Moneyball – Esteban Granero
Filed under: Members - Posted by: Chris Glover
This is very likely the first and last time a former Real Madrid player graces the pages of the Moneyball series. Esteban Granero made an astonishing 31 appearances in the league in 2009-10 for Los Blancos, more than Guti, Rafael van der Vaart, Kaka and even Cristiano Ronaldo. The arrivals of Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil pushed Granero out of favour in future years, though he still managed to finish his time in Madrid with almost 100 appearances in three seasons before making his way to Loftus Road this season.
Despite that pedigree, his arrival in England barely registered on the transfer radar and he’s hardly captured the collective eye of Fantasy managers – Granero has just a 0.5% ownership in the Fantasy Premier League game, which has risen by just 10,000 or so transfers all year. Given that this is a Moneyball piece, though, we’re not going to settle on a player based on his CV: it’s when we delve into his statistics so far this term that Granero really catches the eye.
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November 16 at 4:07 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Anyone else see Sunderland doing a job on Fulham?
November 16 at 4:07 pm
rasher says:
nope
November 16 at 4:08 pm
bobby_bookah says:
Wouldn’t put money on it
November 16 at 4:08 pm
heartsattack says:
No.
November 16 at 4:09 pm
cassanata says:
I think there is a chance. When I look at the Fulham team i keep wondering how they are scoring so many. Their midfield is fairly average.
November 16 at 4:10 pm
Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:
I feel they might salvage a draw!
Especially if Berba’s a bit off his game, FUL may struggle.
November 16 at 4:10 pm
roscola says:
Maybe the type of job where you get paid to be beaten to a pulp and say thank you.
November 16 at 4:11 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
So MON has been speaking the Flintoff then?
November 16 at 4:12 pm
roscola says:
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November 16 at 4:14 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
We talking about Rihanna again?
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Gork$$unreal says:
November 16 at 4:15 pm
roscola says:
ooooohh, dark!
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Gork$$unreal says:
But fair…
November 16 at 4:15 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
November 16 at 4:10 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Hoping they don’t so the casual has no reason to bring any of their players in
November 16 at 4:11 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
0-1.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Bedok says:
This isn’t about a ‘job’ on someone. What do you think the score will be and who do you think will be in the goals?
November 16 at 4:16 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Sorry Bill…..
0-1, Sess
November 16 at 4:20 pm
cruzex says:
0-1 Adam Johnson
November 16 at 4:07 pm
rasher says:
which 3 from 6?? rafael, ivanovich, baines, taylor, hanglaand, morrison
currently have rafael, ivanovich and baines but they are playing away whilst the other 3 are playing at home!!!!!!!!!
November 16 at 4:08 pm
viewoftheland says:
Play Baines, Ivanovic and Hangeland
November 16 at 4:14 pm
rasher says:
hmm was thinking that, rafeal is good for goals and assists though..
November 16 at 4:09 pm
RD84 says:
Those three have a much greater chance of attacking points though. I think it’s worth it unless you need that money elsewhere. That is a lot in defense…
November 16 at 4:10 pm
RD84 says:
I will never give you advice again after seeing your rank
November 16 at 4:13 pm
rasher says:
haha cheers, yeah i really need to get 2 cheapies in defence
November 16 at 4:09 pm
Eddie says:
Raf, Ivanovich, Baines.
November 16 at 4:10 pm
bobby_bookah says:
tricky, as a Morrison owner id say squeeze him in but i may be biased first 3 seems the obv choice
November 16 at 4:12 pm
rasher says:
cheers, yeah thats my thinking to, worried morrision will do damage
November 16 at 4:17 pm
Hazmat says:
I’d leave out Ivan if any. As a Chelsea fan I’m expecting us to lose to WBA. They play like Mourinho’s Chelsea and Mourinho’s Chelsea > new Chelsea. But obviously he could still pick up attacking points.
November 16 at 4:23 pm
rasher says:
its his attacking potential that i have him in he has 3 league goals and a few assists..
hard to call the game tomorrow, west brom are flying
November 16 at 4:09 pm
Pepin says:
Granville, are you captaining RvP as well?
November 16 at 4:10 pm
Giggs Boson says:
A) http://25.media.tumblr.com/tum.....o1_250.gif
OR
B) http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr.....o3_250.gif
November 16 at 4:11 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
B!
November 16 at 4:11 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
B all damn day!
November 16 at 4:12 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
and night
November 16 at 4:11 pm
bobby_bookah says:
b
November 16 at 4:11 pm
cassanata says:
b
November 16 at 4:12 pm
Pepin says:
B
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
a.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Impressive Tackle says:
Who is that hooker in the first gif?
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Rihanna. I was just proving Martinunreal wrong that Jenna >>>>>>>> Rihanna
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Gork$$unreal says:
WHA?!?
