Today’s FPL Player Values
Filed under: Fantasy Football Games - Posted by: Paul
This afternoon saw another three player prices released by the official Fantasy Premier League (FPL) twitter stream. Southampton’s Rickie Lambert has been valued a little more than we anticipated, Kevin Nolan seems a decent mid-price option, while the news on Michel Vorm was – after last season’s heroics – as we feared:
Michel Vorm is no longer a cut-price option for our consideration. The Swansea stopper started the previous campaign at a mere 4.0 and racked up an incredible 158 points, thanks to 15 clean sheets and 143 saves – second only to City’s Joe Hart in the goalkeeper standings. As a result, he is now valued at 5.5 in FPL for the season ahead, with his appeal now substantially diminished. Such a valuation is surely set to see his popularity plummet; the Dutchman finished last season with over 33% ownership but the vast majority of Fantasy managers will now be looking for other alternatives between the sticks as we go about balancing budgets. Bearing in mind that Brendan Rodgers has now departed the Liberty Stadium, there’s no guarantee that Vorm will mirror those returns under new boss Michael Laudrup – the price is also a likely reflection of how FPL perceive the Swans’ defensive assets next term, forcing us to look elsewhere for our cheap keeper rotation and cut-price backline options. Sky Sports have been a little kinder; Vorm comes in at 5.2 and is the ninth most expensive option between the posts, with the first-choice goalkeepers for last season’s top eight sides all priced higher.
Kevin Nolan comes in at 6.0 this term – the same price as QPR new boy Ji-Sung Park and just 0.5 less than Stoke’s Jonathan Walters, though the latter’s classification is yet unknown. Certainly, Nolan should be listed as a midfielder in the FPL game and brings a history of strong Premier League returns with him; the Hammers captain has notched double figures in each of his previous two campaigns in the top-flight, with 17 and 12 goals in 2009/10 and 2010/11 respectively – a decent mid-price offering, then. Nolan’s price makes Mark Noble’s all the more intriguing in the Hammers midfield now; the latter’s spot-kicks and majority of set-pieces saw him have a hand in 18 goals last term (eight goals and 10 assists), the same number as Nolan (13 and five respectively) and, if he comes in cheaper, could interest plenty Fantasy managers, bearing in mind the Hammers’ strong start. The Sky Sports game have Nolan down as the pricier of the two; he comes in at 4.9 to Noble’s 4.7.
Rickie Lambert has also been slapped with a 6.0 price tag by FPL after his exploits in the npower Championship produced 27 goals and 14 assists for the Southampton forward last season. Despite such statistics, it’s perhaps a little surprising, bearing in mind that Grant Holt and Heidar Helguson were the costliest frontmen from the promoted sides at the start of 2011/12 at a cost of 5.5, while Swansea’s Danny Graham came in at just 5.0. Many had earmarked Lambert as a potential cut-price option up front, with his spot-kick duties furthering his appeal but, dependant on other players’ valuations, this could cause us to have a re-think. It’s a full 1.0 dearer than Reading’s Pavel Pogrebnyak, for example, and, while the Saints outscored the Royal by 85 goals to 69 last season, Brian McDermott’s investment in top-flight experience could boost the Russian’s appeal. Lambert’s valuation may now have us assessing Adam Lallana instead – the winger produced 11 goals and 10 assists in the previous campaign and could pick up plenty of investment if he comes in cheaper in the midfield area. Looking at the Sky Sports game, Lambert is substantially dearer than Lallana, by 6.8 to 4.9.
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Lindy?
July 15 at 7:43 pm
kaz says:
de gea will be busy with olympics, no?
July 15 at 7:45 pm
King Eric says:
Ah, OK … forgot about that.
July 15 at 7:47 pm
Wild Rover says:
Well the Olympics will be finished and he’s hardly going to need a rest is he?
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Hate that rotation says:
Can’t he just play in GW1? How tired can a GK be?
