The Watchlist – Adel Taarabt
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: stilicho
The enigmatic architect of QPR’s euphoric promotion campaign, Adel Taarabt’s haul of 19 goals and 16 assists last season marked him out as the prime Fantasy Premier League (FPL) target from this term’s graduate teams. Undoubtedly skilful, the reproaches of selfishness and defensive negligence torpedoed his two top-flight seasons with Spurs but, with a starting berth for the Hoops seemingly assured, many backed the Moroccan magician to silence the doubters and light up the league.
Though initially priced at a thought-provoking 6.5, a lacklustre start to the campaign saw Taarabt’s investors running for cover long before his transport-themed fall from grace under Neil Warnock hit the back pages. Banished to the bench in November and assuming the role of bit-part player under the old regime, the Moroccan –with no goals or assists to his name- has even made Victor Moses seem particularly prolific this term.
Returning from the African Cup of Nations last weekend, Taarabt was immediately installed to the first-team by Mark Hughes. Partnering Shaun Wright-Phillips on the flanks against Wolves in an aggressive 4-4-2, he emerged with great credit from a threatening display by a ten-man QPR. His new manager was clearly delighted with the Moroccan’s contribution and, having pulled Taarabt out of his hat, Hughes appears little inclined to employ him as a bench-warmer over a run of games (bla FUL EVE bol) that should provide ample opportunity for attacking returns.
New acquisitions Bobby Zamora and Djibril Cisse have already made their mark in a QPR side that suffered earlier in the season from a glut of creators and a dearth of reliable finishers, and Taarabt looks set to benefit from having a more clinical outlet for his technical wizardry. With his price down to 5.8, Taarabt is now in direct competition with Joey Barton (5.8) and Shaun Wright-Phillips (5.9) for those looking to invest in QPR’s midfield over this favourable run.
Barton’s holding role may put him at a disadvantage from an FPL perspective in a setup that promises attack from the flanks, and with Taarabt presumably restored to direct free kicks, Barton’s potential looks more limited under the new regime. With two assists in his last four games, Wright-Phillips is doing his best to dispel his customary aura of frenetic impotence, but whilst Taarabt never looks far away from conjuring up a piece of magic, Wright-Phillips never looks far away from falling over his own feet.
With the wildcard window a homogenising influence on our squads, picking the right differentials has never been more important, and, with just 3% ownership, the new dawn at Loftus Road may well prove beneficial for this summer’s forgotten FPL favourite.
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February 9 at 8:40 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
here’s my last Name & Shame of the week (probably…possibly….not really):
Krul
BAE, JEvans, Richards
Ox, Sess, Bale, Demps, Valencia
RvP, Aguero
Mignolet, Williamson, McAuley, QPR Cisse
already brought in The Ox and he’s risen nicely (which was my plan) BUT feeling like it was a rash action now as other options may have better returns this GW (Ziggy etc) and Ox may be rested.
so what to do?
1) nothing
2) Val > Ziggy or other
any other advice?
February 9 at 8:43 am
tw says:
would probably just stick now. actually depends how much you got valencia in for. but either way id recon you will want him back in a couple weeks so not sure if its worth wasting a transfer or not
February 9 at 8:46 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
got Tony V for 8.0m.
i could always do Ox > Ziggy to cash in on Ox’s rise and bag me a sure starter for this week.
seems weird to transfer him in and out in the same GW but it would be -4 whoever i choose so i guess it’s all psychological.
February 9 at 8:49 am
tw says:
I don’t see a need for you to take a hit this week. Ox might not be rested. or if you are so worried you could always start a defender in his place.
February 9 at 8:51 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
i know but Williamson and McAuley don’t fill me with more confidence this week.
February 9 at 8:47 am
Doosra says:
1), definitely – unless you want to swap Cisse …
February 9 at 8:49 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
Cisse will be out next week to avoid the old strong front eight/who do i drop?
if i get rid of Tony V > Ziggy it leaves some nice cash in the bank for next week.
February 9 at 8:51 am
Doosra says:
You may need him for 28, though …
February 9 at 8:55 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
oh i know. i’m just bored at the moment. little things in my team bugging me etc.
February 9 at 8:59 am
Doosra says:
I know just how you feel …
February 9 at 9:02 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
somehow, on some level, that helps.
