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 2:00 pm
Canadian Football says:
Getting pretty busy on here…..Wish the Transfer Market would pick up.
See you all in the DZ tonight!
January 11 at 2:01 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm AKA Yaya Banana says:
*Say’s he, starting another new page
January 11 at 2:04 pm
Canadian Football says:
that was lucky!!! lol
January 11 at 2:01 pm
Jubilanus says:
Who top play 2 questions
A) Bunn, Demel
or
B) Jussi, R.Martin
and
C) Michu
D) Nolan
January 11 at 2:06 pm
rdpx says:
C
January 11 at 2:01 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Official Everton @Everton
BREAKING: Thomas Hitzlsperger’s stay at Everton has been extended until the end of the season.
January 11 at 2:01 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm AKA Yaya Banana says:
Wohooooooooooooooooo….oh wait
January 11 at 2:02 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Means there’s very little chance of Fellaini getting pushed back deep and some of Baines/Pienaar’s set-pieces will go.
January 11 at 2:05 pm
roscola says:
or …
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
He’s selling Fellaini?
January 11 at 2:07 pm
roscola says:
I’m in wishful thinking mode. My decision to go without him is troubling me no end. I’d be less stressed about my team if he sank into fantasy irrelevance at Chelsea or United.
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Santiagounreal says:
I heard he was linked with der hammers…
(I’ll get my coat)
January 11 at 2:02 pm
itsjustme says:
How’s this for a RMWCT?
Bego, Turnbull
Api, Wisdom, Davies, Harte, Demel
Bale, Mata, Michu, Walcott, Puncheon
RVP, Suarez, Lambert
Next GW: Api to Gibbs for dgw
Bit worried about not having Ba!
January 11 at 2:03 pm
Psychobingo says:
Quite the risktaker, you.
January 11 at 2:12 pm
itsjustme says:
Bit too template?
January 11 at 2:04 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Isn’t Cech coming back mate?
January 11 at 2:12 pm
itsjustme says:
Is he? In time for DGW?
January 11 at 2:15 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
there’s talk of it, not confirmed though
January 11 at 2:02 pm
jackx13 says:
Wildcard Team
Jaask/Begovic
Rafael/Zabaleta/Harte/B. Davies/Demel
Bale/Michu/Mata/Kaca/Fellaini
RVP/Ba/Berba
Any thoughts? Plannig Rafa to Gibbs for GW23
January 11 at 2:02 pm
TopDrawer says:
Bego Bunn
Luiz Gibbs Cueller Demel Harte
Mata Bale Michu Fellaini Walcott
RVP Ba Lambert
or
Bego Bunn
Gibb Azpiillcueta Cueller Demel Clyne
Mata Bale Michu Walcott Schneiderlin
RVP Ba Suarez
Which team do we reckon? I know it’s stronger defence and Fellaini versus Suarez.. Not sure which one I’m going to go with tho.. gut is telling me to get rid of Suarez for next 4 games but Im top of mini-league and safest option is to stick with him, as nearest rivals have him.. Any thoughts?
January 11 at 2:04 pm
jackx13 says:
Is Azpilicueta nailed on? Would go with first option.
January 11 at 2:06 pm
TopDrawer says:
aye heard Terry is back in contention, could put him at risk for at least one of the games
January 11 at 2:03 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Official Everton @Everton
David Moyes expects Leighton Baines to be fit to face Swansea but says he is still monitoring the left-back’s fitness.
January 11 at 2:04 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
surely he “monitors” every players fitness?!
January 11 at 2:04 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
sounds a strange one that
January 11 at 2:07 pm
pompeyfan says:
good enough for me. He’ll be in my team
January 11 at 2:11 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Thats two posts on this page now that have cast a big dark cloud over my plans to bring Baines in on my WC!
January 11 at 2:03 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Can anyone suggest how I can improve this to start catching a 100 point gap:
Bego / Fed
Baines / Demel / Clyne / Luiz / Davies
Michu / Bale / Walcott / Snodgrass / Noble
van Persie / Ba / Berbatov
then plan to do Luiz and Ba to Wilson and Aguero next week.
