If ever there was a team to scrutinize for a Moneyball piece, it is Stoke. They’re unfashionable and uninspiring with a reported philosophy that is about as far from Fantasy Football as one can get. Such characteristics, though, give us an opportunity to find value, and it is to the Britannia where we’ll turn our attention this week.
A lot of people underestimate the a league but the quality is actually quite good. Plus it's one of the more physical leagues in the world, more physical than the premier league tbh
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A punt up the backside!
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Morrison rising is a bit annoying...
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as dyer is a doubt, would you:
a) play him and hope for the best (clyne 1st sub) and have 2 freebies next week when you will probably sell for sterling anyway.
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Graham, who admittedly has been rubbish and could be subbed but against wigan at home OR yaya away to West Brom, who to start. I'm leaning towards Graham in the thought he must score sometime.
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berbs and nolan
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Lateriser, i see you've made an appearance on Blues Clues 😀
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Na, thats my cheap double.
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Who to start:
A. Sterling
B. Yaya
First to 5 shall be picked as to me it actually looks 50/50 for this week..Open Controls
Fellaini and Hazard to Ben Arfa and Cazorla for 4 points?
Or just Fellaini to Nolan?Open Controls
Fellaini to Pienaar?
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Worth the hit imo, Newcastle's fixtures are very tasty from next week on
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I'd say that hit is probably worth the risk. Both could do well this weekend and long term
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I'd take the hit, it's not as if it's just for 1 week.
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So, with the Berba and Fellaini news, my draft plan is a good idea, don't you think?
Tevez to Berba
Fellaini to Cazorla
For a 4 point hit.Open Controls
Hi all, what do people think of my team, 0.4 in bank. Thinking of saving my transfer this week and getting Berbatov in for Suarez and Cazorla in for Johnson next week, does that sound like a good plan? Cheers.
Foster Federici
Zabaleta Baines Fabio Cuellar Hughes
Johnson Yaya Bale Pienaar Maloney
RVP Suarez PogrebnyakOpen Controls
Not keen on Cazorla this week?
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If you have Suarez then no need to get Berbs this week. Personally I'd captain Suarez if I had him. Liverpool could bury Reading and Suarez should get a shedload of points this weekend.
Shame you can't get Santi in this week tough. He could go mental against Norwich.Open ControlsI was planning on getting Berbatov in for Suarez next week nomar, Santi could go mental against us next week in Emirates too
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no danger that the second we all jump on the sterling bandwagon it derails and he starts on the bench right? Downin and the Assaidi guy are still waitin in the wings
Open ControlsProbably not. But lots of danger he won't get any points most games.
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Anyone know if Williamson will stay in the Newcastle team now collocinni and S Taylor are on verge of being fit?
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Play Kacalicnick or Graham? (Graham will go after this round if you were wondering 🙂 )
Open ControlsAsked this earlier but would love another few opinions as to which option looks better? A currently has 2 votes, while B has 1.
A) Sterling and Bale
B) Nolan and HBA
Other mids are Cazorla, Pienaar and PuncheonOpen ControlsA
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Longer term, probably still B (with Nolan switching to Morrison). You cant have Puncheon and Sterling in your team and expect to do well imo.Open ControlsThey have fantastic home rotation though, and it means I can get Bale. hmmm...
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RE questions on Berb's price.
I'm going to monitor Berb as a testbed to see if the 8-day price freeze following flag removal is still in effect this season. FISO's guide for this season says it is, some people on this site say it isn't. I asked on FISO but no-one answered.
So I guess we'll find out.Open ControlsYou mean if this applies he wont rise for 8 days?
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Better option long term
A) Verm & Evans
B) Baines & WilsonOpen ControlsB looks good with upcoming fixtures
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REally hoping from an FPL point of view that Fellaini would play. As a QPR fan I'm delighted that he's not going to be around to terrorise our defence on Sunday afternoon.
My bench now consists of Guthrie, Fellaini, Demel and Green. Quite possible that all of that lot will be unavailable for selection this weekend.
Got to hope Rafael and Zabaletta start now or I won't be able to field XI without taking a hit, even with 2 FT this week.Open ControlsI'd take a hit to get a team together for the next few weeks Nomar. You can sleep easy then.
Open ControlsGood to see a QPR fan! How do you reckon you guys will fare against everton? Possible returns for Baines and Pienaar:)?