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Kagawa says:
Surely not.. the final is on the Saturday before the season kicks off. I’d expect DDG to go straight into the team.
July 15 at 7:42 pm
Wild Rover says:
No grav, no rate…. it’s the new rule
July 15 at 7:43 pm
HAIL MOGAMBO says:
this
July 15 at 7:53 pm
Jafooli says:
That’s gravism I think WR?
July 15 at 7:42 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Miles over budget.
July 15 at 7:44 pm
Access says:
New rules implied , for not spending
July 15 at 7:43 pm
Nitin Nagaraja: Has it started yet?? says:
Easily over budget.
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
113 million. I dont think so!!
July 15 at 7:51 pm
Beavis says:
Around the 110m mark if not more than that.
July 16 at 9:01 am
Complete Lack of Pies says:
one expensive team surely!
July 15 at 7:43 pm
Access says:
Is Their any goal scoring defender in the new promoted teams
July 15 at 7:45 pm
kaz says:
harte. but unfortunately, he won’t start that many
alex pearce of reading can also score a few
July 15 at 7:47 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
Hoiveld(or something) no?
July 15 at 7:48 pm
Access says:
What’s his team
July 15 at 7:50 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
Southampton
July 15 at 7:52 pm
Lanley Staurel says:
Its Hooiveld and he plays for Saints. Hit the cross bar from a corner last night against Anderlect. He is a first team starter too.
July 15 at 7:56 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Such a kick in the proverbial balls that such a potential fantasy football goldmine has been nipped in the bud by f**king Nicky f**king Shorey! >:(
July 15 at 7:47 pm
harris says:
one from sunderland hooivonen something like this
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Southampton no?
July 15 at 7:51 pm
harris says:
yes southampton i meant
July 15 at 7:52 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Hooiveld with 7 last season.
Danny Fox was an assist machine too (free kicks)
July 15 at 7:55 pm
kaz says:
any chance fox is going to be classified as a mid. he’s played on the wing a few times, hasnt he?
July 15 at 7:57 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
100% he will be DEF
Played left back all season
July 15 at 8:06 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
Hi SCS, kinda like the look of Hooiveld myself but not initially,
July 15 at 8:12 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Not with the fixtures as they are.
July 15 at 8:16 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
Have you got him pencilled in yourself once the fixtures ease up? Will also give you a bit of time to assess them defensively before jumping in
July 15 at 8:34 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Yes very much my line of thought.
If we impress defensively against the likes of United then I will definitely be picking Hoi or Fox
July 15 at 8:45 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
sorry for the slow reply dude, got sidetracked. same here, need to check to see who the saints rotate well with defensively.
July 15 at 7:44 pm
floydy_floyd says:
Out of interest what do you think is the best strike partnership you can make out of these 4.
Lineker
Owen
Shearer
Rooney
Each at their peak….
July 15 at 7:45 pm
Access says:
Shearer . Owen
July 15 at 7:47 pm
Hate that rotation says:
Shearer and Linekar
July 15 at 7:49 pm
tangtastic says:
Shearer Rooney, Rooney playing in support
July 15 at 7:50 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Rooney behind Shearer/Lineker
July 15 at 7:51 pm
Hate that rotation says:
He is talking about a strike partnership no? Old fashioned two up top?
July 15 at 7:49 pm
floydy_floyd says:
I’ll go shearer and Owen. A peak Owen was absolutely deadly.
July 15 at 7:50 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
not a very big peak though
July 15 at 7:53 pm
floydy_floyd says:
Agreed. He only played uncompromised from age 17-19 he said recently. He was still good til about 05 tho.
July 15 at 7:52 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Owen and Rooney.
Rooney sitting off and playing through balls.
Such a shame Owen didn’t have any real long at his peak – was a sensational player for a brief period.
July 15 at 7:54 pm
floydy_floyd says:
I just missed Linekers career which is why I am particularly interested.
