Team of the Season – Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Filed under: Season Review - Posted by: Paul
Without a goal or assist to his name over 30 appearances in the 2010/11 campaign, Benoit Assou-Ekotto was far from prominent in Fantasy managers’ thinking as last term got underway. Hardly renowned for his attacking endeavours, the Tottenham left-back had mustered just one goal and four assists for the London outfit since joining from French club Lens in the 2006/07 season and resultantly started with a 5.0 price tag, 0.5 less than Spurs right-back Kyle Walker:
The Cameroon international begun every one of his side’s first 34 matches before being ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury sustained in the 1-0 defeat at QPR in Gameweek 35. In spite of this, Assou-Ekotto still managed to accrue enough points to finish amongst the top five defenders, just five points behind team mate Walker, with the highlight of his campaign coming in the first double Gameweek of the season. Assou-Ekotto was the stand-out performer of Gameweek 20, with a goal, assist, three bonus points and couple of clean sheets bringing his Fantasy owners a 24 point haul.
The Statistics
The left-back returned a total of 12 clean sheets over his 34 appearances, with seven of those at the Lane and five away from home. Both Assou-Ekotto’s double figure returns came in home matches, however, with an 18 point haul against Everton his highest of the campaign. Finishing on 135 points, he trailed Patrice Evra by 24 points, but proved better overall value, with the United man starting with a 7.0 price tag in comparison.
Working in tandem with Gareth Bale on the Tottenham left flank, Assou-Ekotto had the most eye-catching Fantasy campaign of his career by some distance – he grabbed two goals, five assists and nine bonus points, averaging 4 points per game, slightly better than Walker’s 3.8. A look at the members stats highlights he was more of a threat than the right-back throughout, producing more attempts on goal and creating more goal scoring opportunities than Walker on average.
As the Gameweeks progressed, plenty snapped up his services, with Assou-Ekotto reaching a season-high price of 6.3 before that afore-mentioned shoulder injury saw his price plummet and put paid to what was a highly successful season.
The Prospects
Given his finish amongst the top five defenders and increased attacking threat, it’s fair to say a price hike can be expected. Certainly, a jump of 1.0 to 6.0 looks the most likely, though with his Fantasy appeal at both ends of the pitch, a rise to 6.5 (Bacary Sagna’s starting price last term, for example) may not be beyond the realms of possibility when Fantasy Premier League (FPL) release the player lists in a couple of months’ time.
With Walker surely to be similarly priced, it may well leave Younes Kaboul as the best route into Redknapp’s backline, with Ledley King, Michael Dawson and William Gallas all too often blighted by injury. Fantasy managers could well overlook the Cameroon international, then, and while the likes of Swansea and Newcastle can expect a price increase, it’s likely that defensive options from both clubs will still cost less than Assou-Ekotto – given the pair produced more clean sheets than Tottenham last time out, the left-back looks likely to struggle to garner the same levels of attention.
It remains to be seen whether last term’s returns were a glimpse of what’s to come or just a one-off, though with Harry Redknapp somewhat reluctant to rotate his full-backs, Assou-Ekotto’s security of starts will at least be beneficial. While a mid-price valuation worked in his favour last time out, Fantasy managers willing to pay top dollar for an attacking defensive option next season may well look to more proven performers such as Thomas Vermaelen or Leighton Baines, despite the fact that both will come at a higher cost.
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May 18 at 1:54 pm
frankie_fryer-- supporting scotugal during euros says:
just finished my own jerry maguire mission statement for my work and about to email it around the place, could soon be leaving with the goldfish
May 18 at 1:56 pm
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
May 18 at 2:38 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
You gotta do what you gotta do
May 18 at 1:55 pm
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Worst manager of the year : daglish followed closet by MacLeish.
Worst chairman of the year : whatshisface for sacking mick McCarthy , it was all downhill for wolves from there.
