The Watchlist – Wildcard Midfielders
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Next up is the third in our series of Winter Wildcard articles. Having rolled out pieces on the Goalkeepers and Defenders, it won’t be much of a surprise to learn that the midfielders are next on the agenda.
Juan Mata
Due to a hectic summer with his national side, the first three fixtures of the season were something of a write-off but after being rested for Gameweek 4, Mata has been simply sensational. Chelsea’s key midfielder has scored or assisted in 11 of his subsequent 12 starts, with only the occasional threat of rotation scuppering his prospects in a season that has so far seen him average 7.2 FPL points per start. As the Blues head into their double with Stoke and Southampton, we can only hope Rafa Benitez has learned his lesson, after the decision to bench the 9.9 priced proved disastrous last time round as Chelsea slumped to a 1-0 home loss to QPR. The stats say it all, really; the London outfit have scored two goals over the five games Mata has failed to start, compared to 37 strikes in the 15 fixtures he has been named in the first XI. According to our season ticker, the Blues have the second strongest schedule over the next 10 Gameweek; aside from the double, games against Reading, Wigan, West Brom, Fulham, West Ham and Southampton look set to continue the sensational displays that have already seen the former Valencia man better both his goal and bonus haul from his debut campaign at the Bridge. Tonight’s 90 minutes in the Capital One Cup defeat to Swansea might shake the double Gameweek confidence in Mata somewhat, but, given his league form, he remains difficult to ignore.
Theo Walcott
While a move up front in Arsenal’s recent league matches has bolstered Walcott’s appeal, he’s consistently produced the points regardless of position over the last few months. The first 10 Gameweeks earned Walcott a single start for the Gunners, with Arsene Wenger’s faith seemingly floundering, but from Gameweek 11 onwards he’s been hugely impressive. The former Southampton man has scored or assisted in seven of his last eight starts and despite a handful of sub appearances, has still managed to average 6.3 points per game – bettering Santi Cazorla’s 5.8 average, in spite of the fact that the latter has started every league game under Wenger. Walcott has racked up 956 minutes so far – almost a third of last season’s game time – yet has already equalled his goal haul and has supplied just three assists less than the previous term’s tally. Coming in at 9.0 in FPL, Walcott will be looking to take advantage of an upcoming run that hands Arsenal a home game in five of the next six Gameweeks (MCI, che & WHM, LIV, STO, sun, AVL) with the upcoming double against Chelsea and West Ham set to entice plenty more owners his way – over 87,000 managers have snapped him up heading into the weekend clash with City.
Gareth Bale
The Welshman seems to have upped his attacking displays since Andre Villas-Boas’ arrival at the Lane last summer. Bale has already notched nine times and racked up 20 bonus points and is clearly on course to smash last term’s totals of 10 and 21 respectively, with five lots of double figures already returned in 17 appearances. While he continues to frustrate at home, with just two goals in nine at the Lane, Bale’s away displays have proved sensational, with a 16 point haul at Old Trafford indicative of his fixture-proof potential. Indeed, Spurs seem to be suit playing on the road – they have scored 22 times in 10 away matches, compared to 17 goals in 11 games at the Lane; a reason for optimism ahead of a run of fixtures that sees them on their travels in four of the next six (qpr, MUN, nor, wba, NEW, whm). So far this season, Bale has averaged 6.5 points per game – top for midfielders, with Robin Van Persie the only attacker to prove superior; with that in mind, a price of 9.8 looks a bargain.
Marouane Fellaini
The rumour mill is buzzing over a potential move away from Goodison over the winter window but for the purposes of this article, we’re assessing Fellaini’s potential from an Everton perspective. With a goal or assist in 10 of his 16 appearances, the Belgian’s move to a more advanced role this season, tucking in behind Nikica Jelavic, has been hugely beneficial to his Fantasy prospects – he is just 11 points short of his best FPL tally of 111, set back in 2008-09. Having peaked at 7.9, Fellaini has tumbled down to 7.4, with huge numbers of Fantasy managers shipping him out in light of a result of a recent three-match suspension. David Moyes’ side are now handed four enticing home fixtures in the next seven (SWA, WBA, AVL, RDG) and with trips to Southampton and Norwich also on their short-term agenda, Fellaini’s mid-price appeal has persuaded almost 130,000 managers to scramble aboard the bandwagon since the end of the previous Gameweek. With eight goals, five assist and five lots of double figures already accrued, he looks primed to produce the goods once again.