Rival is so confident that he shown me his wc team, it had:
i know he will have the following:
Jussi / Green
davies / Wilson / Sagna / ? / ? (not Baines)
Santi / Fellaini / Nolan or Mata / Punch / Bale
Suarez or Berba / van Persie / Ba
January 11 at 2:05 pm
XP says:
Accomodate the DGW’s then just need a bit of luck and your leader doesn’t play the the DGW’s
January 11 at 2:07 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
I’ve got 6 DGWers over the two weeks, you think I should have more?
January 11 at 2:11 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Youll have to try “a bit” to be differential
Get Hazard to his Mata etc.
January 11 at 2:13 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
cheers mate! Any ideas? I would have to take out Bale for that one, not so sure on that.
January 11 at 2:20 pm
cruzex says:
No mata? no hazard?
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
unfortunately not. Have Luiz and Ba. Do you think I should throw Hazard in for Bale?
January 11 at 2:03 pm
XP says:
If I could play my 2 – 5 – 5 – 3 formation I wouldn’t have to worry about subs and probably win the whole damn thing
January 11 at 2:04 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Clearly with 15 players!
January 11 at 2:04 pm
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
Advice needed guys, which transfer looks better:
A. Snodgrass -> Mata
B. Cazorla -> Mata (and Snodgrass -> Walcott next week)
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
B imo. I think Norwich (Houghton) will do Newcastle over this week
January 11 at 2:05 pm
XP says:
dont think you need double Arsenal this week. Trust Snoddy
January 11 at 2:06 pm
jackx13 says:
B) I’m not confident Walcott for GW23 think he will underperform
January 11 at 2:07 pm
jackx13 says:
I meant A ;D
January 11 at 2:09 pm
rdpx says:
There is nothing like a solid and wildly speculative opinion based on hunch.
January 11 at 2:14 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
January 11 at 2:07 pm
El Magico says:
B
January 11 at 2:12 pm
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
Cheers. So Cazorla is out this week for Mata
January 11 at 2:04 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Jones is an interesting optiion at 5.0 (didn’t realise he was that cheap!).
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Rotates well with Pog too
January 11 at 2:08 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Erm, not sure I had that tactic in mind but thanks
January 11 at 2:06 pm
XP says:
That’s not cheap for a FWD who doesn’t score
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Jonah says:
OK, wildcard team seems more or less finished. Any objections?
Turnbull, Scezney
Luiz, Baines, Kilgallon, Clyne, Demel
Michu, Fellaini, Walcott, Lampard (c), Puncheon.
Lambert, RVP, Podolski.
January 11 at 2:06 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Kilgallon/Turnbull is a bit short term. Podolski? Not sure
Lacks Bale/Mata
January 11 at 2:10 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Loving the Podolski pick.
January 11 at 2:11 pm
Vincit Omnia Industria says:
Is Turnbull due to play in both? What made you choose Szchezney over Bego?
January 11 at 2:16 pm
Jonah says:
The idea is to have scesney and Bego on the wild, then trade Scesney out for Bego some time after his double, so I’ll end up with Bego and Turnbull sat on the bench until my next wildcard.
January 11 at 2:16 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
Nice to see some different names.
Getting all too same same on here.
In light of this…
Maybe Walcott > Gerrard for some more flavour?
January 11 at 2:05 pm
Canadian Football says:
If anyone is wondering about Ryan Nelsen…..he might be staying at QPR for a while.
See attached latest from Toronto.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/.....in-england
January 11 at 2:07 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Hell probably stay another month then get “injured” and leave then
January 11 at 2:12 pm
JELLYFISH says:
He would be a fool to stay imo.
January 11 at 2:06 pm
FORCA INTER says:
@ Santiagounreal -i’ve been very harsh against you in last couple of days and i honestly feel sorry for that
my fingers are faster than my brain and very often i say things wich i shouldn’t do
i offer you my honestly appologize and i promise that i will be cool in future
cause of your post i’ll be benching Caz and playing Poucheon as well so hopefully you will be right
cheers
January 11 at 2:08 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Let that be an end to it.
We’re all in this together
January 11 at 2:08 pm
Demi says:
Awww, fantasy football fwends
January 11 at 2:09 pm
Psychobingo says:
January 11 at 2:11 pm
Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:
January 11 at 2:11 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 11 at 2:13 pm
JELLYFISH says:
lol
January 11 at 2:14 pm
La Roja says:
January 11 at 2:09 pm
Cannon says:
Group hug. Fair play Forca
January 11 at 2:09 pm
Chuck Norris - "Keep Calm and Pass me the ball" - Berbatov, 26/12/12 says:
Better love story than twilight…
January 11 at 2:19 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
Much more believable too.