Open ControlsI think 2-1 Everton.
Pienaar and Baines will kill us down the left.Open ControlsDon't worry Hughes will pick SWP to counteract them 🙄 Adel & Hoilett HAVE to start
Open ControlsAt least we don't have to try and cope with Fellaini.
Agree with you, Adel and Junior need to start. I'd play 4-3-3.
Cesar
Bosingwa, Ferdinand, Nelsen, M'Bia
Park, Granero, Faurlin
Taarabt, Zamora, Hoilett
Actually, I'd play 3-5-2 myself but Hughes won't do that.Open ControlsTraore not fit? I think Park could do a job left back, better than Clint anyway. Your central midfield looks bit lightweight, I'd put Samba in there to break a few legs
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Yep, atleast one hit. Dont think Zab is going to start. Might as well get in that great player for an injured bench warmer and risk the 2 points(4 if Zab ends up starting)
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Lol at Owen being injured...not even fit for the bench at Old Trafford :O
Open ControlsNewcastle playing 4-4-2 this season right?
I think with a tough away derby like tomorrows, they might move to a 4-3-3, making HBA very interestingOpen ControlsGetting the post up! any idea guys?
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Any Palace fans about? I was wondering if Zaha was back fit from internationals?
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Damn you Danny Graham..........you're going to cost me -4 if you fall tonight.
Hold on for a few more short hours, then you can leave without any fuss next GW.Open ControlsHaha, had him, was waiting for the Graham-->berba drops all along. finally had enough and did it a few days back:)
Open ControlsI have precise money for Ivanovic & Graham ----------> Wilson & Ba, which I can do for free after 11.30am tomorrow.
However, if DG is going to drop overnight, I'm going to have to do it this evening for -4. Barsteward, he's just been a disaster from start to finish, can't wait to be shot of him.Open ControlsLast week was the final straw for me. Reading home, good supply, and the guy cant get a touch. and then, off after 45 mins. and I chose him over Michu(didnt want to have 2 swansea) at the beginning. disaster is an understatement:)
Open ControlsJust checked, but really think hes going to drop. -98 presently, dont believe he can survive a deadline day
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Downgrading RVP to Aguero in my WCT allows me to get HBA. Is it worth it? >
Foster Bego
Clyne Baines Rafael Demel Wilson
Bale Pienaar HBA Sterling Cazorla
Aguero Berbs Ba
0.6mOpen ControlsInstead of who?
I'd say no as you have Ba.Open ControlsMichu
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Definately not this week, just do it in the FT next week
Open Controlswell it would take 2 transfers wouldn't it?
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Michu.
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nah you have ba.. stick with RVP.. He has soe great opportunities to rack up points after the next 3 gw's.
Open ControlsThat's true. Newc have a long run of good fixtures though
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Any idea about whether Sagna is ready to start? Or are we expecting a sub appearance?
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He's my favorite player in the league outside of United.Open ControlsHe's rubbish compared to Cazorla!
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Is Gibbs officially not in the squad? Wondering whether to start him just in case he plays.
Open ControlsBut are these reports going simply on Wenger's word? 😉
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http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/522/
Given how many tackles Stoke have lost, unsuccesful passes in their own half and how many chances they have gifted by errors, a lot of credit has to be given to Begovic for their good defence.Open ControlsIn contrast West Hams no nonsense style of play is the reason for their decent record.
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is there anyone not picking carzola and berba this week
i have hazard and thiknig now should i swop for Carzola
and should i drop ba/suarez for berba
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Almost ready to go, one last thing.....Fletcher for Berbatov for a hit? Yay or Nay?
Open ControlsSince when did Fletcher get so sh*t he was worth a hit?
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So Fellaini and Lambert to Nolan and Berbatov? Not entirely thrilled with the Nolan move, but can't see anything better. Any ideas for for an exciting 7.7m midfield option?
Open ControlsI always read your posts in a Kammy voice.
Open ControlsPienaar?
Open ControlsDefinitely thinking about Pienaar as an option. Was swayed towards Nolan for this week (especially as my H2H opponent has him) but Pienaar is probably better long term. Plus I prefer him as a player.
Pratik, Walters doesn't inspire as you say, but agree he could be a good shout. Might get him in a week or two.Open Controls
11 years, 6 months agowatching A league highlights for the first time. The league actually looks better than I thought.