July 15 at 8:02 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
From what I’ve seen he was a pure poacher. Very, very good goal scorer but little else. Doesn’t stop him from being a great player but all of the other 3 had more to their game to go with the goals.
July 15 at 7:54 pm
Kagawa says:
People forget how good Owen was when he was at Liverpool. I’d say he’s probably the best English player of my lifetime.
Owen and Shearer for me.
July 15 at 7:55 pm
Kagawa says:
oh and lineker was kind of before my time as well so really not sure about him.
July 15 at 7:45 pm
4vets says:
The son has just got a dart board. 4 “the belly” vets leads son & wife 1,0,0.
Fag break then on with the contest!
July 15 at 7:46 pm
Shipstontrev says:
Promoting a healthy lifestyle again I see!
July 15 at 7:49 pm
4vets says:
Yes! I just wish the boy would smoke less as it’s messing with my throwing arm
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Shipstontrev says:
July 15 at 7:47 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Aww, happy families
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Sporting says:
The Viking II
July 15 at 7:50 pm
4vets says:
I know not, but his bedroom wall is looking a bit worse for wear
July 15 at 7:45 pm
PintPounders says:
if the EPL site is down for maintenance, does that mean a launch is coming soon?
July 15 at 7:46 pm
Access says:
Yeah
July 15 at 7:48 pm
PintPounders says:
hopefully this week. then I can really waste time on my team which more than likely I’ll blow up in week 2 or 3 w/ a WC.
July 15 at 7:57 pm
Kagawa says:
the fact that there’s a new season means the launch is coming soon.
July 15 at 8:04 pm
A.D.D says:
Yeh 4am Monday I hear
July 15 at 8:10 pm
Kagawa says:
Wednesday 11:00am I reckon
July 15 at 8:13 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
yep, sounds right to me, 1 month before the season starts. Taking the uncertainty out of the start date for future seasons. nice and easy to remember.
July 15 at 8:21 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
Surely tomorrow
July 15 at 7:45 pm
Access says:
Shearer. Owen
July 15 at 7:49 pm
Sporting says:
the first has more chance of a game in the EPL this season.
July 15 at 7:51 pm
Sreehari says:
Anybody here interested to Play a fantasy team game in Facebook? (If any 2100-2200 scorers are interested I have a spot in my team) sorry for repetitive posts. Kind of desperate.
pls give u’r FB id.
July 15 at 7:54 pm
King Eric says:
“Kind of”?
July 15 at 7:56 pm
Sreehari says:
really desperate.
July 15 at 8:05 pm
A.D.D says:
What’s its called
July 15 at 8:08 pm
Sreehari says:
It basically works like EPL. there are 20 teams. each with 5 members.. adding each of their scores for the GW gives the team score for that GW. now, the fixtures are like the EPL itself.. team with higher points will win the tie. simple enough.
July 15 at 8:13 pm
Tommytour59 says:
2,293 points sorry that rules me out
July 15 at 8:19 pm
super zlatan says:
2298 points rules me out also.
July 15 at 8:21 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Want to join my league?
July 15 at 8:25 pm
super zlatan says:
Aye I will play. What do I need to do?
July 15 at 8:27 pm
Sreehari says:
Can you give me your FB id. I’ll contact you there.
July 15 at 8:28 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Was just joking about mate, sorry.
July 15 at 8:30 pm
Sreehari says:
I was asking Super Zlatan.
July 15 at 11:15 pm
Paul says:
dude why u working so hard???…ur not even the captain of that group!!!!!
July 15 at 11:19 pm
Paul says:
i mean team….Karan Vr is…lol
July 16 at 4:51 am
Sreehari says:
u got a problem ?
July 15 at 7:51 pm
andrewe62 says:
Wow! Another 3 player values released. This is really building up to a crescendo now. I don’t know how I will cope if they were to release 4 values tomorrow.
