The Watchlist – James Morrison
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
With two wins and a draw from a tough opening schedule, Steve Clarke has turned a few heads as the new man in charge at West Brom. The Baggies first three Gameweeks, which saw them welcome Liverpool and Everton to the Hawthorns in addition to a trip to Spurs, had many Fantasy managers reluctant to invest early on but, with just two points dropped, their assets are starting to pick up plenty new suitors:
Mainly, the focus has been on defence. With a couple of clean sheets already in the bag, Fantasy managers have snapped up the likes of Gareth McAuley, Liam Ridgewell and Ben Foster in their numbers as a source of mid-price cover, while the likes of City and United – without a single clean sheet between them – toil to justify their costlier price tags at the back.
James Morrison, however, has flown under the radar. The Baggies midfielder has a mere 1% ownership in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), despite returning a goal, an assist and a couple of bonus points over his opening trio of matches. Currently sitting on 18 points, he’s racked up more than Foster and is only one behind Ridgewell for West Brom, while in terms of midfielders, he’s just a single point worse off than the likes of Santi Cazorla, Marouane Fellaini and Kevin Nolan – all far more popular picks, each with their own bandwagons to boast of.
While consistency of selection has plagued the Baggies forwards, with only Shane Long starting the first three matches, Morrison’s place in Clarke’s midfield currently looks assured. Stationed in “the hole” behind the Irishman, he has played all but nine minutes of the season so far – Long, on the other hand, has been subbed off midway through the second-half in all three matches as Clarke freshens up his attack late on.
Priced at 6.0 in FPL and 6.4 in the Sky Sports game, the Scot looks a real mid-price differential to consider over the next few Gameweeks. With Clarke’s in-form side welcoming (RG, QPR, SOT) to the Hawthorns in the next eight and with trips to (ful, avl, wig) also on the agenda, his propensity to pick up the points could well appeal to those Fantasy managers looking for something different from the template midfields currently doing the rounds on site.
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September 8 at 8:24 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
So what does everyone think about a GW8 WC? We should have a good idea of who’s playing where and who’s a good option. Some fixtures ease up for the bigger teams.
September 8 at 8:27 am
Evs says:
I agree.
It is also only then around 8-10 gw’s until the jan window kicks in allowing you to then fix your team for another 6-8 wk
September 8 at 8:31 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
I didn’t think of that. I thought the Jan WC was later than that. That makes it even more appealing.
September 8 at 8:39 am
Evs says:
Always thinking see Nitin, always thinking….
Only have to plan team for 8 weeks.
Ride out the early storm is you can.
Last season, I was over 1m ranked at about gw12
September 8 at 8:45 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Nitin’s not on
Jesus! Nice comeback
September 8 at 8:31 am
lightspeed says:
I think you can easily navigate until then looking at your team by free transfers and maybe the odd hit.
Sounds like a plan.
September 8 at 8:42 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Cheers, I’m not doing too badly.
September 8 at 8:35 am
MartinUnreal says:
I’m hoping I can hang on until then and see if it’s worth it. It’s certainly not a bad idea and a lot of gain to be made of it potentially. I think it’s much easier to WC at this time because of the panic of missing out on certain players and not falling far behind but the season’s long and there’s a lot of other moments to take advantage.
September 8 at 8:39 am
lightspeed says:
Personally I always feel there is more benefit in an early WC. That’s just me though!
Much depends on your starting team in Gw 1 and whether you were lucky enough to have the players that hit the ground running.
September 8 at 8:48 am
nomar says:
I agree. Panic buying wildcard is not for me.
After GW2 everyone was getting Kagawa in. After GW3 its suddenly out with Kagawa and in with Santi Cazorla (who had done nothing FPL wise the previous 2 gameweeks).
The only reason to use wc for me at the moment would be to rejig my team so that I can fit RVP in. His price is extremely prohibitive though and I’m not convinced Torres won’t score as well as him next GW (although Julie Cesar on goal is a more daunting prospect than Rob Green so QPR probably keep a cs now!!)
Tempting to play wc now but in my position the time to have got RVP was before last GW when Torres had a blank GW and he was cheaper.
September 8 at 8:54 am
GreennRed says:
Cesar is playing for QPR. I’d fancy my own chances against QPR
September 8 at 9:08 am
Crouch Potato says:
Still lack faith in Torres, RVP is a class act, who scores all type’s of goals.QPR is a far trickier fixture that many may think.
September 8 at 9:19 am
Jack(off) says:
I thought you gave up (again) already?