Gaston Ramirez
The Uruguayan is expected to recover from a dead leg in time for Southampton’s visit to Villa this weekend for the first match of their double Gameweek. Coming in at just 5.6 in FPL, Ramirez has produced a goal, an assist and five bonus points in his last couple of appearances and looks a real differential prospect, with an ownership of just 0.5%. An average of 4.2 points per game is second only to Rickie Lambert for the Saints and with a home clash against Everton and a trip to Wigan in his next four, Ramirez could prove a canny short-term acquisition, with Nigel Adkins relying more than ever on his output, in light of Adam Lallana’s knee injury.
Kevin Nolan
A single goal since Gameweek 8 has lessened his appeal but a favourable short-term schedule could afford the Hammers skipper a chance to return to form. In addition to double Gameweek 23 (QPR, ars), Nolan also squares up to Sunderland, Fulham, Swansea and Villa over the next five Gameweeks – with Andy Carroll edging towards a comeback and the aerial threat of Marouane Chamakh also added to the options up front, Nolan will be looking to benefit from and still looks a reasonable shout for just 6.5, before the fixture list takes a turn for the worse once again for Sam Allardyce’s side in Gameweek 27.
Robert Snodgrass
A goal and assist in the opening 13 Gameweeks was scant reward for the Norwich playmaker but Snodgrass has flourished over the last few matches. With the majority of free kicks and corners in his locker, the summer signing from Leeds United has subsequently racked up three goals, three assists and 10 bonus points in his last eight matches in a series of displays that bring him firmly into our thoughts. Clearly, his contribution is vital to Chris Hughton’s side and a run of five home fixtures in the next eight (NEW, TOT, FUL, EVE, SOT) will hold no fear for a Canaries side that have already seen off the likes of United and Arsenal at Carrow Road earlier this season. Coming in at 6.2 in FPL, Snodgrass’ total of 16 bonus points has been bettered by just two midfielders so far (Gareth Bale and Yaya Toure), while four lots of double figure hauls is indicative of the explosive potential that will surely see his current ownership of 7.9% rise further.
Michu
A pretty obvious option but it’s impossible to ignore Swansea’s summer signing. A total of 13 goals and one assist, supplemented by 11 bonus points, earns Michu top spot in the current FPL midfielder standings, with an ownership of 46% indicative of our collective show of faith – a good Fantasy week for Michu can send you tumbling down the rankings if you don’t have him. While his price has leapt from 6.5 to 8.2, he still remains exceptional value for money ahead of a schedule that sees him play host to Stoke, QPR and Newcastle in his next three at the Liberty – eight goals in 11 home matches highlights his deadly form in front of the Swansea faithful, while trips to Sunderland and West Ham in the next four also hold appeal. Tonight’s strike in the Capital One cup win at Stamford Bridge underlined his qualities – Michu’s confidence in front of goal seems to be unwavering.
Adam Johnson/ Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland’s enticing schedule brings the pair into our thoughts. Over the next nine Gameweeks, Martin O’Neill’s side welcome West Ham, Swansea, Fulham and Norwich to Wearside and also pay visit to the current bottom three, with trips to Wigan, Reading and QPR on their agenda. So far, Johnson has outperformed Sessegnon in terms of Fantasy returns, despite the latter’s role in “the hole”; although both have found the net three times, Johnson has provided four assists to the Benin international’s three. Indeed, Johnson’s average of 4.1 points per game is superior to Sessegnon’s 3.8 and is second only to Steven Fletcher for the Black Cats – a FPL price of 6.7 and ownership of less than 2% could well appeal to those looking for a real mid-price differential, who has scored or assisted in three of his last four home games. Sessegnon, at 7.2, has also ticked along in recent games, with attacking returns in three of his last six and is certainly the most explosive of the pair, as last term’s returns testify – if he hits form, he could prove the better option.
Raheem Sterling
There’s no doubt the recent displays of Steven Gerrard have kept the teenager out of the Fantasy limelight but an upcoming run of fixtures, which sees Liverpool travel to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, is likely to deter many from investing in the premium priced Reds’ skipper. Sterling, on the other hand, is priced at just 5.6 and could appeal to those Fantasy managers who still want Liverpool coverage without going overboard on budget – a goal and a couple of bonus points in the previous Gameweek against Sunderland suggest a return to form after a couple of bench appearances and with the schedule looking particularly enticing from Gameweek 26 onwards, many may decide to snap him up just now rather than spend a transfer later on.