July 15 at 7:52 pm
Beavis says:
July 15 at 8:11 pm
nomar says:
ANDREWE62 SAYS:
Wow! Another 3 player values released. This is really building up to a crescendo now. I don’t know how I will cope if they were to release 4 values tomorrow.
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…….Or even the full game itself?!!
July 15 at 7:55 pm
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
Happy pre-season all! Hope all is well. Really got a feeling this season is going to be a nightmare. More difficult indeed. The ‘gems’ need to come from the promoted sides and frankly I think they are very light weight. I guess it may be this week that we will find out….
July 15 at 7:56 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Plenty attacking points on offer though?
Just wouldn’t recommend defensive picks
July 15 at 8:02 pm
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
True. To be honest i havent fully researched the new boys properly. Basing on last season i cant see much with them. Will crank it up now tho. No Vorm-Esque keepers on show then….!
July 15 at 8:06 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
As I say below: who knows. Not many would’ve predicted Hart/Soreneson to be such good picks in 09/10; Foster, Adam, Carroll, Nolan etc in 10/11; or Vorm, Holt & co last season to be as good as they were.
July 15 at 8:06 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
It’s definitely shaping up to be tougher than last year
July 15 at 8:01 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
In fairness I get the same feeling every year. Bargains always reveal themselves however.
Mark my words, 365 days from now we’re all going to be saying stuff like where are we going to find a bargain akin to Gary ‘Golden Boot 2012/13′ Caldwell this season?!
July 15 at 8:05 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
I think not.
July 15 at 8:06 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
:p
July 15 at 8:06 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
fail
July 15 at 9:51 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Complete.
July 15 at 7:55 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Carroll to Newcastle potentially also means Ba out?
July 15 at 8:03 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
Newcastle have Europa league this year also. Rotation
July 15 at 8:04 pm
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
Ba was disappointing last third. Not touching him unless he moves. Can see him at ‘Pool. Swap deal?
July 15 at 8:07 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Played him out wide. He didn’t play that well but was hamstrung by being out of position
July 15 at 8:21 pm
transferaddict says:
Im not sure. He literally changed overnight from being a goal scoring machine to missing most of the chances put in front of him. I too am avoiding unless i see him improving
July 15 at 8:09 pm
A.D.D says:
How was he disappointing? He played wide when papaspiss signed
July 15 at 8:16 pm
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
From FPL point of view. Thats how my season is dictated these days afterall
July 15 at 8:20 pm
A.D.D says:
You’re a fanboy
July 15 at 8:05 pm
Grimmaldi - Send in the Clowns says:
A straight trade of the two would be interesting along with slightly hilarious.
July 15 at 8:09 pm
Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad says:
Straight trade of course not. Can see Carrol at Newc’ and Ba at Pool tho. Will be cash going one way only lol…..!!!!!
July 15 at 8:22 pm
transferaddict says:
Suarez would love it. Pinching and spitting galore in the changing room
July 15 at 8:06 pm
King Eric says:
And dismantle Kenny’s revolution?!?
July 15 at 8:12 pm
nomar says:
Ba to PSV.
July 15 at 8:23 pm
transferaddict says:
i wanna see van-Persie go to PSV
July 15 at 8:07 pm
super zlatan says:
For my fpl team I’m considering
Strikers. Kun. Torres. Pog
Midfield. Kagawa. Hazard. Noble. Tarrabt. Siggy.
Defenders. Vidic. (rest depending on prices)
Gk. Harte. Cheapo. (4.0)
Am I realistic?
July 15 at 8:09 pm
transferaddict says:
Should be able to afford that team. Its Hart btw
July 15 at 8:09 pm
King Eric says:
Lot of punts there, seems to me.
July 15 at 8:10 pm
Tommytour59 says:
May need to lose one of Kagawa Hazard Siggy
Hazard > either GW2 could solve the problem
July 15 at 8:10 pm
kaz says:
i think u will need at least a couple defenders worth 3m to complete that line up
July 15 at 8:11 pm
kaz says:
couple of *
July 15 at 8:10 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
You can’t be being realistic if you’ve chosen Taraabt
July 15 at 8:13 pm
super zlatan says:
Could downgrade siggy to cheaper mid if its over my budget. Considering vertognan also. (excuse my spelling)
July 15 at 8:16 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Taarabt is on my radar SWA nor, Ready to Explode!