May 18 at 2:37 pm
Eoin says:
1. Agreed.
2. Agreed.
May 18 at 3:26 pm
Manani says:
how can u sack this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo5qX1Yr-hQ
May 18 at 1:57 pm
Corrigan says:
Preliminary defensive pool for next season:
Kenny Federici
Kompany, Kaboul, Kelly, Brown, Fonte/Hooiveld, Monk, Wilson, Lichaj
Maybe the likes of Turner and Vidic can offer value (Davis may be the one in goal), but I think with Evans’ emergence, Vidic could be occasionally spared next season. He may still be too expensive anyway.
I know people won’t like this, but I have to get the defensive balance right as a matter of priority. If it takes me all summer then so be it…
May 18 at 1:59 pm
sambreen30 says:
Id say Harte at reading. Defender on pens. Too good to turn your head at that.
May 18 at 2:00 pm
Mac says:
Harte?
I can see Wilson being a must have next season.
Ridgewell, McCauely, Foster, Warnock, Dunne, Collins, Given may also be decent options.
May 18 at 2:12 pm
Gigging Order says:
Danny Wilson on loan to Blackpool? Or someone else?
May 18 at 2:02 pm
pompeyfan says:
You’re right, it will be all about value as usual. Looking for new players or players who underperformed or didn’t play much last season.
Kompany may be too expensive next season. Baines may be priced a little lower than last season.
Not sure Ian Harte will be a regular in the premiership now, lost his legs ages ago.
May 18 at 2:07 pm
Corrigan says:
Kompany is an interesting one. He’s reliable in various ways and at some point you have to be disciplined and draw a line in bargain defenders to make way for some caviar ones.
It’s all about price, but Baines will need to be around 6ish for me to buy him. Everton always start poorly and struggle for clean sheets.
May 18 at 2:08 pm
Mac says:
Baines at 6 would have about 50% ownership.
May 18 at 2:10 pm
pompeyfan says:
true. I reckon he will be 7.0, which will be cheap enough for me. If he has alright fixtures he will be going in again
May 18 at 2:13 pm
Corrigan says:
Baines is a fascinating one. I agree, I think he’ll be 7-7.5 which for me is too expensive, but I shall remain open minded.
This time last year he was to be the first name on my team sheet, but I now appreciate the value of FPL money!
May 18 at 2:13 pm
Mac says:
Ditto. I’ll only have him when they have a purple patch of fixtures (and the last 10 regardless). It hasn’t come to fruition yet but with Pienaar probably back and Jelavic in the box his attacking returns will surely be boosted again next year.
May 18 at 2:13 pm
Gigging Order says:
Kompany does not have enough goal threat for me.
I am anticipating City bringing in a new CB for us to swoon over next season.
May 18 at 2:14 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
I think I may change tack and go for Hart next season. Nailed on, save points and probably cheaper than Kompany.
May 18 at 2:17 pm
pompeyfan says:
not enough save points tho as the weaker teams wont have many shots
May 18 at 2:25 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Lescott could be a decent option at 6.5m if City don’t sign anyone. He’s just as good an option as long as he’s starting.
May 18 at 2:29 pm
pompeyfan says:
yep, with a better goal threat
May 18 at 2:09 pm
Hard Van Toulouse says:
Yea someo e said they saw them on a bus recently but by the time hart got there they were gone.
May 18 at 2:03 pm
Corrigan says:
Something putting me off Harte but if he’s 4m and nailed on then he’s going in. If he’s priced at 4.5+ he could pose a problem as I like to go areodynamic in defence as much as possible.
I think Villa could offer a lot of value next season, but unsure about WBA.
May 18 at 2:07 pm
pompeyfan says:
agreed on Villa, I will certainly be looking at them next season. Probably Wigan & West Brom too
May 18 at 2:12 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Who from Villa? They were all sh!t this season, FPL wise.
May 18 at 2:14 pm
Corrigan says:
New season, new manager, new slate, cheaper prices.
May 18 at 2:14 pm
pompeyfan says:
whoever is cheapest but likely to start. They underperformed so should be reasonably priced. With a decent manager they are capable of being top half at least
May 18 at 2:16 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Dunno. Villa seem to be one of those perennial nobodies.