Very good of you to apologise Forca.
January 11 at 2:13 pm
El Magico says:
no clue what happened but have tears in my eyes reading this
January 11 at 2:17 pm
Santiagounreal says:
No worries Forca
January 11 at 2:07 pm
Chuck Norris - "Keep Calm and Pass me the ball" - Berbatov, 26/12/12 says:
Planning my next holiday to Costa Ruiz. Heard it’s a great country…
January 11 at 2:16 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
Heard Brian Rica is better
January 11 at 2:08 pm
ManUFan says:
any news on turnbull?
January 11 at 2:08 pm
Sporting ABG says:
so Hitlspitzlburglar is staying at EVE for the rest of the season.
he’ll come in quite useful when Fellaini is sold………
January 11 at 2:12 pm
roscola says:
So will £22 million
January 11 at 2:14 pm
Demi says:
Now there’s a guy who if he struck a football at you, you may genuinely die.
January 11 at 2:09 pm
benjen snow says:
RMWCT, thanks:
Turnbull
Clyne – Sagna – Luiz
Mata – Puncheon – Bale – Walcott
RVP – Lambert – Berbatov
Begovic – Michu – Demel – Davies
January 11 at 2:10 pm
Psychobingo says:
Dont.Bench.Michu.Ever.
Dont care for Turnbull, strikeforce is too cheap imo.
January 11 at 2:12 pm
Cannon says:
Who would you bench from them?
I have the same front 8 apart from Lambert/Suarez
I keep coming back to Michu…
January 11 at 2:13 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
I’m most likely benching Michu. He’ll be tired and has a tough match.
January 11 at 2:17 pm
Dark Mata says:
Thats my thoughts too
January 11 at 2:16 pm
Cannon says:
Ok, we’ll suffer or be smug together then
January 11 at 2:18 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
I look forward to it. I also look forward to hopefully rubbing this in Snake Juice’s face
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-4848327
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Cannon says:
As a Mata owner, with ML rivals having Hazard, I can’t say i’m too supportive
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Psychobingo says:
Honestly, i think Theo would have to be the one for me. Everton have gone 15 straight league games without a clean sheet, and if/when Swansea score, 80% chance its going to have something to do with Michu. He`s just that good. Arsenal-City have been tight past years, and City have a solid defence that can shut out any team on a good day.
January 11 at 2:17 pm
benjen snow says:
Thanks – guess that means I’m benching Walcott?
Turnbull short term gamble certainly but might come good this week. Too short term view?
Who to downgrade to improve strikeforce then? Only got 0.2 in the bank. Could get Ba in or Suarez but would mean downgrading either one or both or Sagna/Luiz and miss their games weeks. What do you think?
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Cannon says:
I wouldn’t bench Walcott playing up front.
Turnbull is too short term i think, lot of talk about Cech being back very soon.
Why not get Ba and Luiz now, then swap Luiz to Sagna for the double?
Will leave cash to either go back to Luiz or bump Ba to Suarez depending on how much time Ba looks to be getting.
January 11 at 2:44 pm
benjen snow says:
Totally torn on who to bench then! :-S
You know what, that looks a solid plan – I’ll look into that. Cheers.
January 11 at 2:09 pm
Nibbsy says:
Would love some feedback on this wildcard team:
Bego Jaask
Baines Luiz Gibbs Demel Shaw
Mata Walcott Michu Nolan Puncheon
RVP Ba Lambert
0.2
Look ok?
January 11 at 2:11 pm
Psychobingo says:
Expensive defence but not too bad actually
January 11 at 2:16 pm
Nibbsy says:
Cheers. It’s only for the next couple of weeks then will wildcard again and downgrade the gks/defs a bit.
January 11 at 2:16 pm
Something Clever says:
Pretty good, big hitters in def but might pay off with Everton’s kind fixtures.
January 11 at 2:19 pm
Nibbsy says:
Yeah Baines is a risk but not sure where else I’d spend that 2.0 if I downgraded to Davies etc. Maybe put it aside for Ba – Suarez next week?
