Scout Notes – Gameweek Thirty Three – Monday
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Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa grab the goals as Newcastle see off Bolton at the Sports Direct Arena. Clint Dempsey keeps on scoring, Robert Huth notches again for Stoke, while Everton and Tottenham rest and rotate ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup Semi-Finals:
Papiss Cisse
The former SC Freiburg man showed there’s more to his game than outstanding finishes by netting a real poacher’s effort for Newcastle’s second against Bolton. Cisse has now scored or assisted nine of the Magpies last ten goals, with his price rising 0.9 on the back of three successive double figure returns – Demba Ba has dropped 0.8 since Gameweek 27, as Fantasy managers move from one Newcastle attacker to the other. Pre bonus, Cisse has averaged eight points per game since his January move and, with a home clash against Stoke and double Gameweek 36 to follow his upcoming blank, his consistency will continue to attract plenty once Alan Pardew’s side resume their league schedule with that match against the Potters.
Hatem Ben Arfa
A goal of the season contender broke the deadlock against a stubborn Bolton side and sent Newcastle on their way to a fifth straight win. Since establishing himself in Pardew’s first XI in Gameweek 28, Ben Arfa has picked up 49 points in six appearances – even surpassing Cisse’s average, with those extra points for goals and clean sheets helping boost his tally further. Priced at 5.8, the Frenchman has proven to be the top value player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) over the last few Gameweeks and, as the likes of Gareth Bale and David Silva continue to return blanks, he looks set for plenty investment over the season climax.
Newcastle Defence
Yesterday’s 2-0 win over Bolton maintained the Magpies’ recent outstanding defensive displays. With Fabricio Coloccini returning to the first-team fold and Davide Santon continuing at left-back, Pardew’s side picked up their fourth clean sheet in the last five Gameweeks, as the points continue to arrive from all angles. One man who continues to miss out, though, is Ryan Taylor. The most popular player in the game with over 30% ownership, he was afforded a six minute sub appearance and has picked up six points in the last nine Gameweeks as – unlike most of the Newcastle squad – his Fantasy campaign grinds to a halt.
Andreas Weimann
Back in the starting XI after an ankle problem forced him onto the bench at Liverpool, the youngster struck the opener against Stoke as Villa edged towards safety. Weimann’s eye for goal looks likely to afford him further first-team opportunities and, while a weekend trip to United is far from favourable, his double Gameweek 35, with home clashes against Sunderland and Bolton, may prove prosperous for the 5.0 priced forward.
Robert Huth
Stoke’s 1-1 draw at Villa was their sixth successive game without a clean sheet but the German maintained his eye for goal by bagging the equaliser against Alex McLeish’s side. Huth also notched in the weekend win over Wolves and is finally replicating the attacking displays of last season after a poor first three-quarters of the campaign. While the Potters now face a blank and a trip to Newcastle, they have a couple of home clashes against Arsenal and Everton in Gameweek 36 and finish with a pair of strong fixtures, too; Huth’s recent exploits will have many Fantasy managers contemplating a move for his services in a fortnight’s time.
Frank Lampard
The midfielder grabbed a disputed opener at the Cottage as Chelsea picked up a point against Martin Jol’s men. Lampard’s spot-kick took his points haul to 136 for the season – surprisingly, only eight points behind Juan Mata. While the Spaniard found himself the victim of rotation last night, with just a twenty minute second-half cameo off the bench, Lampard has now started eight of the last nine Gameweeks. With Chelsea now just two points off fourth, Roberto Di Matteo’s recent selection policy suggests Lampard could be a key figure over the last few weeks of the season, then. With a double Gameweek 36 against QPR and Newcastle, Fantasy managers are likely to load up on Blues players -there’s no doubt that the threat of rotation is still rife, however, with Champions League duties also to consider.
Clint Dempsey
There’s just no stopping the US international right now. Leading the line as a result of Pavel Pogrebnyak’s continued absence, Dempsey’s equaliser in the London derby means he has notched in three back-to-back Gameweeks – his most consistent run of an outstanding Fantasy season. With 16 goals to his name and 188 points on the board, his lead over the likes of Gareth Bale and David Silva in the midfield rankings continues to increase, as his incredible eye for goal shows no sign of abating. The Cottagers now face a blank this weekend but, with a home clash against Wigan to follow in addition to double Gameweek 36, the relentless scoring could yet continue.
