The Watchlist – Wildcard Forwards
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Having analysed the Goalkeepers, Defenders and Midfielders, we roll out the final piece in our series of Wildcard articles by focusing on the forwards. Factoring in the upcoming double Gameweeks, we look at short-term and long haul options across the price ranges, from cut-price alternatives all the way up to the premium protagonists on offer…
Robin Van Persie
Slotting in seamlessly to life at United, the Dutchman has continued the sensational displays that kept him head and shoulders above any other Fantasy asset last time round. While many other Fantasy prospects are capable of frustrating in any given Gameweek, Van Persie has scored or assisted in 16 of his 18 starts – highlighting the security and armband consistency that comes with his acquisition. With goals in seven of his last eight, his thirst for Fantasy points is as relentless as ever and while a 14.1 price tag is steeper than any other player by some distance, his performances so far have shown just why.
Luis Suarez
Second only to Van Persie in the FPL standings, the Liverpool forward has finally translated his Opta statistics into Fantasy returns this season. Fifteen goals and five assists over 20 appearances, in addition to 19 bonus points, has earned Suarez 127 points already – just nine less than his tally for the previous campaign. He does have a tendency to frustrate, however; with nine of those strikes arriving over four matches, Suarez has drawn blanks in eight of his 20 appearances, with a goal or assist in just six of his 11 matches at Anfield demonstrating the armband risk in comparison to Van Persie. The arrival Daniel Sturridge is expected to see a change in role for Suarez, with the Uruguayan moving either to the flank or “the hole” in order to accommodate the new boy – his talents should prosper regardless, however, and at 10.4 he’s proven superb value thus far. Suarez has a tricky upcoming run of fixtures on the horizon, with trips to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, but his sensational festive form is unlikely to deter investors – he averaged over 10 points per game across Liverpool’s last four matches. The Reds’ schedule picks up significantly from Gameweek 26 onwards, for those who are reluctant to jump on board with the Wildcard but perhaps plan for acquisition later.
Demba Ba
The former Newcastle man has proven the most popular Fantasy target since the end of Gameweek 21, with a massive 170,000+ snapping up Ba ahead of Chelsea’s double with Stoke and Southampton. While Rafa Benitez’s rotational whims could very well scupper our best laid plans, Fantasy managers will be hoping that a brief 10 minute sub appearance against Swansea in Wednesday’s Capital One Cup defeat is an indication of Benitez’s intention to start Ba against Stoke on Saturday. In spite of his limited game time in the 2-0 loss, Ba showed more hunger and threat than Fernando Torres mustered in the previous 80 minutes and while the Spaniard is surely set to cut into Ba’s minutes over the double, Benitez can surely ill-afford to omit a forward on the top of his game right now, following back-to-back home defeats in all competitions. After the double, the Blues have four home games (ARS, WIG, WBA, WHM) and trips to Reading and Fulham in the following eight Gameweeks – it may well be that Benitez’s rotation will have dented his prospects by then but heading into this weekend’s deadline without the 8.7 priced forward is a potentially dangerous tactic.
Rickie Lambert
The best value forward in the FPL game so far, Lambert has made a mockery of his initial 6.0 price tag and despite sitting sixth in the forward standings, has risen just 0.3 in price this term. A double Gameweek 22 sees Southampton travel to Villa and Chelsea and with goals in three of his last four on the road, Lambert has been in fine away form. With a home clash against Everton and a trip to Wigan in his next four, Lambert looks a strong short-term option – given his consistency, though, he could be worth holding onto beyond this spell, with goals against City and United earlier in the season highlighting his potential to produce.
Lukas Podolski
Two sets of double figure returns in his last four is indicative of the German international’s recent form ahead of Arsenal’s double Gameweek 23. Podolski has flown under Fantasy radars, with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla shaping up as the main protagonists for the Gunners’ games against Chelsea and West Ham next week but his recent exploits suggest he may deserve our attentions. With five home fixtures in the next six Gameweeks (MCI, che & WHM,LIV, STO, sun, AVL) he looks a decent mid-price shout at just 8.2.
