The Watchlist – Steven Fletcher
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Having failed to find the net in each of his previous five Gameweeks, Steven Fletcher picked the perfect occasion to get his bandwagon up and running ahead of Sunderland’s strong upcoming schedule. A goal and assist at Fulham finally ended the drought that had seen the Scot fall off Fantasy radars but his return to scoring ways at the Cottage last Sunday has led to plenty new investment this midweek:
With the Wearsiders set to welcome four teams to the Stadium of Light in the next four, including a double Gameweek 16 also on the cards, the appeal of a forward who has had a hand in 70% of his side’s goals is obvious. Granted, the Black Cats have only notched 10 times but with six goals and an assist to his name, Fletcher has averaged six Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points per game since moving to the club from Wolves last summer.
Indeed, the lack of goalscoring alternatives amongst Martin O’Neill’s charges makes Fletcher all the more enticing an option. Every time he’s found the net, he has also picked up maximum bonus points – a total of 15 is the equal of Robin Van Persie and has been bettered by just one player, Carlos Tevez (16), over the opening 12 Gameweeks of the season. This has boosted Fletcher’s FPL total to 60 points – considering John O’Shea is his closest outfield rival at Sunderland, with 35 points, it’s fair to say that the forward stands head and shoulders above his team mates right now.
While O’Neill is desperate to address the lack of attacking edge that has mustered just three goals in four fixtures at the Stadium of Light this term, the defensive form of their upcoming visitors affords optimism. West Brom and QPR roll up next and, with neither side managing an away clean sheet so far, Sunderland will be confident before a tricky trip to Norwich, given the Canaries’ recent resolve at the back. Chelsea and Reading then arrive in double Gameweek 16. Similar to West Brom and QPR, the Royals have conceded in every away fixture so far, while Chelsea have failed to keep out their opponents since Gameweek 5.
Priced at 7.0 in FPL and 7.7 in the Sky Sports game, Fletcher offers an intriguing mid-price alternative to the likes of Dimitar Berbatov and Rickie Lambert over the short-term, at least. O’Neill’s side could hardly wish for more obliging opponents over the next few home fixtures and if the Black Cats are to scramble up the table, it’s more than likely that Fletcher will have a significant say.
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November 23 at 2:55 pm
G-G-Granville says:
What do you think?
https://twitter.com/TheSunNW/status/271988756108677120/photo/1
November 23 at 2:56 pm
King Nil Miss ✩ says:
He looks suspicious
November 23 at 2:57 pm
afcblegend says:
captures him about right, except you can’t see a watch! better to have that than a statue of Michael Jackson outside your stadium
November 23 at 2:58 pm
G-G-Granville says:
I’ve seen it up close, it’s dreadful.
November 23 at 2:57 pm
Kostja says:
I like that its a bit younger version of him. But generally I find it strange that people get a statue while still managing.
November 23 at 2:58 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Or still being alive. Down with this sort of thing!
November 23 at 3:01 pm
Kostja says:
Well I dont mind while they are alive, they should be able to enjoy the limelight for some time. Saying this I understand why Fergie got it now, the man will probably die on the job.
November 23 at 2:57 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Why have united unveiled a statue of Jack Straw?
November 23 at 2:57 pm
Katie says:
Statues should only be for people who deserve them. (Churchill, Boadicea etc…)
November 23 at 2:59 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Or Saddam Hussein
November 23 at 2:58 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:
Not as bad from the front, from the left it doesn’t look a bit like him. Disappointing tbh.
November 23 at 2:58 pm
rdpx says:
Better photo of it at bottom of page 3
November 23 at 2:59 pm
Sporting says:
yeah, i loved The A-Team. Hannibal was cool.
November 23 at 2:59 pm
applebonkers - sorry for jinxing you Ed says:
looks a bit vladimir putin. decent though, have certainly seen worse
November 23 at 3:00 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
It’s a pity it wasn’t erected last month so they could call it Red October
November 23 at 3:03 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Or Red-faced October
November 23 at 3:00 pm
G-G-Granville says:
http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk/i.....ottage.JPG
November 23 at 3:05 pm
applebonkers - sorry for jinxing you Ed says:
jackson has done so much for that club, where would fulham be without him
November 23 at 3:08 pm
Damo says:
A Place With No Name
November 23 at 3:02 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Ted Bates is the classic
http://www.flashboy.org/images/tedbatesstatue.jpg
November 23 at 3:04 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
I p*ssed myself laughing when I saw that first. I would have loved to be at the unveiling…just to witness the response!