September 8 at 8:38 am
EdenoftheEast says:
do i get 2 WC if i dont use it before Jan?
and can i use the initial WC after i’ve used the one in Jan (how does it work exactly)?
September 8 at 8:41 am
Willis_Hide says:
Your current WC – you can use it any time you want.
The WC in January can only be used in January.
September 8 at 8:42 am
James says:
Yes, exactly as you say. You can use the one wildcard anytime, and other in a 4 week period in Jan…
September 8 at 8:54 am
Pasqualinho says:
I’m seeing how it goes. Plan for the moment is to keep it until after January. There is a fixture shift after GW8 but you might be better off managing this with 1 or 2 transfers a week rather than cashing in on the WC.
September 8 at 8:54 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
Sounds like a good plan.. I’m considering it.
September 8 at 8:31 am
Burrrrrrrrrrrrpatov says:
can someone give me the leage code for the bottom 7 head to head league please?
September 8 at 8:41 am
bdwhite91 says:
Bottom 7 H2H- 2310409-487597
September 8 at 8:36 am
The Gamesmaster ™ says:
Is Bertrand worth getting?
September 8 at 8:37 am
Willis_Hide says:
NO.
September 8 at 8:45 am
Yes Don says:
Certainly not
September 8 at 8:48 am
Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:
Maybe.
September 8 at 8:50 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
For comedy value
September 8 at 8:57 am
Trebor says:
I thought about him especially as he played in midfield in his two starts so far, but now Moses is coming in probably not.
September 8 at 8:45 am
Dr Funk says:
2 questions
1. I made 2 transfers in GW3 and ive made 2 for GW4. But its showing a point cost of zero. Shouldnt I be losing 4 points this week?
2. If I wild card this week – will the transfers Ive already made also be covered by the card as well as any Im about to make? Assuming I have taken a 4 point hit as per question 1.
Cheers!
September 8 at 8:47 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
You don’t lose the points until the next GW starts.
The wildcard will remove any hits made, for this GW, and reset your transfers to 1 for next week.
September 8 at 8:53 am
Dr Funk says:
Cheers!
Not planning on using the card – but if I pick up injuries to the players ive transfered in I probably will as I dont want to splash out cash just to return my team to the way it was in the first place!
September 8 at 8:50 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
When you go to the transfer page how many free transfers does it say you have?
September 8 at 8:52 am
Dr Funk says:
It says no free transfers but it also says cost zero. Im sure in the past – even at this stage – it tells you that you will lose minus 4.
September 8 at 8:54 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
It should do. When you make one on the page the cost should show in red.
September 8 at 8:58 am
Dr Funk says:
Im pretty sure it did at the time. But now its not.
Anyway, just forget what I said and dont grass me up to the authorities!
September 8 at 9:02 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Already sent the email i’m afraid
September 8 at 8:57 am
Pasqualinho says:
Try another transfer (without confirming…). It should then tell you at the top If this incurs a point hit. If not, enjoy your unlimited free transfers!
September 8 at 9:02 am
Dr Funk says:
If I try 1 more transfer it says I will lose 4 points. Really its should be up to 8.
September 8 at 9:07 am
James says:
It only tells you how much you will lose for the transfers you are making AT THE TIME, so any previous transfers you make dont factor in. E.g. if you make 2 transfers and incur a hit, confirm, and then make another transfer the next day, it will only display the minus 4 in respect of that transfer, not minus 8 in respect of the 2 transfers youve made…
September 8 at 9:09 am
Dr Funk says:
Ah!
Cheers all.
September 8 at 8:50 am
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Anyone know when szczesny is back? Noticed he didn’t play for his country last night…
September 8 at 8:52 am
bdwhite91 says:
Never.
September 8 at 8:56 am
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Heard Friedel wil be dropped also so Vorm in for Friedel, will wait for Sze to come back
September 8 at 8:55 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
I have both Torres and Hazard now, but I’m now doubt if I would still keep both over Gw8-13.
Chelsea fixtures look like this … tot, MUN, swa, LIV, wba, MCI
September 8 at 8:56 am
Willis_Hide says:
Don’t.
September 8 at 9:00 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
Pretty sure that Torres will not be there, but Hazard.. It’d cost so much a lot to bring him back.
September 8 at 9:01 am
Willis_Hide says:
Keep Hazard.
September 8 at 9:03 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
I guess I will… Anyway, still early to plan for that weeks.
September 8 at 8:57 am
GreennRed says:
Anyone punting on Gaston, The Uruguayan Kaka btw !