November 16 at 4:17 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Sorry i was too slow to correct myself. I apologise, not sure why i said your name
November 16 at 4:18 pm
Gork$$unreal says:
Because I remind you of a troll
I’ll be in my room if you need me
November 16 at 4:19 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Don’t be in a girl. Here’s the apology polar bear:
http://i.imgur.com/pj9fu.gif
November 16 at 4:19 pm
Giggs Boson says:
*a girl, not in a girl
November 16 at 4:21 pm
Gork$$unreal says:
I’m in a girl right now…
Her name is Jenna
November 16 at 4:16 pm
Giggs Boson says:
*Ping Pong
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Duffman91 says:
Jenna – and it’s not even close.
November 16 at 4:10 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
Agger fit?
November 16 at 4:11 pm
roscola says:
Quite sexy tattoos, I guess
November 16 at 4:11 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Not a fan, myself.
November 16 at 4:13 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
He’s the stained glass window of football – made of ink and glass.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
roscola says:
That’s really very good
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Impressive Tackle says:
+1
November 16 at 4:13 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
I do like a bit of danish……
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
damn u guys!
will he be in the starting XI for the Liverpool football match this weekend?
November 16 at 4:10 pm
Mr Draper says:
Hey guys what do you think of this team
Jussi
Rafael , Hange , McCartney
Mata , Michu , Fellaini (VC), Santi
RVP (C) , Ba , Jelavic
bench: Bego Maloney Clyne Ridgewell
Cant really decide on what im going to do over the coming weeks so advice would be appreciated!
November 16 at 4:13 pm
bobby_bookah says:
decent side, maybe some city coverage? jelly could be changed with fell as eve coverage.
November 16 at 4:26 pm
Edmundo Dantes says:
Santi for Silva (on the City coverage, I did that this week)
For the following weeks I would try to get Hangs > Cuellar, think about Mignolet… something on the Sunderland direction.
IMO Jelavic > Giroud considering that you have Fellaini but everyone hates Giroud’s idea so don’t follow that if you don’t believe in magic…
November 16 at 4:11 pm
Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:
After such a good showing last week, any chances of Aguero starting this weekend??
Ta. :
November 16 at 4:14 pm
bobby_bookah says:
60% imo
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Goofsta: I said what what... says:
I imagine they’ll hold him for champions league considering he travelled with argentina this week
November 16 at 4:21 pm
Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:
If thats the case, you think I should sell him for Suarez???
November 16 at 4:12 pm
viewoftheland says:
Hmm, trying to decide whether Hazard to Silva is worth a hit. Never enjoyed having Hazard, purely got him defensively. Would be much happier with Silva in the side, not sure if its worth a -4 though.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Not for a hit.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
bobby_bookah says:
what he said
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Goofsta: I said what what... says:
agreed
November 16 at 4:16 pm
viewoftheland says:
Probably my thoughts. It’s coming though. Soon Senor Silva, soon you will be mine.
November 16 at 4:12 pm
davysteen says:
Thoughts on my 4point hit please..
Hazard and Tevez OUT
Silva and Suarez IN
Is this logical or too big a risk?
November 16 at 4:13 pm
Barca forever says:
hell no
November 16 at 4:15 pm
davysteen says:
already have mata..
November 16 at 4:13 pm
heartsattack says:
It’s dodgy. I’d maybe leave Tevez in.
November 16 at 4:14 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Hazard to Silva is fine, but i don’t particularly like Tevez->Suarez at this time. I might be wrong though.
November 16 at 4:15 pm
dunsey92 says:
I like your choices. Don’t think its worth 4 points though.
November 16 at 4:15 pm
bobby_bookah says:
id just do one if i had to, prob keep Tev this week
November 16 at 4:23 pm
shirtless says:
Planning the same next week for a 4 pointer, or week after for free but only have 0.3m lee-way…
November 16 at 4:33 pm
Edmundo Dantes says:
I have to say I like it…
November 16 at 4:13 pm
BRITPOPHOLIC says:
Play Shawcross (WHM) or McAuley (CHE) for this gameweek?
November 16 at 4:17 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
Shawcross
November 16 at 4:24 pm
BRITPOPHOLIC says:
thanks
November 16 at 4:13 pm
bennydebull says:
Surprising: Wigan are unbeaten against Liverpool in their last five matches. Hope they do similar again – a bit nervous with everyone bringing Suarez in…
November 16 at 4:17 pm
Dude, Where's Micah says:
Have you seen Wigan’s away form and Liverpool’s home form? Could be worth a punt on a draw or Wigan win IMO (and I’m a Liverpool supporter).
November 16 at 4:17 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
I’m nervous for them
November 16 at 4:13 pm
Heiro says:
Foster/Begovic
Mcauley/Wilkinson/Baines/Turner/Gorks
Bala/Cazorla/Michu/Pienar/Guthrie
Suarez/RVP/Berb
A: Mcauley –> Jones
B: Mcauley –> Cueller
C: Mcauley –> Cameron (double up on stoke def)
D: Do nothing and pray for a cleanie vs chelsea
November 16 at 4:16 pm
gers23 says:
D
November 16 at 4:18 pm
bobby_bookah says:
e, play gorkss
November 16 at 4:19 pm
bobby_bookah says:
and wilko
November 16 at 4:14 pm
gers23 says:
Thoughts on my team this week? ok to save my transfer?