Jon Walters
A somewhat unglamorous pick, the Stoke man continues to steadily accumulate the points and currently sits in joint ninth spot for FPL midfielders on 92 points, alongside Yaya Toure. Walters’ appeal was somewhat diminished earlier in the season by a shift to the Potters’ right flank but a tactical reshuffle has earned him a role in “the hole” behind Kenwyne Jones and boosted his out of position prospects once again. Patience in the key with Walters; he has started every game under Tony Pulis this term, though tends to be less explosive than most, with just two double figure returns to his name. Walters has earned nine extra clean sheet points thanks to the resilient Stoke rearguard and with spot-kick duties also in his locker, he’s capable of ticking along nicely. After 10 matches at the Britannia, Pulis’ side remain the only unbeaten home side in the league and now have five fixtures in front of their own fans (CHE, WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA) to continue their impressive form. Coming in at 6.6 in FPL, Walters is the second top scoring Fantasy asset for Stoke, just one point behind Asmir Begovic – while the Chelsea clash lessens his appeal, the remaining above-mentioned home fixtures affords him plenty opportunity to add to his five goals, three assists and 10 bonus points so far.
Adel Taarabt
Omitted from Morocco’s African Cup of Nations squad, the maverick midfielder is free to aid QPR’s bid to beat the drop. Harry Redknapp’s arrival has made a definite difference to Taarabt’s Fantasy potential – he has averaged 4.6 points per game over the R’s eight games under their new manager, compared to 3.2 ppg beforehand. Up next, he has three home games in the next four (TOT, whm, MCY, NOR) and if he can turn his superb Opta stats into Fantasy points, Taarabt could yet prove a bargain at 5.6 for the short-term and beyond, as Redknapp looks to engineer a scramble to safety.
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January 9 at 10:32 pm
All Up On The Interwebs says:
im thinking of going with just puncheon this week, is that madness?
January 9 at 10:33 pm
Ryan says:
Probably not
January 9 at 10:38 pm
All Up On The Interwebs says:
i cant afford mata unless i sell cazorla or michu, seems a bit dodgy. with caz having a dgw next week. id probably captain punch though which would be a bit bonkers.
January 9 at 10:47 pm
Gobon the man says:
not crazy at all, can see players like bale,rvp,fellaini and other single gameweek players outscoring the chelsea players
January 9 at 10:32 pm
Ryan says:
I’m glad I’ve chosen not to WC. Rafatation imminent.
January 9 at 10:35 pm
Elwood says:
Snap.
Not only that but the price rises have been few and far between and it looks like there will be enough activity over January to justify waiting.
Not to mention the sheer number of games so injury etc could be a big factor.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
r0binh0 says:
price rises always likely to be few i think. by this stage in the season everyone has profits with so many players that they don’t want to do anything early that is either scuppered by injury midweek or a late change of heart. i think only the early season WCs experience that kind of huge variation in price. I’m still regretting not playing mine in GW3.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
snevitz says:
the targets will remain similar next week, I’ll just make more value then. Value is less important once the second wildcard has been played anyway
January 9 at 10:37 pm
r0binh0 says:
This +10000000. Couple of 4pt hits will do me.
January 9 at 10:34 pm
Spoonerism says:
Jose Enrique and Mignolet to Luiz and Turnbull for a hit?
Possible second hit for the next double then WC after that.
Yay or nay?
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Elwood says:
Yay
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Luiz yes, don’t get the crap keeper
January 9 at 10:55 pm
bigjohn says:
Your thinking of swapping one of the top keepers whos in great form and has good fixtures with one who in a game or 2 won’t play again this season , Madness!. Needless to sayi it would be a nay
January 9 at 10:35 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Isn’t it a bit early for wc midfielders?
January 9 at 10:35 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
Why’s that?
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
2 weeks to go!
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
For some.
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
… and I may not live to regret it
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
Only time will tell.
January 9 at 10:35 pm
Ozinkous says:
Why is there an ‘sus’ by Van Persie and Defoe’s names. I thought all yellow and red cards reset by Jan 1st?????
January 9 at 10:39 pm
The Mata is CR7 is Hazardous to Messi says:
The suspension for 5 is reset on Jan 1… Now onwards it is suspension for 10 including how many were earned before Jan 1st
January 9 at 10:35 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Imagine if, in between disturbing posts about doing a shit and getting piss on his pants, or not wanting to stand naked in front of his window in the winter because the cold shrinks his wiener, RonH was actually a timeless philosopher in our midst.
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
He’s just misunderstood….
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfwN0X8YnWo
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
Exactly.
January 9 at 10:37 pm
Giggs Boson says:
The crazy ones are the most likely to be brilliant.
January 9 at 10:38 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
That makes RonH a FECKING GENIUS
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Not ALL crazy people are genius’
Most are just crazy 
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Giggs Boson says:
RonH may just be in the minority
January 9 at 10:37 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
He’s not? He’s certainly deeper than me.
January 9 at 10:39 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
in vino veritas!