February 9 at 8:49 am
elninorules says:
I’d hang in there for more news on Sess’ extent of knock.
February 9 at 8:52 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
Sess knock?
February 9 at 8:56 am
elninorules says:
Taken off and was seen limping in extra time after his winner apparently.
February 9 at 8:51 am
In Like Flynn says:
Good to go Sporting ABG. Stop mithering.
February 9 at 8:54 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
i am, aren’t i?
i just like to tinker.
and mither.
February 9 at 8:42 am
dudload says:
gents, a little early morning help if you will, struggling to decide who to play from this lot (lost on last page)
Vorm (Krul)
Caulker, Richards, Taiwo, BAE (bench), R Taylor (Bench)
Silva, Siggy, Sess, Valencia, Bale
RVP, Aguero, Ba
Struggling to decide who to drop from my midfield as i fancy siggy but worried about dropping someone like silva.
thoughts? and how do i add a grav when posting?
February 9 at 8:43 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
drop Valencia.
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February 9 at 8:44 am
tw says:
i’d drop sess or valencia this week
February 9 at 8:48 am
dudload says:
ty both – makes me nervous benching Man U players – never know whats going to happen with them!
February 9 at 8:50 am
dudload says:
bingo! grav already works
February 9 at 8:57 am
ChristIna says:
Please tell me that’s not your child…?
February 9 at 9:31 am
dudload says:
haha, fortunately not!
February 9 at 8:46 am
matiakez says:
Have we heard anything on Senderos at all?
February 9 at 8:48 am
elninorules says:
I hear Wenger still dreams about him. Apart from them, zilch
February 9 at 8:46 am
ChristIna says:
I still think it’s going to be vital when to hop off these speeding Dempsey and Sess wagons…
February 9 at 8:47 am
elninorules says:
You go LadyGuy! Only problem is who you get for them.
February 9 at 8:50 am
ChristIna says:
no problem. major differentials lined upp. Ba acqusition sorted for next week, ManU cover for gw 28, cheap milfs rotating like crazy for last 13 weeks.
February 9 at 8:53 am
elninorules says:
Cheap mids don’t like to rotate, guess they want to feel more impt (as proven by McClean/Siggy this gw and Moses in the recent past)
February 9 at 9:06 am
Manamongst says:
This week I would hop off:
Dempsey for Adam Johnson
Sess for Taarabt
February 9 at 9:13 am
thesportsguy says:
insanity. [the demps for jonson]
February 9 at 8:50 am
Doosra says:
Dempsey will stay up to 27, for sure. If Sessegnon scores against Arsenal, I shall keep himuntill the end. If not, he’s out.
February 9 at 8:51 am
elninorules says:
No mercy for good ol’ Sess eh? I wonder why. He’s only 6.5ish and he’s delivering big points. One bad week and you treat him like dirt, Dr Doos?
Tsk Tsk, would you do the same to a Silly or a Nanny?
February 9 at 8:56 am
Doosra says:
Well, he will be back – but I want to catch a Cabaye … so that’s either him or Etherington. Also, I am going to swap Silva to Yaya, and get Rooney in …
February 9 at 8:57 am
elninorules says:
It’s not that I approve of those moves, but I appreciate your balls to go for the differentials. Bring it on, Dr Doos
February 9 at 8:58 am
ChristIna says:
Tell him Dooster! We take no prisoners.
February 9 at 8:56 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
hear, hear!
February 9 at 8:54 am
matiakez says:
Dempsey when the fixtures turn but with Sess who knows he is by the best option in his price range and is an undoubted quality player. I guess it will be if a strong alternative comes to the for but until then i’m sticking.
February 9 at 8:49 am
sheeter101 says:
thinking of trading Dzeko / Fletcher >> Ba Yakubu
but think this isnt the week to do it….stay for one more?
February 9 at 8:50 am
elninorules says:
Not the week to do it. City are going to run riot at Villa Park, Cheetah.
February 9 at 8:52 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
Fletcher > Yakubu, next week Dzeko > Ba IMO.
February 9 at 8:52 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
Actually I’d probably keep both this week.
