The Watchlist – Simon Mignolet
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Given their form so far, it’s a little difficult to praise many of Sunderland’s Fantasy assets right now. Aside from Steven Fletcher’s run of five goals across Gameweek 2-5, the Black Cats have failed to flicker on our radars after an insipid batch of displays. A single win and seven goals scored over their first 10 fixtures leaves Martin O’Neill’s side hovering three points above the drop zone but, with four home matches in their next five, the schedule offers a chance to push up the table.
Simon Mignolet comes into our thinking, then, ahead of a crucial run of games for the Wearsiders. While this weekend’s trip to Fulham looks limited for returns, given the Cottagers flourishing form up front, the following four Gameweeks smile a little kinder on their prospects. Home clashes against West Brom and QPR should hold little fear for a resilient Sunderland side set up not to concede – while the Baggies picked up their first away win of the season last weekend, they have scored just five goals in five away games, while Mark Hughes’ outfit have failed to score in each of their last two road trips. Bearing in mind the Black Cats have conceded just four goals in four at the Stadium of Light, confidence in their defence may be set to take a turn for the better, with Mignolet producing at least three Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points in each of his home games so far.
O’Neill’s side then make their way to Carrow Road in Gameweek 15. While Norwich haven’t tasted defeat in their last four, the Canaries have struggled to find the net, with just two goals scored over that unbeaten run. Indeed, with five goals in five matches in front of their own fans, their home record will afford the Black Cats hope of a third away clean sheet, having kept out Arsenal and Stoke on their travels already.
Double Gameweek 16 then sees Chelsea and Reading make their way to the Stadium of Light. Granted, the clash against Roberto Di Mateo’s side looks good for only save points for Mignolet, but the Reading match has clear potential – Brian McDermott’s strugglers have scored three times in their last four away games.
Coming in at 5.0 FPL and 4.4 in the Sky Sports game, Mignolet offers a decent mid-priced option for those Fantasy managers currently looking for alternatives to the likes of Jussi Jaaskelainen and Asmir Begovic between the sticks. Having already accrued 39 points – just four less than Petr Cech, for example – he is second only to Fletcher’s 48 for Sunderland and has offered a consistency of starts matched only by John O’Shea amongst the Black Cats backline. If O’Neill is to engineer a climb up the table, these next few games looks be crucial and while Fletcher has earned the plaudits so far, Mignolet’s contribution will be equally key to his side’s fortunes.
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November 15 at 4:02 pm
Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim says:
Guthrie to Fellaini
Ivanovich to Gorkss
Jaask to Tremmel
4 point hit. Worth it?
Would give me a mid and forwards of -
Hazard – Mata – Cazorla – Fellaini – Michu
Lambert – RVP – Berbs
November 15 at 4:06 pm
Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:
noooo
Gorkss fixtures are horrible
November 15 at 4:11 pm
Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim says:
Agree they are not ideal. I’m also looking at the DGW and that I have 3 Chelski, who miss a game GW18, so would remove Ivan, while Gorkss would give Reading coverage.
Hmmmmm.
November 15 at 4:07 pm
GOB says:
I’d save the hit and just do Michu to Fellaini
or Michu & Guthrie to Fellaini and a better cheapie that plays.
November 15 at 4:13 pm
Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim says:
Nothing in bank for that, to get Fell need to get rid of Ivan for someone like Sagna to upgrade.
Problem is I have had Michu from GW1 and reluctant to get rid as I think he will score plenty.
Cheers anyway
November 15 at 4:03 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Percentage chance of Walcott starting against spurs, disregarding the rather simplistic 75% offered by FPL?
November 15 at 4:04 pm
Corkyote says:
76% sophisticated enough for you?
November 15 at 4:10 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
November 15 at 4:04 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
83%
November 15 at 4:07 pm
CarelessGenius says:
That’s more like it…….
November 15 at 4:07 pm
GOB says:
80% 100% if the injury was bogus.
November 15 at 6:34 pm
Eboue Skills School says:
78.5829%
November 15 at 4:04 pm
Pepin says:
Play Michu (new) or Sterling (WIG)?
November 15 at 4:07 pm
koLe says:
Mİchu
November 15 at 4:09 pm
GOB says:
Sterling
November 15 at 4:10 pm
Pepin says:
I love Gob.