May 18 at 2:20 pm
Mac says:
The finished 6th 3 times in a row before the last two seasons.
If they finish anywhere above 12th they should show decent enough returns.
May 18 at 2:31 pm
Eoin says:
+ a Billion
May 18 at 2:31 pm
Eoin says:
To Mac that is.
May 18 at 2:11 pm
Gigging Order says:
Crainey? Fox?
May 18 at 2:15 pm
Corrigan says:
If Fox is nailed on and priced well then yes.
Blackpool defenders may as well not be listed.
May 18 at 2:20 pm
Gigging Order says:
Yeah Fox should be a worthwhile alternative to Harte.
May 18 at 2:12 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
I think Sunderland’s defence will be worth a look next year. They tightened up after O’Neill’s arrival and now he has a summer to work with them. Definitely on the watch list.
I won’t be going anywhere near Fulham unless Riise drops to around 5. Too frustrating clean sheets wise.
May 18 at 2:18 pm
Corrigan says:
Turner, Brown definitely on the radar. Will also depend on fixture rotation.
Good point about Fulham and predictability in general. However, if Kelly is 4.5 and nailed on, I may not be able to resist.
May 18 at 2:12 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
All depends on prices.
May 18 at 2:17 pm
Corrigan says:
Ultimately. I’m just craving next season’s price list already. It’s like Christmas Day!
May 18 at 2:21 pm
Gigging Order says:
How long is your watch list at the moment Corrigan?
I have about 30 on mine currently.
May 18 at 2:30 pm
Corrigan says:
That’s the bulk of them which I’ve listed. My priority is to get the right defensive strategy and balance straightaway so I need to unearth some golden nuggets.
May be someone like Savic can be the next Djourou/Evans…
May 18 at 2:15 pm
Gigging Order says:
Stokes defence minus this seasons European commitments should also see an increase in returns.
May 18 at 2:19 pm
Corrigan says:
Marc Wilson will be this season’s Kompany!
May 18 at 2:20 pm
Gigging Order says:
+1
May 18 at 2:23 pm
pompeyfan says:
will he finally be classified as a midfielder tho? He will probably he 5.0 , i would rather pay 5.5 for the better goal threat of Shawcross or 5.5(?) for Huth
May 18 at 2:25 pm
Corrigan says:
Paying extra for goal threat is a trap I’ve fallen into on many occasions. Just get the cheapest link of the defensive chain who is most nailed on.
May 18 at 2:26 pm
Corrigan says:
*of those who are most nailed on
May 18 at 2:35 pm
Gigging Order says:
I agree with this, I went for Rangel over Caulker last season and it really wasn’t worth it.
May 18 at 2:38 pm
Corrigan says:
It of course depends on circumstances, such as penalties, but Hibbert got more assists than Baines last season and started 3.5 cheaper!
May 18 at 2:40 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
Hibbert will likely be cheaper than Baines again next season, but will surely be closer to the 5.5 mark given his increased production and ownership at the end of the season.
May 18 at 2:26 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Agreed. The extra attacking threat would definitely be worth the extra cash.
May 18 at 2:35 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
It’s a interesting call Corrigan
Hooiveld is definitely on my watchlist for next season, but I think only buying cheap options in defence poses a risk in itself. Paying a bit extra to won someone like Hart in net, or a defender like Ivanovic who should see more regular cs combined with a decent attacking threat may be worthwhile. Not sure we will be treated to so many cheap CS next season like we were with Newcastle, Swans and Evans this year. Also disagree on Vidic. He is the key component of United’s defence. Defensive capitulations like the one we saw v Everton would not happen if Vidic was playing. He’s like Kompany and Terry, if he’s fit, he plays.
May 18 at 2:42 pm
Corrigan says:
All about value and balance. Personally, I’m certainly going down the cheap GKs route. Even Hennessey proved to be a decent acquisition last season.
With regards to defenders, I’m looking at 3 rotating cheapies with 1 or 2 heavyweights of Kompany and Vidic capacity. Arsenal and Everton will need to become super tight if Baines and Vermaelen are to be worthwhile.
