Scout Report – Adam Lallana
Filed under: Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
Our series of articles analysing the chief protagonists from the three promoted clubs has already brought Rickie Lambert and Jobi McAnuff under the spotlight earlier this week. Today, it’s the turn of Southampton’s wing wizard Adam Lallana who, alongside Lambert, was one of only two Saints players to feature in the npower Championship Team of the Season for 2011/12:
The Statistics
As a youngster, Lallana was a member of the Bournemouth Centre of Excellence, where his talents were spotted by a member of the Southampton Academy and, as a result, he joined the club as a 12-year-old. The midfielder was a key component of the Saints’ FA Youth Cup squads that reached the final and semi-final respectively before he stepped up to the first-team in 2006.
The first couple of seasons were a struggle for Lallana; managing just six league appearances and a single goal, he was farmed out to Bournemouth on loan for a month, where he featured three times before returning to St Mary’s. In 2008-09, however, he finally nailed down a regular role, scoring once and providing five assist in 40 appearances. The following season, however, Lallana’s attacking talents really came to the fore – 15 goals and three assists in 44 league games were indicative of his threat, while eight goals and 11 assists in 2010/11 helped the Saints win promotion from League One. Last term saw Lallana produce double figures for both goals and assists for the first time in his burgeoning career (10 and 11 respectively) as Nigel Adkins’ side sealed their return to the top-flight by finishing a point behind Reading in second place.
The Prospects
Adkins’ attack-minded 4-4-2 helped Southampton rack up 85 goals last term – the most of the three promoted clubs – and Lallana’s marauding left flank raids are bound to catch the attention of many a Fantasy manager, bearing in mind he played a part in 24% of his side’s goals in 2011/12, second only to Rickie Lambert.
Priced at 6.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and a mere 4.9 in the Sky Sports game and with a fair share of both corners and free-kicks, the 24-year-old looks an enticing proposition, though the side’s recent formations in the pre-season friendlies may give us some cause for consternation. Adkins has trialled 4-3-2-1 and 4-3-3 systems over the Saints’ three full matches thus far and shifted Lallana into a deeper central role in the midfield three. After yesterday’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Ajax, Adkins admitted his side are likely to change tactics over the course of next season and will be less “gung-ho” in their approach in the Premier League – an indication, perhaps, that the 4-4-2 will be rolled out mainly at St Mary’s as the promoted club look to tighten up at the back on their travels.
Certainly, the Saints’ horrendous opening schedule is likely enough to deter us from initially investing in their attacking assets – with showdowns against City, United and Arsenal in the first four Gameweeks, they could barely ask for a more difficult start to their season. After that, though, the fixture list is a little kinder and could sway plenty to take a punt – home clashes against Villa and Fulham and a trip to West Ham are the type of matches their attacking approach should prosper in and if Adkins’ men are follow in the footsteps of last year’s promoted clubs and stay afloat, Lallana will surely be crucial to their cause.
Further Reference
Adam Lallana Wikipedia
Adam Lallana Statistics
Adam Lallana YouTube
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July 29 at 6:41 pm
Mick says:
If Dempsey stays at Fulham
Dempsey, Walcott or Bale and why?
July 29 at 6:44 pm
MB10 says:
Dempsey
I don’t rate Walcott
Dempsey should be on pens without Murphy
Bale might be injured
July 29 at 6:47 pm
Lil Hundred says:
Dempsey. Why? Last season.
Although Petric worries me. Could hamper Deuce potential.
July 29 at 6:48 pm
C Aizle says:
Walcott looked dangerous in the friendly vs City the other day. Arsenal have poor fixtures and with all the new signings and RVP probably leaving, just waiting a while to see how Arsenal get on.
July 29 at 6:49 pm
Hobo says:
Demps all day for me, guaranteed to play and literally plays as a striker.
Walcott will struggle for game time and is too hit and miss
Bale, I have as well as Demps but only fear with him is with Siggy and VDV he may not get as many points
July 29 at 6:41 pm
MB10 says:
A) Gunter and 5.0 def
or
B) Harte and Tomkins
July 29 at 6:41 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
GB football team to face UAE:
Butland; Richards, Caulker, Tomkins, Taylor; Cleverley, Ramsey, Allen, Giggs; Bellamy, Sordell.
