfield no-score draw returning their third clean sheet since gameweek 20.
Clashes against United and Arsenal will test their defensive resolve, though, and with a blank gameweek 26 due to Carling Cup commitments in addition to a trip to Sunderland, many will be giving Liverpool a wide berth over the short-term.
Everton
David Moyes’ side may well have three home fixtures in the next five, but when you consider the visitors are Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal, the appeal considerably lessens. The Toffees have been grinding out the points of late, with the 1-1 draw at Wigan taking their unbeaten run to four, but have picked up a single clean sheet in their last six and have failed to score more than 1 goal in the last twelve gameweeks.
Factor in that blank gameweek 26 and it seems likely that owners of Leighton Baines will likely be seeking options elsewhere and, unless the introduction of Steven Pienaar and Nikica Jelavic can produce an upturn in attacking fortunes, goals are looking a rarity, too.
Tottenham
Harry Redknapp’s side are set for a truly testing time, as they face up to a run of fixtures which includes clashes with four of the top six over the next six gameweeks.
Home games against Newcastle and United, in addition to cross-town trips to Arsenal and Chelsea, will test the resolve of a defence which has harvested 9 clean sheets so far this season. Fantasy owners of Benoit Assou-Ekotto could see diminished returns, and with Emmanuel Adebayor netting once in his last nine games, it appears Gareth Bale is the only clear Fantasy asset worth targeting, or holding onto, over the upcoming period.
Also Be Wary Of…
Stoke – Tony Pulis’ side have a couple of strong home fixtures with Swansea and Norwich around the corner, but, aside from those two games, the next six gameweeks look awful. Trips to Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham and a home clash with City all look likely to disappoint. With just 5 goals and 2 clean sheets in their last eight games, the Potters are not exactly in the best of form right now.
Arsenal – the next four gameweeks look a real test for the armband potential of Robin Van Persie. The Dutchman’s 23 point haul against Blackburn justified many a Fantasy manager’s decision to hand him the captaincy but trips to Sunderland and Liverpool, and home showdowns with Spurs and Newcastle, could see many look for alternatives.
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February 8 at 5:55 am
elninorules says:
Later, folks!
Ponder over your (C) choices again. It could make-or-break this low-scoring GW.
February 8 at 5:59 am
Udit says:
Good bye, Nino, but you’ll be back before saturday right?
February 8 at 5:56 am
hvsauce says:
Random question but can anyone in/from Australia tell me what sort of reputation Monash Univ has?
February 8 at 6:00 am
Udit says:
Well my uncle is in the education ‘industry’/business and he specializes in sending children to australia so he has in depth knowledge about all of them. I can ask him if you want.
February 8 at 6:02 am
hvsauce says:
Cheers man. Yeah just generally curious about its postgraduate programs
February 8 at 6:03 am
Udit says:
Ok will do and let you know by tonight. What masters/program are you looking to do?
February 8 at 6:12 am
hvsauce says:
one of these tracks – business/marketing/management
February 8 at 6:04 am
iLA says:
Had a couple of friends who went to Monash, from what I heard they’re pretty reputable and kinda highly rated overseas compared to others. Im guessing its probably the equivalent of Curtin Uni here in WA. Doesnt help much but yeah
February 8 at 6:09 am
hvsauce says:
Cheers ILA. I’ve applied to Univ of melbourne, Sydney, & Monash as well as Univ of Auckland in NZ. On paper, all look fairly good but trying to get a sense of how they’re regarded locally.
February 8 at 6:13 am
bigdoggie says:
otago = more respected than auckland (in terms of nz).
February 8 at 6:19 am
hvsauce says:
Ah interesting. Will add that to my list then!
February 8 at 6:23 am
taubstar says:
I think it will depend on what you wish to study. Australian universities generally have a very good reputation internationally, particularly in Asia. We have a huge proportion of overseas students willing to pay up the megabucks to study here.
My cousin studied at Monash at the School of Geosciences and really enjoyed his time there. I could ask him what he thought of the education / reputation when he went for jobs etc (he’s now in mining working as a geologist for Newcrest)
February 8 at 6:34 am
hvsauce says:
Yeah would appreciate that Taubstar. Looking into more of a business/mgmt/marketing track at this moment
February 8 at 6:27 am
Random_Guy says:
I actually live in Australia, and in my opinion, it’s not as internationally respected by some of the other universities in Australia, such as Melbourne, Sydney or ANU.
February 8 at 6:33 am
hvsauce says:
Thanks RG. Any particular reasons?
February 8 at 7:15 am
velonce says:
I actually went to Monash myself. In short, you can’t go wrong with it.
http://www.australian-universities.com/rankings/ This sums it up pretty well. Look at the fourth table down and you’ll find Monash is extremely strong in the sciences and engineering. For the other ones such as humanities, laws, arts etc. it’s better to choose Melbourne Uni.
February 8 at 7:21 am
hvsauce says:
Wonderful Velonce! I narrowed down my choices based on those rankings actually so, glad to see you approve!
P.S. your team link doesn’t work
February 8 at 5:57 am
Jafooli says:
What’s with Suarez? He’s technically gifted and is a hard worker but boy he has some really unappealing aspects to his game? I’m predicting red for him or Rooney on Saturday. Anyone know who’s the ref?
February 8 at 6:00 am
808Shadow says:
ha with the luck United has Rooney will score 2 more pk’s
February 8 at 6:01 am
hvsauce says:
Ugh. My least favorite player. Some people are just c*nts no matter what
February 8 at 6:02 am
Udit says:
Suarez right?
February 8 at 6:06 am
hvsauce says:
Yeah. Right before his karate chop at Parker, he did this http://www.nrk.no/sport/fotbal...../1.7986468
February 8 at 6:09 am
Udit says:
Ouch.
February 8 at 6:10 am
Jafooli says:
Yeah, just mentioned that, how come he’s not getting busted for it………..clearly intentional
February 8 at 6:20 am
hvsauce says:
No clue mate. It will catch up to him soon though
February 8 at 6:02 am
808Shadow says:
I despise Man U, and I’m sorry but rooney looks like sloth from the movie The Goonies
February 8 at 6:04 am
Jafooli says:
I can’t work out if the game is better (his football) or worse (his antics) with him. Am starting to think the later. Amazed that eye poke on Monday didn’t get more coverage……….
February 8 at 6:01 am
Udit says:
Ref is Phil dowd.
February 8 at 6:08 am
Jafooli says:
Philip Dowd = Blood bath, he loves being the centre of attention. Change my prediction, reckon they’ll both be shown the tunnel early…….
February 8 at 6:01 am
Acquafresca says:
Evening Dead Zoners, how are we tonight?
February 8 at 6:06 am
Udit says:
Good, at least India are performing decently finally
February 8 at 6:09 am
Gaz Downright says:
co-worker messing up my schedule utterly with unstructured work
but otherwise ok
cheers
yerself?
February 8 at 6:28 am
Acquafresca says:
pretty good, just got back from the gym
February 8 at 6:03 am
Mid-Table Obscurity says:
is dzeko, aguero and silva excessive for the next few weeks?
February 8 at 6:05 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
yes, better to get a defender from city.
February 8 at 6:07 am
thegaffer82 says:
Not sure on Dzeko for away games. Could play but might be Aguero on his own upfront. Mancini has tightened up in away games. Reverting to type i suspect
February 8 at 6:17 am
Mid-Table Obscurity says:
how does this sound then gerrard and dzeko -> rooney and 6.7 midfielder?
February 8 at 6:04 am
thegaffer82 says:
So if Gary Cahill plays against Everton and does well is he worth a punt for Bol(h) & WBA(a)?
Or play it safe and just get my GW28 transfer wrapped up now and just lean the rest of my DF (Caulker, Simpson, Richards, Kelly) while Evans has 2 tough away games?
February 8 at 6:10 am
MartinUnreal says:
I’m praying he stays in the side, I brought him in when I wildcarded thinking it was a shrewd move. I haven’t played him yet. I’m banking on a start against Everton really as my defence is a shambles with 2 injured. If he plays all 3 it would be a relief, and I can see 2 CS for sure
February 8 at 6:11 am
thegaffer82 says:
More likely 1 or none knowing this Chelsea side. But still feel has a better chance than Evans IF he plays
February 8 at 6:07 am
Jubei says:
Should I play Oxlade-Chamberlain over McClean and JEvans over Santon?
February 8 at 6:10 am
thegaffer82 says:
I’d definitely go JEvans over Santon. The Ox over McClean is not so clear cut though. Both in great form, both likely to play. Toss a coin. I dunno
February 8 at 6:10 am
bigdoggie says:
thinking about captaining gylfi over rvp, aguero, silva, bale.
mental?
February 8 at 6:12 am
thegaffer82 says:
Ballsy but I like it. I voted for him in the poll but alas am yet to actually make it a reality in my team
February 8 at 6:15 am
MartinUnreal says:
To be honest it could be a huge mistake, sure he’s had 3 assists and 1 goal but would you be satisfied if he got one assist as captain?
February 8 at 6:12 am
donners says:
Moses > Siggy?
February 8 at 6:13 am
thegaffer82 says:
Yes
February 8 at 6:21 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
I would give Moses a couple more chances. Very easy fixs…Siggs is a good shout and wouldn’t mind having him in my team also. I’ll stick with Mses myself. Cheers
February 8 at 6:14 am
tos10000 says:
I got 79 points and a RED arrow this week. WTF?!
February 8 at 6:24 am
seaunicorn says:
I got 71 and Green Arrow.. hehe.. thats simply because your rank might be higher up.. Higher you go, the more difficult to maintain green arrow.. For me, at 500k mark, anything above average is green!
and THAT exactly is my reason to keep such a low rank.. 
February 8 at 6:26 am
Fred the Red says:
What was your overall ranking? The higher you are ranked the harder it is to get a green arrow esp when your score is (im guessing) in the top 400,000 for the GW?
February 8 at 6:16 am
tos10000 says:
So, there seems to be some agreement on various posts that this week might be good one to pick a random captain and hope for the best. Hmmmmmm Hangeland? Vorm to score from a goal kick, save a penalty and capture a cat?
February 8 at 6:20 am
Udit says:
How many points does he get for the cat?
February 8 at 6:21 am
tos10000 says:
I believe it just the automatic 3 point bonus and some cat-nip for his trouble.
February 8 at 6:20 am
MartinUnreal says:
Tim Howard (c) he’s due another one..
February 8 at 6:23 am
tos10000 says:
Owen to come out of exile and bang in a three minute hat-trick against Liverpool. Before getting a hamstring tear and being out for the rest of the season?
February 8 at 6:21 am
Bow Locks says:
Sunderland + Newcastle
25-1 double?
February 8 at 6:22 am
seaunicorn says:
I am planning to ditch Silva.. The plan is to upgrade my 2 other players. suggestions?
Silva > Siggy (GW 25)
DCisse > Zamora (GW25)
Caulker > BAE (GW26) – Cleanies from swans seems unlikely these days + BAE’s assists/clean sheets
still be left with 3mil+
Mignolet/Vorm
Kompany – Evans – Enrique -Simpson – Caulker/BAE
Bale – Dempsey- Valencia – Sess – Silva/Siggy
RVP – Dame Baba – DCisse/Zamora
February 8 at 6:27 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Why would you go to the next 3-4 weeks without Man C attacking coverage? I think that’s suicide.
February 8 at 6:28 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
with MCI at home for the next 3/4?
with BAE away at ARS in GW26?
you might want to re-think this.
February 8 at 6:30 am
jimski says:
I wouldn’t shed any Man City players until after gw27. They have avl, BLA, BOL.
And, just in case it matters, the week I sold Silva (gw 19) my season went into freefall. I’ve just got him back in.
February 8 at 7:21 am
seaunicorn says:
Ahh.. shucks.. Silva stays then. let me think some alternate plans. thanks guys..
February 8 at 6:24 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Evans | Caulker | Richards | Santon…..trying to get rid of Huth. Money not an issue. Maybe transfer him to a Fulham def, even though they’ve been inconsistent defensively?
February 8 at 6:27 am
tos10000 says:
I’m all in with Hangeland! Join me… headed goal threat for several weeks with those fixtures… down in price from 6.5 to 6.0. It’s time to visit Hanger Land!
February 8 at 6:30 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Haven’t seen Him play lately, but i like the idea of having him till the Man U game. He’s due a dbl digit score. Thanks
February 8 at 6:32 am
jimski says:
Wouldn’t pay 6 mill for a Fulham defender on the outside chance of a goal. Get Kelly.
February 8 at 6:39 am
thegaffer82 says:
Not Fulham DF. They can’t keep a cleanie regardless of opposition.
If money isnt an option I’d go Terry or Cole to catch the next few Chelsea games and gamble on them actually keeping a cleanie or 2 for a change.
February 8 at 6:29 am
Random_Guy says:
1) Huth -> Cahill (this week) and Sessegnon and Morison -> McClean and Ba (next week for 4 point hit)
OR
2) Keep Huth and cop price drop and Sessegnon and Morison -> McClean and Ba (next week for free)?
February 8 at 6:35 am
tos10000 says:
Cahill won’t recoup the 4 pts for you I wouldn’t think. He might not even play after all.
February 8 at 6:40 am
Random_Guy says:
Would you suggest any other Chelsea defenders then? Or avoid option 1 altogether?
February 8 at 6:43 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
The only DF worth having from CHE is Cole A.
February 8 at 6:49 am
hvsauce says:
agree with this. considering him myself.
February 8 at 6:42 am
thegaffer82 says:
Smells like a number 2 me
Although I will actually be taking a hit to get Cahill and Ba next week and I’ve used my free this week. So I’ve kind of done the opposite of the advice of giving out. That makes me a ………
February 8 at 6:46 am
tos10000 says:
Yeah, got number 2 written all over it.
February 8 at 6:34 am
BONKERS says:
Who is everybody going to captain for this GW?
February 8 at 6:35 am
tos10000 says:
M Owen for the hat-trick!!!!
February 8 at 6:43 am
Test Eagles says:
Dempsey
February 8 at 6:34 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Mmmmm surprise surprise, Ba didn’t rise… hit the 0.3 limit everyone else has.
Just proves how much people can doubt something if it’s of interest to them.
February 8 at 6:46 am
sackenfox says:
I don’t think there is a limit on price rises, it just comed down to pure numbers. With every rise in a gameweek, the “magic number” of tranfers IN required to make a price rise doubles.
So if 30000 net transfers in were reuired for one rise…
60K more for 0.2
120K more for 0.3
240K more for 0.4- meaning there would have to be something like 450,000 transfers in for one gameweek to rise 0.4
i think that makes sense.
February 8 at 6:55 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
If you’ve been following the price rises, that’s never been the case for any rise this season – the rise target is constant this year (does NOT increase) and that’s probably why the 0.3 rise limit actually exists.
There are so many ways of proving this – looking at the FISO CTC ‘Changes’ tab showing what NTI they actually rose, looking at the ‘Risers and Fallers’ tab to see which guys rise tomorrow… etc etc.
Prove it to yourself. Zamora has risen already this week. If he rises again, it will NOT be on 60k.
February 8 at 6:37 am
thegaffer82 says:
RVP could be off the armband for an extended period looking at Arse’s upcoming games. Sunderland & Pool away and Spurs at home. Whilst other fantasy favourites like Aguero and Silva (BLA & BOL), Dempsey(STO & WOL), Ba (WOL) and Bale (NEW) have favourable fixtures during this period.
Could be an interesting time in peoples mini-leagues where your captain choices will determine the rest of your season.
……..yes it’s that epic
February 8 at 6:39 am
Acquafresca says:
Gaf on that note, who do you currently have the armband on?
February 8 at 6:43 am
thegaffer82 says:
Dempsey(c) Siggs(vc)
We both know Dempsey will play though so I feel the vc is kind of a token gesture to my new signing
February 8 at 6:47 am
Acquafresca says:
Cheers
Im currently torn between 3 but currently have it on Aguero(C) Bale(VC) Dempsey(2VC 
)
You feel Captain-America has something special in him this week again?
I just feel with Aguero on pens and a very very weak villa backline that he’s bound to score at least 1 or 2, just my opinion
February 8 at 6:52 am
sackenfox says:
good punt, but his away for has been average, only reason I am avoiding him this gameweek.
February 8 at 6:57 am
thegaffer82 says:
Dempsey at home OOP against a Stoke unit thats conceded in 6 of their last 8 games versus Aguero with one away goal since GW6.
Don’t get me wrong I’m happy to have Aguero in my team and garner any regular points he may score. But if Fulham score you can guarantee Demp will be involved whereas can you say the same about City with Dzeko, Silva, Johnson, Nasri etc…. in the team.
February 8 at 6:40 am
sackenfox says:
surely…….. not that epic??
February 8 at 6:42 am
Acquafresca says:
dont be a debbie downer now sacken..
February 8 at 6:42 am
sackenfox says:
February 8 at 6:40 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Could well work out to an average of 10 point swings across these fixtures, so yes, could easily determine mini league winners.
February 8 at 6:39 am
sackenfox says:
I hope I’m not mad.
Just did Enrique/Zamora -> Ba/Evans
Had 2 free transfers.
Leaves me with
Krul (Lindegaard)
Evans Kompany Senderos (BAE, Raylor)
Silva Dempsey Sess Bale (Surman)
RVP Aguero Ba
Probably captain Dempsey
February 8 at 6:46 am
hvsauce says:
Not mad. Like the moves, especially adding ba to that frontline. Planning on sticking with BAE/Raylor much longer?
February 8 at 6:48 am
sackenfox says:
Well I personally wanted to keep BAE, Enrique and Raylor for the season.
Got them all cheap, and once their fixtures get through this rough trot they are sailing again.
But the desire to have Ba made me make a move
February 8 at 6:41 am
sackenfox says:
PS to everybody that was telling me last week how I was SOOOOO wrong for not liking a stoke defender (like Huth) for the coming weeks.
Suck it.
February 8 at 6:43 am
Acquafresca says:
Dude be humble and let your scores speak, no need for rude/rash outbursts like that. I think Huth owners already suffered enough with his -2 score this week and his 3 game ban.
February 8 at 6:46 am
thegaffer82 says:
Yes I suffered. Still in a state of recovery. This could set me back a few days
February 8 at 6:47 am
Test Eagles says:
+ 1
Harsh, but harsh
February 8 at 6:51 am
sackenfox says:
I’m sorry, no offence meant to any of the standard unfortunate punters, only to the people that were telling me I was stupid for NOT having huth.
February 8 at 6:53 am
Acquafresca says:
Im not one of those people, just saying you should be genuine towards others. In all honesty it wasn’t a bad move. Huth was/is a very big goal threat for stoke and was unfortunate to receive a red card. Just try to choose your words more wisely in the future, that’s all
February 8 at 6:55 am
sackenfox says:
I don’t know why but this makes me smile.