July 15 at 8:19 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Given, Foster
Vidic, Boyce, Reid, Fabio, SUN.
Hazard, Sigurdsson, Noble, SWA, AVL
Aguero, Torres, Pog.
With money in the bank for Torres to Rooney
July 15 at 8:21 pm
super zlatan says:
U considering nzogbia parmtree?
July 15 at 8:22 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Maybe….Albrighton is No1 though, closely followed up by N’Zogbia & Ireland.
July 15 at 8:24 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Im considering all of last seasons favourites Taarabt Nzog Moses and Sinclair
July 15 at 8:23 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Not going with 3 Chelskis?
July 15 at 8:27 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Might do, so long as they earn me the points to take a hit!
July 15 at 8:29 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Got to have a defender in there somewhere I reckon
July 15 at 8:09 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Doos what’s your advice on West Hams starting front line?
July 15 at 8:15 pm
Wild Rover says:
Don’t pick them
July 15 at 8:18 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
One of them is Portugese, the other is Carlton Cole. Avoid.
July 15 at 8:10 pm
Anonymous says:
Anybody have a link to a site that lists fixtures for friendly matches over next week with dates and times?
July 15 at 8:13 pm
kaz says:
just check the “pre season column” on this site. top left
July 15 at 8:16 pm
Anonymous says:
Thats great thanks never realised
July 15 at 8:13 pm
King Eric says:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=friendly+fixtures+schedule
July 15 at 8:18 pm
Anonymous says:
Haha very good I’ll have to save that link very original
July 15 at 8:11 pm
A.D.D says:
Question: Noble or Nolan and why. For me Nolan was like Dempsey at Bolton and Newcastle
July 15 at 8:13 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Leaning towards Noble due to set piece duties. If he ends up cheaper than Nolan it’s a no brainer for me.
July 15 at 8:15 pm
kaz says:
nolan
-plays higher up the pitch
-more likely to attract bps with the ppi system
-has been consistent in the premier league when it comes to scoring goals
July 15 at 8:17 pm
transferaddict says:
thats the one thing people havnt touched on. proven in the pl
July 15 at 8:18 pm
King Eric says:
Noble’s played in the PL, as well.
July 15 at 8:16 pm
Adz - The Verminator says:
Either tbh. Nolan scores more but Noble gets more assists and chips in with a few goals. Personally, im going Noble because he’s on most set pieces, and has (dare I say it) a better disciplinary record.
July 15 at 8:18 pm
transferaddict says:
maybe just go for noble to be the cool guy around here
July 15 at 8:18 pm
Wild Rover says:
Nolan because Doos will say Noble..
July 15 at 8:22 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Who’s on pens??
July 15 at 8:22 pm
Wild Rover says:
Noble
July 15 at 8:34 pm
super zlatan says:
Noble for me
July 15 at 8:14 pm
4vets says:
2,0,0 “After hitting the plaster 60 times, 4 “the belly” vets hits an amazing double 3 to go 2 up.”
July 15 at 8:15 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
So it’s official: 4vets serially beats his wife and child and is seemingly proud of it
July 15 at 8:16 pm
4vets says:
We have money on this. The son is broke for the rest of the year
July 15 at 8:18 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
In that case, beat him to a bloody pulp!
July 15 at 8:20 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Live at the Ally Pally I assume….
July 15 at 8:23 pm
4vets says:
Lakeside… we seem to have a hot chocolate break. Not liking these delaying tactics & the playing of music that he knows I hate. I just need to keep mentally strong. I can do this!
July 15 at 8:26 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Not quite as good as you used to be, eh Uncle 4vets
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July 15 at 8:17 pm
Jafooli says:
Why does a male snake not have hands?