July 29 at 6:43 pm
tangtastic says:
Must win match.
Come on Wangeland!
July 29 at 6:44 pm
Optimus says:
what time is k.o?
July 29 at 6:46 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Just under an hour to go, Opti.
July 29 at 6:47 pm
Optimus says:
cheers
July 29 at 6:50 pm
ajay_kl says:
Dear Lord,
Thank you for suddenly making Pearce realise that Rose is shite.
July 29 at 7:11 pm
Riddler says:
Who’s this Sordell bloke?
July 29 at 6:43 pm
shermanater says:
plz give me an /10 score and any thoughts
szczesny (minge)
vidic, cole, lescott (fonte, demel)
lampard, ben arfa, diaby, pienaar (noble)
rooney, tevez, graham
July 29 at 6:44 pm
Saksoy says:
Whats the deal with tevez? will he get enough game time?
July 29 at 6:50 pm
shermanater says:
i just tried puttin him in for aguero and it let me upgrade a lot so i want to risk it
July 29 at 6:48 pm
SUPERMAN says:
6.5
Don’t like you keepers, lampard or diaby
July 29 at 6:49 pm
shermanater says:
thanks
July 29 at 6:43 pm
RASPUTIN says:
few Qs here lads…
Aguero and silva or just da 1?
People stress about everton poor start so – how about gibson…only 5m
July 29 at 6:44 pm
tangtastic says:
You said ‘da’.
And because of that.. I’m out.
July 29 at 6:45 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
tru dat
July 29 at 6:45 pm
MJ6987 says:
I’m oot for the same reason
July 29 at 6:46 pm
RASPUTIN says:
feels like your actually pulling your grav face at me..
all i wanted was to be street
July 29 at 6:45 pm
MJ6987 says:
You couldn’t really go wrong with both. If you wanted just one, then Aguero.
July 29 at 6:45 pm
MB10 says:
Gibson yes, he’s in my team.
Just Aguero imo
July 29 at 6:47 pm
tangtastic says:
1 will do.
Gibson not for me.
July 29 at 6:48 pm
Bob Vrabkab says:
Maybe he meant da Silva. If so which one?
July 29 at 6:44 pm
1justlookin says:
Anyone else thinking about not getting Chelsea attacking coverage for the start of the season. The more I think about it the more against it I am. Was thinking of getting 2 from Hazard, Ramires & Torres but not sure its worth it just for the DGW, that blank GW 3 fixture puts a huge spanner in the works for me.
July 29 at 6:47 pm
Fernando Torres says:
I think at least one is essential.
July 29 at 6:48 pm
little_wizard123 says:
They’re one of the best teams in the league and play two easy looking fixtures in the first week – you’d be a fool not to. It’d be a wasted opportunity.
July 29 at 6:51 pm
Wild Rover says:
Justlookin….. notthinkin
July 29 at 7:00 pm
1justlookin says:
I am… Ive had Torres & Hazard(Now Ramires) in since the day FPL started, think im over analyzing my team.
July 29 at 6:57 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
could always double up on chelsea defence and Torres, skipping the midfield conundrum
July 29 at 7:19 pm
Yes the Sess! says:
It’s what all the cool kids are doing
July 29 at 6:45 pm
MJ6987 says:
By Jove, after much tinkering, I think I have got it – a team that I am happy with!
Mignolet – Jaaskilinen
Lescott – Cole – Boyce – Hangeland – Fonte
Hazard – Kagawa – Pienaar – Maloney – Guthrie
Aguero – Torres – Petric
£2.0 bank
Hazard and Torres probably fairly short term before they become VDV/Bale and Rooney respectively.
Nice?
July 29 at 6:45 pm
1justlookin says:
Will you be able to field 11 in GW 3?
