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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 4

Filed under: Members - Posted by: Mark

Tottenham spring to life at the Madejski to bring the weekend’s action to a close. That gives us the opportunity to delve deeper, plunder the members area data and pick out the points of interest from the nine Premier League encounters so far…

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  1. September 17 at 8:40 am

    Hanamichi says:

    New post lads http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-3916976

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  2. September 17 at 8:42 am

    Jackoffasaur says:

    Jeeze, I said last week that I wish I could reverse the Hazard > Bale…damn price rises forced my hand (plus the fact I wanted Hazard) oh well, made 0.6 on the move but lost some points so far.
    As stupid as it sounds, Im considering Bale instead of Ben Arfa as my Kagawa replacement, despite the goal being shite his stats are far superior to Ben Arfas and hes a streaky player and Spurs are better than Newcastle..but Ill decide Friday as I am sick of making decisions and regretting them before the deadline.
    Rant over, F U GW4.
    Also, you too Defoe. Spent so long sticking up for AVB only to bag him when picking Defoe over Adebayor…bit me in the arse. :)

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    1. September 17 at 8:42 am

      UNITED FORCE says:

      I reckon Bale with a loads of scoring, he just broke his bad scoring tradition…

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  3. September 17 at 8:42 am

    Brian says:

    Posted up a piece on the viability of an all mid priced forward line in the preseason before GW1. I won’t bore yous with it again, though will link if anyone is interested.

    I suggested that a possible viable alternative this year could be to pick up a few mid priced forwards, such as Tevez, Ba, Jellyfish etc and use the additional funds saved to invest elsewhere in our squads. Basically the idea was that only 3 big forwards existed, Rooney, RVP and Aguero. Now imo, Rooney has showed previously he does not profit FPL wise when working with another world class striker (see previous seasons with Tevez/CR7). RVP has to average around 8 points per 90 played to justify his cost, and that is just about justifying it, so your already effectively paying for his upside. BTW, last season he averaged 8 points per 90P.

    Now, if you think he can sustain those numbers this season, then he is probably worth it for the captaincy alone. But if you like me, think Rooney will take some of the limelight at some point or that others represent better value, then the mid priced striker route may be for you.

    I think it is reasonable to say, Tevez, Berbatov, Fletcher, Ba, Podolski, Jelavic and Suerez all look good shouts for hitting double figures in goals this season and bringing some useful points per million spent for owners. Perhaps, great value in the cases of Tevez, Berba, Ba and Pod.

    Now, issues to consider before jumping aboard this route is that a certain confidence will be needed to stick the armband on any of the big mids (Cazorla, Bale, Hazard etc) or one of your mid priced strikers. Id say if the fixtures and form suit, id feel comfortable with this, but others may seek the safety and explosiveness of RVP. Saying that, Tevez to date has being a very safe armband choice. Aguero coming back into town could change this and it remains to see if rotation will kick in later on in the season. Now for my money, Aguero is a great bet as a big striker, so that is a disclaimer right there.

    Rather then pushing my warez or gloating, id like to think this post is for anyone WC or without RVP and considering there options. Imo, there is viable alternatives to the template squads so often posted on here. Easier to suggest after a weekend like last perhaps, but RVP will come good some days and you will just have to grin and bear it, hopefully the extra funds redistributed throughout your squad make the difference to close any gap on those weeks.

    It’s a thought to consider at least.

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    1. September 17 at 8:43 am

      Brian says:

      I should add an additional disclaimer, if you have RVP your most likely committed to that and I would not switch back now, unless on a WC and you have big cajones.

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    2. September 17 at 8:47 am

      Hiphopopotamus says:

      I agree – am already considering Fletcher, Bers and Lambert as my front-line for the next few weeks. If i WC that is.

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    3. September 17 at 8:47 am

      The Only One says:

      Very well said.

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      1. September 17 at 8:56 am

        Brian says:

        Cheers lad, much appreciated.

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    4. September 17 at 8:49 am

      Soccaholic says:

      Could u link the piece please :) ?

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      1. September 17 at 8:53 am

        Brian says:

        Np http://www.fiso.co.uk/forum/th.....97211.html :-)

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  4. September 17 at 8:43 am

    mikess says:

    for 3rd striker spot, think i would go Fletcher over Berb with his dgw looming

    on a side note, as a Baines owner I’m contemplating downgrading to a 5-5.5 to fund the above

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    1. September 17 at 8:48 am

      Soccaholic says:

      Actually, baines still has a fine fun of fixtures
      He could still bag you plenty of pts

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  5. September 17 at 8:49 am

    Soccaholic says:

    Had to wildcard due to injuries
    Choose A or B
    The players fully capitalized are those that are changed and for the Unnamed spots pick a player for each)
    A) Foster-Mignolet
    Hangeland-Fonte-Rafael-Demel- 5MILL DEFENDER THAT ROTATES WELL WITH DEMEL
    Cazorla-Hazard-BEN ARFA- Pienaar- GUTHRIE
    TEVEZ-RvP-Berbatov
    B)
    Foster-Mignolet
    Hangeland-Fonte-Rafael-Demel- 5.4MILL DEFENDER THAT ROTATES WELL WITH DEMEL
    Cazorla-Hazard-BALE-pienaar-NOBLE
    FLETCHER-RvP-Berbatov

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  6. September 17 at 8:58 am

    Audiobully says:

    Any news on the Cuellar injury and what should I do with Adebayor? Hold tight or shift?

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    1. September 17 at 11:55 am

      Wez88 says:

      i’m in the same situation – no idea who to get – podolski/fletcher/berbatov/defoe?!

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  7. September 17 at 9:44 am

    Goofsta says:

    Hi guys

    I’m attempting to “moneyball” it this season and was wondering about what you guys think of the ict index?

    Which is the most significant stat between influence, creativity and threat for future returns?

    Thanks :D

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
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No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

Selection Factors

A, B, C Current Form
Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

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