September 8 at 9:00 am
Dogba says:
What are you guys’ thoughts on Pog? I’ve been thinking he’s dead weight, but the projections say he’s the most value-for-money you can get the next 6 (of ANY player). He might also still get that DGW within the near future, no?
September 8 at 9:01 am
Goaltastic says:
Only get three strikers though – find your value for money elsewhere.
September 8 at 9:06 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Value for money only because he is so cheap. One goal would pump his vfm right up but his points tally would still be cack
September 8 at 9:08 am
Dogba says:
Good suggestions I guess. I have Yaya and Kags I potentially can downgrade in the midfield, and then upgrade Pog. I got no Everton coverage so I’m thinking downgrade to Pienaar then upgrade Pog to Lambert or Berbatov.
September 8 at 9:08 am
KujaliaFC - Player Exchange League: 2396-563 says:
I’ll definitely be trying to get him for the RDG/SUN DGW. McClean tambien.
September 8 at 9:10 am
Dogba says:
Of course waiting to see the DGW, I gotta do 2 transfers so won’t be right away. Trying not to take any more hits and I feel I got a decently balanced team.
September 8 at 9:15 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
I like the balance, a lot more than mine! I would look to use the 2 transfers to lose britton and maybe friedel. Keep pog as bench fodder temporarily
September 8 at 9:17 am
Dogba says:
Yeah, waiting with Friedel for next match to see what’s up. Never know what AVB is going to do. I could do Friedel out for Jask and do Britton -> Guthrie. Sucks that Britton fell in price.
September 8 at 9:16 am
KujaliaFC - Player Exchange League: 2396-563 says:
I’m not one for taking hits. Perhaps it’s because I typically only get between 50 and 80 points per gameweek. Points are precious to me. I prefer not to gamble with them. I always think “if I take a hit to swap Jelavic for Podolski, Podolski will invariably give me two points while Jelavic will score a hattrick for his owners”.
September 8 at 9:20 am
Dogba says:
Hehe yeah I’ve already taken two hits! So I swore I would really try not to take one this GW. Gonna try to portion them out. I still have doubts over Yaya long term. Silva and Aguero will be back, it’s gonna be crowded in the attacking lineup, don’t see Yaya getting pushed up as much.
September 8 at 9:05 am
Mrtehbigcheese says:
omg gw 4 hurry up…
September 8 at 9:08 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
+1
2 week breaks = too much gambling on horses just for something to do!
September 8 at 9:09 am
KujaliaFC - Player Exchange League: 2396-563 says:
Diaby was MOtM for France last night and scored the only goal of the game. I strongly encourage the scouts to add him to the Captain Poll for GW4.
September 8 at 9:14 am
Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modric: The Gail Tilsley of Madrid says:
What is it with you and Diaby. Get a room FFS.
September 8 at 9:17 am
KujaliaFC - Player Exchange League: 2396-563 says:
Just call me Cassandra.
September 8 at 9:14 am
finnish says:
How long did Santi play yesterday?
September 8 at 9:22 am
Willis_Hide says:
60 minutes.
September 8 at 9:23 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
59″
September 8 at 9:14 am
Optimus says:
so thats what a hangover feels like..
morning all
September 8 at 9:15 am
Dogba says:
Morning. If you have a hangover, get some (a lot) of coffee going!
September 8 at 9:16 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Orange juice and tonic water half and half. Works very well
September 8 at 9:20 am
Crouch Potato says:
A bloody mary, with tabasco sauce never fails.
September 8 at 9:27 am
Gaz Downright says:
and bacon on the side
September 8 at 9:20 am
Optimus says:
dont drink coffee..there is only 3 cures for it..more beer,sex or a dirty fry up..im working on the 3rd as the missus gone out to work
September 8 at 9:16 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
Enough sleep? I feel like u just left the forum..
September 8 at 9:20 am
Optimus says:
when you have kids you learn to survive on damn all sleep
September 8 at 9:21 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
+1000000000000000
My eleven month old climbed out of his cot last night. Big crash in middle of the night. Absolutely shat myself
September 8 at 9:23 am
In Like Flynn says:
It’s fine, Until they’re about two they bounce.
Natures way of protecting them……..
A bit like drunks.
September 8 at 9:24 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Oh, he was great. Cried for a minute then all smiles and wanted to play. Me? Still shaking. Over anxious dad here!
September 8 at 9:35 am
In Like Flynn says:
I think it’s called caring.