July 15 at 8:18 pm
4vets says:
Because he’s a snake. I’m off… mugs away!
July 15 at 8:21 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Promoted defenders…… Games Goals Assists
Southampton
26 DF Jos Hooiveld 39 7 0
2 DF F Richardson 33(1) 0 10
13 DF Danny Fox 36(5) 0 11
Reading
5 DF Alex Pearce 46 5 N/A
17 DF Kaspars Gorkšs 42 3 N/A
23 DF Ian Harte 34 4 N/A
West Ham
2 DF Winston Reid 27(1) 3 2
5 DF James Tomkins 42 4 2
July 15 at 8:21 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Oh, and anyone considering a Reading CB beware…..
http://www.thetilehurstend.com.....ce-pairing
July 15 at 8:23 pm
super zlatan says:
Alex pearce for me
July 15 at 8:33 pm
Holy see says:
If he’s 4, I may allow him into my squad, if he’s polite. & charming.
July 15 at 8:35 pm
Eng-er-land expects...nothing says:
No, but am considering Vorm & Federici provided Fed comes in at 4.0
July 15 at 8:23 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Reid FTW!!!
July 15 at 8:26 pm
Tommytour59 says:
If hes 4m will have to join you
July 15 at 8:29 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
Southampton triple up is the way
July 15 at 8:30 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Especially with their fixtures
July 15 at 8:34 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
was joking. Great rank!
July 15 at 8:40 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Assist machines Fox and Richardson will prove you wrong!
(and also concede plenty)
July 15 at 8:30 pm
super zlatan says:
So everyone going with 3 Chelsea Players and Pog for gw1?
With the view to shipping Torres and one other by gw3?
July 15 at 8:33 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Will almost certainly have Ivanovic Hazard and Pog (as my cheapie striker). Probably some 4.0 RDG defender as well that may as well be played due to DGW. Not convinced by Torres, especially as he’ll be competing with Rooney and Kun as one of my other two strikers
July 15 at 8:36 pm
super zlatan says:
I think I will go for Torres and ship in gw2 for Rooney. Will require leaving funds in the bank.
July 15 at 8:34 pm
Tommytour59 says:
3 Chelsea Yes, Pog No
Pog for extra 2 points at Chelsea and a weakened team in GW3, Im not keen. Price is good mind.
Torres > Rooney/Ade GW2
Hazard > Dempsey (If at Fulham) GW3
July 15 at 8:37 pm
Round and Round says:
Not tempted by Dempsey in week 1? Great opening fixture
July 15 at 8:39 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Tempted yes, but funds will not allow.
Would rather Hazard for wig/RDG
July 15 at 8:42 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
+1
Real shame about the Olympics. Otherwise Mata would be my 100% nailed on (c) GW1. Don’t know if I have the balls to captain an unproven guy. I can see it being a toss up between Aguero or Ivanovic. I may even risk an uber-flair Harte (c) if he seems to be 1st choice after all!
July 15 at 8:46 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Wouldn’t fancy starting with Captain in minus points
That said Im captaining Nando so thats 4 points!
July 15 at 8:48 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
I’d never have the courage to commit when it actually came down it! Imagine the flair of a 40pt captain with 0.6% ownership though
July 15 at 8:38 pm
super zlatan says:
I just think Pog at 5mil with two games to start the season is great value. But he could well get a two pointer versus Chelsea so your point is valid.
July 15 at 8:40 pm
Round and Round says:
Pog is great value for week 1. The problem is if you get him in, hard to get rid of without taking hits – wont be anyone worth getting for a similar price.
July 15 at 8:45 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
5 mil is solid bench fodder though. Also remember that the promoted sides invariably over perform at the start of a season.
July 15 at 8:55 pm
Round and Round says:
Aye if u plan to bench him often then he is a good option. Striker spots are too value for me tho, no way im risking one on pog
July 15 at 8:58 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
That’s a fair enough point tbh.