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Was quite shocked then realised i had misread than as in..
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
He is the very reincarnation of Bertrand Russell. Yes, he too had penile issues …
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
There’s something very RBJ-esque bout him…
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
… if only!!!
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Evs says:
He’s less rangy than RBJ.
I miss RBJ. Great value. Especially around bonus point time
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Evs says:
*ranty
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Me too.
January 9 at 10:44 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
I was born too late
January 9 at 10:47 pm
Evs says:
Check out it out here….
http://www.fantasyfootballscoutgold.co.uk
January 9 at 10:36 pm
jonnybhoy says:
Will Hazard drop in price?
January 9 at 10:37 pm
Elwood says:
I answered your last post.
No.
You can monitor it here:
http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php
January 9 at 10:40 pm
jonnybhoy says:
Sorry mate never seen it. Had a look wasnt sure if he would drop as it was the first time lookibg at the fiso website. Thanks!
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Defence is a real bugger on the WC. Been through soo many options. Now i am looking at:
Szczesny Bunn
Baines Luiz Davies Demel Shaw
Still doesn’t look right….
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Santiagounreal says:
*WARNING*
A lot of sh*t advice will be given tonight
*WARNING*
January 9 at 10:37 pm
SuperDunny says:
Speak for yourself
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Elwood says:
The only true statement is “I am a liar”,
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Jonah Takalua says:
Thanks for warning us but there really is no need- taken as read
January 9 at 10:38 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
You don’t need to worry, you’ve got the two main protagonists, Ba and Mata!
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
It started with Rafa doing his team talk and got gradually worse
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Sometimes, shit advice is good advice.
January 9 at 10:38 pm
colonel shoe says:
only tonight?
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I think a lot of shit opinionated advice will be given.
January 9 at 10:40 pm
gormdubhgorm (Oscar The Crouch) says:
I noticed….the usual suspects that most know not to take seriously.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Listen to this guy. He knows what he’s talking about.
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Jonah Takalua says:
This double could stink, not worth using the wildcard for most of the chelsea players will likely only start 1 game all apart from the inadequate ross turnbull who alone would make owning a defender a serious concern
January 9 at 10:36 pm
Cooper123 says:
For those like me who have no Chelsea. Where do I start? Turnbull? Mata? Ba?
January 9 at 10:37 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Eeks. Rerepost.
Repost.
Someone can help me with my defence? Attack is in place i reckon.
Begovic Federici
Luiz Davies Wilson Demel Shaw
Bale Walcott Michu Mata Puncheon
RVP Suarez Ba
0.7 in the bank and more cash to come through Luiz -> Gibbs
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Benoit!
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
When will he starttttttttt?
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Last Saturday!
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Sidharth says:
Davies>zabaleta
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Doctor X says:
Get Turnbull for CHE defense, downgrade Luiz and spread the budget around at the back maybe? I doubt this idea will take your fancy though.
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Looking to save my wc long termish so getting a more longtermish team now.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
As someone said… one week at a time sweet Jesus
January 9 at 10:43 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
For this week.
January 9 at 10:43 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Errr – yes!
January 9 at 10:44 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
January 9 at 10:43 pm
tm245 says:
How much total do you have to spend? You can get
Azpilicueta Nastasic Gibbs Wilson Demel for 25m or so
Not sure what the sale price on Luiz is, but the three 5m guys could start and be replaced through rotation by the 4.0 guys.
January 9 at 10:37 pm
ronh says:
Women’s legs are like goal posts.
January 9 at 10:40 pm
colonel shoe says:
since youre on a downer ron heres a clip ive posted before to remind you how meaningless footie really is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MusyO7J2inM
January 9 at 10:44 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
They get smaller the closer you are to the net?
January 9 at 10:37 pm
SuperDunny says:
Best Chelsea combo for this GW?
a) Mata & Azpilicueta
b) Mata & Cahill
c) Hazard & Luiz
d) Hazard & Cole
January 9 at 10:38 pm
MC says:
a
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
A
January 9 at 10:39 pm
drunken_mess says:
Ba & Azpi (add mata if u can)
January 9 at 10:40 pm
SuperDunny says:
Got Ba already, just deciding the best way to spend my 2 free transfers
January 9 at 10:40 pm
drunken_mess says:
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
A.
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Impossible call, not really anything between any of the choices. Good luck with that!
January 9 at 10:40 pm
SuperDunny says:
You lot all confident that Azpilicueta will start both games then?