November 23 at 3:04 pm
Bedok says:
They still have that Micael Jackson statue at the Cottage? Can’t be worse than that.
November 23 at 3:07 pm
In Like Flynn says:
It’s a good job it has his name below. Sorry Granville, no offence intended.
November 23 at 3:09 pm
G-G-Granville says:
It is kind of difficult without colour unless they have obvious features, like a Lenin or Churchill slaphead
November 23 at 3:12 pm
In Like Flynn says:
They could have had his nose light up.
Sorry, but I’ll post it anyway it’s Friday.
Off for a pint, have a good weekend.
November 23 at 3:19 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Don’t worry, I’m unlikely to get offended by anything other than incest and folk-dancing.
November 23 at 3:26 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Hahahahaha. Good luck with your FF scores.
November 23 at 3:15 pm
The Beard says:
It could do with a slap of beetroot coloured paint. The likeness is pretty poor though, maybe they’ll remake it like with that statue in Rome of the late pope that everyone thought was Burlosconi.
November 23 at 3:43 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Why doesn’t it look like him?
November 23 at 6:31 pm
crockel says:
i think it should be gold
November 23 at 2:55 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
someone posted a link on here suggesting Foster might be out for a few weeks. Anyone have it?
November 23 at 2:58 pm
Kostja says:
I think it was in the scout tweets.
November 23 at 3:00 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
yeah found that
Hmm, want to know how long Myhill will retain his place for.
November 23 at 2:58 pm
Connor's Calling says:
2 free, how does Hughes-> Cuellar and Kacan -> Puncheon sound?
November 23 at 3:01 pm
Katie says:
Good moves
November 23 at 3:01 pm
TheSportsGuy - I fink u fRicky and i Lambert a lot says:
In light of fixtures and benitez:
1 – mata to bale for free? yes or no
2 – mata to bale for a hit? yes or no
November 23 at 3:02 pm
Katie says:
No
No
November 23 at 3:04 pm
TheSportsGuy - I fink u fRicky and i Lambert a lot says:
thanks
thanks
November 23 at 3:15 pm
Bedok says:
Mata to bale for a hit or free? I really don’t understand.Why would you take hit?
November 23 at 3:03 pm
kimoo says:
Points prediction please
Begovic
Baines Rafael Ivanovic
Mata Sterling Michu Puncheon
RVP C Crouch Suarez
bench : Nolan ,Clyne & demel Federici GK
i have 3 M at the bank for next weeks and already 2 subs .
November 23 at 3:05 pm
Now back to me says:
3
6 6 2
5 5 7 2
6×2 2 6
November 23 at 3:09 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
12
15 15 0
0 18 0 0
34 0 0
Not bad.
November 23 at 3:18 pm
Bedok says:
52.Zero for the bank.
November 23 at 3:04 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:
Contemplating a two week punt on Ashley Young,
What’s the consensus?
November 23 at 3:07 pm
rdpx says:
Bold.
November 23 at 3:08 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:
I wouldn’t but there is some logic to getting him in. Still haven’t seen much consistency or form that is anything close to him as a Villa player though.
November 23 at 3:16 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:
I agree but I see points not performance! Have a feeling these two home games could see him get some nice returns.
November 23 at 3:25 pm
Bedok says:
Ashley Young? If it works, you’re a god danm genius. Ain’t where I’d roll the dice but….thinking Valencia myself. Been shit as well. See where my fingers fly at the deadline.
November 23 at 3:05 pm
mackay007 says:
Need to bring in someone from Utd frontline, I’m not getting so much from Baines and feel 7.5m too much with City and Arsenal in his next 3, Norwich’s backline looked really solid last week, very tempted to go:
Baines > Garrido
Berba or Ba > Rooney (Can’t quite afford RVP)
Ridiculous or am I right to think against QPR some Utd coverage is a good idea?
November 23 at 3:18 pm
Keyser Jose says:
i sold baines this week, Im expecting a big score from utd, v qpr, backlash from 2 losses etc..
so yes I’d say, keep ba
November 23 at 3:06 pm
Triggalicious says:
Just done a bit of research into the next 6 games for everyone.
IMO, the strong are: Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool, Sunderland … and Norwich and QPR have an okay run as well.
The weak: Everton, Swansea, West Ham
I’m really thinking of sacrificing Baines, in order to free up funds for a possible RVP, Suarez, Giroud strikeforce. Not until after Suarez gets his 5th yellow though!