July 29 at 6:48 pm
MJ6987 says:
I’ve got 4 DGW’s but, like I said, Hazard and Torres are short term so at least one of them will be gone – simples. Plus, I’m not afraid of calculated points hits…
July 29 at 6:46 pm
tangtastic says:
I like.
July 29 at 6:49 pm
MJ6987 says:
I love. Thanks for the reassurance anyway!
July 29 at 6:45 pm
Mick says:
Ben Arfa or Sinclair?
Can Sinclair replicate his scoring form?
July 29 at 6:47 pm
shermanater says:
arfa defo
July 29 at 6:48 pm
tangtastic says:
Sinclair never had scoring form. Just pen duties.
July 29 at 6:49 pm
Lil Hundred says:
Sinclair short term because of fixtures.
July 29 at 6:46 pm
Bebop says:
Can anyone help me come up with a good league name, I’m awfull at naming
July 29 at 6:48 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
The League of Shadows?
The Justice League?
July 29 at 6:50 pm
Fernando Torres says:
+1.
July 29 at 6:51 pm
Bebop says:
I’ve been looking to movies for inspiration, I like the league of shadows,
July 29 at 6:48 pm
Fernando Torres says:
Rodallega Bombs.
July 29 at 6:48 pm
Fernando Torres says:
Whoops thought you said team name. My bad.
July 29 at 6:50 pm
Optimus says:
Gea and Bent 4Evra
July 29 at 6:47 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Bed time. Night, everybody!
July 29 at 6:50 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Diamond Lights Up The Owls says:
Seems most people going with Rooney/Aguero/Cheapie…
I’m toying with a big front 3 as alot of value around the 6-6.5 mark in midfield this year.
2 strong defenders flanked by 3 cheapies and DDG/cheapie in goal.
Anyone else thinking of this?
July 29 at 6:50 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Diamond Lights Up The Owls says:
Also point out it easily allows me to downgrade upfront if a strong cheapie comes into form and distribute the funds elsewhere.
July 29 at 6:51 pm
Fernando Torres says:
I think Bale and Valencia will be essential.
July 29 at 6:52 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Diamond Lights Up The Owls says:
Yeah, but based on what? Essential implies keep no matter what, which is too inflexible.
After last season I’m going with form over fixtures, as playing the fixtures didn’t work.
July 29 at 7:04 pm
MJ6987 says:
If Adebayor doesn’t go to Spurs then I will be all over VDV – pens and playing behind Defoe! Actually, he may be on pens anyway given the new manager.
July 29 at 6:54 pm
FORCA INTER says:
i am looking for balanced team at the start of the season so i’ve gone with 2 x 9.5M MF and 2 expesive strikers
but i do agree with you about valute for mfplayers (some of the looks fantastic)
July 29 at 6:55 pm
megatron x says:
there might well be a lot of midfield talent around that price point but i’d still place graham on an even footing. at least. fixtures are scrummy
July 29 at 6:51 pm
lord_trumpington says:
Just tme for a quick RMT before I put the kids to bed….
Frederici
Terry Lescott Fabio
Lamps Bale* Pie El Ahmadi
Torres(c) Kun Gerbil
Subs: Migs Demel Maloney Clyne
(*Siggy if Bale out injured)
July 29 at 6:51 pm
SOM.... Buttner! says:
4m starting defenders?
July 29 at 6:51 pm
Fernando Torres says:
Fonte, Demel, Tierney.
July 29 at 7:04 pm
MJ6987 says:
I’m not sure Tierney will be. Based on advice from a Norwich fan. Norwich defence seems to be a bit of a minefield.
July 29 at 6:52 pm
Duffman91 says:
Fonte/Gunter
July 29 at 6:53 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
SOT – Fonte, Clyne(maybe)
WHU – Demel, McCartney
RDG – Gunter, Gorkss, Mariappa(maybe)
July 29 at 6:55 pm
SOM.... Buttner! says:
Cheers again
July 29 at 6:51 pm
Mancini in a Mankini says:
Cuellar.
If Wes Brown is permanently injured is there anyone else who could challenge Cuellar, or is he 110% guaranteed to start every game?