Tottenham Rotation
With the FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea on the horizon, the decision to make five alterations to the Tottenham XI backfired on Harry Redknapp. The Spurs boss also changed formation; the recent 4-3-3 was ditched for a 4-4-2, a move that Redknapp admitted was a mistake as the hosts, without Scott Parker who was rested with a knock, were too often open to Norwich attacks. Fantasy owners of Emmanuel Adebayor were left frustrated, with the on-loan forward afforded just a 45 minute sub appearance. Rafael Van der Vaart was another who also suffered as a result of the tinkering – the Dutchman was given just 20 minutes, as Jermain Defoe notched the only goal in the 2-1 defeat. While Spurs upcoming fixtures are arguably the best of any side, a run of one win in the last eight is a major concern for those Fantasy managers looking to invest.
Anthony Pilkington
Returning to the Canaries lineup after a recent hamstring problem, the 5.2 priced midfielder grabbed the opener in a superb 2-1 win for Paul Lambert’s side. Pilkington has now scored eight goals this season – a tally beaten by only four other midfielders thus far. His Fantasy potential is obvious but Lambert’s rotation policy will always make Pilkington a risky buy; those eight goals came from 21 starts over the first 33 Gameweeks – while this indicates a superb goals per game ratio, it also highlights his uncertain role in the Norwich first XI.
Everton Rotation
David Moyes also served notice of his intentions ahead of Everton’s FA Cup Semi-Final with Liverpool, making five changes to the Toffees first XI. The biggest surprise was the omission of Leighton Baines; the left-back had started every game for more than two seasons prior to yesterday. Nikica Jelavic’s Fantasy owners were left reeling as the Croatian – along with Tim Cahill – was also given the day off. Despite the number of alterations, Moyes’ side recorded their most emphatic win of the season, hammering Sunderland 4-0.
Steven Pienaar
The South African is, of course, cup-tied for the FA Cup clash and, with no fear of being rested, Pienaar maintained his recent upturn in form against the Black Cats. A goal and assist at Goodison yesterday means he has provided an assist in each of the last three Gameweeks and, as Moyes’ side continue to flourish, the 7.0 priced midfielder is proving to be a key figure. While a blank Gameweek and trip to Old Trafford are far from appetising, a double Gameweek with Fulham and Stoke, followed by a clash against Wolves, could see Pienaar continue to prosper as the season draws to a close.
Everton Defence
With Baines missing out, Tim Howard become Everton’s only ever-present this season – the keeper clearly offers a solid route into their back-line for that upcoming double Gameweek. Yesterday’s 4-0 win saw Moyes’ side pick up their fifth clean sheet in the last six at Goodison, with Theo Walcott the only away player to score since Gameweek 22. The Toffees only have two more home games left, though, and, with just a single clean sheet in their last seven on the road, will need to improve on their away displays at the back for investment to prove profitable.
Stephane Sessegnon
A back injury kept Nicklas Bendtner out of the Sunderland side and, significantly, afforded Sessegnon the chance to lead the line. Although the Black Cats were swept aside yesterday, the move to lone forward will be of interest to Fantasy managers – if Bendtner continues to be sidelined, the Benin international looks set for a further stint up front ahead of home clashes with Wolves and Bolton.
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April 10 at 7:39 am
Rick -- Oh Yes, #KennyOut says:
Well, I’m thinking of doing Simpson+Kelly to Caulker+Turner this week, for a hit though. Worth it, as those two would have got me a big zero but Caulker+Turner should get me a 4 atleast, and I quite fancy either one to keep a CS. But is Turner nailed on enough for the rest of the season or should I just splash the cash for Bardsley and his apparently better attacking potential?
April 10 at 8:08 am
7923dos says:
I wouldn’t bother, simpson and kelly have better fixtures after this week
April 10 at 7:41 am
KRUL FOR NO.1 HOLLAND says:
Mignolet
Caulker Evans Vermaelen Turner
Sess Siggy Valencia
RVP Rooney
Krul Cisse Dempsey Bale Kelly
A. Bale -> Arteta
B. Bale -> Song
C. Save transfer and play 10 players for GW34
April 10 at 7:41 am
KRUL FOR NO.1 HOLLAND says:
can’t afford Walcott
April 10 at 7:43 am
Rick -- Oh Yes, #KennyOut says:
C I guess.