My daughter was always falling off/over/ out of things. Wait till you get to the park and they’re off swings and somersaulting down slides.
September 8 at 9:24 am
Natster | The Shuffling says:
I see.. Have a nice Saturday.
September 8 at 9:18 am
Just A Hat says:
lol didn’t you go to bed like 2hrs ago?
September 8 at 9:20 am
Optimus says:
see above
September 8 at 9:19 am
Trebor says:
Waivering over Kagawa > Cazorla for a hit before the price rise
I can’t decide if it’s worth it.
Other issues are looming as well.
Zabaletta
Tomkins
Noble
Petric
All look like candidates for replacement with better options available,
is it worth the hit or should I wait till next week and do it.
Or are there more preesing issues.
September 8 at 9:22 am
McEwan says:
Need to fix your link.
I am a gambling man, so would say take the hit!
September 8 at 9:28 am
Trebor says:
Thanks hadn’t realized about the link
September 8 at 9:38 am
MartinUnreal says:
I don’t think you should take the hit, Kagawa also has a decent home fixture and then they both have away fixtures after that with Cazorla having Man City away and Kagawa Liverpool away. I think Kagawa could equal Cazorla’s scores over the next two weeks.
September 8 at 9:27 am
McEwan says:
Good to see Rodolph Austin with a goal for Jamaica, legend
September 8 at 9:30 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Off to get lost in IKEA. Have a good day and wish me luck all
September 8 at 9:33 am
Dogba says:
Prediction, it’ll take twice as long as you originally estimated. Good luck in Swedish furniture hell.
September 8 at 9:39 am
KujaliaFC - Player Exchange League: 2396-563 says:
Hofstadter’s Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.
September 8 at 9:33 am
Optimus says:
tough break mate that is the last thing i would want on this day..godspeed
September 8 at 9:33 am
Gaz Downright says:
have a nice trip. remember not to buy anything
September 8 at 9:35 am
Qubitov says:
Jeez, good luck. Ive been to that hell, never going back.
September 8 at 9:37 am
Trebor says:
After a new cot presumably
September 8 at 9:37 am
In Like Flynn says:
Now that IS a dangerous place! Can really damage your wallet.
September 8 at 9:39 am
danapussy says:
Enjoy the meatballs….
September 8 at 9:37 am
Nickname says:
Pienaar or fletcher for the next 4-6 weeks? Am on wc & still trying to decide between 3-5-2 nd 3-4-3…
September 8 at 9:37 am
George Agdgdgwngo says:
Morning all.
So today’s the day for deciding on carzola.
Would u suggest a 4 point hit to do.
Ade & al Ahmadi > pog & carzola
Giving me a team of
Jaask, beg
Baines, s. Taylor, jenkinson, demel, clyne
Hazard, carzola, Peinaar, HBA, Michu
Rvp, tevez, pog
September 8 at 9:44 am
Trebor says:
Similar issue Kagawa > Cazorla, I think your decision is tougher than mine though,
September 8 at 9:44 am
Kobra says:
A) Vermaelen
B) Baines
C) Cole
???
September 8 at 9:45 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
B.
September 8 at 9:45 am
Da Diggy Diggy Doc says:
Any QPR fans here? Any guesses on their new back line and whether it could actually come good?
From gw6 they have some pretty good home fixtures (WHM, EVE, RDG, SOT) and I’m tempted to keep hold of fabio now!
September 8 at 9:50 am
MartinUnreal says:
I saw the other day they have quite a good upturn in fixtures come GW6, it’s definitely a positive if you’re stuck with Fabio for the moment. Depends if you have the patience and belief in QPR. They proved to be a tough team to beat at home last year though.
September 8 at 9:52 am
danapussy says:
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September 8 at 9:54 am
ronh says:
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September 8 at 3:22 pm
mask says:
James Morrison is a good choise. I like him!
September 9 at 4:37 am
Arvinator says:
I need some help guys would appreciate some
I’m new here and it’s my first fantasy season
I’ve used my wildcard during the break to make some profit and most of the players in my team are for profit. Are they good ones to buy? Any suggestions on who I should get for profit?
My team ATM(for profit, or at least a noob attempting to make some profit)
Vorm(Cerny)
Ivanovic Demel Reid McAuley MerteSacker.(bought most of them for the price they were at on(8sept)
Hazard cazorla michu toure sterling(had toure and hazard before GW started got michu and Cazorla recently Michu for 7.3)
RVP Tevez Pogbrenyak(Since GW 2 except pogbre)
Help?
September 10 at 10:07 am
conew says: