The Watchlist – Wildcard Midfielders
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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 10 at 7:42 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
What did everyone learn from the Chelsea game?
I missed it so I’d like some pointers please
Is Ba still a good (C) for the weekend?
January 10 at 7:44 am
Ryan says:
Mata isn’t nailed on for both games in the DGW.
January 10 at 7:45 am
Santiagounreal says:
Are you going to carry on scaremongering all day? It’s not like others aren’t aware of rafatation…
January 10 at 7:51 am
Ryan says:
why, i’m right
January 10 at 7:55 am
Santiagounreal says:
You could say
________ isn’t nailed on for both games in the DGW.
And still claim to be right.
Pointless.
January 10 at 7:57 am
Ryan says:
you know thats what I meant. Your being a bit pedantic
January 10 at 8:03 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
*you’re
January 10 at 8:05 am
Ryan says:
Must be the time of day
January 10 at 8:07 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
As childish as that was, it was still quite funny.
January 10 at 8:11 am
Santiagounreal says:
True
January 10 at 7:44 am
Santiagounreal says:
Ivanovic is a bit of a buffoon at times
Ba is a god
January 10 at 7:45 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
I’d be amazed if ba doesn’t start next game. Personally I think he’ll start both. Torres was awful again. Ivan at fault for both goals so could possibly be dropped if terry returns. Mata was poor by his standards. Luiz looked very good.
January 10 at 7:47 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Nothing.
Torres is still crap, but that won’t change Benitez mind.
Actually I did learn something – I will be keeping Michu and Davies.
January 10 at 7:47 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Thanks gents. What’s the diagnosis on Michu? Still play him or bench for Walcott?
January 10 at 7:48 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
play him. bench walcott if you have to
January 10 at 7:48 am
Thierry Turkey says:
Its michu, never bench.
January 10 at 7:49 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
Bench Walcott.
January 10 at 7:50 am
Santiagounreal says:
I’d play Walcott over Michu
January 10 at 7:58 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
I’m still not sure who to bench out of the 2. Currently have Walcott in but I keep changing it.
January 10 at 7:53 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Just saw this: http://www.abload.de/img/untitled-4v2l06.gif from last night.
Michu you machine.
January 10 at 8:09 am
diz says:
michu or puncheon then? current MF is hazard, mata, walcott
January 10 at 8:14 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Bench Hazard IMO.
January 10 at 7:55 am
marco_atk85 says:
Ba had 3 position in last 10 mins after he get in the game. Torres had nothing. The wise choice should be Ba over Torres.
January 10 at 7:42 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Hopefully we get some Aguero news by the weekend.
January 10 at 7:42 am
FORCA INTER says:
morning lads
i haven’t see match yesterday but i reading that Torres has been rubbish (he always is)
does that mens that Ba will be starter?
if yes he is MUST have,right?
i was all set up to go without him in dgw but not having him really makes me nervous
any advice how can i get him in?
team is
Ming / Bunn
Demel / O’Brien / Cameron / Nelsen / Davies
Santi / Walcott / Silva / Mata / Pouncheon
Suarez / RVP / Jelavic
1FT-0.1M in bank
orginal plan was Silva
Hazard but i am not so sure about it now
does anyone see the way how can i upgrade my team for upcoming dgw?
January 10 at 7:46 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Gotta sacrifice one of your favorites if you wanna do that. Which one?
January 10 at 7:47 am
FORCA INTER says:
would you take a hit and get rid of jelly like tw said?
grrrr…..i really fancy him to do well
January 10 at 7:50 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Tight situation mate. I don’t know what advice to give.
January 10 at 7:46 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
you’re not gunna like it but jelly to ba AND silva to hazard for a HIT could be the way to go
January 10 at 7:47 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
or suarez and a defender to ba and a chelski defender?
January 10 at 7:49 am
FORCA INTER says:
dont wanna loose suarez cause he got NOR next and he is in top form
January 10 at 7:52 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
then i guess you’ll have to lose your favorite jelly so you can get ba
January 10 at 7:48 am
PlayUpPompey says:
This sounds very good!
January 10 at 7:47 am
PlayUpPompey says:
I like Silva to Hazard. Ba could do very well but a lot more risk on him starting 2. Hazard will and good chance he would at least cover Ba points even if Ba does well. You also don’t loose value on Silva out which I guess is a reason a lot of people cant go Hazard so decent differential too.
January 10 at 7:48 am
FORCA INTER says:
i forget to mention that Hazard will be my C as well
he is in 100% and question is will i take 4pts him for another chelsa player
January 10 at 7:51 am
PlayUpPompey says:
Im thinking Hazard for C too. A hit for Ba could pay of dividends.
January 10 at 7:48 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
O brien and jely to ba and cheap def
January 10 at 7:49 am
Lucky says:
I am going Ba-less
YOLO
January 10 at 7:54 am
JUNITED says:
Silva -> Hazard
Jelavic to Ba.
Enough money isn’t it?
January 10 at 7:56 am
FORCA INTER says:
nope
January 10 at 7:43 am
Acquafresca says:
REPOST:
Alright, think I may have it (or drawing near):
Bego, Bunn
Luiz, Gibbs, Demel, Davies, Martin
Mata, Bale, Walcott, Michu, Puncheon
RVP, Ba, Lambert
0 banked.
Opinions??
January 10 at 7:50 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
looks good. might want cueller though but it looks tough to fit him in there
January 10 at 7:53 am
Acquafresca says:
Could have Cuellar over Gibbs with 1.0 banked.
January 10 at 8:04 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
i might do that and then luiz to gibbs next week
January 10 at 7:55 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
I wasn’t having a go before. I just meant its a good team
January 10 at 7:56 am
Acquafresca says:
haha i know, i was just toying with you. Awesome TV though, must help when on WC!
January 10 at 8:04 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
It’s been my tactic this season do overtaken far to many hits for it. Since the intro of the jan wc I think it might be worth it even more. Ill find out soon enough.
January 10 at 8:11 am
diz says:
Who are the 4 MFs you are going to play for this GW?
January 10 at 7:44 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
RMWCT
Begovic, Jussi
Gibbs, Luiz, Wilson (?), Cuellar (?), Davies
Walcot, Bale, Mata, Michu, Puncheon
RVP, Ba, Lambert
0.2m in bank
January 10 at 7:47 am
Santiagounreal says:
Do not get Wilson
Wait on news on Cuellar
January 10 at 7:49 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
Ok but why not Wilson?
January 10 at 7:50 am
Thierry Turkey says:
Because he wants to get him himself.
January 10 at 7:51 am
Santiagounreal says:
He is injured. Do you need a better reason?
January 10 at 7:55 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
He will be back soon.
January 10 at 7:56 am
Santiagounreal says:
And it’s an easy transfer to get him…why leave yourself short in the meantime…?
January 10 at 7:45 am
The Milkman says:
Rafael or J.Evans?
January 10 at 7:48 am
chocolove says:
evans
January 10 at 7:46 am
The Milkman says:
Is Dzeko looking nailed on for a few weeks?
January 10 at 7:49 am
chocolove says:
if aguero is ruled out, then yes
but i prefer tevez to dzeko
January 10 at 7:55 am
si says:
Dzeko is never nailed on. Balo could start or just Tevez.
January 10 at 7:47 am
when in doubt (C) him,his left foot will save ya!!! says:
is anyone considering kenwyne jones in their wildcard team???stokes fixtures are decnt and he is a good attacking threat!!!
but will he be able to keep crouch in the bench???
January 10 at 7:55 am
McEwan says:
I wouldnt but I am a Walters owner so what do I know! Cant see him being dropped anytime soon. Been kicking his heels for a long time, is taking his chance.
January 10 at 7:48 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
The way i see it, you are going to miss out on 1-2 of the big attacking options any way you go.
Go in with your gut, and cross your fingers.
January 10 at 7:50 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Exactly. Its about the points you get not those you miss.
January 10 at 7:51 am
FORCA INTER says:
if that were replay fail to me i think that i’ll go with my gut
if only hazard has drop in price before ( i wouldn’t have any reason to worrie now cause transfer has already been made)
January 10 at 7:49 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
After the first leg of the semi-finals, it looks like there is a Liverpool-Swansea DGW coming up.
I like that.
January 10 at 7:50 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
It won’t be a dgw.
January 10 at 7:51 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Wont it? Why not? It was last season anyway..
January 10 at 7:56 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
The PL match will just be moved midweek. There’s no reason for it not to.
The final is Feb 24. The next GW is Mar 2. FA Cup matches are Feb 16 and Mar 9.
Unless there is a replay in the FA Cup for Swansea/Liverpool it’ll be moved to the 27th/28th surely?
January 10 at 7:57 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Also no Europa League then for Liverpool.
January 10 at 8:00 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Fair enough, maybe they made one of those “too many games in a certain timeframe” appeals last season.
January 10 at 8:03 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Maybe. Imagine if it was Chelsea, and they got to the finals of the League Cup, FA Cup, Europa League
January 10 at 7:50 am
Acquafresca says:
When??
January 10 at 7:50 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
GJ Gerrard Suarez
Michu Davies Pablo
January 10 at 7:57 am
Santiagounreal says:
Suarez Sturridge Sterling
Michu Pablo Rangel
January 10 at 7:51 am
Lucky says:
Davies and Michu have been constants in my team so I’d happily take a Swans double.
Pab could be a cheeky punt
January 10 at 7:49 am
Thierry Turkey says:
Will luiz Rise in price before GW 23?
January 10 at 7:50 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
GW23?
January 10 at 7:52 am
Thierry Turkey says:
Yes. Before the arsenal DGW.. need to get him out.
January 10 at 7:52 am
Thierry Turkey says:
with one more price rise i mean.
January 10 at 7:56 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
Anything is possible including injury, him failing = people selling.
January 10 at 7:49 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
hey lads, can I interest any of you to help with reviews and/or previews for the CL/Europa?
January 10 at 7:53 am
Abhishek says:
Have you checked mine ?
January 10 at 7:57 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
yeah I have. we’ll need more people regardless and I might have another job for you
January 10 at 7:59 am
Abhishek says:
January 10 at 7:59 am
FORCA INTER says:
h2h leagues are very messed up at this moment cause of dgws and wildcars
i’ll simpy totaly forget h2h and get focus at my overal rank
i won season 1 serie a and that’s enough for me
as for reviwes i’ve been enjoying in milanista isack and birbelly posts in season 1
January 10 at 7:52 am
sunnyshinz7 says:
can do either…..
hv d usual suspects lined up….. ba, saurez, felliani, walcott, michu, begovic….
go for mata+ gibbs+ luiz+ anichebe OR rvp+ puncheon/nobel+ davies+ naughton
case of all in for RVP or divide the risk…..
January 10 at 7:52 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15425921
January 10 at 7:54 am
FORCA INTER says:
ouch
i am even more nervous now
January 10 at 7:54 am
Abhishek says:
BA Hat-trick.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
January 10 at 7:55 am
Lucky says:
Haven’t lost at the Brittania yet
January 10 at 7:56 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Yup. That’s without the likes of Mata feeding him balls.
January 10 at 7:56 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
That sounded better in my head…
January 10 at 7:59 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 10 at 8:05 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
January 10 at 8:21 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
January 10 at 8:29 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
January 10 at 7:56 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Doesn’t mean anything. Just saying. :p
January 10 at 7:58 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Could be like BoxingDayBerba?
January 10 at 8:01 am
Santiagounreal says:
BoxingDayPuncheon
January 10 at 7:58 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Europa League
Huth
Shawcross
Begovic
January 10 at 7:58 am
Acquafresca says:
Even before this, i was still considering Ba(C)
January 10 at 8:00 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
January 10 at 7:57 am
JUNITED says:
If you think you are man fill this:
Begovic Gazzaniga
Rafael – XX – XX – XX – XX
Michu – Fellaini – Walcott – XX – XX
RVP – Ba – XX
42.1 left in the bank.
January 10 at 7:58 am
Santiagounreal says:
Why is Gazzaniga holding down a solid spot in your team? LOL
January 10 at 8:01 am
JUNITED says:
I saw the news that Saint’s manager said “He will be our future”
So i thought soon enough he will play again after his Shoulder injury. He’s still young. Boruc and Davies are blunder keeper. He’s 4.0 as well
January 10 at 8:02 am
Santiagounreal says:
Just get Bunn/Federici…don’t be silly about it. No evidence that Gazzaniga is no.1
January 10 at 7:59 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
Someone sounds lazy…..
January 10 at 8:00 am
Acquafresca says:
There’s always an ‘Auto-complete’ button..
January 10 at 8:01 am
JUNITED says:
Sound a good plan
January 10 at 8:03 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
butterfield browning streete golobart
crusat Fyvie
campbell
January 10 at 8:05 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
30m left over
January 10 at 8:06 am
JUNITED says:
I can transfer 30m into my bank account then
January 10 at 8:08 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
I think that lot has got a lot of points in them
surely it can’t be that much! that’s 7 players so at a minimum that’d be 28m (think one or two might’ve been slightly more expensive). so 42-28= 14m left over
January 10 at 8:09 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Exaggeration for added impact
January 10 at 8:12 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
January 10 at 8:07 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
Gibbs, Davies, Demel, Turner, Bale, Puncheon and Lambert. No idea how much that adds up to.
January 10 at 8:09 am
when in doubt (C) him,his left foot will save ya!!! says:
was thinking of giving a fill in the blanks myself
January 10 at 7:57 am
Drama82 says:
Who to bench??
Punch (x2) Walcott Caz or Michu???
January 10 at 7:57 am
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
A. Snod -> Mata
or
B. Defoe -> Ba
or both for a hit?
January 10 at 8:00 am
marco_atk85 says:
definitly don’t do B but if you find an answer for A; send me a text pls
January 10 at 8:04 am
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
I’d like to have both Mata and Snod, but the other mids are Caz, Michu, Bale and Punch
January 10 at 7:59 am
marco_atk85 says:
Question: Should I take 4 point hit for Mata over Adam Johnson?
January 10 at 8:00 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
Silly…
January 10 at 8:00 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Right BB, knew you’d come round……great work…..checking it out now…..will give you a mark idc……thanks
January 10 at 8:00 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Check this one out instead http://uefacouncil.wordpress.c.....mment-2172
January 10 at 8:24 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Gold
January 10 at 8:01 am
FORCA INTER says:
hazard please drop today
i wanna stop thinking about Ba and confirm transfer as soon as possible
January 10 at 8:04 am
Thierry Turkey says:
He wont drop
January 10 at 8:04 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Tomorrow night at the earliest, I reckon.
January 10 at 8:04 am
marco_atk85 says:
difficult wish. 1600 player has to drop him.
January 10 at 8:05 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
When is Ruddy back? How long will Bun be nailed-on for? Roughly…
January 10 at 8:07 am
Mak_Gold - i Rossoneri says:
RMWCT:
Turnbull, (Jussi),
Gibbs, Zabaleta, Shaw, (Demel, Davies),
Bale, Mata, Michu, Fellaini, (Cole),
RVP, Ba, Lambert.
Gives me 5 DGWers for the first DGW. Then a 4 pt. hit next week for Ba->Podolski, Mata->Walcott giving me 6 DGWers for the next one.
Still have my other WC intact. Thoughts?
January 10 at 8:11 am
gunnerboy says:
I quite like this
January 10 at 8:14 am
Mak_Gold - i Rossoneri says:
Thanks.