February 9 at 8:49 am
Keith says:
Which 2 to start from
Kelly(STK)
Caulker(NOR)
Vermaelen(sun)
February 9 at 9:43 am
Fabreghastly says:
If you have Vorm drop Caulker otherwise toss a coin between Caulk and Kelly
February 9 at 8:50 am
jauharshareef says:
hey guys, i am da world no.50.u can folo me on twitter n get advises 4 ur team.
Jauhar988
February 9 at 8:54 am
In Like Flynn says:
Marvelous.
February 9 at 8:55 am
ChristIna says:
Hallo Mr Andrew Ford. Stop talking kek.
February 9 at 8:58 am
elninorules says:
Find me @RukawaIsMyGod
February 9 at 8:59 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
yours too? mine too!
February 9 at 9:05 am
elninorules says:
That’s just UNCOOL Mr.Abeergut. How about @AbhishekRocks? Suits you better for “copying” my twit identity
February 9 at 9:07 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
“officially” i’m not talking to you after last weeks L5 H2H……
February 9 at 9:12 am
elninorules says:
Apologies mate, law of averages caught up with me after 5 consecutive losses
February 9 at 8:58 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
51st actually.
http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....istory/24/
if he linked his own team……
February 9 at 9:05 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Lucked out with those clean sheets this week boi
February 9 at 8:51 am
living the dream says:
Who do people follow on twitter to get the premier league lineups on matchday?
February 9 at 8:53 am
In Like Flynn says:
Demi, but on here.
February 9 at 8:54 am
living the dream says:
Yeah thats what i tend to do, i just wondered where Demi goth the info from.
February 9 at 8:57 am
In Like Flynn says:
Who cares,
It’s nearly always 100%.
February 9 at 9:01 am
living the dream says:
Yeah i know, i just opened a twitter account tho so thought i would have a scout round on who is good to follow.
February 9 at 8:55 am
Fred the Red says:
Official club tweets usually
February 9 at 8:55 am
elninorules says:
All the individual EPL teams twitter accounts. here you go!
http://www.theuksportsnetwork......l-accounts
February 9 at 9:00 am
living the dream says:
Good Info, Cheers for that.
February 9 at 9:02 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Elnino, I don’t want constant Chelsea updates so could please keep RT’ing the teamsheets as soon as it comes up?
Thanks
February 9 at 9:07 am
elninorules says:
February 9 at 9:11 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Hazaar!
February 9 at 9:00 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Loadssss of people, surprisingly Stan Collymore is pretty good.
February 9 at 9:23 am
living the dream says:
I will get on it, cheers.
February 9 at 8:51 am
Fred the Red says:
Ok RateMyTeam (www.ratemyteam.co.uk) is kind of stupid because it uses players from the last gameweek, ignoring the gameweek transfers that were made. What’s the point then?!
February 9 at 8:53 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
If it counted your gameweek transfers, others could type in your code and see what transfers you did…?
February 9 at 8:53 am
TorresMagic™ - 20% League & Millionaire Club entry open. 25% League starts GW25, 2 qual rounds. Enter the FPL Open. See link for details. says:
Seriously.
February 9 at 8:54 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
you can take players out and add the ones your transferred in. Its still a relatively pointless projection source though IMO.
February 9 at 8:54 am
TorresMagic™ - 20% League & Millionaire Club entry open. 25% League starts GW25, 2 qual rounds. Enter the FPL Open. See link for details. says:
You can remove & add players etc.
February 9 at 8:56 am
Fred the Red says:
Sorry came off as pretty stupid myself…first time using the site
February 9 at 8:59 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
February 9 at 9:04 am
Fred the Red says:
Haha yeah I did walk right into that
February 9 at 9:11 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
It’s not a great site to be honest, I find predicting your own score is usually more accurate as long as you’re honest with yourself!
February 9 at 8:52 am
sheeter101 says:
whats the news on Kompany?
February 9 at 8:53 am
In Like Flynn says:
Full training yesterday, good to go.
February 9 at 9:04 am
asyrafdanial says:
+1
February 9 at 8:54 am
Retro says:
‘All the other big nations in the world have a manager from their own country’, says Gary Lineker. Is he talking about India? China? Russia?
February 9 at 9:27 am
belha nadaliste says:
yeo, big in size not it football
February 9 at 9:27 am
belha nadaliste says:
yep, big in size not it football
February 9 at 9:28 am
belha nadaliste says:
ugh
yep, big in size not in* football
February 9 at 9:32 am
Udit says:
Hung over?