February 8 at 6:59 am
Test Eagles says:
Foxy – i deliberated over Huth or Shawcross a few weeks back and went or the cheap option.
Goes to show that sometimes being a tight-@rse can have it’s benefits
February 8 at 6:46 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Your attitude reflects your rank son…. I would say you haven’t been right most of the times….
February 8 at 6:48 am
Acquafresca says:
LoL
February 8 at 6:49 am
Acquafresca says:
Mancio what are your thoughts/opinions about captaincy this week?
So many choices..
February 8 at 6:54 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
I’m leaning towards Bale myself Aqua! Dempsey is in my thoughts too… But with Tiote still in ACON, Cabaye and probably R.Taylor(which is still horrible lol) out, it has to be the speedy Welsh
February 8 at 6:57 am
Acquafresca says:
Haha, cheers. Currently have it on Aguero(C) Bale(VC) see above for reasoning^^
Will prob change it a million times before the weekend tho.
February 8 at 7:01 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Aguero might certainly pay off. Sometimes you need to risk it. Good luck
February 8 at 6:49 am
sackenfox says:
Haha, fair call.
That said my for has been pretty good since gameweek 10, if I say so myself.
February 8 at 6:49 am
sackenfox says:
*form
February 8 at 6:51 am
ChristIna says:
hey guy, why so a big trouble maker you? you wil make me come over there and mke your mum happy happy long time. i give her donkey cracker.
February 8 at 6:53 am
sackenfox says:
I would actually love to see you give my mum a “donkey cracker”.
She’s a tough old duck, would give you a run for your money
February 8 at 6:56 am
ChristIna says:
Sorry lady guy. I meant “monkey cracker”. me like any anymals. duck fck is very very good.
February 8 at 7:00 am
thegaffer82 says:
Rukawa has gotten hold of Christinas log-in details then
February 8 at 7:03 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
TBH of late it’s like he’s hacked into Christina’s account, Elnino’s account and Udit’s account… his lingo is contagious
February 8 at 6:55 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
why you team no licked no more?
you go bang bang with mr huth?
February 8 at 7:01 am
ChristIna says:
No bangingty bang bang with huth. me make love with kun and not batman. say no mwhore.
sad sad very much. no crazy licked gay anymore.
not wana play longer.
February 8 at 7:04 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
you’ve had some bad weeks, haven’t you?
who cares? just link it!
February 8 at 6:46 am
Shininq says:
Well Ba should have risen last night so i suppose it’s true a player can only rise .3 per gw. Was hoping Demba would break the curse
February 8 at 6:50 am
Acquafresca says:
more like an invisible wall than a curse
February 8 at 6:52 am
tos10000 says:
You are all going to drop RVP as captain. I’m going to keep him. And he will score loads and loads of goals. Maybe.
February 8 at 6:55 am
Acquafresca says:
a big maybe there TOS1000, as a gunners fan, i think it will be a very tough game. MON has really pulled through for the black cats and have them in shining form.
Only future shall tell, but nevertheless if Arsenal do score, it will usually be the man, the glorious, RVP
February 8 at 6:58 am
tos10000 says:
Which is why you will drop him. I won’t and he’s scoring over 50 goals! I know it for sure!!!! Maybe.
February 8 at 7:01 am
Acquafresca says:
I will definately not “drop him” he is in my team for good the rest of the season.
that said I just might not captain him for a couple weeks as there a better choices.
February 8 at 7:01 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Maybe isn’t very convincing.
February 8 at 6:54 am
Joey Barton and Friends says:
how come Everton are missing a game week? Which other team are missing out as well?
February 8 at 6:55 am
Joey Barton and Friends says:
I see it is Liverpool. Is that FA Cup or something? Cant imagine this will effect many, if any, people
February 8 at 6:58 am
ChristIna says:
It will effect the 950074 teams owning Enrigue for starters.
February 8 at 6:56 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
pool have a cup game. just eve/pool. no make up date announced.