May 18 at 2:46 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
well Baines from about February time might be worth owning. But yeah, your point on keepers is a good one. If WHU come up, Green may be worth a look, Foster if it Brum or if he stays at Albion and they get a decent manager.
May 18 at 2:48 pm
Corrigan says:
I think Green and Foster will be 5+ so too expensive.
If Green comes in at 4.5 then he’s worth considering.
May 18 at 2:02 pm
Thesteady-Luis"GOD"Valencia says:
Two questionas I have, it’s so quiet on here…
1) Who’ll win the Euwos?
2)Who’ll lose the final?
May 18 at 2:07 pm
Marknlard says:
Again! Again! Post it again, this is fun!
May 18 at 2:10 pm
Thesteady-Luis"GOD"Valencia says:
huh?
May 18 at 2:22 pm
Conrad. says:
yup.
May 18 at 2:08 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
1) Belgium
2) Switzerland
May 18 at 2:10 pm
Thesteady-Luis"GOD"Valencia says:
I’m thinking San Marino and Luxembourg
May 18 at 2:13 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Leichtenstein and the Faroe Islands
May 18 at 2:13 pm
pompeyfan says:
Belgium should be there. They have easily one of the best squads in Europe
May 18 at 2:20 pm
cheeky_ash says:
Belgium are potential future winners – they have some great talent emerging…Maybe a cheeky put for Euro 2016 or WC 2018.
Though I think could be too early right now.
May 18 at 2:24 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Maybe they will be – I’m sure I saw something on the news about Greece being kicked out of the Euros
May 18 at 2:08 pm
Dan - Good Evans says:
1) Germany
2) Spain
Hope im wrong.
May 18 at 2:16 pm
cheeky_ash says:
Have to look at the draw before making that call – but can only see the usual suspects winning:-
1: Holland
2: Spain
3: Italy
4: France
Dark Horses – Russia, England could actually surprise but I doubt it with Woys Squad!
May 18 at 2:20 pm
Thesteady-Luis"GOD"Valencia says:
There are two settings: Let’s say that Spain win their group as they will.
1: Germany wins their group, then they will not face Spain in the semis. Meaning Netherlands will most likely.
2: The other way around, with Germany being runner-up in their group.
May 18 at 2:14 pm
Gigging Order says:
1)France
2)Germany
May 18 at 2:20 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Spain
Germany
May 18 at 2:29 pm
shegull says:
1)Germany
2)Russia
May 18 at 2:36 pm
Eoin says:
1. Germany
2. Spain
May 18 at 2:15 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Will Bolton, Blackburn or Wolves be straight back up?
May 18 at 2:17 pm
Gigging Order says:
Bolton only imo, and even that is not that likely.
May 18 at 2:23 pm
Corrigan says:
Don’t think any TBH. The 3 from last season finishing in the top 6 was more of a one off.
The Championship is very underrated.
May 18 at 2:25 pm
Mr Plainview (Formerly Hay Number 2)...I drink your milkshake! says:
Bolton for me!
May 18 at 2:26 pm
Mr Plainview (Formerly Hay Number 2)...I drink your milkshake! says:
Ok regarding the Euro’s…..who does everyone actually want to win?
Germany for me!
May 18 at 2:27 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Spain
May 18 at 2:44 pm
Conrad. says:
This.
May 18 at 2:29 pm
frankie_fryer-- supporting scotugal during euros says:
more important question is how long will you keep the formerly bit in your name, and what inspired you to change both name and grav?
May 18 at 2:29 pm
Thesteady-Luis"GOD"Valencia says:
I would want Sweden to win, but I believe Spain will win again.
May 18 at 2:29 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Ireland of course! Outside of that Germany. They play the most entertaining stuff.
May 18 at 2:33 pm
Eoin says:
nah we don’t want the Germans to be too confident before our World cup qualifiers do we?
May 18 at 2:39 pm
Sporting AB says:
has to be The Netherlands
May 18 at 2:41 pm
pompeyfan says:
+1
May 18 at 2:44 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Italy. Germany. Denmark. Greece …
May 18 at 2:32 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Ok, I’m a bit of an anorak.