February 9 at 9:35 am
belha nadaliste says:
keeping an eye out for my boss, rather. if he finds out im on here, i’d be rushing for unemployment benefits
February 9 at 9:53 am
Udit says:
February 9 at 8:57 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Mornings guys! Looks all my favourites are on this morning
February 9 at 8:58 am
ChristIna says:
xxx
February 9 at 9:00 am
Doosra says:
Why so shy, ladyboy?
February 9 at 9:00 am
elninorules says:
So then how many drunk hits have you taken last night?
February 9 at 9:03 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
None surprisingly, although probably would have taken one if I had a bit more money this month
February 9 at 9:07 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
Awww
February 9 at 9:10 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
meh.
February 9 at 9:12 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
I know you’re in love with me so it’s okay.
February 9 at 9:13 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
was it so obvious?
February 9 at 9:15 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Look at your grav, it’s undeniable.
February 9 at 9:19 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
of course, that smouldering look could only be for you….
February 9 at 9:32 am
Udit says:
February 9 at 9:00 am
Shininq says:
What would be the reason for not letting players rise more than .3 per gw? I think Ba could have risen .5 until saturday morning!
February 9 at 9:05 am
Retro says:
It would unbalance the strategic balance in the game between holding onto players and selling them. It would force your hand into jumping onto bandwagons to avoid players becoming too expensive.
February 9 at 9:13 am
Pasqualinho says:
I’m guessing FPL Towers wanted to change for changes sake. I don’t mind this one – I’d hate for a player I want in a couple of weeks to quickly rise out of my price range.
February 9 at 9:14 am
G-G-Granville says:
His price has been kept artificially high for the last month, so it kind of balances it out.
February 9 at 9:01 am
Doosra says:
So – week 28: Rooney, Cleverley/Anderson, Evans J. What say you?
February 9 at 9:03 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Pretty much what I’m looking at! Having Cleverley will be fun
February 9 at 9:05 am
Doosra says:
I hope it’s points too …
February 9 at 9:07 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Might also swap Silva to Yaya with you, if Silva doesn’t deliver before Yaya is back…
February 9 at 9:09 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
If Lindegaard is starting I’ll be doubling up with Linde and Evans.
The 3rd spot (if I have one) will depend on Nani/Valencia and Rooneys form aswell as the players I have already.
February 9 at 9:10 am
elninorules says:
The Three Tornados: Rooney Nani Evans
February 9 at 9:11 am
thegaffer82 says:
Rooney and Evans yes. Ando/Cleverly not so much
February 9 at 9:12 am
G-G-Granville says:
Cleverley’s injury record would concern me.
February 9 at 9:14 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
We’ve been bringing him back much slower and more carefully this time. Hopefully he can avoid being Wilshere#2.
February 9 at 9:16 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
i thought that The Ox was lined up to be Wilshere #2?
February 9 at 9:22 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
??
February 9 at 9:04 am
blind faith says:
wat are the actual good differentials now?
most teams have silva, bale, rvp, aguero, dempsey
and opting for cheaper sess/mclean, siggy, and ba again now
so what are the differentials for mids and forwards??
February 9 at 9:15 am
heco87 says:
P Cisse, J Barton, Mata, Bent would be a few of my picks
February 9 at 9:15 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
MID – Etherington or Larsson seem to be forgotten
FOR – Graham or P.Cisse
February 9 at 9:10 am
thesportsguy says:
my bench is on fire and no one wants to sit on it!
should i bench
A sess at home V arsenal
B sturidge away V everton
C Ba away V totenham
D – one of the others [silva dempsy sigy bale RVP]
February 9 at 9:14 am
thegaffer82 says:
On form I’d go Studge who before Utd game has done Feck all for weeks. Plus Everton will be a tough place to travel.
But in many ways Sess not playing after his minor injury would solve a lot of problems for you
February 9 at 9:15 am
heco87 says:
I’d go Ba or Sturridge
February 9 at 9:17 am
thesportsguy says:
currently thinking of BA… tot very solid at home….
is this insanity?
February 9 at 9:23 am
Manamongst says:
Yes…I think, but Like the people say, he can score on any team. The more pertinent question should be, can the team out there currently get him service against any team. I say NO. The knock-down game doesn’t work too well either when the likes of Guthrie and Perch are teeing them up.