February 8 at 6:56 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
LIV.
cup final.
February 8 at 6:55 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
those claiming to be giving Siggy the armband, what time on saturday morning do you anticipate chickening out?
February 8 at 6:57 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
i bet 90% don’t even make it to saturday.
February 8 at 6:57 am
Test Eagles says:
Probably 10:00 … after the first pint
February 8 at 6:59 am
Acquafresca says:
OY FUZZY!
Captain choice this week and why! GO! …
February 8 at 7:09 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
choices are bale, aguero, sessegnon, and dempsey.
Bale- possibly if spurs are closer to full strength, but they look weak in attack without lennon/vdv.
Aguero- not as put off by home/away form as others, pens makes it a little more palpable.
Sessegnon- form is superb, fixture is fine given Sunderlands form. But maybe ceiling a wee bit low.
Dempsey- form, fixture, OOP, good bet to get more than one goal/assist, fantasy legend.
Going dempsey for now.
February 8 at 6:59 am
tos10000 says:
Hahahahaha. +1
February 8 at 7:00 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
The armband?
FML, this has just reached absurd heights.
Still, go on, be my guest
February 8 at 7:03 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
let me clarify this isnt a move i support, though I feel like a red-headed stepchild as a Dyer owner.
February 8 at 7:04 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
I know you wouldn’t do it, you’re not stupid enough…
I rarely write off decisions with such certainty as this, but I just feel it’s like captaining Adam or Arteta.
February 8 at 7:04 am
Test Eagles says:
Who you plumping for the armband Isacki … I’ve got it fastened to Clint’s arm like a chastity belt!
February 8 at 7:08 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
See at bottom of page…
February 8 at 7:02 am
thegaffer82 says:
He’s my vice captain. Thats about a safe a distance from the arm band as I can allow myself to go
February 8 at 7:04 am
Mancio's BlueStarz says:
Lol? Good 1 Fuzzy
February 8 at 7:07 am
Test Eagles says:
Perhaps Sackenfox can mark this page, make Siggy the skipper and then come back here for a shout-out when he nails a brace, an assist and 3 baps .. we’ll all remember this day as the day we shouldn’t have laughed at Fuzzy!
February 8 at 6:59 am
Shininq says:
So here’s my team for this gw with 0.3 in the bank:
Vorm (Mignolet)
Caulker-Richards-Kelly (Enrique, Simpson)
Dempsey-Sess-Bale-Silva (Dyer)
RVP (C)-Ba-Aguero
Thinking of keeping my transfer, but also tempted to do Dyer>Siggy/McClean or Vorm>Schwarzer/Krul. I also would like to replace Enrique but can’t find a proper match. Any suggestions? Thanks!
February 8 at 7:00 am
Acquafresca says:
Enrique > JEvans + Save the cash
February 8 at 7:00 am
tos10000 says:
I did Enrique to Hangeland this week. Fulham fixtures, and he’s due a goal.
February 8 at 7:20 am
Shininq says:
I have Kelly, not keen doubling up on Fulham.
February 8 at 7:00 am
everyday, i'm shuffling.. natt says:
I’ve been considering the same issue as many FFS are now doing.. Huth > ??? with 5.7m to spend.
Vorm – Sorensen
Kompany – Huth – Evans – Simpson – Senderos
Choices in mind. What do you think?
1. Kelly .. double Fulham is a risk but their fixtures are interesting.
2. Taiwo .. will they be able to keep CS?
3. Cahill .. will he start?
4. Who else?
February 8 at 7:03 am
Acquafresca says:
double toon isnt a bad idea for the next 3-4.
February 8 at 7:03 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
4. Clichy
February 8 at 7:07 am
Acquafresca says:
rotation risk..
February 8 at 7:07 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Clichy absolute for the win if you don’t have 2 attacking City players.
Natt I wouldn’t take any of the above.
Try Santon?