January 9 at 10:41 pm
drunken_mess says:
after todays game it will surprise if rafa drops azpi for Iva
January 9 at 10:42 pm
SuperDunny says:
Yep fair point
January 9 at 10:44 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Or he could move Ivan back to RB…
January 9 at 10:47 pm
SuperDunny says:
That’s what he means… i think
January 9 at 10:41 pm
elniñorules says:
a
January 9 at 10:37 pm
Lucky says:
Lampard (c) anyone?
January 9 at 10:37 pm
MC says:
Rival has Ba, im up 24 pts. Should i do Berba>Ba and Azpil>Davies? Have mata
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
wc?
January 9 at 10:40 pm
MC says:
si
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Fantasy football cliche no.10232:
Jon Walters is an ‘unglamorous’ pick.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
#antiflair
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
No.1 Torres is due
No.2 facked again by Torres
no.3 he must be due this week
January 9 at 10:43 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
January 9 at 10:38 pm
goonerbyron says:
Luiz the best choice for a Chelsea def? About to do Nelsen -> Luiz for free..
January 9 at 10:47 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
I would
January 9 at 10:38 pm
keotes says:
Worried about this Fellaini buy out rumours. Thinking twice about bringing him into a 5 man mid and having to sacrifice a striker.
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Lucky says:
So am I, but then I decided Silva was a decent enough replacement for me.
January 9 at 10:38 pm
Milky says:
Decided that Ba was a must so I changed the WC team. How does this look?
Begovic . Federici
Luiz . Davies . Harte . Clyne . Demel
Mata . Bale . Michu . Fellaini . Puncheon
RVP . Suarez . Ba
Will swap Puncheon for Cole and Mata for Walcott in GW23
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Elwood says:
Looks very good bar Harte/Clyne.
Fellaini is a bit of a grey area at the moment as well.
January 9 at 10:38 pm
martyhan says:
who should I bench this week?
Bale,michu,Walcott,Fellaini,mata
Ba,benteke,RVP
January 9 at 10:41 pm
chunk says:
Walcott
January 9 at 10:42 pm
chunk says:
Mata Bale Fellani Michu have a different explosion waiting to happen .just doesn’t happen to Theo all to often
January 9 at 10:46 pm
martyhan says:
Thanks Chunk, have Walcott on the bench at the moment but was still undecided
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Blue Teets says:
Mata is awesome but I didn’t need tonight’s game to tell me that Ba changes everything for Che. I’m spending that kind of money elsewhere…
January 9 at 10:39 pm
Snow'Shea says:
Hopefully this is a breath of fresh air with all the DGW talk:
Foster (rdg) or Bego (CHE)
Got to be Bego, oui?
January 9 at 10:40 pm
Triggalicious says:
I’m doing Sterling > Haz and then Haz > Caz.
Ba upsets my plans too much and I’m not taking a hit for a defender.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Sorry to ask what has probably already been discussed countless times… anything useful to learn post-match from Rafa’s interviews or anything similar? Thanks all.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
And also – any reason not to pick Luiz as Chelsea defensive coverage?
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
“The former Southampton man has scored or assisted in seven of his last eight starts”
I had Walcott captain the week he got nothing
January 9 at 10:41 pm
chunk says:
Michu (C) anyone ? If it wasn’t for DGW
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
I’m considering benching him although i’ll probably go for walcott
January 9 at 10:44 pm
chunk says:
Don’t bench could end up nasty especially no clean for Toffee’s since GW5 .plus near 50% ownership
January 9 at 10:43 pm
gormdubhgorm (Oscar The Crouch) says:
I am going for Bale captaincy.
In fact I wild-carded so I could get Bale and Baines in.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
gormdubhgorm (Oscar The Crouch) says:
Is it too risky to wildcard wilson in and hope that he is fit in two weeks?
January 9 at 10:42 pm
Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:
Surely just bring him in in two weeks?
January 9 at 10:43 pm
Evs says:
I wouldn’t.
January 9 at 10:52 pm
gormdubhgorm (Oscar The Crouch) says:
Sane advice from both of you..its just that with my earlier then expected wildcard I feel the need to think long term.
Also I plan to get podokski gw 23 and will need to get rid of turnbull. So my logic is get wilson now another transfer saved..
On reflection I might be a bit hasty.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
jonnybhoy says:
How many minutes will each player play,
Mata
Hazard
Azpil
Cheers!
January 9 at 10:42 pm
MC says:
170
120
180
January 9 at 10:43 pm
jonnybhoy says:
Thanks. Mata for Captain!
January 9 at 10:43 pm
Evs says:
I don’t know.
January 9 at 10:41 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
WC Team
Federici
Baines Bassong Shaw
Walcott Pilk Mata (C) Bale
RVP Ba Lambert
subs – Pablo Clark Davies
look ok ?