February 9 at 9:18 am
Manamongst says:
D…don’t like ANY of the above options.
February 9 at 9:24 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
Sturridge.
Ba is unbenchable IMO
3 goals, 2 assists in 4 games against top 3 teams I think.
February 9 at 9:13 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Man United vs Liverpool – Score Predictions.
1-0 United for me. Don’t forget I’ve been predicting quite well recently
February 9 at 9:14 am
Jack(off)Attack. says:
and that you are a United fan
1-1
February 9 at 9:24 am
Locarno says:
Yeah, 1-1. Both controversial. Everyone on here bitching about the result.
February 9 at 9:15 am
thegaffer82 says:
2-1 Utd
Chico & Rooney (89th min pen).
Agger
February 9 at 9:17 am
elninorules says:
Another pelanty? I might captain Webb then.
February 9 at 9:16 am
elninorules says:
0-1 Anfield Cat, assisted by Andy’s Pony
February 9 at 9:20 am
Manamongst says:
2-1
United Rooney peno, & Welbeck 87th minute.
Gerrard penalty from Suarez challenge.
February 9 at 9:23 am
Fred the Red says:
1-1 or 2-1 Utd
February 9 at 9:28 am
Udit says:
38 – 0 to united, rooney 35 goals and a hat trick for chicha
February 9 at 9:31 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Best score prediction ever.
I bet RVP would still win the Golden Boot.
February 9 at 9:35 am
Udit says:
Of course 22-17 Arsenal Vs Man city, 22 for RVP, 17 for aguero/silva depending on who I have
February 9 at 9:17 am
Manamongst says:
In differential mode and not really caring about a 4 pt hit
Richards, BAE, Verm ———->(Raylor, Shotton)
Siggy, Bale, OX, Dempsey, Taarabt
Zamora(VC), RVP(C) ———->(Ba)
Taarabt (yes, Hughes, not trusting you yet) could easily be Adam Johnson; I’m shipping Silva as he will be the only real ball shifter amongst them until Yaya’s back or Nasri is healthy. Ba could get one this weekend, but I doubt it.
February 9 at 9:22 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
RvP (C)?
where’s the ballsy differential in that?
February 9 at 9:25 am
Manamongst says:
Can’t play around there. Especially when taking a hit, clearly the differentials are in other places.
February 9 at 9:29 am
Manamongst says:
Also, there can be a case to be made (especially after last week) that captaining RVP is a differential, as it won’t differentiate you from the majority or casuals but it will separate you from those over-thinking or unlucky with respectable rankings. Besides, I smell another haul. John O’Shea and Michael Turner have “victim” written all over them.
February 9 at 9:26 am
elninorules says:
Differentials are over-rated. Don’t forget FFS constitutes only 1-2% of the overall FPL population, so FFS non-differentials could still be differentials in the real world.
February 9 at 9:31 am
ChristIna says:
What is a differential though? Having someone no one has in your league? Selling someone with 23.4% ownership for someone with less than 10% say?
*Needless to say the player you are bringing in needs to outscore the one you are selling.
February 9 at 9:34 am
Udit says:
A differential is.. Feck it, don’t send me on that holiday with Rukawa pleaseeeeeee
February 9 at 9:37 am
ChristIna says:
Ok….ENR should go me thinks.
After all they are both Chem Eng….there should be some chemistry going there.
February 9 at 9:41 am
Udit says:
February 9 at 9:38 am
elninorules says:
Udit you’ve found Amex Centurion (Manamongst) that you’ve been searching for all this while.
February 9 at 9:40 am
Udit says:
Good detective work El nino
You should be in the next bond/pink panther film.
February 9 at 9:43 am
Manamongst says:
I’m not that hard to find…(or beat in head to head apparently…lol)
February 9 at 9:46 am
King Nil Miss✩ says:
You were unluncky this time round
not that I´m complaining…
February 9 at 9:36 am
Manamongst says:
McClean—>Siggy? I think so, the kid (McClean) will break if MO plays him against Arsenal.
Silva—>Taarabt or Adam Johnson? I definitely think either will do better. I think there will be at least 5 goals between QPR & Blackburn; and Silva will be a marked man against Villa and Johnson always comes out with something with a full run. For the most part City could be in trouble this weekend. And so could United.