April 10 at 12:35 pm
Limbo says:
Got any cash? Kelly out for McAuley?
April 10 at 7:41 am
Snowman says:
I’m starting to feel some love, or at least a little crush, for villa / given…
I don’t have keeper for gw34, so would you think sorensen => given is worth a hit?
Certainly not for only this gw, but if I play him in gw35 also, then it might make sense….but Krul has good homegame then also….toughts?
April 10 at 7:43 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
I’d definitely get a keeper since you have Sorro. Mig/Given. The worst that could happen is a loss of 2-3 points.
April 10 at 7:51 am
Snowman says:
Yep, starting to feel the same. I read some comments about Mignolets possible rest for next game, so I won’t touch him – then again given has man united away, so propable score would be maybe 2.
If I take him, I have to play him also for gw35 and Newcastle defence has been so good lately…aargh, another bale/dempsey => walcott dilemma for me, at least picked that one correctly!
April 10 at 7:51 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Only realised now Bendy has injury.
Anyway, chance of Lamps getting 2 games in gw 36?
April 10 at 7:56 am
Snowman says:
nice reply, but after reading the story, I think scouts do have that kind of feeling…
April 10 at 8:00 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
Yeah but the Sun fans reckon he’ll start over the weekend if he’s fit. Hopefully MON thinks the same.
Don’t see it happening unless we’re still in the race for Top 4. I think we’ll play our best 11 against NEW tho. If you need a Chelsea attacking player, with 2 home games, that calls for Mataaaaa! One game could be enough for him to the damage.
April 10 at 8:08 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Cool thks. I’m very tempted to have some fun.
April 10 at 7:47 am
mikess says:
Vorm Al Habsi
Evans (Williamson) (BAE) (Cahill) (Shotton)
McClean Young Sigurdsson Walcott (Dempsey)
RVP Rooney (Cissé)
1ft transfer 2.5m in bank
Defence is clearly where I need to improve;
Vermaelan, Kompany, Kolorov, Lescott, Ridgewell
spring to mind
Are any of these worth a hit to field 10 men!? #
April 10 at 7:57 am
mikess says:
tempted by a villa defender too
April 10 at 7:52 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Anyone guaranteed through in the FPL Open or Elie 64?
April 10 at 7:54 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Elite*
April 10 at 7:54 am
Jzing says:
has the classic league tables updated yet?
April 10 at 7:58 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
I think so.
April 10 at 7:57 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
Flying into London on Thursday for a couple of weeks and visiting Euro Disney in France as well… One of my mates just texted me and said he has been offered three tickets for Spurs / Chelsea FA cup semi… yes thank you very much.. I’ll have some of that… loving it… COYS
April 10 at 8:00 am
hvsauce says:
The third one still available then??
April 10 at 8:12 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
my niece is going with us… sorry
April 10 at 8:15 am
hvsauce says:
bummer. surely I was next in line…
April 10 at 8:16 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
April 10 at 8:17 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
the next thing you know, Hv will put on a frock and masquerade as your niece
April 10 at 8:14 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
He said “free” tickets. Not three.
April 10 at 8:17 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
will be using my bet winnings so they are free in a way
April 10 at 8:03 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
Wow lucky Sheikh!
April 10 at 8:13 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
April 10 at 8:11 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Nice. Not sure if “space mountain” ride is still at Euro Disney. If it is, go on it.
April 10 at 8:59 am
Willis_Hide says:
Yeah, it is. Went on it last year and walked out with a broken neck.
April 10 at 7:57 am
Sporting says:
Pienaar could well be an EVE i’d be interested in.
April 10 at 8:05 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
He’s in my WC draft. He seems to be benefiting from Everton’s latest style of play. Started all games when fit (even vs Liv/SUN when other players were rotated due to FA)
Baines isn’t attractive anymore, unless we’re looking out for penos. Seems to be putting in fewer crosses & corners as well.
April 10 at 8:07 am
Steel Arm says:
Could u share ur WC draft plz….
April 10 at 12:38 pm
Limbo says:
This isn’t the case at all. Pienaar on the left gives Baines the perfect overlap to put more crosses in. Everton are more settled than 2-3 months ago – Baines will become more effective, not less and this will be the last game that Baines is rested for – even if Everton progress to the final.
April 10 at 8:01 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
Anyone else with me in praying for a Verm brace tomorrow?