July 29 at 7:00 pm
C Aizle says:
Depends whether MON sees OShea as a CB this season.
Bardsley—Brown—Cuellar—OShea
would be my preferred formation. With Turner gone and Brown injured then I’m thinking he is nailed on. Think Sunderland will sign a new CB and a LB before the transfer window closes.
July 29 at 7:12 pm
1justlookin says:
bardsley injured atm too.
Richardson will be LB.
July 29 at 7:19 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
I believe he will be.
July 29 at 6:53 pm
pimpmysideFC says:
Most likely ManU starting midfield if everyone is fit? Thinking there might be too much risk with Valencia.
July 29 at 6:54 pm
Fernando Torres says:
No way. Valencia is the most nailed on IMO
July 29 at 6:55 pm
MB10 says:
——Carrick – Scholes—–
Valencia – Kagawa – Nani
July 29 at 7:06 pm
MJ6987 says:
This
July 29 at 7:08 pm
MJ6987 says:
Nailed on-ness for United attackers:
Rooney > Valencia > Kagawa > Nani > Welbeck > Hernandez
July 29 at 7:09 pm
MJ6987 says:
Oops, forgot Young – slot him between Welbeck and Hernandez
July 29 at 7:09 pm
preseasonblues says:
You don’t think Young over Nani?
July 29 at 6:56 pm
Lil Hundred says:
Nah Valencia is nailed on. Fergie loves that man an unholy amount.
July 29 at 6:53 pm
Duffman91 says:
Will Dempsey be on penalties if he stays at Fulham with Danny Murphy gone?
July 29 at 6:55 pm
FORCA INTER says:
Petric usually been taking pens for all his clubs in past….
July 29 at 6:56 pm
Duffman91 says:
You think he’ll get them over Demps? I remember him taking a few.
July 29 at 6:57 pm
FORCA INTER says:
i think he could get them over dempsey cause Jol has been his coach in Hamburg when Petric was taking pens…
July 29 at 6:56 pm
Lil Hundred says:
Stage one of Petric ruining Deuce.
July 29 at 6:59 pm
halnone says:
Dempsey won’t take pens
July 29 at 7:17 pm
MJ6987 says:
Petric probably
July 29 at 6:54 pm
Mick says:
Please Rate(I know the bench is light)
Begovic
Hangeland Heitinga Warnock
Ben-Arfa Toure Dempsey Hazard
Torres Petric Rooney
Subs: Green, Fonte, Gunter, Maloney
July 29 at 7:28 pm
BillyTheFish says:
Warnock won’t be first XI this year – he’s a shockingly bad player and the new manager knows it..
July 29 at 6:55 pm
Optimus says:
carrick scholes
valencia kagawa nani/young/lucas
roo
July 29 at 6:55 pm
Optimus says:
reply fail to pimp
July 29 at 6:57 pm
pimpmysideFC says:
Cheers
July 29 at 6:56 pm
C Aizle says:
De Gea, Federici
Lescott, Ivanovic, Cuellar, Wilson, McCartney
Bale, Toure, Hazard, Ireland, Guthrie
Rooney, Tevez, Maiga
Too much spent on my back line?
July 29 at 6:57 pm
Mick says:
Please Rate, I know the bench is light
Begovic
Hangeland Heitinga Warnock
Ben-Arfa Toure Dempsey Hazard
Torres Petric Rooney
Subs: Green, Fonte, Gunter, Maloney
July 29 at 6:57 pm
Lil Hundred says:
Defence is light. I’d try and bring City defender in.
July 29 at 6:58 pm
Liastro_3109 says:
+1
July 29 at 7:01 pm
Aatish says:
Get a Chelsea defender.
July 29 at 6:58 pm
Liastro_3109 says:
Graham or Petric – first to 3 gets it
July 29 at 6:59 pm
Mancini in a Mankini says:
Petric
July 29 at 7:00 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Graham.