November 15 at 4:19 pm
GOB says:
I know what an erection feels like, Michael! . . . No, it’s the opposite. It’s… it’s like my heart is getting hard.
November 15 at 4:23 pm
Corkyote says:
can’t wait for new series
November 15 at 4:10 pm
Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:
Sterling
November 15 at 4:12 pm
Barca forever says:
mighty Michu
November 15 at 4:04 pm
GOB says:
Afternoon all. Hate having to spend a transfer on my goalkeepers and wanted to wait until the January WC but now with Foster out at least for this week maybe more, I am left with Guzan.
Really undecided on whether to ship Foster for Mignolet/Schwarzer/Begovic as Guzan has decent fixtures in a couple of weeks, or get rid of Guzan but there aren’t any decent options in the sub 4.5m bracket apart from maybe Jones.
So basically should I take the likely 1-2points this week from Guzan and wait for Foster or change up? any advice appreciated as I’m completely torn.
Also does anyone know when Reina is back?
November 15 at 4:05 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
I’d just go an get Migs. Reina’s back this weekend.
November 15 at 4:06 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Also consider Chezney and DDG.
November 15 at 4:08 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Chezney ‘Awkes?
November 15 at 4:09 pm
GOB says:
I’d love either of them, but got no money in the bank. Could do Gallas and Foster to DDG and Migs but would be for a hit. Could spread it over 2 weeks but would have to play Guzan this week??
November 15 at 4:09 pm
GOB says:
DDG and Cuellar even
November 15 at 4:13 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Just play Guzan tbh. You never know with goalkeepers.
November 15 at 4:22 pm
GOB says:
cheers, think i might stick as can’t see Sunderland getting a cleanie at Fulham and then next week get DDG.
November 15 at 4:04 pm
Doolittle says:
A) Suarez and Maloney
B) Giroud and Nolan
November 15 at 4:05 pm
super zlatan says:
B
November 15 at 4:07 pm
Doolittle says:
Thanks Zlat – nice work last night!
November 15 at 4:07 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
B
November 15 at 4:07 pm
Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:
B… Giroud’s and Nolan’s form outweights their fixtures
November 15 at 4:08 pm
Barca forever says:
a
November 15 at 4:11 pm
Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:
A
November 15 at 5:34 pm
Bane007 says:
BbBbBbBbBbBbB
November 15 at 4:05 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Hi lads , Foster > Bego/Ming or keep and play Fed ?
Any thoughts please.
November 15 at 4:11 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Reading the article has opened my eyes to mig
November 15 at 4:12 pm
GOB says:
Reading are at home i guess but can’t see a clean sheet, but WBA fixtures over the next 3 aren’t good anyway. I’m looking at maybe getting in Mignolet.
November 15 at 4:18 pm
Eunuch Jelly says:
It’s a tough one. I think I would stick and use my transfer elswhere, because Foster should be back by the end of the month. Reading’s fixtures this week and the next two are not horrible. But if you have no other move you are dying to make it’s a good time to sort out your keepers. THe problem is that Foster to Migs is sideways except for the next two weeks. I guess my point is that you spend a transfer on a keeper and then three weeks from now you still have Fed, and not much better off than you would be had you just kept Foster. So the question is whether you think Migs will get you points you will lose if you play Fed for the next two weeks or so. It’s no sure thing. I think I would look for a more impact move to make or save the transfer.
November 15 at 4:31 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Thanks EJ – well put actually thanks for taking the time ,
fed might just give me similar points over next few prob a little less but i can live with that , I’m goona keep and save transfer for next week as tbh I’m monitoring Silva/Walcott – the likes of those transfers could be much more rewarding.
November 15 at 4:06 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Backline of the following isn’t to cheap is it?
Mig/Jussi
Sagna/Wilkinson/Simpson/Cuellar/Gorkss
Works in the short term?
November 15 at 4:10 pm
bdwhite91 says:
Yeah, no Baines is scary though. Seems like cleansheets are rare anyways, so no need to invent too much
November 15 at 4:13 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Has allowed a front 8 of
Silva/Mata/Bale/Sterling/Mcanuff
RVP/Giroud/Berba
Everton is the major missing piece
November 15 at 5:37 pm
Bane007 says:
WoW. Great team.