April 10 at 8:06 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
That would be kickass!
April 10 at 8:12 am
Belli2007 says:
No – would be very damaging for me!!
April 10 at 8:09 am
iCon says:
Leg brace maybe
April 10 at 8:11 am
fatherted says:
More than you’d ever know !!!
Clinton transferred out before gw32…mini league leader transferred in Cisse same gw
April 10 at 8:12 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
Ouch!
April 10 at 8:12 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
I still have not forgiven him for clearing Rvp’s header of the line in the Citeh game. Oh, and for misskicking the ball when he should have scored.
April 10 at 8:14 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
Lucky me, I had him benched for that. Phew, Anyway, a brace + CS + 3Bps will make you surely reconsider
April 10 at 8:15 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Benched? He scored 6pts, LOL
April 10 at 8:18 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
I know, I know but it could have been 15.
April 10 at 8:20 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
yeah I had him benched and played skittle… meh
April 10 at 8:15 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
And nice score
The top 1k dream is well and truly on!!!
April 10 at 8:18 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Who me? Doubt it. Not getting Cisse last week for Ba was a killer. Those 12pts would have prob had me in the top 5k by now.
Anyway, grabbed my ML lead again so all going down to the wire with 14 pts separating positions 1-3. Was sweet to see position no 3 going Ade(c). Now it’s my Rvp(c) vs position no 2′s Rooney(c).
April 10 at 8:20 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
Nah, you can do it, You have experience, though not quite that top 1k pedigree right now, but with the GW 34 and 36 lottery coming up ya never know, you could even be in the top 500. Keep the faith.
April 10 at 8:21 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
“top 1k pedigree”…you make me feel like some sort of dog.
LOL
April 10 at 8:24 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
What’s there to make you feel in that? Surely your tongue is sufficient for that.
April 10 at 8:07 am
Steel Arm says:
this week gonna be my worst GW…..
10pts from 4 players
(No…GW 7 has been)
April 10 at 8:08 am
aatish jain says:
Don’t lose hope , you still have 7 players .
April 10 at 8:11 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
Hello Mr.54th in the world progressing from being the seventy turd I see
April 10 at 8:15 am
aatish jain says:
It all depends on Walcott , Vermaelen and Sigurdsson now because many have them and I don’t .
April 10 at 8:12 am
Steel Arm says:
Lucky you
25pts already with (C) still to play…
U r def gonna beat me
April 10 at 8:18 am
aatish jain says:
You still have RVP(c) compared to my Rooney(c) , that could do for you .
April 10 at 8:19 am
Steel Arm says:
U don’t have WC
what’s ur plan for upcoming GWs?
April 10 at 8:14 am
Steel Arm says:
BTW
who will win?
Me or Aatish
(Team Linked)
April 10 at 8:19 am
hvsauce says:
definitely you. aatish looks like he doesn’t know what he’s doing.
April 10 at 8:20 am
Steel Arm says:
I still think he has a better chance to win…
April 10 at 8:09 am
hvsauce says:
why have you taken so many hits??
April 10 at 8:10 am
Steel Arm says:
sounds crazy
But i thought i could make unlimited transfers without hits
(A ‘friend’ told me so…)
April 10 at 8:13 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
You can. U get the points back after the season ends.
April 10 at 8:16 am
Steel Arm says:
HAHAHA
April 10 at 8:14 am
hvsauce says:
Oh man that’s no good. But you’re still looking good for this week with most of your team yet to play. And a WC in hand.
April 10 at 8:25 am
Manani says:
well at least u break even
http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....history/7/
April 10 at 8:25 am
James says:
But doesnt it warn you, when clicking confirm, that there will be a cost in terms of points? How would free transfers make any sense? And its something that one would pick up very soon, surely – noticing that one’s points drop as a result of making transfers…
April 10 at 8:32 am
Steel Arm says:
They told me that somehow
Since i joined afterwards(GW6)
I won’t count in the overall rankings
therefore even though i will take hits – it won’t really matter
Atleast now i understand…
April 10 at 8:16 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Will the Dempsey goal stand or will it be an own goal?
April 10 at 8:20 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Well Mr Drinkwater’s bet has pd out by the bookies on Lamps first scorer and Dempsey 2nd scorer.
April 10 at 8:22 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
that pretty much ends the debate on here I suppose…
April 10 at 8:24 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Think it may get changed as it seemed to be going wide. Hope it stays.