July 29 at 7:00 pm
Bob Vrabkab says:
Petric
July 29 at 7:00 pm
Wild Rover says:
Petric
July 29 at 7:00 pm
Fernando Torres says:
Petric
July 29 at 7:00 pm
FORCA INTER says:
depends on your mf
ifyou got Michu/Sinclair then petric
if you dont then Graham
July 29 at 7:01 pm
Matt_ says:
+1
July 29 at 7:11 pm
hillbillypete says:
done this
July 29 at 7:25 pm
MZ says:
Petric
July 29 at 7:00 pm
Wild Rover says:
I’m not convinced that by the time the season starts any £4m defs will be nailed. I would budget for £4.5m to be sure.
July 29 at 7:03 pm
Fernando Torres says:
I don’t think I would.
July 29 at 7:13 pm
tangtastic says:
Not only that, but they tend to be 4m for a reason.
July 29 at 7:17 pm
MJ6987 says:
Fonte will be
July 29 at 7:01 pm
The Banker says:
DDG
Ashley cole, Harte, Neil Taylor
Yaya, Lampard, Britton, Noble
Rooney Torres Aguero
Vorm, Neville, McCartney, Barnett
PLease rate my team
July 29 at 7:02 pm
Aatish says:
Downgrade Vorm.
July 29 at 7:08 pm
The Banker says:
Hmmm why though I dont see anyone in the whole league I feel like I need I dont trust Kagawa, Hazard or Bale and I have 3 Chelseas anyway
July 29 at 7:14 pm
Aatish says:
Your mid is very weak.
I’d go for Fed instead of Vorm.
July 29 at 7:15 pm
The Banker says:
Yea I think I will what mid do you recommend? Noble
July 29 at 7:05 pm
C Aizle says:
MF very light and a notable absence of any attacking players in there. Big fan of Yaya though. Not sure about Harte, there are better 4.5s and 11m on keepers is too much. Don’t need Vorm when you already have Swansea defensive coverage.
Vorm > 4.5 keeper, You will play De Gea most weeks so you only need to cover for when Fergie rotates.
Torres > Bent maybe? Frees up some funds to upgrade midfield. Could always do the Torres > Rooney switch later.
July 29 at 7:13 pm
The Banker says:
Thanks a million Iano Harte on pens n frees I’m just a bit nostalgic I suppose
I thinkm I’ll dump Vorm
Keepin the strikers though surely they’ll all score big points over 6-10 GWs-?
July 29 at 7:08 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Neville.
Come on be serious now
July 29 at 7:14 pm
The Banker says:
4.5 mill who do u think is better for that price? I dont want someone who’ll drop in value either
July 29 at 7:02 pm
fplpro says:
i feel this is the best most all round team:
Mignolet Jaskelainan
Ivanovic (DGW) Shorey (DGW) Jones Ceullar Williams
Larsson Walters Ramires (DGW) Hazard (DGW) Dyer
Rooney Aguero Pog (DGW)
Views?
July 29 at 7:10 pm
Bob Vrabkab says:
6
July 29 at 7:17 pm
fplpro says:
noob
July 29 at 7:18 pm
The Banker says:
Ramires I feel is one of those players you would waant in a real team but isn’t good cosistently for Fantasy?
July 29 at 7:26 pm
Round and Round says:
Shorey may not play. Phil Jones? Big risk. McClean is a better and more consistent fantasy player. Stoke have a bad schedule so Walters is a bad pick – much better options for the price.
July 29 at 7:05 pm
Toucan says:
Who do we reckon is the best sub 6.5 midfielder at the moment?
Michu, Pienaar, Larsson, Carrick, Ireland? All have pretty tasty fixtures apart from the odd week.
July 29 at 7:10 pm
Duffman91 says:
N’zogbia for me.
July 29 at 7:11 pm
goonerdhanesh says:
i think raul meireles from chelsea also have the same price tag. and since chelsea is playing twice in gameweek 1, i think he could also be looked into.. but since the new signings are on the way, i doubt whether he will start or not.
pienaar is the safer option i think if he signs for everton. seb larsson from sunderland is more of an assist type guy, he can score or give assist from the free kicks.
carrick too is too playing deep for man u. so i think for you its pienaar or meireles are the best options
July 29 at 7:13 pm
Toucan says:
N’Zog is another good call.
Ideally want to avoid too many Chelsea as have Cech and Cole already. Pienaar is the one calling out to me, but Everton (if he signs) are always such slow starters.
July 29 at 7:18 pm
goonerdhanesh says:
i think you should definitely go with 3 chelsea players…since they have double games this week
July 29 at 7:27 pm
Round and Round says:
Lol Carrick?!! Until Pienaar moves, has to be McClean. Michu if you want to take a punt (like me
)
July 29 at 7:06 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
Anyone see the value in the 5-4.5 mids from solid teams over big hitting teams. The likes of Hangeland, Cuellar, Fabio (I expect QPR to be better this season) Colo, ShawX could all offer excellent value and a simialr number of CS in total to that you’d acquire from a big hitter, all of whom have their problems IMO due to price or lack of nailed-on-ness as I fully expect City to buy at least 1 defender. It’s a risk to be sure, but the way BPs are weighted now, strikers pick up most, and defenders who get lots of blocks and clearances tend to well, they are more likely to come from teams in mid-table.
July 29 at 7:08 pm
FORCA INTER says:
no
all i need is TOT/CHE/CITY +1 4m defender
July 29 at 7:10 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
but that unbalances your team the other way
July 29 at 7:08 pm
hillbillypete says:
gone for attacking defenders myself. assists/goals will lead to bonus for them. e.g. ivanovic
July 29 at 7:09 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
I’ve looked at attacking defenders, but from smaller teams, Hangeland, Fabio, Santon etc.
July 29 at 7:11 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Clyne has massive attacking potential. Hugely impressed with him against Ajax the other day.
I’m going to have a slight Saints bias but I’d advise people looking to free up cash to get him in
July 29 at 7:16 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
Think he has been in most of drafts, may still get him as he rotates perfectly with Fabio and I have other defenders to cover the horrible first few weeks.
July 29 at 7:19 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
He only played 45 minutes but there was a general fan consensus he was the most impressive player on the park. Rafael too?
July 29 at 7:22 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
Rafa not nailed on, otherwise he;s bargain city
July 29 at 7:18 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Are Southampton actually gonna keep clean sheets?
July 29 at 7:21 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Not against Manchester City no
July 29 at 7:09 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
4.5-5 defenders even, not mids
July 29 at 7:09 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
I like this way of thinking but with Chelsea’s DGW and City playing Saints first up it will be difficult for people (early on anyway) to look past the big hitters.
Agree with the thought process though
July 29 at 7:12 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
yeah those 2 things cloud the issue for sure, but both have issues still
If Chelsea buy a rb the only defenders worth owning will be Terry (at 7 million) or Cashley (at 6.5 who is not delivering the same level of attacking returns he used to) At present time, Lescott at 6.5 represents excellent value as well, as does Clichy, but with Kolarov and Kolo both looking fo a way yet, Mancini will be buying in defence, this may affect their game time
July 29 at 7:18 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
There be a lot of life left in this transfer window – last few days have been a bit slow on proper news – fully expect transfers (like the Chelsea RB problem) to mix things up in the next few weeks
July 29 at 7:38 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
yeah a Chelsea rb, Mancini has said he is close and he is overloaded on attackers so there may be a defender or 2 on the way. Rafa at 5.5 is the really tempting one.
July 29 at 7:11 pm
tangtastic says:
Theres been a debate about this earlier. I think the two main schools of thought are:
2xbig hitters + 3 rotating for 1 spot
or
1xbig hitter + 4 rotating for 2 spots
Think I’m sold on 2nd option, allows upgraded players to rotate, although I’m starting off with 3 (Cole, Ivan and Clichy/Kompany maybe) because of the DGW
July 29 at 7:16 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
I prefer 2nd option as well, if you’re rotating for 1 spot there’s no point in spending more than 12 million on that spot.