July 15 at 8:41 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Its GW3 that worries me, if you have 3 Chelsea and him you have to ensure your subs have good fixtures.
July 15 at 8:36 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Although he is value Pog is still a risk. Haven’t seen enough of him
July 15 at 8:36 pm
Round and Round says:
Not me. Front 3 will be Torres, Aguero, Bent.
July 15 at 8:42 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Would prefer this one ^
Are you looking at Wazza for GW2?
July 15 at 8:45 pm
Goaltastic says:
I’m going Torres, Wazza, Bent
July 15 at 8:47 pm
Tommytour59 says:
I just don’t know if I can go without Kun for GW1, would worry me like hell.
July 15 at 8:51 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Tevez Bent Torres/Defoe for me.
Pog is, according to PBJ, awful. And I trust PBJ.
July 15 at 8:56 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Tevez > Milan looks on the cards
Balo instead?
July 15 at 9:03 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Probably opt for the safety of Aguero if Tevez does go.
July 15 at 8:31 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
So have FPL tweeted about more prices tomorrow or dare we dream that tomorrow’s the big day?
July 15 at 8:36 pm
Tommytour59 says:
They didn’t tweet Friday either but still released prices Sat, yet another tease from them.
July 15 at 8:36 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
damnit. Cheers anyway
July 15 at 8:36 pm
Kagawa says:
They haven’t tweeted about tomorrow’s prices.
But they didn’t tweet about yesterday’s players on Friday – just announced Suarez, Dempsey and Walters out of the blue, so wouldn’t count on it being tomorrow.
July 15 at 8:43 pm
nomar says:
Dare to dream, my friend, dare to dream.
July 15 at 8:47 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
I feel it appropriate to quote Gandalf in this situation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0S_MebzyzQ
July 15 at 8:45 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Too optimistic to hope Bent is lowered to around the 8.0 mark?
July 15 at 8:48 pm
Tommytour59 says:
9 I would imagine
July 15 at 8:49 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Was he 9 or 10 last season??
July 15 at 8:51 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
10. Captained the fool in GW3. Woe is me
July 15 at 8:51 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Then I guess 9 this season then
July 15 at 8:53 pm
lebron85 says:
Maybe 8.5, can’t see him being 8
July 15 at 8:48 pm
lebron85 says:
Hi guys. Where does Reid play?
July 15 at 8:50 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
Right-Back.
July 15 at 8:51 pm
lebron85 says:
Hi Parm. From which team?
July 15 at 8:53 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Hammers
July 15 at 8:54 pm
lebron85 says:
Cool, is he a nailed on regular for them then?
July 15 at 8:53 pm
lebron85 says:
Also if you don’t mind asking.
Which pairing of CBs are regulars for these sides?:
1. West Ham
2. Reading
3. Soutahmpton
4. Wigan
July 15 at 8:57 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
All I know is Wigan will probably play a back three of Caldwell, Boyce, Alcaraz, with Figueroa and Beausejour (I think) as WBs
July 15 at 8:58 pm
lebron85 says:
Cheers
July 15 at 9:02 pm
ajay_kl says:
Soton is Fonte + Hooiveld
West Ham is Tomkins + McCartney/ONeil/Demel
Reading is Pearce + Cummings
July 15 at 9:04 pm
lebron85 says:
Much appreciated. So only Tomkins is nailed on for them as a CB. Are Pearce and Cummings young CBs?
July 15 at 9:12 pm
ajay_kl says:
Doos should know more. I am only considering Tomkins/Reid for FPL. Reading I got no clue really. Think I am staying well clear of them
July 15 at 11:04 pm
IamIronMike says:
slightly wrong Figueroa played CB, with Boyce RWB and Beausejour LWB
July 15 at 9:00 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Hooiveld and Fonte nailed on for saints
July 15 at 9:02 pm
lebron85 says:
Thanks mate. How old is Fonte?