November 23 at 3:09 pm
Brightside says:
This is what frisking fixtures if for
November 23 at 3:10 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Nothing wrong with a personal frisk every now and then.
November 23 at 3:11 pm
Triggalicious says:
That’s only short term frisking though. I’m more into medium term frisking.
November 23 at 3:14 pm
Brightside says:
As per FFS, it’s looking 4-6w ahead. This captures your frisk.
It includes 2 of your weaks and 3 of your strings
November 23 at 3:07 pm
Wakka Wakka says:
Is Fellini to carzola madness?
November 23 at 3:09 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:
Not madness but I think you will want Fellaini back shorlty so maybe find another way to get Arsenal cover.
November 23 at 3:09 pm
In Like Flynn says:
No it’s best to have a footballer.
http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0000019/
November 23 at 3:12 pm
The Dago says:
I dont know he looks pretty mean, fancy him as an aerial threat.
November 23 at 3:14 pm
Wakka Wakka says:
Very funny
November 23 at 3:41 pm
Bedok says:
Madness is your defense.
November 23 at 3:09 pm
rdb007 says:
Play one of each.
a)Ruddy, Federici
b)Gorkss, Clyne
Thanks
November 23 at 3:11 pm
Wakka Wakka says:
Ruddy & gorkss
November 23 at 3:12 pm
mdm says:
Fed and Clyne
November 23 at 3:15 pm
bdwhite91 says:
Ruddy gorkss
November 23 at 3:27 pm
rdpx says:
Fed and Clyne
November 23 at 3:44 pm
skodaole2 says:
Fed and Clyne
November 23 at 3:51 pm
Bedok says:
If you have the all, then you ha a proiblem Play the home guys.
November 23 at 3:10 pm
rvp786 says:
best keeper to rotate with begovic – might take out foster.
ruddy
alex mcarthy
November 23 at 3:11 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Ruddy, although I’ve yet to play him.
November 23 at 3:14 pm
rvp786 says:
was thinking of raising some cash but the difference between ruddy and foster aint too much anymore. thanks anywaysa granny
November 23 at 3:15 pm
The Dago says:
understandably as they do not rotate very well.
November 23 at 3:11 pm
Jafooli (C) says:
Is Garrido any good? Demel to Garrido, seem alright? Demel’s fixtures are lousy!?
November 23 at 3:16 pm
bdwhite91 says:
Don’t know if Demel will even play, so get him out if you have no other priorities
November 23 at 3:12 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
hmm, Myhill starting to look tempting, but need more news on Foster
Finding a decent keeper for 5 or less to rotate with Migs is tough. Tremmel and Guzan have poor rotation, Ruddy’s 2nd rise has caught me out and means I can’t get Billy Jones unless he falls, Clyne rises or I sell one of Baines, Rafa or Huth.
November 23 at 3:15 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Huth > Cameron/Wilkinson
Baines > Anyone
November 23 at 3:17 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
yeah Huth to Cameron might be the way I do it.
November 23 at 3:13 pm
Aatish says:
NEW POSE http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-4389694
November 23 at 3:16 pm
marr-ouanne says:
Bego (jussi)
demel raf gunter baines
michu sterling mata
rvp berba tevez
subs: fellaini barfa nelsen
ride this shit out or barfa > someone?
November 23 at 3:20 pm
Keyser Jose says:
if for free i’d go barfa > sess maybe, for a hit not sure
November 23 at 3:21 pm
Keyser Jose says:
oops meant for post above ^^
November 23 at 3:23 pm
ishan_khobare says:
I got drunk n did 4 transfers…!!
Just need an advice as to which of dem is a BAd one …!!
22 Nov 19:28 Taarabt Puncheon 13
22 Nov 18:59 Walcott Johnson 13
19 Nov 14:19 Ridgewell Evra 13
17 Nov 22:21 Ben Arfa Silva 13
November 23 at 3:29 pm
In Bale We Trust says:
You got drunk and made 4 transfers on 3 different days?
November 23 at 3:33 pm
rdpx says:
that’s one serious session.
November 23 at 3:32 pm
chel5eachris says:
Gazza?!?! Stop taking advice from Danny Baker and put the red bull doon!!!
November 23 at 3:24 pm
chel5eachris says:
Looking to transfer out Ivanovic (6.9) ,Cork(4.4), Hughes (4.5) and Jussi (4.8) for Cuellar, Enrique, A.Johnson and Szczesny. Ivanovic is the key because his value means I can upgrade either Cork or Jussi, but a transfer to Enrique would mean sacrificing a FUL for a tot. What would you guys do / any other transfer suggestions.