Where did the money go?
http://fettesmanagement.wordpr.....-20112012/
May 18 at 2:39 pm
pompeyfan says:
god I hope the Portsmouth landlady court case brings down these figures.
May 18 at 2:49 pm
It's Dischord and Rhyme says:
Yeah, why the cash for Middlesborough?
May 18 at 2:33 pm
Corrigan says:
Could Clint Hill be a bargain next season?
May 18 at 2:35 pm
Eoin says:
Could be off to Leeds! If not, he’ll certainly be cheap but QPR are likely to strengthen over the summer and probably sign a replacement or 2 at the back
May 18 at 2:37 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
yeah especially as the likes of Traore, Taiwo and Onuoha were only on loan.
May 18 at 2:39 pm
Eoin says:
classic JK correcting only my lack of knowledge in a patronising way.
May 18 at 2:43 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
wasn’t meant to be patronising. Was meant to be in agreement of you in terms of QPR strengthening at the back. I added the bit about the loans in to emphasise the point. Sorry dude.
May 18 at 2:46 pm
Eoin says:
yeah man, wish there was a delete button. I regret saying that now. If I’d the same level of knowledge, I’d certainly be showing it off so no worries
May 18 at 2:50 pm
Mac says:
Taiwo was a loan. Traore and Onuoha were permanent.
May 18 at 2:37 pm
Gigging Order says:
By the way Eoin, fantastic articles on the Euro teams, planning on more?
May 18 at 2:41 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
+1
May 18 at 2:41 pm
Eoin says:
Probably won’t bother doing one on Greece, considering most shrugged off what I did on the Czech due to FFS already getting there before me. Thanks for the kind words though, nice to see someone who actually gives a compliment or 2 round here insteaad of big headed guys (cough cough JK)
May 18 at 2:43 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
We shrugged off what you did, cause you invited us too, not because it was bad. I found it useful actually
May 18 at 2:47 pm
Eoin says:
that’s nice to hear. Might put something together on the Greeks so, mainly because the research is helping me just a much as anyone else. I daresay that if Sir P might have left anything out, ill cover it.
May 18 at 2:46 pm
Conrad. says:
MOAR articles! This 1-a-day from FFS is too slow for impatient me…
May 18 at 2:48 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
*MORE
May 18 at 2:50 pm
Conrad. says:
nope.
May 18 at 2:51 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Nope?
May 18 at 2:52 pm
Conrad. says:
nope, indeed.
May 18 at 2:51 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
*MOAR (its how the kids speak Doosra)
May 18 at 2:51 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Ahhh. That explains it.
May 18 at 2:54 pm
Conrad. says:
yup. different way of showing inflection in place of oblique or bolding text.
May 18 at 2:48 pm
Eoin says:
I wish I could do more than 1 a day but probably won’t happen unfortunately. We’ll see though
May 18 at 2:49 pm
Eoin says:
I’m off to throw something together, see you guys in a while
May 18 at 2:51 pm
Conrad. says:
super-cool, mate…lookin forward to it.
May 18 at 2:52 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
PS I loved your “Recovered Balls.” Putting it on a spreadsheet …
May 18 at 2:55 pm
Conrad. says:
cheers. thats the tip of the iceberg for my spreadsheet for E12 prospects.
May 18 at 2:49 pm
Gigging Order says:
I definitely found it of value, really appreciated it, well written too.
I would be interested in seeing more.
May 18 at 2:36 pm
Gigging Order says:
I would imagine that new signings will see him moved on/benched.
May 18 at 2:37 pm
frankie_fryer-- supporting scotugal during euros says:
better picking benny
May 18 at 2:37 pm
Tuchap - In the land of predators, a lion never fears the jackal says:
Hasnt he been linked with a move to leeds?
May 18 at 2:40 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Total FPL have put up some good articles regarding EURO.
May 18 at 2:41 pm
Gigging Order says:
Thanks for the heads up!
May 18 at 2:42 pm
Eoin says:
Yeah, the community article feature is getting some good use over there. Think they might be introducing something like that on here soon
May 18 at 2:46 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Shall I copy & paste it here for everyone to read?
May 18 at 2:50 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Abishek?!
May 18 at 2:52 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
You are again thinking me as someone else?
May 18 at 2:41 pm
Gigging Order says:
All this bargain defensive talk has got me genuinely excited about HooiVeld, he is like a budget Verm!!
May 18 at 2:43 pm
pompeyfan says:
if he goes to Tottenham I will be picking up Vertongen. 8 goals in 31 league games this season. A better version of Verm
May 18 at 2:47 pm
Mac says:
How much you reckon he will be? I still think I’ll end up with Kaboul.
May 18 at 2:50 pm
pompeyfan says:
depends if the FPL people have watched him before, if they have at least 6.5, if not maybe 6
May 18 at 2:50 pm
Gigging Order says:
Very true, I am hoping he might come to us (extremely unlikely I know)
But on that note, Pardews priority for the summer is a goal scoring CB, so keep an eye out for that one
May 18 at 2:51 pm
pompeyfan says:
I was already surprised that he was speaking to Tottenham, he is supposed to be leaving for a big club. I don’t see why Barca & Real aren’t all over him
May 18 at 2:42 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Anyone know why the Community Shield will be a Villa Park and not Wembley this time around?
May 18 at 2:43 pm
pompeyfan says:
it is the day after the Olympic final
May 18 at 2:44 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
Yeah but Villa park? Are all the better stadiums being used by the Olympics
May 18 at 2:48 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
well OT I suppose would be 2nd choice and that is in use, as is Hillsborough. I believe Villas Part is the biggest stadium not in use for the Olympics beyond the groups.
May 18 at 2:48 pm
pompeyfan says:
well it can’t be at Old Trafford or the Etihad. I guess they wanted somewhere nearer Manchester rather than London, although that probably doesn’t suit the utd fans
May 18 at 2:49 pm
pompeyfan says:
ignore, for some reason I thought Man Utd would be playing in it. Carry on.
May 18 at 2:50 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
They usually are …
May 18 at 2:47 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Cheers
May 18 at 2:44 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
no idea, first I’ve heard of it. Could it be to do with the Olympics?
May 18 at 2:48 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Olympic football final?
May 18 at 2:47 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
England 118 for 1. Strauss 56 n.o.
May 18 at 2:48 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
I never even knew what a Doosra was until recently. That’s how much I know about Cricket
May 18 at 2:50 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
BLIMEY. And now you know, are you enlightened?
May 18 at 2:53 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Yeah i’m all the better for knowing now
What about the Teesra. Is that not better?
May 18 at 2:55 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Well … it is not actually clear that anybody has actually bowled one. Fine in theory, but …
May 18 at 2:53 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
JK’s watchlist for FLP 2012-13
Keepers
Green (if he stays and WHU come up)
Foster
Davis
Ruddy
Courtois (if he goes on loan to a PL club)
Al-Habsi
Defenders
Harte
Hooveld
Vertonghen
Vidic
Lichaj
Ridgewell
Caulker
Mids
McClean
Yaya
Nolan
Llalana
Howson
Hoolahan
Cabaye
Hazard
Kagawa
Forwards
Aguero
RvP
Rooney
Cisse
Jelly
Lambert
Podolski
Bent
May 18 at 2:55 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
You are missing Silva.
May 18 at 2:56 pm
jkisthe1 - roll on 2012-13, The tide is turning red says:
he will be too expensive IMO
May 18 at 2:56 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Very good.
May 18 at 3:00 pm
Chris_White says:
Santon, Ben Arfa, VDV, Sigurdsson (esp if he joins a bigger club), Morrison, Pienaar, Mata, Suarez, Walcott, Boyce…
May 18 at 2:53 pm
Wild Rover says:
ESPN about to show four premier classics in a row
May 18 at 2:54 pm
Dexter says:
Afternoon all!
Not been around these parts for a couple of weeks but hope you all had a good end to the FPL season. See most are looking to get their summer fantasy fix from the upcoming Euro’s, never played an international/UCL type fantasy game before but reckon I will give it a go this time.
I don’t know about you folks but I have to admit early attempts at constructing a team highlight how little I feel I actually know about european/international footballers, outside of the big names. It’s kind of strange, I feel like an FPL novice all over again which is both excitingly different and somewhat disconcerting at the same time!
Guess the pre-tournament friendlies should give us some indication of possible starting line-ups, along with whatever statistical research I can absorb and potential pearls of wisdom from the good old FFScouters. Never ever posted a RMT before but might actually have to at some point in the next couple of weeks.
May 18 at 2:57 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Hi. Start here:
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/s.....index.html
May 18 at 3:03 pm
Dexter says:
Hey Doosra, thanks for the link. Had spotted the team/stats section from the game site and have been swotting up a bit this afternoon. Has proved pretty useful thus far I think.
Am I right in thinking you’re a hammer too? COYI for tomorrow if so!
May 18 at 3:05 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Indeed!!! Will I see you there?
May 18 at 3:11 pm
Dexter says:
I will indeed be there! Mate & I managed to get tickets but have quite a few friends that didn’t which is a real shame, especially considering I heard Blackpool have got a lot of tickets they didn’t sell. Just hope the boys don’t let us down…..
May 18 at 3:15 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
Are you on the south side or the north? Cause the south side is freezing whatever the weather.
May 18 at 2:56 pm
Gigging Order says:
How many Messi’s do Greece have?!
TotalFPL say Giannis Fetfatzidis is the “Greek Messi” and FFS says Ninis!
Which is it?
May 18 at 2:58 pm
Doosra - ALL members of the "Bug" League - GO TO THE FORUM! says:
Fetfatzidis.
May 18 at 3:00 pm
Chris_White says:
^
May 18 at 2:59 pm
Conrad. says:
i’d say Fetfat is the more immediate “Messi”…Ninis is still a year or two away, imo.
May 18 at 3:00 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Giannis
May 18 at 3:13 pm
Vlad says:
Do they have any Greek Ronaldos?
May 18 at 3:16 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
Thats their weakness, all Messi and no Ronaldo.
May 18 at 3:17 pm
Gigging Order says:
Ah ok, thanks everyone, this did confuse me somewhat, thought they might be a team of world beaters!
May 18 at 3:18 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Are you guys loading up on Bayern players 2moro with a few Chelsea? Was thinking Cahill, Mata, Drogba and the rest Bayern.
May 18 at 3:20 pm
Chris_White says:
Mata, Lamps, Bosingwa & Drogba
May 18 at 3:23 pm
Chris_White says:
Neuer, Boateng, Contento, Ribery, Robben, Kroos, Muller & gomez
May 18 at 3:24 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
Neuer
Lahm, Boateng, Cantana
Schweinsteiger, Tymoshuck, Kroos, Ribbery, Robben
Muller Gomez
Is the Bayern 11. (names abused)
May 18 at 3:29 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Will Can be playing?
May 18 at 3:33 pm
G$nk@po- bringing the bling to FFS since 1990 says:
Yep LB for suspended Alaba. Tymo is gonna have to play CB
May 18 at 3:31 pm
Optimus says:
neuer
boatang cahill
ribery robben kroos mata lamps
gomez muller drogba
May 18 at 3:38 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Cheers lads
May 18 at 3:50 pm
freshy says:
Neuer
Lahm
Boateng
Ribéry
Schweinsteiger
Robben
Kroos
Lampard
Gomez
Drogba
Kalou
May 18 at 3:29 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Kevin Davies and Sam Ricketts commit to Bolton – while several players are leaving the Reebok Stadium
May 18 at 3:32 pm
udit says:
RMUCLFFT Please -
Cech
Lahm Bosingwa Boateng
Robben (C) Ribery Kroos Mata
Gomez Drogba Muller
Subs – Cahill
On WC so can change anything.
May 18 at 3:37 pm
Optimus says:
id get lamps
May 18 at 3:41 pm
udit says:
instead of?
May 18 at 3:42 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Mata
May 18 at 3:43 pm
Optimus says:
a defender imo can see both conceding
my team is above that not saying its right but that what im going for..also cant believe you have w/c
May 18 at 3:44 pm
udit says:
your team is good as well, yeah can’t believe I had it my self!
May 18 at 3:32 pm
Keith says:
S.Taylor should get back to fitness and be a bargain price next season..
May 18 at 3:37 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Yep
May 18 at 3:35 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Moneybags Mancini hijacks Van Persie contract talks
http://u.goal.com/186400/186495hp2.jpg
May 18 at 3:44 pm
★FC Borecelona★ says:
May 18 at 3:35 pm
Just_Ty says:
Anyone thinking of going 5 defenders for tomorrow’s final?
Valid strategy or do you see several goals?
May 18 at 3:38 pm
Optimus says:
im going 2 5 3
May 18 at 3:40 pm
Just_Ty says:
Probably common, hence my question… I also favour attack (usually) as I rather gain points during the game than lose them but just thinking of smth different, not many will score 6 pts (+ recovered balls)
May 18 at 3:40 pm
Kostja says:
not likely, probably 3-4-3 or 2-5-3, im seeing goals here with both having problems at the back.
May 18 at 3:41 pm
Just_Ty says:
I know what u’re saying, I am probably playing 3-4-3 too
May 18 at 3:36 pm
applebonkers says:
EA sports PPi team of the year:
hart
simpson, kompany, lescott, evra
silva, song, arteta, bale
van persie, rooney
May 18 at 3:37 pm
Conrad. says:
“French media feel Tottenham are closing in on signature of Loic Remy for around £14m. Would be very good signing IMO.” – Graeme Balley via SKY
May 18 at 3:38 pm
Mac says:
I haven’t seen anything of Remy – what’s he like? Who would you compare him to?
May 18 at 3:39 pm
Conrad. says:
kinda of a smallish, creative type with a good shot. maybe Carlito-light?
May 18 at 3:41 pm
Chris_White says:
much more pacey than carlito
May 18 at 3:42 pm
Chris_White says:
therefore the light aye…
May 18 at 3:43 pm
Conrad. says:
May 18 at 3:42 pm
Just_Ty says:
Yeah probably, Remy is fast! Wonder how he’s rated in Fifa…
May 18 at 3:43 pm
Conrad. says:
yea tru. maybe Aguero-speed? anywho, he got 15g 6a in 39 starts last season. maybe he can be a younger, better Defoe for Spurs?
May 18 at 3:44 pm
Mac says:
On youtube highlight viewing (always a terrible way to judge a player but it will have to do) he reminds me of Suarez a bit, pacey, tricksy and can head also.
May 18 at 3:40 pm
HelloSidney says:
Let me get this right with the McDs game:
You’re best having someone from the first 4 games as captain, yes? If that person doesn’t do well, you just change the captinacy to someone else in your starting XI for the next day’s games and the original captain goes back to normal points? You then repeat this again in day 3 and 4 if you want?
Hence, it’s best to have players on all 4 days?
May 18 at 3:42 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Yes
May 18 at 3:44 pm
HelloSidney says:
And with the bench, you should play, for exmaple, a greek defender on the starting XI ahead of say, Jelavic or whoever and then if the Greeks don’t do owt, you put Jealvic in, and if the Greek gets a sheet and a goal, you leave him in? Can you captain someone who is originally set up on your bench. Yes, presumably?
May 18 at 3:49 pm
★FC Borecelona★ says:
You are correct,Sir
May 18 at 3:43 pm
Just_Ty says:
Indeed, it’s a MUST
May 18 at 3:54 pm
Ron Burgundy says:
From the Rules section on Subs “Players who are substituted out will score 0 points, the captain bonus will be lost from your original captain if a new captain is selected.”
Sorry for any strawberry pissing.
May 18 at 4:43 pm
Ball Banger says:
Kadlec or popadopoulos for captain?
May 18 at 3:44 pm
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
New Post.
May 18 at 4:39 pm
Ball Banger says:
No