January 10 at 8:19 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Nicely balanced. Turnbull to Federici would soon be wise, his price will rise before Cech is back. In the words of Borat, ITTZZ NAAAICE.
January 10 at 8:26 am
Mak_Gold - i Rossoneri says:
Cheers mate.
January 10 at 8:07 am
gunnerboy says:
Are people now going Mata + Hazard instead of Mata + Ba for Chelsea attacking coverage?
Also, any news on Turnbull? Want him as he is the only cheap Chelsea defensive cover I can afford
January 10 at 8:09 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
I’m going Luiz, Mata and Ba (c)
January 10 at 8:08 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Who would you rather have for this GW?
1) Suarez and Walcott
2) Berbatov and Michu
January 10 at 8:12 am
Connor's Calling says:
Tricky.
Maybe Berba + Wally
dunno tbh
January 10 at 8:16 am
nip says:
this week – 2
January 10 at 8:10 am
nip says:
I’ve been feeling quietly smug over the last few days about having got 4 Chelsea players in my team (Turnbul, Azpi, Mata & Ba), but after last nights game it is glaringly obvious that Chelsea are frail at the back without Cech and Terry.
My WC team as it stands is;
Turnbull, Begovic
Clichy, Azpi, Dawson (Wilkinson, O’Brien)
Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu (Marveaux)
RVP, Suarez, Ba
Now I am thinking of just getting the defense I would like to end up with in a couple of weeks…
Begovic, Rudd
Gibbs, Evans, Clichy (Demel, Pearce)
—–same front 8 as above——
Any thoughts would be very helpfull
January 10 at 8:11 am
Complete Lack of Pies says:
you can’t have 4 players from one team
January 10 at 8:13 am
Connor's Calling says:
you can if one of them is Ba…
January 10 at 8:16 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
All depends when you got the 4.
January 10 at 8:11 am
Eboue Skills School says:
Two things! Is Luiz (c) over mata madness? ( thinking as mata will probably bench once)
And 2: who to bench? Nolan or walcott?
January 10 at 8:14 am
ManTree(v2!) or just JAY! says:
Hey folks
Please rate my WCT out of 10:
Begovic, £3.9m
Luiz, Tomkins, Harte, Wilson, Demel
Mata, Michu, Bale, Walcott, Fellaini
RVP, Ba, Berbatov
Then for GW23 take -4 hit to do this:
Out: Berba & Luiz
In: Giroud/Podolski & Gibbs
How does all that sound?
Thank you
January 10 at 8:14 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Spot on BB….great work. I fully agree with your assessment…..
To add to it (might have already been covered above, not yet read all replies, but will do)
1. I think Ba and Torres will start vs SOT. Rafa has to try both together. He won’t away to Stoke, so at home makes sense. Torres on the wing, no pressure to score, can’t fook it up too bad from there, etc.
2. Agree with Lampard & Ramires to start together at DM vs SOT. Luiz to rest.
3. Terry to play vs SOT instead on Ivan, if he’s back and fit.
4. Cech remains a threat to Turnbull vs SOT, good game to bring him back?
5. Reckon Rafa will start with same team vs Stoke, with Ba (for Torres), Lamaprd (for Ramires) and maybe Bertrand somewhere. Mata could well get a rest needs one…
January 10 at 8:14 am
when in doubt (C) him,his left foot will save ya!!! says:
wildcard team help needed:
begovic, bunn
davies, demel, wilson, acole, zabaleta
michu, mata, walcott, bale, XXXXX
rvp, XXXXX, XXXXX
19 remaining in the bank
shud i go for 5man mid or 3 man upfront???
who shud be the preferred ones???
January 10 at 8:54 am
Koflok FEEL! TOUCH! CROSS!!! says:
For short term, I like Fellaini’s fixture.
Fellaini Suarez and a cheapie
January 10 at 8:15 am
tajulariff says:
Why everyone wants to bench Walcott over Michu?
my mid is Bale Walcott Ramirez Fellaini Michu