Papiss Cisse
The departure of Demba Ba to Chelsea is set to boost his compatriot’s potential over the remainder of the season as Alan Pardew looks to last winter’s signing to fire Newcastle up the table. Cisse has suffered from a change in role this term – Pardew’s decision to field Ba in a central role, either in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 has proved hugely detrimental to his prospects, with the former Freiburg man shuffled out to the flank when the Magpies manager opted for a lone striker system. Clearly, the central role in a 4-3-3 suits Cisse –13 goals in 14 appearances in the latter part of last season attests to his abilities and with Pardew looking to return to this system, the 8.8 priced forward is back on Fantasy radars ahead of a run of fixtures that sees him square up to Norwich, Reading, Villa and Southampton in the next six Gameweeks.
Jermain Defoe
Having started all but one of his side’s league matches this term, the 8.5 priced forward has been an integral part of his side’s march into third place in the league and with 97 points accrued, he sits in fifth spot in the forward standings, with 10 goals and four assists to his name thus far. A cheaper, if somewhat less explosive Tottenham option than Gareth Bale, Defoe won’t be deterred by four away trips in the next six (qpr, nor, wba, whm) – Spurs are the second top scoring away side have racked up 22 goals in their travels so far.
Edin Dzeko
Three goals in his last couple of starts bring the Bosnian into the reckoning as a decent short-term punt. While Sergio Aguero’s “should” return next weekend from a hamstring problem, according to Roberto Mancini, Dzeko could well retain his starting berth ahead of Carlos Tevez, given his recent form. With games against Fulham, QPR and Southampton in the next five, the 7.4 priced Dzeko could well offer an in-form mid-price route into the champions’ frontline over the next few Gameweeks, though his manager’s penchant for rotation up top means his acquisition doesn’t come without risk.
Steven Fletcher
Currently the seventh top scoring forward in the FPL game with 94 points, Fletcher remains something of a differential, with just 5% ownership. The 7.0 priced forward is set for an enticing run of fixtures which hands him five home games (WHM, SWA, ARS, FUL, NOR) in addition to trips to Reading, Wigan and QPR in the next nine – affording him plenty opportunity to add to his current haul of eight goals and three assists. Bonus point potential also plays a significant part in Fletcher’s prospects – so far, only Van Persie’s tally of 25 is superior to Fletcher’s 20; the Black Cats have never lost a league game when Fletcher has netted, a sign of his importance to their attacking cause.
Dimitar Berbatov/ Bryan Ruiz
Bryan Ruiz’s recent return from injury has made an instant impact on the Bulgarian’s Fantasy prospects. Shifted into the more advanced forward slot, with the Costa Ruiz tucking in behind, Berbatov has produced a goal or assist in each of his last three, having previously gone seven Gameweeks without a goal or assist as a result of a more withdrawn role. Up next, he has three favourable home games in the next six (WIG, WHM, STO) to help Martin Jol’s side climb the table after a recent run of poor results – averaging 5.1 points per game so far, in spite of the aforementioned drought, Berbatov’s 7.1 price tag looks enticing, while Ruiz also offers potential. Coming in at a mere 5.4, he will appeal to those looking at a 3-5-2 formation going forward – Ruiz has scored or assisted in eight of his 12 appearances and has averaged 4.8 ppg, suggesting he’s more than just a squad filler.
Christian Benteke
The one real positive of a hugely underwhelming season for Villa so far, the Belgian could be the difference between top-flight survival and a drop to the Championship. Since Benteke made his debut in Gameweek 4, Villa have scored 15 goals – the 6.7 priced forward has played a part in 10 of those strikes, with six goals and four assists helping him accumulate 10 FPL bonus points. With three home games in the next five (SOT, NEW, WHM) in addition to a trip to neighbours West Brom, Benteke looks a decent short-term acquisition in the mid-price bracket, with an ownership of 3.4% highlighting his differential appeal.
Kenwyne Jones
A price of just 5.0 could well appeal to those eyeing up a cut-price forward to free up budget for five premium midfielders. Since establishing a regular role in the Stoke first XI in Gameweek 14, Jones has scored or assisted in all four of his home appearances, racking up 31 points at the Britannia – on the road, he has failed to deliver, making his easy to bench when the Potters are on their travels. With four favourable home fixtures in the next nine (WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA), the Trinidadian could be a real differential prospect, with an ownership of less than 1%.
Pavel Pogrebnyak
The Reading forward is another who has found his way into some Wildcard teams on site due to the recent trend for a 3-5-2 alternative. Pogrebnyak seems to have cemented his place in the Royals’ first XI once again and has started the last five, finding the net in each of his previous two Gameweeks. Priced at a mere 4.3 in FPL, he frees up plenty budget to be spent elsewhere, and with four favourable home games in the next eight (WBA, SUN, WIG, AVL), Pogrebnyak looks a viable pick if he continues his recent form and maintains his starts.
Angelo Henriquez
Wigan’s loan signing from United is perhaps more of a punt, though is another who may appeal to those eyeing up a 3-5-2. Henriquez is likely to be afforded game time in light of Arouna Kone’s African Cup of Nations departure and coming in at just 4.5 in FPL, could be an intriguing cut-price alternative, with home clashes against Sunderland and Stoke and trips to Fulham and Reading in the next six Gameweeks.
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January 11 at 12:32 pm
Phaze 1 says:
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January 11 at 12:40 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
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January 11 at 12:42 pm
Phaze 1 says:
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January 11 at 12:35 pm
BullDogTevez says:
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January 11 at 12:39 pm
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There’s only one thing more annoying than pointless first posts…
January 11 at 12:42 pm
GreenWindmill says:
‘Michu’ jokes?
January 11 at 12:43 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
*two things…
January 11 at 12:35 pm
Frazek says:
Straw poll for this GW. Which 2 would you play, which one to bench?
Dempsey (qpr)
Walcott (CITEH)
Dzeko (ars)
Or plans B, switch Ramirez to J Cole, and bench him and play all of the above three?
January 11 at 12:39 pm
Gopher: good FPL season so far! says:
Demps and Walcott
January 11 at 12:46 pm
Frazek says:
Thanks Gopher.
January 11 at 12:35 pm
DanwiseTheBrave says:
Got the top 3 and stopped reading.
January 11 at 12:38 pm
cassanata says:
Who is more likely to play Harte or Shorey?
January 11 at 12:40 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Harte
January 11 at 12:44 pm
chunk says:
Same dilemma nearly Harte or Mariappa on my WC??
January 11 at 12:44 pm
Round and Round says:
Shorey imo. Harte has quality but Shorey has already proven he’s first choice. No reason he should be replaced, was palying very well before he got ill.
January 11 at 12:50 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Well they’ve looked better since harte’s been in the team. I don’t see him losing his place if he maintains his current level of performance
January 11 at 12:39 pm
ronh says:
Anyone here know much about cars?
One of my tires keeps going flat, even though I have bought new tires for that wheel many times.
Perhaps it is a slightly bent rim slowly letting air out?
Could it be anything else?
January 11 at 12:40 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
A nail in your driveway?
January 11 at 12:40 pm
roscola says:
If it’s only flat at the bottom then don’t worry about it.
January 11 at 12:41 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Maybe your car needs to have tracking done. If thats off it can hurt the tyres quite quickly
January 11 at 12:41 pm
tashbaby says:
Bent rim, rim got cracked, loose nozzle.
January 11 at 12:42 pm
Bemba Da says:
maybe you too fat
January 11 at 12:44 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
maybe you too english good speak.
January 11 at 12:43 pm
GreenWindmill says:
Neighbourhood kid with a grudge?
January 11 at 12:45 pm
Lucky says:
Wouldn’t surprise me
January 11 at 12:46 pm
Grumpy Camel says:
ex-girlfriend?
January 11 at 12:49 pm
ChristIna says:
Stop parking in front of your ex boyfriend’s house.
January 11 at 12:39 pm
Snid says:
RVP, Ba and Lambert for me with the move to Aguero in a couple of GW’s time.
January 11 at 12:43 pm
Phaze 1 says:
RVP, Ba and Aguero?
January 11 at 12:39 pm
Binij says:
Which would u rather for the wc?
a) Hart + Wilson
or
b) Begovic + Zabaleta
January 11 at 12:41 pm
Nick says:
B
January 11 at 12:43 pm
Round and Round says:
B by miles
January 11 at 12:44 pm
Phaze 1 says:
LOL this shouldn’t even be a question. A and its not even close
January 11 at 12:50 pm
Nick says:
Err….
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Phaze 1 says:
LOL I mean B
January 11 at 12:46 pm
chunk says:
B allday long because i have them both!.
January 11 at 12:40 pm
Az says:
So Collocini is on his way out.
Paves the way for newcastle to get in a top quality centre back. and boy do they need to… who do you reckon they’ll bid for?
January 11 at 12:42 pm
SuperDunny says:
When was the last time Newcastle had a ‘top quality centre back’?! Woodgate maybe?
January 11 at 12:48 pm
Spencer says:
Anyone remember Darren Peacock?!
January 11 at 12:50 pm
SuperDunny says:
As a Blackburn fan? Unfortunately i do
January 11 at 12:53 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Coloccini was superb last season.
January 11 at 12:45 pm
GreenWindmill says:
We needed another top quality centre back anyway, losing Coloccini would be an utter disaster.
January 11 at 12:41 pm
leeno says:
whos more nailed on at norwich… martin R or turner?
January 11 at 12:41 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Bertrand – 2 appearances – 13 mins – 1 goal – 1 assist – 2 goals conceded
January 11 at 12:46 pm
Giggs Boson says:
I only just saw your comment yesterday Gink, but thank you all the same
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-3388564
January 11 at 12:58 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Woah, blast from the past
January 11 at 12:42 pm
Round and Round says:
Urghh, Cuellar out. Anything to suggest how long he’s out for?
January 11 at 12:44 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Hammy but not a tear isn’t it? Couple of weeks I’d guess.
January 11 at 12:45 pm
Round and Round says:
Ahhhh was set not to take a hit. Might as well bring in Cashley now
January 11 at 12:49 pm
Dogba says:
Thinking the same for -4, I’d say chance for at least one CS is looking pretty good this DGW and Cole is nailed on.
January 11 at 12:42 pm
tashbaby says:
Hey guyz. RMWCT. Long term
Turnbull, Begovic
Bassong, Demel, Davies, Harte, Gibbs
Mata, Michu, Guthrie, Walcott, Fellaini
Ba, Van Persie, Berbatov
January 11 at 12:48 pm
Grumpy Camel says:
Long term issues are turnbull and harte, even demel when injuries subside.
from 8 is standard but solid, bale over walcott for mine though
January 11 at 12:53 pm
chunk says:
Snap Same midfield as me backline
Zabaleta Mertesacker Shaw Harte Demel
Front line
Rvp Suarez Ba
Looks good can play Beogovic every week after DGW and downgrade 2nd keeper after for extra £
January 11 at 12:55 pm
weeurquahrt says:
needs a shit load of leighton baines if going with the power 4
January 11 at 12:43 pm
chunk says:
Forward wise i’ve got
Rvp Suarez Ba (vc)
Anyone else thinking Ba — Tevez next gameweek?.
January 11 at 12:44 pm
SuperDunny says:
Probably Podolski for me. 3 home games in 3 GWs as well as the DGW
January 11 at 12:46 pm
wakey says:
good pick…steady…but good…
January 11 at 12:53 pm
Nick says:
This.
January 11 at 12:45 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Was but not anymore. They said Aguero was out for 8 weeks. They lied.
January 11 at 12:54 pm
chunk says:
How long is Augero out for now?.
January 11 at 12:57 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Might be back NEXT WEEK.
January 11 at 12:46 pm
roscola says:
Aguero back soon along with Dzeko having staked a big claim recently makes Tevez less appealing
January 11 at 12:44 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Ruiz = Great value
Berbatov = God-like value
Although Paul said Berbatov’s points per game was 5.1, whilst he is playing in his proper role (when Ruiz plays) his points per game is in fact 7.25. RVP levels.
January 11 at 12:46 pm
Round and Round says:
Ruiz is on corners and FKs too don’t forget. Great at free-kicks, always very close
January 11 at 12:47 pm
Giggs Boson says:
And Berb is on pens
January 11 at 12:49 pm
Round and Round says:
Touche. See below, going for the Berba to Ruiz switch soon to fund Rooney
January 11 at 12:48 pm
Phaze 1 says:
You can’t really pick someones purple patch and then extrapolate high returns based off it. Have to look at his whole body of work this season
January 11 at 12:50 pm
Round and Round says:
Its not his purple patch. Its been whenever Ruiz plays, which has been in patches due to injury. You can visibly see the difference on the pitch when Ruiz is there.
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Phaze 1 says:
So you think Berba will maintain a PPG of 7.25 if Ruiz stays fit?
January 11 at 12:56 pm
Giggs Boson says:
I think he’ll be right up there with the elite strikers for sure, maybe not quite that high, but around the 6.5-7 mark imo.
January 11 at 12:59 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Would be sick value if he really can maintain something close to that. I’m not sure he will but will jump on if he can main those levels:)
January 11 at 12:51 pm
Giggs Boson says:
This PPG was calculated using 8 games, a decent amount, but i get your point. I like to include common sense into stats though, and Berbatov was not playing the same role whilst Ruiz was out. Very different.
January 11 at 12:47 pm
skooldaze says:
Mata (c) and Lambert
or
Ba (c) and Fellani
January 11 at 12:48 pm
Andrew says:
M and L for this GW
January 11 at 12:48 pm
jinswick says:
Much wrong with this lot?
TURNBULL
GIBBS, Baines, Clark
MATA, WALCOTT, Bale, Fellaini
Rvp, BA, LAMBERT
SZCZESNY, Marveaux, Mariappa, DEMEL
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Nick says:
Can you not squeeze in Luiz?
January 11 at 12:56 pm
jinswick says:
Not unless I lose Baines….
January 11 at 1:05 pm
Nick says:
What about getting the ‘power 5′ mid with Pog over Lambert?
January 11 at 12:48 pm
Round and Round says:
Anyone considering RVP and Rooney double up again? After the Spurs game, the fixtures are brilliant and with Ruiz as 3rd striker, still allows for 4 big hitters in midfield
January 11 at 12:50 pm
Lucky says:
Always a possibility, kind of cuts off City/Liverpool cover for most though
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Round and Round says:
Suarez the only Liverpool cover theres any point in. Silva for City. Pretty confident Rooney will outdo Suarez if he stays fit
January 11 at 12:54 pm
roscola says:
I had them for a couple of weeks before Rooney’s injury and it served well.
I could have this:
Rudd – Begovic
Zabaleta – Demel – Martin R – Davies – Wilson
Mata – Walcott – Guthrie – Bale – Michu
Van Persie – Suarez – Rooney
Rooney’s last display against the Swans puts me off a bit though.
January 11 at 12:49 pm
It's The Kompany That Matas says:
For after GW23
????? | Cerny
Zabaleta | Gibbs | Rafael | Demel | Harte
Mata | Walcott | Michu | Fellaini | ?????
RVP | Suarez | ?????
A) Cech, Hernandez, Ruiz
or
B) Foster, Guthrie, Ba
Leaning more towards A atm with already having Mata.
January 11 at 12:49 pm
Beans on Toast says:
RMT wildcard
Turnbull (Begovic)
Azpilicueta Harte Demel (Sagna Davies)
Walcott Bale Michu Puncheon (Cazorla)
Ba(C) RVP Suarez
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Thierry Turkey says:
1/10
January 11 at 12:49 pm
leeno says:
RMWCT
bunn . bego
gibbs, debuchy, davies, baines, martin R
bale, michu, fella, walcott, puncheon,
RVP, berba, podolski
to be played (gw 23)
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Thierry Turkey says:
1.1/10
January 11 at 12:49 pm
kimoo says:
who will score more points gw 22 ? and who is best fo C ?
A- Ba
B-Lambert
January 11 at 12:49 pm
G-G-Granville says:
I’m worried about Luiz now. He’s shaved off his girly locks so he doesn’t get beat up in Stoke this weekend.
January 11 at 12:51 pm
Grumpy Camel says:
Maybe he wants to make hiding in the box a little easier….
January 11 at 12:52 pm
SuperDunny says:
Maybe it’s part of the deal to sign Fellaini. Perhaps he insisted he has the biggest hair at the club
January 11 at 12:57 pm
Dogba says:
Haha, as oppposed to a “highest earner” clause he has a “biggest hair” clause. I like it.
January 11 at 12:52 pm
It's The Kompany That Matas says:
He’s just getting his mean face on, ready for the battle.
January 11 at 12:52 pm
Pasqualinho says:
He looks like Ryan Shawcross now. Maybe he’ll get the BPs?
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Santiagounreal says:
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Jonty says:
I’ve relented and wildcarded….curse Mark’s silky wildcard words on the podcast. I’m so easily persuaded.
January 11 at 12:56 pm
G-G-Granville says:
You should’ve listened to me. Not the best week to wildcard if you’ve already got Chelsea players.
January 11 at 1:03 pm
Jonty says:
I’ve only got one and a crocked defence. Also concerned about lack of Bale and Fellaini.
Having the power five in midfield looks mighty good.
January 11 at 12:55 pm
lilmessipran says:
lol
January 11 at 12:59 pm
pompeyfan says:
it might improve his play, since he will be able to see better.
January 11 at 12:51 pm
heartsattack says:
Double Gameweek Prediction: Torres will get booed.
January 11 at 12:51 pm
Pasqualinho says:
But will it be once or twice?
January 11 at 12:53 pm
heartsattack says:
Once in the warm up and another as he takes the field for a 2 minute cameo
January 11 at 1:02 pm
C'MON YOU FOXES says:
hahaha
January 11 at 12:52 pm
athtrasna says:
BREAKING NEWS!!!
David Luiz has got a haircut!
http://www.joe.ie/football/foo.....-0032626-1
January 11 at 12:52 pm
Ron Swanson says:
Going for Van Persie, Cisse and Fletcher up front, probably. The problem with picking the ‘Big 5′ in midfield is that they’re undroppable so there’s no flexibility in your squad – I’m going with just 4 of them, with 3 strikers that have a great run of games.
Still unsure whether to make Cole or Mata captain this week though.
January 11 at 12:59 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
Good front 3. As i mentioned in earlier article, the forward options from here on in are immense
January 11 at 12:52 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
No Lukaku? This makes me want him even more… The ultimate differential
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
Gametime!
January 11 at 1:11 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
+ not very nice fixtrs for the next GW’s
January 11 at 12:53 pm
Round and Round says:
Michu looking like the only riser tonight. Odd considering the doubles and wildcards.
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Round and Round says:
+ Snodgrass & Berba. Woops
January 11 at 12:57 pm
Pasqualinho says:
Berbs probably not. There will be a mad rush later so maybe a few more – Fellaini, Lambert, Ba, Mata can’t be ruled out.
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Demi says:
Article on Michu being the bargain of the season. Ends with:
And, as an end note, it’s worth pointing out that it wasn’t only Premier League managers who failed to spot Michu’s potential.
Of the 1.97m virtual managers in the Premier League’s fantasy football game, 2.47% picked the Spaniard in gameweek one.
Now 46.15% of the managers have him in their teams, even though his price has shot up from £6.5m to £8.2m.
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Demi says:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20974154
January 11 at 12:55 pm
denial says:
*sigh* brings back troubled memories of opting for Danny Graham over Michu at the start.
January 11 at 12:58 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Too easily swayed by Mark (Graham supporter) instead of Granville (Michu supporter)
January 11 at 12:55 pm
Ragin Cajun says:
I put that up on the last article, wasn’t a part of that percentile tho, unfortunately
January 11 at 12:56 pm
roscola says:
Fame at last! I’m part of a celebrated elite 2.47%!
January 11 at 1:12 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
+1 and i captained him GW2
January 11 at 12:57 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
I had him for gameweek 1 but don’t have him now… I guess I’m like Rayo Vallecano in this scenario
January 11 at 12:54 pm
Royale With Cheese says:
Brace yourselves for the least interesting question of the day:
1. Clyne and Noble
2. Demel and Puncheon
Thanks!
January 11 at 12:56 pm
denial says:
2