April 10 at 8:27 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
the bookie’s dont pay out if in doubt… damn I should have been a poet
April 10 at 8:22 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
And even OPTA has given it as a goal.
April 10 at 8:22 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
The 2 or more extra FPL points make a big difference. Glad he won. What were the odds?
April 10 at 8:26 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
13/2 on lampard first goal, same odds on Dempsey secong after Fat Frank had scored..
had GBP20 on both – GBP300 returns
April 10 at 8:31 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Wow! Great effort, pity you couldn’t multiple the odds etc.
April 10 at 8:32 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
multiply.
April 10 at 8:36 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
now that would have been a bet..
no i placed the bet on Lampard and then though sod it when I won and placed another on Dempsey
here’s the link
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-3019261
April 10 at 8:37 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
*thought
April 10 at 8:26 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
2 + almost certain 3 BP’s
April 10 at 8:23 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
It should stand. Altho the reverse cam shows it “could” have gone wide had Cahill not deflected it, I think the top cam gives enough doubt as to whether the ball could swung in, as there was decent distance between Cahill & the net.
For it to be an own goal, I think there needs to be a certainty that it is off-target. I just don’t see it.
April 10 at 8:29 am
nomar says:
Press Association appear to have given it to Dempsey. Newspaper sports pages all given it to Dempsey and MOTD never seemed bothered to query it either.
On that basis I’d say its reasonably safe to assume it will stay as Dempsey’s goal.
Which is the right call, imo.
April 10 at 8:31 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
At least we are assured of a 3 pointer assist. Imagine how the Duff owners must be stressing!
April 10 at 9:02 am
Willis_Hide says:
In my opinion, it was an own goal. Not that my opinion matters though…
April 10 at 8:16 am
CarelessGenius says:
Will Dempsey get the goal points?
Was clearly an OG but that makes no difference sometimes…..
FPL doesn’t like rescinding this season….
April 10 at 8:33 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
They don’t? Can take you back to the Ba assist debacle?
April 10 at 8:18 am
James says:
Pain. I benched Dempsey (played RVP, Rooney, Cisse, Bale, Siggy, Walcott, Valencia).
Was looking good – Bale nearly scored. And then Dempsey scored at the death! Very happy with this as a gunner, but upset I didnt stick with Dempsey who has served me so well lately.
I dont think there is a hope of any rest bailing me out. Drat. Could cost me my mini-league title, as my rival (ahead of me) will now surely buy Dempsey in Gw35…
April 10 at 8:34 am
DJerbil Bale->Walcott. Hope I don't Cry says:
U benched Demps??
(fell of the chair laughing)
April 10 at 8:58 am
James says:
Who would you have benched from my front 8? It wasnt an easy decision, and I could see it backfiring. And lets be honest, it so enarly worked (Dempsey scored in the 88th minute, and Bale struck the udnerside of the bar)
April 10 at 10:38 am
Fabtastic says:
I have the exact same front eight as you James. It was an awful decision to make. Thankfully I chose Dempsey, Bale and Walcott…and benched Siggy. But who knows…Siggy could still outscore Demps. I cringed last week when I chose to start Siggy over Demps though!
April 10 at 12:10 pm
Brada_wba says:
did exactly this!!!!!
April 10 at 8:23 am
danishdynamite says:
Is anyone else getting less and less interested in maxing their DGW players for GW36?
There seem so many unpredictable elements – form, rotation, FA and CL cups – in GW36 (everything being relative) that it’s hard to know where to expect the reliable points from within the teams who have a double.
Or is it just me getting the jitters?
April 10 at 8:25 am
udit - Inter? 5 managers in 2 years, make it 6 because JMS is going DOWN! says:
No, you’re right, I agree,
April 10 at 8:34 am
nomar says:
Same here, Udit.
May look at Newcastle instead of Spurs. Ben Arfa very definitely on my radar now.
April 10 at 8:35 am
lebron85 says:
Hello mate!
April 10 at 8:30 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
I have a full 11 for GW 34 with no hits and will end up with 6/7 DGW that will be fine I believe
April 10 at 8:31 am
James says:
Combine this with Tottenham being pretty woeful, and I definitely agree.
I will have: Krul, HBA, Cisse, Bale, BAE, Dempsey but cant really see the appeal fo anyone else. Possibly Mata, but Chelsea players dont really interest me with possible rotation on the cards.