November 15 at 6:47 pm
Eboue Skills School says:
Brilliant team. Admitted lack of attacking points from defence but I think your attack is excellent so not to much of an issue
November 15 at 4:07 pm
luigi_united says:
So… as a financial adviser, i am supposed to tell people to diversify… not to put all ones eggs in one basket….
I just did
MICHU and BA to Suarez and Stirling….
HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR FIXTURES!!?? Suits you Sir!
only slightly worried…
November 15 at 4:09 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Liverpool aren’t what they use to be. Would you double up on say Sunderland with that run?
November 15 at 4:15 pm
luigi_united says:
I just looked at their Fixtures Tommy and they are incredible…. Suarez has scored 8 this season, and 3 in last 3…. he might FINALLY have learned where the goal is!?
And sterling…. well…. hes cheap…. again fixtures… and seems to playing quite far forward… i looked at Berb, or keeping Ba… but i think they will do well over the next 9..
November 15 at 4:19 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
they scored 24 goals at home all of last season and so far have only scored 5 in 6. Suarez granted is on form but he has a goal involvement % over 70%. Can that continue?
I can see why you’ve done it but I wouldn’t be surprised if you have a few frustrating weekends
November 15 at 4:10 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Put everything in cash, gilts and bonds.
Or wine, art and 70′s guitars.
November 15 at 4:12 pm
Doosra - "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes" - A Noble Twain Quote says:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wi.....oundel.JPG
November 15 at 4:13 pm
luigi_united says:
Doos…. please explain….
November 15 at 4:32 pm
Doosra - "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes" - A Noble Twain Quote says:
It is one stop beyond Barking, on the District Line …
November 15 at 4:12 pm
Pepin says:
Who is on penalties for Swansea? Graham? De Guzman?
November 15 at 4:13 pm
Barca forever says:
DG
November 15 at 4:15 pm
Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:
Graham
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Pepin says:
But when he is not on the pitch, which is a lot?
November 15 at 4:13 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
What do you call an Italian with a rubber toe?
November 15 at 4:14 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Rubatoni?
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
off the post
November 15 at 4:21 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
did a Suarez
November 15 at 4:15 pm
Pepin says:
I googled it, pretty funny
Roberto!
November 15 at 4:15 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
Bingo…..Cheater!
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:
Roberto
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
What do you call a Spaniard who’s car has been robbed?
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Pepin says:
Carlos!
Didn’t google this one!
November 15 at 4:17 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
Bingo!
November 15 at 4:17 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
What do you call a Spaniard with no legs?
November 15 at 4:33 pm
Doosra - "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes" - A Noble Twain Quote says:
I am tempted to say Miguel …
November 15 at 4:14 pm
koLe says:
Hi all,
I am really struggling right now.. Currently my midfield and upfront;
Bale (C), Fellaini, Mata, Nolan
Rooney, Tevez, Berba
First Sub: Sterling
Should I get a place for Sterling, and who will be out then??
Cheers…
November 15 at 4:14 pm
phil.lfc says:
has anyone ever done a statistic about transfers in/out?
i.e. if thursday is 100%, how many transfers are done on friday then? 200%? 300%?
know what i mean?
November 15 at 4:25 pm
G-G-Granville says:
It’s a good idea actually. We could easily extrapolate the data in order to determine if a player will rise before the deadline.
November 15 at 4:15 pm
ATHLETICO TIMBO says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-4331297
November 15 at 4:15 pm
Podge says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....e-focus-6/
Postus Newius
November 15 at 4:16 pm
Barca forever says:
so Kun out for Suarez, no brainer right? and Suarez captain!
November 15 at 4:16 pm
luigi_united says:
what do you call a mexican firemans 2 sons?……
November 15 at 4:18 pm
Back to Back Ballacks : "An omnipresent, ubiquitous FPL and FFS veteran. Who is to say he won’t make it four top 10k finishes in seven seasons?" (RCA:2012) says:
Jose and em Chico!????
November 15 at 4:19 pm
Barca forever says:
Family
November 15 at 4:20 pm
luigi_united says:
Jose and Hose B
November 15 at 4:22 pm
Barca forever says:
this is just too much, i’ll get my coat, taxi etc