February 9 at 9:39 am
elninorules says:
If City end up in trouble this weekend, I swear I’ll pee in my pants.
February 9 at 9:41 am
Manamongst says:
Yeah, both sides of my mouth, I need a cleanie! Though Dzeko & Johnson are tempting this week. Johnson is due a big haul…he is a short track bully.
February 9 at 9:37 am
elninorules says:
Spot on, Christian Madam! The footer followed by * is all we should consider even if it means Essien outscoring Wilshere.
February 9 at 9:32 am
Manamongst says:
agreed, I didn’t get crazy. I just need some points where the top 50% are still too afraid to go. Johnson and Taarabt could be those, and I can’t see them bankrupting me. Though I will probably be hiding behind the couch when Newcastle plays…
February 9 at 9:20 am
Rainz says:
Let Valencia sit out for this week? Replace him for Dyer(on my bench) for this week?
February 9 at 9:22 am
Zola says:
Krul, Mignolet
Kompany, Huth, Evans, Simpson, Kelly
Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Valencia, Sessegnon
RVP, Dzeko, Ba
1.5 in bank
Guys I’m torn between replacing Huth as a priority, or raising the funds to do Dzeko – Aguero for the two juicy home fixtures. Thinking either:
A) Huth – Taiwo/Luiz/Shawcross
B) Sessegnon – Sigurdsson
C) Valencia – Sigurdsson
If B or C I’d just let Huth drop in value on my bench and have Aguero (c) for those two home fixtures. Would also help with the dilemma of who to drop from the front 8.
February 9 at 9:22 am
brianutd says:
Any news on Sess yet? prob will be ok to start
February 9 at 9:25 am
Fred the Red says:
Did he pick up a knock?
February 9 at 9:27 am
stilicho says:
Apparently nothing serious, cramp or something.
February 9 at 9:27 am
brianutd says:
Limped at the end of extra time holding hamstring
February 9 at 9:30 am
Locarno says:
He better. My bench is starting to look like an episode of Casualty.
February 9 at 9:31 am
Sporting Abeergut says:
makes you feel sick on a Saturday evening?
February 9 at 9:34 am
brianutd says:
Thats one reason why I delay a transfer until all midweek games are finished. It may loose cash but saves points hits
February 9 at 9:32 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
He was just tired, limped off a tiny bit. I’d be very surprised if he didn’t play this weekend. Looked fine to me.
February 9 at 9:39 am
Manamongst says:
He will start but you and MO will probably wish he didn’t…
February 9 at 9:24 am
Mac says:
Morning all,
In the Huth boat along with a lot of others. Fortunately his large dead team: live team ratio is stopping him from dropping which is handy. Also nobody bar maybe Jevans appeals this week so considering I could bank the free transfer and then sort it out the week after when having 2FTs and probably a bit of spare cash would come in handy. Seem sensible?
Defence for the week would be:
Richards, Kelly, Taiwo (Simpson, Huth)
February 9 at 9:26 am
jinswick says:
Yep, I’m doing the same. FA cup next GW also, so that could spring a few surprises (injuries, DGWs etc….)
February 9 at 9:27 am
stilicho says:
Huth is a long way off dropping, so you don’t really have anything to lose by saving the free this week.
February 9 at 9:46 am
elninorules says:
I’d do it TBH. Do you fancy Taiwo this GW?
February 9 at 9:49 am
Mac says:
Yeah sort of. About as much as Jevans really.
February 9 at 9:30 am
jinswick says:
Are we any clearer on when the LIV/EVE game is rescheduled for?
February 9 at 9:34 am
ChristIna says:
It was played last night. Behind closed doors. Eve 3-1
Drenthe 2 goals + assist.
Hibbert 1 goal
Pienaar 2 assists
Suarez 1 goal(!)
Reina assist
February 9 at 9:37 am
Udit says:
February 9 at 9:46 am
Manamongst says:
LOL.
NEVER…ever.
February 9 at 9:42 am
elninorules says:
I will only trust this if Howard scored a goal more than Mr-Kick-The-Parker II
February 9 at 9:38 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
As long as it’s somewhere inbetween GW28 and GW36 I don’t care. Thems be sexy fixtures.
February 9 at 9:32 am
Sam says:
Aguero or Hernandez?
February 9 at 9:37 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Aguerooooooooooo.
February 9 at 9:37 am
Fred the Red says:
Aguero.
That might be the kindest response you’ll get
February 9 at 9:39 am
Sam says:
Thank you for your kindness, sir. My only worry is that Aguero is raw pish away from home. And that SAF has pretty much all but said he’s going to start starting Chicho up top with Waz.
February 9 at 9:47 am
Fred the Red says:
Yeah but he has DELICIOUS upcoming fixtures whereas United’s decent fixtures don’t start till GW 28…maybe get Chicha then. Plus Aguero is on pens and I for one believe in form over fixtures in Kun’s case despite his ‘away’ history.
February 9 at 9:56 am
Sam says:
Delicious fixtures he most certainly has. I’ll stick for now. Thank you for your advice kind sir.
February 9 at 9:48 am
elninorules says:
Was that a typo?
February 9 at 9:33 am
belha nadaliste says:
Who can suggest a transfer for my team. i have 2 FT and i dont like wasting transfers.
Mignolet (Krul)
Evans Richards Kelly (Simpson A.Ferdinand)
Dempsey Silva Bale Sessegnon (Walters)
Fletcher RVP Aguero
+0.5
i dont mind making a transfer and benching him.
I was set of Walters>Siggy but now etheringtons back so i’ll have to keep Walters.
Or should i stick to my original plan of
This week: Walters > Siggy
Next week: Fletcher > Pisse
cheers
February 9 at 9:40 am
No.7 says:
Looks pretty good to me… Also have 2FT and not sure if i should even use one this GW?
February 9 at 9:41 am
belha nadaliste says:
theres no way im wasting my transfer. i just might do richards > kompany..
February 9 at 9:37 am
No.7 says:
Fletcher or Ba this week? Possibly gving Fletcher 1 more GW… Ba could hit a dud vs Spurs?
February 9 at 9:42 am
King Nil Miss✩ says:
If you have Fletcher keep him, Ba could score but won´t go nuts imo.
February 9 at 9:42 am
belha nadaliste says:
agreed. fletcher brace this week. i can sense it
February 9 at 9:42 am
Fred the Red says:
Might as well give him 1 more week at home to Brom
February 9 at 9:46 am
TonyVilliers says:
Only thing you have to be wary of is price rise, but if you have money in the bank, ya, go with fletcher.
February 9 at 9:41 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
“Ryan Taylor a big doubt for #nufc v #spurs” Lee_Ryder.
That’s reliable btw.
February 9 at 9:43 am
King Nil Miss✩ says:
It´s about time… I´m tired of being burned by that guy.
February 9 at 9:44 am
Udit says:
That’s OK, I’m getting him in next week.
February 9 at 9:50 am
Manamongst says:
shouldn’t Cabaye be back by then? I’ll be dumping him next week for a Chelsea, Citeh or United defender…jig is up.
February 9 at 9:50 am
Manamongst says:
shouldn’t Cabaye be back by then? I’ll be dumping him next week for a Chelsea, Citeh or United defender…jig is up.
February 9 at 9:51 am
Udit says:
Really?
February 9 at 9:53 am
King Nil Miss✩ says:
GW 27 “suspended until 25 Feb”
February 9 at 9:55 am
Udit says:
February 9 at 9:45 am
elninorules says:
HBA comes to town?
February 9 at 9:53 am
Manamongst says:
probably, and then he’ll show Alan why he shouldn’t play him. He really has gotten the short end of the team strength/fixture stick. He gets starts with the weakened mid or defense and then gets painted as a poor tracker.
February 9 at 9:46 am
stilicho says:
Good, I’ve developed a genuine personal dislike of the guy after I decided Simpson was “the safer bet” GW2.
February 9 at 9:52 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
I was happy with Steven Taylor, still miss having him in my team. So many blocks just guaranteed that guy bonus.
February 9 at 9:48 am
seaunicorn says:
Elnino, Jackoff, Sporitng, Gaffer, Others..
Imagining you all have Silva (£10.5m)… Will you trade for Yaya (£7.5m) when he is back? The saved up money to be used on upgrading your defence/forwards.. (my case, hypothetically yours)
February 9 at 9:49 am
thesportsguy says:
good idea if you have aguero, not enough offensive city coverage if you dont.