February 8 at 7:08 am
Acquafresca says:
+1 on my double toon idea
February 8 at 7:11 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Best of a not very impressive field of options right now… Pardew has made them very solid though
February 8 at 8:01 am
everyday, i'm shuffling.. natt says:
Thanks Sporting Abeergut. I have Silva and Aguero, so Clichy is simply ruled out.
Isacki. Santon is interesting choice, but it seems that I can’t play him this week.
It could be a good fix after I stupidly sold Krul during WC..
February 8 at 7:01 am
Zizo says:
Any announcement regarding the score needed to enter the members cup ?
February 8 at 7:02 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
should be announced later today.
February 8 at 7:05 am
Zizo says:
thanks man
February 8 at 7:04 am
CatMac says:
Good morning peeps. Any more news on Enrique?
February 8 at 7:06 am
sackenfox says:
There is indeed, BIG news.
I traded him for Johnny evans!!
February 8 at 7:08 am
CatMac says:
February 8 at 7:09 am
sackenfox says:
Haven’t seen anything wither sorry mate.
February 8 at 7:10 am
sackenfox says:
*either
February 8 at 7:08 am
thegaffer82 says:
No new word on Enrique but the cat pitch invader is a C list celebrity now. Thought you might want to know Catmac
February 8 at 7:10 am
CatMac says:
Cheers Gaffer
I would have thought with that publicity though he must be getting near to A list status!
February 8 at 7:16 am
thegaffer82 says:
It was only a Liverpool game or perhaps his fame would have been even greater
February 8 at 7:06 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
Dempsey (C) people – round up here.
February 8 at 7:06 am
sackenfox says:
+1
February 8 at 7:07 am
BONKERS says:
Yaks for me
February 8 at 7:07 am
Acquafresca says:
Possibly. Between Dempsey, Aguero, Bale for me
February 8 at 7:08 am
DeclanMcCarthy1 says:
Same for me
February 8 at 7:08 am
Test Eagles says:
yessir
February 8 at 7:08 am
CatMac says:
+1
February 8 at 7:10 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
He’s a bit like Fulham’s RVP right now. Basically the only guy who can really score. Doubly so since Zamora left. He’s shown it already after Bobby left, against West Brom.
February 8 at 7:10 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
ATM.
February 8 at 7:12 am
Acquafresca says:
Fuzzy so what changes have you made this week?
February 8 at 7:16 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
huth->evans
cisse->ba next week.
nothing shocking…..yet.
February 8 at 7:12 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
I have it on him for the moment…might switch to bale though not going to lie.
February 8 at 7:13 am
thegaffer82 says:
Dempsey at home against a Stoke DF thats conceded in 6 of their last 8 games. He’s playing either as striker or just behind the forward. Either way OOP and will likely be involved directly in any goal Fulham score. Wise choice this GW imo.
I can’t speak for anyone elses mini-leagues but he’s a big differential in mine so if he does well then I will be catching the leader up. Don’t want to think of the flip side of that though…….
February 8 at 7:16 am
isacki - "well, that about wraps it up for the famous five" says:
OK I’ll be honest and break it down – percentage chances of me captaining them at 11.30 Saturday:
Dempsey: 60%
Bale: 20%
RVP: 15%
Sess: 5%
February 8 at 7:18 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
im Dempsey 70%, Sessegnon 15%, Bale 10%, RVP 5%
February 8 at 7:16 am
Fred the Red says:
+1 atm
February 8 at 7:09 am
ttucker says:
Valencia v Liverpool at home or Moses v Bolton away?
February 8 at 7:14 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Liverpool aren’t in the champions league
February 8 at 7:15 am
Test Eagles says:
Antonio
February 8 at 7:15 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Liverpool aren’t in the Europa league
February 8 at 7:15 am
CatMac says:
I was surprised to see on PLFantasy that MU top the list for attack points this week, so I would say Valencia.