July 15 at 9:04 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Jeesus…..dont you have Google?!!
July 15 at 9:06 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Jos%C3%A9+Fonte
July 15 at 9:07 pm
lebron85 says:
+101
July 15 at 9:06 pm
lebron85 says:
I do
July 15 at 9:07 pm
Webbinho says:
For now, but Adkins has said he will bring in 1, if not 2 new cb this summer.
July 15 at 9:02 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
1. Tomkins & Faye
2. 2 of Pearce, Gorkss & Mariappa (http://www.thetilehurstend.com/2012/7/15/3160538/pearce-gorkss-and-mariappa-the-battle-for-first-choice-pairing)
3. Fonte & Hooiveld
4. Boyce, Alcaraz & Gary Caldwell
July 15 at 9:05 pm
lebron85 says:
Cheers mate
July 15 at 9:06 pm
lebron85 says:
How did Mariappa do goals wise in his previous club?
July 15 at 9:08 pm
The Parmtree..... says:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Adrian+Mariappa
July 15 at 9:09 pm
lebron85 says:
Just going through a lazy spell. Not intentional…
July 15 at 9:10 pm
lebron85 says:
He’s short for a CB by modern standards and is not much of a goal threat
July 15 at 8:51 pm
ronh says:
Hi guys, a new post will be anytime soon.
Everyone get ready for the competition of posting first…
July 15 at 8:56 pm
Tommytour59 says:
I would bet it wont be Aatish
*Wouldn’t have thought Id ever say that
July 15 at 8:56 pm
lebron85 says:
LOL
July 15 at 8:55 pm
4vets says:
The wife wins a game with a double 1 (son was on double 1 and me on double 2, to show our standard). 4 “the belly” vets wins 2,1,0 due to son’s bed time stopping play.
I am mentally exhausted. Thank you.
July 15 at 9:10 pm
Holy see says:
Nothing quite like finishin on double 1 to show the standard of play, MADHOUSE!
July 15 at 8:56 pm
ajay_kl says:
Danny Graham, 3rd striker. Comes in around 6M.
Discuss…
July 15 at 8:58 pm
Gigging Order says:
Borini at 7
July 15 at 9:03 pm
ajay_kl says:
Not for first six anyway. Borini I think should be 8
July 15 at 9:03 pm
Gigging Order says:
Yeah I think you are right, 8 or 8.5 is more likely.
July 15 at 9:00 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Seriously tempted to be honest, Im a fixtures man and I see a lot of Blue. Went through good scoring spells last season, not very consistent but could leave him in your team for a good while and would give you money for an extra big hitter in midfield eg Bale.
July 15 at 9:04 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Just not sure about Laudrup yet. Swansea will struggle to play the same way, though they do have great fixtures
July 15 at 9:11 pm
ajay_kl says:
Not putting as much emphasis on pre season form this year. Look what happened with NZog and Moses at start of last year.
How much you reckon for Graham?
July 15 at 9:13 pm
lebron85 says:
Correct! 6 or 6.5 max imo.
July 15 at 8:56 pm
Joey Barton and Friends says:
will be unbelievable if Carroll goes to Newcastle on loan. Wheres the benefit for Liverpool? Will Carroll really play ahead or Cisee or Ba?
July 15 at 8:57 pm
lebron85 says:
No benefit for Newcastle either, he will disrupt their attacking style
July 15 at 9:05 pm
Tommytour59 says:
The benefit for Liverpool is they don’t have to play Carroll
Toon have Europa so can imagine lots of rotation, good move for them imo.
July 15 at 9:12 pm
Tommytour59 says:
New Post Peeps
July 15 at 9:15 pm
Holy see says:
Thankee
July 16 at 1:30 pm
djaphex says:
I hope City will defend title, but have strange feeling that Chelsea can be 1st, also Villa and QPR will be awesome this season.
Wigan, Swansea + 1 going to Championship
Thoughts ?