April 10 at 8:34 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
I’m tempted with Huth/Shawx for the gw 36-38 run in.
April 10 at 8:33 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
I get your predicament.
For me, I consider the DGW to be a bonus. Others have 3 games, whereas these DGW players have a decent chance at 4 if you chose the right ones. It comes a time when Utd/City/Ars don’t have the best of fixtures. Still think the DGW is massive, especially how 8 teams are involved twice in the same GW.
April 10 at 8:28 am
Steel Arm says:
who will win (and take the lead in ML)
Him – Vorm, Verm, Young, Rooney(C), RVP + 6pts +Cisse BP
Me – Komp, Sagna. Evans, RVP(C), Rooney + Dempsey BP
April 10 at 8:33 am
cag6117 says:
Very close. I will guess that you will. Good luck
April 10 at 8:29 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
Anyone looking to do a Siggy > Moses swap to catch his relegation battle heroics against WOL & bla? #RememberingTheZog
April 10 at 8:32 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
nah
April 10 at 8:35 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Siggy/MClean–>Moses for gw 37/38 for me.
April 10 at 9:00 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
Yup same here Tina.
April 10 at 8:30 am
got2bmyyear says:
any bonus predictions?
April 10 at 8:42 am
super zlatan says:
Rvp will get 3 baps.
April 10 at 8:45 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
He better.
April 10 at 8:32 am
cag6117 says:
GW34 team
Mignolet
Kompany, Evans
Sigurdsson, McClean, Valencia
RVP, Rooney
2 FT. 2.3m in bank
My other players are:
Vorm
Simpson
J Enrique
Dempsey
Bale
Cisse
G Cahill
What do you think i should do?
April 10 at 8:34 am
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Enrique>turner and bale>Walcott should sort you.
April 10 at 8:35 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Use at least 1 FT. Nice team of GW36 doublers there.
April 10 at 8:33 am
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Are city dead in the water or just a wounded animal?
April 10 at 8:39 am
Drinky - Manager ФК Динамо Київ Participants in the "Death Match" of 1942 says:
they are in a coma until next year
April 10 at 8:41 am
super zlatan says:
Lol
April 10 at 8:42 am
hvsauce says:
hahaha
April 10 at 8:46 am
Hard Van Toulouse says:
No look no touch so iyo?
April 10 at 8:43 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
As dead as a duck.
April 10 at 8:35 am
super zlatan says:
Morning lads
April 10 at 8:43 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Howzit Zlut.
April 10 at 8:44 am
super zlatan says:
Im grand. How’s ur gw shaping?
April 10 at 8:49 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
28 pts with 6 to go. Including Rvp(c). Hoping Clint goal stands and some boners for him/Cisse.
April 10 at 8:49 am
Fratboy - Golden Boot - Van Persie 26, Rooney 22, Aguero 17, Dempsey 16 says:
Morning Ibra. I see Baines isn’t too much of a casualty for some this week
April 10 at 8:52 am
super zlatan says:
Yeah fb. Got a bit lucky there. Need rvp(c) to smash it. My cash mini league rival is gaining on me and it’s pissing me off
April 10 at 8:36 am
o0Ash says:
I’ve only just noticed the lack of a graph function for mini leagues. Are they definitely gone?
I’ve closed a 75 point gap over 4 GWs and would love to see it visually (and show the other person
)
April 10 at 8:36 am
hvsauce says:
Why the f*ck would Redknapp bench VDV & Ade?! The FA Cup semis are a full week away. Still can’t get over it.
April 10 at 8:39 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
He thought they would have enough without them.
April 10 at 8:40 am
hvsauce says:
Yeah definitely underestimated Norwich.
April 10 at 8:41 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Rival has Adebayor. Wasn’t happy to see him on after 45. Wish Bale could have scored.
April 10 at 8:45 am
hvsauce says:
Tough luck TM. He came close too…
April 10 at 8:43 am
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Yea I can’t understand this rotation thing especially when there’s more than 4 days between games , I mean like amateur players can play 3 times a week comfortably. These overpaid pre-madonnas need a kick up the backside and get on with it, imagine if they had to go into work for 6 days on the trot doing a 10 hour day. (yes I had baines)
April 10 at 8:39 am
Perchinho says:
I can do Ryo > Walcott if I do Skrtel to a defender costing £4 or less (with a 4 point hit)
Is Kilgallon my best option?