Begovic
Ivanovic/Nelson/Demel
Yaya/Bale/Mata/Fellaini
Rvp(c)/Ba/Berbatov(vc)
Mccarthy Sterling Ridgewell Cuellar
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Kostja says:
Discoveries of the week: Karl Pilkington is the funniest man alive. Action Bronson is the best hip hop artists of the recent years, at least that I have heard of.
November 16 at 4:19 pm
Hazmat says:
You’re a good man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2AHvZWojSc is the best video maybe ever.
November 16 at 4:23 pm
Kostja says:
The videos are awesome, the first I saw was Brunch, I was in love
November 16 at 4:20 pm
Quite Big Dunc says:
Karl Pilkington – unique but good. Action Bronson – fairly derivative but also good.
November 16 at 4:41 pm
Kno says:
Heard any Kendrick Lamar? If not check him out, that boy is good
November 16 at 4:15 pm
Jonny says:
For those who were discussing Sunderland options earlier….
http://members.fantasyfootball.....view/1233/
Particularly that guy who reckoned Larsson is more defensive than Johnson
November 16 at 4:18 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Lovely start to the season, Jonny!
November 16 at 4:23 pm
Jonny says:
I don’t like it, too much pressure! At the start of the season my target was to beat my best previous rank and finish top 5k… Now if I end up outside of the top 500 I’ll be gutted!
November 16 at 4:19 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Larsson looks a sure bet for my transfer next week
November 16 at 4:25 pm
Jonny says:
Yeah I fancy that too, not sure how I’ll work it exactly though…
November 16 at 4:22 pm
The Parmtree says:
Kudos for the name
November 16 at 4:34 pm
Jonny says:
Punderland
November 16 at 5:08 pm
cruzex says:
Adam Johnson always
November 16 at 4:15 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
To Play:
Shawcross WHU (A) or Demel STK (H)
(Begovic in goal)
November 16 at 4:16 pm
bobby_bookah says:
Demel, spread the risk
November 16 at 4:18 pm
bobby_bookah says:
and hope he doesn’t come off after 20 mins
November 16 at 4:18 pm
dunsey92 says:
Demel may not start. Shawcross for me
November 16 at 4:18 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
Bale, Santi, or Jelavic for the armband? I’m leaning Jela, as the other 2 have been inconsistent as of late…
November 16 at 4:19 pm
dunsey92 says:
Jelavic s your best bet.
November 16 at 4:20 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
thats what i figured.
November 16 at 4:24 pm
Dude, Where's Micah says:
What has happened to your team since last week to make those 3 your options?
November 16 at 4:18 pm
RoysCallerAnne says:
Move over to the new post.
November 16 at 4:22 pm
Giggs Boson says:
*article
November 16 at 4:25 pm
Gaz Downright says:
evening zoneers
November 16 at 4:26 pm
dunsey92 says:
Which 3 out of these 5. Baines ,mc cauley, hughes ,S taylor and mc cartney.suggestions please
November 16 at 4:27 pm
Roonani says:
Is it worth doubling up on Everton mid’s for this week only ?
I can either do:
1. Pienaar >Fellaini ( but that leaves me with only 0.1 in the bank) This way I have both Michu and Fellaini and if both get yellows this week, i would have to transfer one of them out ( defense is not good enough to play 4 in the back)
2. Michu > Fellaini and have both Pienaar and Fellaini for 2 weeks ( playing RDG and NOR)
3. Save a sub and hope for Pienaar to outscore Fellaini
Not sure what to do…
November 16 at 4:30 pm
Gaz Downright says:
All good alternatives imo. You just have to make your mind up.
November 16 at 4:29 pm
Gaz Downright says:
Snodgrass has registered 11 goal attempts his last 6 matches. None of these have hit the target. And I thought Taarabt was appalling!
November 16 at 4:35 pm
BBC_TF says:
I NEED YOUR VOTE!
Option 1: Cazorla -> Silva
+ Silva is finding form
+ Nice Differential
+ Caz is off the boil and travelled this week
- Caz has good fixtures in two games until New Year
Option 2: Bale -> Silva
+ Silva is finding form
+ Nice Differential
+ Bale is off the boil
- Bale has two home games to come and is the most explosive MF big hitter
3: Do Nothing
November 16 at 4:58 pm
honkey says:
You got my vote!
November 16 at 5:50 pm
Roonani says:
I dont see Cazorla in your team. I would incline towards 3. I think both bale and cazorla will get points this week, plus you have Tevez to convert Silva’s assists
November 16 at 4:44 pm
ab9 says:
what does it say in the article?? granero worth it??
November 16 at 5:31 pm
Gaz Downright says:
It tells you that if you pay the membership fee you will know if he is “worth it”.
November 16 at 9:34 pm
Grumpy Camel says:
+1
November 16 at 5:05 pm
Andres Fuzzash-Warblash says:
begovic
baines, hughes, cuellar
bale, santi, mata, pienaar
rvp, ba, lambert
(sterling, gorkss, demel)
stay put? if so, right order?
santi->silva?
santi->valencia, free up cash for next week?
other ideas?
November 16 at 6:34 pm
damill1 says:
Begovic or jaaskelainen in goal?(both against each other)
RVP or Suarez captain?