February 9 at 9:51 am
King Nil Miss✩ says:
Hi my name is Others and yes I´m strongly considering that move but for midfield upgrade.
February 9 at 9:53 am
stilicho says:
Hehe.
“Frequent posters with an air of self confidence – what do you think of the following?”
February 9 at 9:56 am
seaunicorn says:
Lol.. thanks Kingly King.. I seemed to notice others (esp elnino) for certain ‘other’ reasons.. thats all
and yeah. thats what. Just want to plan my Silva exit strategy carefully. I am stuck with no funds and have decided to sell Silva sooner or later. selling silva for thirty silver.
February 9 at 9:53 am
Fratboy - BIGGEST UNDER-ACHIEVER says:
Yes Others!!
I’m thinking about it yes, especially if Silva keeps wasting my bloody investment in him!!
February 9 at 9:56 am
Manamongst says:
He’ll be no different than the Yaya that left before African Nations Cup, Holding mid position 70% and blasting forward the other 30%…I don’t like those numbers, especially when you can’t predict the sides he’ll do it against.
February 9 at 9:59 am
elninorules says:
I wouldn’t.
Four tiers in FPL mids at the moment:
1) Top-notch – Silva, Bale, Nani (fighting for the highest points at the end of season)
2) High PPG but doubts over consistency/form – Sess, Valencia, Dempsey, McClean, Siggy
3) Average PPG and performing upto potential – Sinclair, Yaya, Walters.
4) Average PPG but under-performing (differentials) – Mata, Walcott, Ethers, Larsson.
I would avoid Tier 3 and try to avoid Tier 4 until any of them show a bit more consistency. 1 & 2 is where it’s at the moment.
February 9 at 11:01 am
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Camzy! Camzy! Camzy! Camzy! Camzy!
February 9 at 11:04 am
Demi says:
February 9 at 11:05 am
ChristIna says:
NeedleVor! NeedleVor!
February 9 at 9:50 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
right, transfer plans, opinions please….
gw26 D Cisse->Ba
gw27 save transfers
gw28 verm, aguero, sorensen->hibbert, rooney, friedel – 4 point hit
friedel is now the cheapest, safest way into the tottenham defense, and starting gw28, will pretty much play every week for the run in. spurs fixtures are great toward the end. solves my sorensen/lindegaard dilemma.
rooney will be the utd attacking coverage i will want starting gw28, and i will be happy with silva and richards still in my squad.
hibbert may seem daft, but i really wouldnt need a defender until gw30, is the cheapest way into everton defense, 4.6 is bargain, and they still have a dgw to make up. starting gw30, everton have a very nice schedule.
still leaves .2 left over in case of rises, but none of the players i want are rising much now and i dont anticipate them to given their respective fixtures the next couple of gws. thoughts?
February 9 at 9:55 am
ChristIna says:
Feck it…just realised how close you are to me in the overall rankings….
February 9 at 9:56 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
went from 21k->35k last gw
how about some relevant feedback
February 9 at 9:58 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
that was a mistake, 27k last week.
February 9 at 9:57 am
Udit says:
I’m sorry I started blinking when I saw everton and DGW again.
February 9 at 10:00 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
someone has to be on the front lines. there will be plenty of ridicule about an everton dgw when it comes around to be sure.
still they are a defensive minded club with a favourable run of fixtures plus an extra one, the dgw is just a bonus. albeit a one point bonus.
February 9 at 10:05 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
so thats it then? BURIED at the bottom of the page with no actual feedback?
February 9 at 10:09 am
stilicho says:
Sorry Fuzzy, I was the word “Hibbert” and lost the will to live before I could think of a helpful response.
February 9 at 10:09 am
stilicho says:
I was? I *saw
February 9 at 9:50 am
real ale madrid says:
Vorm Sorenson
Simpson Richards Enrique Shotton Evans
Bale McLean Dempsey Valencia Sigurdsson
Ba RVP Auguero
Here’s my thinking
This week already made my 1 FT but is Val > Silva worth the -4
GW26
Enrique > Kelly & Aguero > Rooney (c) -4
Not losing money on Aguero so back to Aguero GW 27 and then back to Roo GW 28 onwards, but will still have Silva and Richards for City cover.
MAD or what?