November 23 at 3:26 pm
ishan_khobare says:
Can anyone suggest any drawback to my transfers..!!
the Comment above the aforementioned comment ..!!
^
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November 23 at 3:28 pm
Hazard Warning says:
What people thinking about Valencia?
Walcott out – Valencia in for a free?
I already have RVP and Rafa for unit coverage and no over Arsenal…
Anyone wanna help me out…
November 23 at 3:31 pm
Hazard Warning says:
Other*
November 23 at 3:30 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
If anyone has any Fantasy League questions or needs help with their team, leave your questions here.
Only comments/questions submitted before 10pm Friday will be answered.
I will give my honest opinion and a detailed answer.
November 23 at 3:32 pm
rdpx says:
Do you think it is a good idea to get Charles N’Zogbia into my team for GW 19?
November 23 at 7:11 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
No, certainly not. Unless, of course, you are building a team of the Premier League most inconsistent players.
1) He is not a regular starter for a struggling team
2) This one a little more obvious, he plays for Villa (a struggling team).
With Lambert now consistently playing Agbonlahor, Weimann and Benteke expect the midfielders to have to do excess defending and the strikers to make most of the assists and score most of the goals.
November 23 at 3:38 pm
Hazard Warning says:
What you thinking about Valencia?
Walcott out – Valencia in for a free?
I already have RVP and Rafa for united coverage and no other Arsenal player.. Thinking about getting Giroud after the Eveton game..
November 23 at 7:24 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Difficult to tell. The first half of last season he barely played but in the second half he assisted nearly every game. He just hasn’t look like he is about to fire just yet, however similar to many of his teammates. I would also advise that you stick with two United players for the time being. I obviously don’t know your full team and budget available however I suggest that you look at Silva and Cazorla, it has taken a little while to get started but now look to be coming to top form. Silva is now showing why he was priced 10.0M at the beginning of the season. If that is not possible, I expect Fellaini to pick up again after 3 tough upcoming fixtures and like the look of Michu again back in the ‘hole’.
I would also advise you to look at Liverpool cover, with fantastic upcoming fixtures. If you do not have any Liverpool cover I would consider Raheem Sterling, and if he continues of the left of the front three then Jose Enrique. Jose as a defender gets six points per goal, a great chance of BP for attacking displays but also Clean Sheet points for doing little defending.
If you have a fit Starting XI then I would wait with my transfer until Tuesday and again consider your options.
November 23 at 3:40 pm
ZaKNaFeiN says:
Team for the GW is:
Bego
Baines / Clyne / Gorkss
Bale / Sterling / Barfa / Walcott
RVP (C) / Tevez / Berba
Subs: Jussi, Fellaini, McAuley, Nelsen
1 FT, £0.3m in bank.
With Barfa, Walcott and Fellaini not playing, I’m tempted to do Barfa to either AJ / Sess / Larsson.
Was also considering getting in Silva, but not sure how, and possibly Enrique.
Any other thoughts? Thanks for the help!
November 23 at 8:32 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
I like the look of your defenders, most being cut-price options.
I would probably remove Bale to get in Silva, giving you a spare 0.3M in the process.
I would probably wait another week or two to decide which Sunderland mid to purchase. I really do not fancy the look of Larsson and Johnson as they look too inconsistent. On the other hand, Sessegnon could be a great purchase, especially playing in the ‘hole’ but I would wait to decide if he can deliver agin, thus proving he can be consistent.
Apart from that I really cannot see any flaws with your team.
Good luck.
November 24 at 1:52 am
ZaKNaFeiN says:
Hope you see this, but thanks Paul! Have decided to go with Barfa to Sess, as I already have Tevez as City cover anyway.
November 23 at 3:31 pm
rdpx says:
I have been planning on saving my WC until last ten games or so, but have just seen that the Jan wildcard can be used right up until end of GW 24, leaving 14 GWs with no WC….
Might be time to play it next week.
November 23 at 4:02 pm
Christian says:
Clyne v Newcastle or Cameron v Fulham (I Have Berba)?!
November 23 at 4:23 pm
Frankie says:
nolan -> Michu?
November 23 at 6:34 pm
sachmo says:
Bit of a quandary as to whether to play Begovic vs Fulham at home or Ruddy away vs. Everton – thoughts?
November 24 at 2:18 pm
Bilong says:
YESSSS