I should wait until I hear news on Bendtner’s injury but Walcott’s price is rising and Skrtel’s is dropping…
April 10 at 8:41 am
Daniyal says:
Is McClean to Sess a good move before GW34 i will only have 8 players then for GW34
April 10 at 8:43 am
super zlatan says:
Daft move. Why take out a gw34 player??
April 10 at 8:43 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Bad move.
April 10 at 8:44 am
DV8R says:
No, you’re taking out a GW34 player only to be replaced be another one… Keep McClean
April 10 at 8:45 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
If you had 11 then it would be ok.
April 10 at 8:44 am
TorresMagic™ (BENFICA) - Click link for FPL Open 4th Round & Elite 64 2nd Round draw. "Bend It Like Bennett" wins the Millionaire Club. says:
Anyone thought about how much a certain event in FPL is worth when it comes to PPI? I think a goal is worth around 15. No idea about a shot off target, -4 perhaps?
April 10 at 8:45 am
Daniyal says:
McClean Valencia Walcott Siggy Demps
my midfield want Sess which one to loose def not demps(his form) so should i dont get Sess?
April 10 at 8:48 am
tosey says:
thoughts please
team for 34 is
mignolet
kompany, vermaelen, evans, caulker
valencia, walcott, siggy, surman
rooney, rvp
bogdan, kelly, dempsey, cisse
do i save a freebie and hope surman starts or switch surman out for someone?
i have 1.3 in the bank so could go for mclean or anyone up to 5.7m value
April 10 at 8:51 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
Nice (c) Tosey. We are still neck and neck. I think 1 pt between us.
April 10 at 8:52 am
Fratboy - Golden Boot - Van Persie 26, Rooney 22, Aguero 17, Dempsey 16 says:
I’m catching you
April 10 at 8:55 am
tosey says:
similar teams aswell
well played on the newcastle defensive double up. pretty annoyed i didnt get on that myself a few weeks back to rotate with sunderland
April 10 at 8:52 am
Fratboy - Golden Boot - Van Persie 26, Rooney 22, Aguero 17, Dempsey 16 says:
If only James Morrison wasn’t out for the season, he’d be a dandy of a pick! I’d save the transfer for sure. Doesn’t seem like anyone of that value is going to get more than 2 this week. McClean would be your best bet but surely with the DGW in mind it’d be best to save?
April 10 at 8:53 am
tosey says:
yeh that was my thinking just tempted to use it tho!!
howards looking a good pick for you
what u planning to do with bale?
April 10 at 8:59 am
elniñorules: CL QFs Draw @ 4pm & ECL Last 16 Draw @ 430pm on 12 Apr. Catch 'em live! says:
I guess that FT could potentially do more damage in gw36, better off saving it.
April 10 at 8:51 am
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
Morning all. Disaster. Been chasing for a few weeks, keeping my side different, but the last 2 GW have seen me come off the rails and the team in 3rd hot on my heals. 6 points from 5 players yestaerday, all rested apart from BAE.
My question relates to GW34 and GW36, what are you all doing in terms of players – how many for 34 and how many for 36. Also, any hits? I’ve lost it a bit. Had a big plan in my head, now I’m all over the shop
Cheers
April 10 at 8:53 am
ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:
At the moment max of 10 for gw 34(no hits for me). Might just stick with 9 players and roll a trade for gw 35.
7 players not hits for gw 36. Standard I suppose. As yest showed, its a minefield.
April 10 at 8:57 am
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
Thanks Christina. Currently I’m sitting on 8 for GW34, leaving 8 for DGW after 2 FT.
Minefield indeed. 2 days ago I was thinking about going top, now i’m looking over my shoulder!
April 10 at 8:51 am
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
Team for GW34 is:
Mignolet
Vermaelen Evans Caulker Turner
Valencia Siggy McClean
Rooney RvP
Subs: Krul Dempsey Bale BAE Cisse
1 FT, Bale to Walcott, no brainer?
April 10 at 8:58 am
tosey says:
yep go for it
April 10 at 8:57 am
Daniyal says:
i hv 1 FT 2.9 in bank
only 8 GW34 players
NTaylor JEvans
Walcott Valencia Siggy McClean
Rvp Rooney
what other player has potentiall for a big score this week like Sess n Verm any other ?