But ‘m talking about having no big hitters, so 1 solid defender (Hangeland, Rangel) and then a 2×2 rotation (Sunderland/Newcaslte, Villa/WBA for example)
July 29 at 7:19 pm
tangtastic says:
I have thought about that too, but having at least 1 player you’re comfortable with each week from City/Utd gives you some comfort.
Also increases the chance of having to play an early WC if you’re selections turn out weaker than you’d hoped.
I’m starting with CITY/CHE/CHE to take advantage of early fixtures but my first few transfers will be with a view to shuffling this into rotatable mid priced options.
July 29 at 7:20 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
No big hitter! No Kolarov. psst cant manage without the big hitter.
July 29 at 7:20 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
But basically I am the same as he doesnt really count in the sense you mean
July 29 at 7:21 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
If Kolarov was nailed on, my theory goes right out the window, he’s straight back in for me.
So far so good on the no FPL rule. I think i will be struggling come Wednesday or Thursday though
July 29 at 7:22 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Your doing well, its this sort of discussion which is much more useful when not specific to your team. Stick with it, so worth it
July 29 at 7:34 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
It’s an interesting one as I can see the attraction of City and Chelsea especially in GW1, and Rafa at his price, and I may yet plump for him (when my exile ends) bu it’s worth raising the debate, FPL is all about value, some mid-priced options can easily come close to the big-hitters so you don’t lose out there too much, whilst you have more money to spend on other areas where the points are at.
July 29 at 7:29 pm
C Aizle says:
Hangeland, Cuellar, Santon, Ridgewell, Hutton??
July 29 at 7:36 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
something like that yes, though I’d be tempted by Clark over Hutton
July 29 at 7:20 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
That would be me, in fact.
July 29 at 7:23 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
No big hitters for you as I recall, remind me of your current team.
July 29 at 7:25 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Federici
Koscielny, Riise, Ridgewell
Lampard(c), Yaya Toure, Kagawa, Song
Adebayor, Torres(vc), Pogrebnyak
Subs: Friedel; Rafael, Dyer, Rangel
July 29 at 7:31 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
Kos is kimd of a big hitter, so is Rafa.
July 29 at 7:36 pm
JKisthe1 - Debating how much Chelsea cover is needed. says:
It’s actually not too bad, though I would never buy Ade as you know.
July 29 at 7:06 pm
Mancini in a Mankini says:
Jussi Jääskeläinen.
Now say that 3 times.
Jääs-ke-läi-nen.
Jääs-ke-läi-nen.
Jääs-ke-läi-nen.
July 29 at 7:06 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - I want to marry Cheryl! says:
I’m getting me and the wife a season ticket to share for United this year. I’m having Autumn, Winter and Spring and she can have Summer.
July 29 at 7:09 pm
Walter Ego says:
Boom tish
July 29 at 7:11 pm
tangtastic says:
Who’s going to make sandwiches in the summer then?
July 29 at 7:14 pm
Archie says:
You’d miss the start of the season though
July 29 at 7:22 pm
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
WIFE??? WTF??? Que-est-ce que ce est???
July 29 at 7:10 pm
Walter Ego says:
Best 5.o mid apart from Maloney?
July 29 at 7:16 pm
MICHELIN says:
Noble
July 29 at 7:16 pm
vova says:
noble
July 29 at 7:12 pm
pimpmysideFC says:
Not seeing a lot of love for Ramires, thought he looked quality end of last season. Albrighton is currently in my team but concerned about game time.
July 29 at 7:12 pm
little_wizard123 says:
Should be more concerned about the injury.
July 29 at 7:18 pm
MICHELIN says:
+1
July 29 at 7:22 pm
pimpmysideFC says:
i didn’t know he was injured?
July 29 at 7:14 pm
SouthCoastSaint says:
Personally would only go N Zog or Bent – best wait to see how Lamberts attacking mindset transfers to the Villa players.
July 29 at 7:15 pm
Grounderz says:
I’ve actually been considering him and it’s between Hazard and Ramires for the other Chelsea midfield spot and at the moment, I’ve chosen Hazard for the time being. Need to look at the lineup for the Community Shield game before I can finally decide who’s really coming into my team ultimately.