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Cannon says:
Baines will come good i reckon… i’m getting him in on WC.
Is Nolan > Fellani on the cards after DGW? (assuming he’s still at everton)?
January 11 at 2:10 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modric: The Gail Tilsley of Madrid says:
Thoughts on my current WC front line for GW24:
Option 1: RVP Suarez Aguero -> Bale Mata Felliani Michu Guthrie (MF)
Option 2: RVP Suarez Ruiz – > Bale Mata Felliani Michu Walcott (MF)
January 11 at 2:13 pm
Jaswarbrick says:
I’m loving option 1. Thinking of going top heavy myself, but with RVP, Rooney, Aguero in my WC for GW 24 like yourself.
Although maybe Walcott for Mata to accommodate Puncheon for Guthrie? Just a thought.
But yeah, good WC strategy (IMO it’s a win-win playing it AFTER the DGWs) and I like the top-heavy strategy
January 11 at 2:17 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modric: The Gail Tilsley of Madrid says:
Cheers. I have Puncheon already (bought for 4.5) so could find a way to hang onto him by shaving some money off my defence.
Mata would be my only CHE cover, so wouldn’t want to lose him. Currently have Walcott also (bought 8.6) so may find a way to keep him too, which often means the “power 5″ in MF.
Think Citeh and Aguero will be strong in the 2nd half of the season, and prefer him over SIlva (who I also currently have….)
January 11 at 2:19 pm
mikess says:
A is beauty
January 11 at 2:10 pm
mikess says:
Current team. 1ft. 0.3m
Begovic (Ruddy > Turnbull?)
Gibbs, Luiz, Cameron (Cuellar, Demel)
Walcott, Bale, Michu, Mata (Sterling)
RVP, Fletcher, Berbatov
KEY POINTS…
Rival has wildcarded, massive team value & 30 points behind. Cuellar injured.Worried about Ba. Squad is featured heavily in wildcard articles.
Do you guys reckon I can get away with keeping this side?
January 11 at 2:13 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modric: The Gail Tilsley of Madrid says:
Leave Turnbull alone. It’s a disaster waiting to happen imo.
You can’t swap Fletcher to Ba without a hit, so I’d stick.
January 11 at 2:16 pm
mikess says:
got a free to use tho
January 11 at 2:18 pm
Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modric: The Gail Tilsley of Madrid says:
Maybe risk Turnbull then, if you intend to use your WC later to get rid.
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Nibbsy says:
Sterling & Fletch – Puncheon & Ba? If thats affordable the hit could pay off with the doubles.
January 11 at 2:26 pm
mikess says:
miless off unfortunately
January 11 at 2:12 pm
ms228 says:
hi all,
played my WC, currently have:
Turnbull (Beg)
Gibbs, Shaw, demel (shawcross, Mariappa)
michu, fellaini, Mata, bale (Ramirez)
Lambert, RVP, Ba
2.6m in the bank
will bring in Walcott for Ramirez and Ruiz/Pog/henrique for Lambert next week.
what does everyone think?
January 11 at 2:17 pm
dileno says:
Sounds quite good.
January 11 at 2:12 pm
PlayPercentage says:
Anyone worried about possible bad weather over the next few weeks.
Might be best to hold on to the WC for a while yet.
January 11 at 2:24 pm
XP says:
am holding mine till end of window
January 11 at 2:12 pm
evan_h says:
Captain Question…. Ba or Mata this week?
Cheers
January 11 at 2:14 pm
Fratboy says:
Ba for me at the moment, tough though.
January 11 at 2:14 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Still undecided….may have to be a sheep and go with the captains poll this gw
January 11 at 2:19 pm
Mr.B says:
I’d go with Mata, because we all know how Benitez loves his torres so torres will probably start one game, whereas Mata has been an almost guarenteed starter since Benitez has been there
January 11 at 2:14 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Luiz shaving his ‘fro off… Moyes extending Hitzleburger’s stay… this is all pointing to one thing…
Moyes is getting an Afro. #midlifecrisis
January 11 at 2:17 pm
Jonny says:
Luiz has shaved his hair?? I don’t know what to think of this… Pienaar went a bit crap when he shaved his head, but Rafael has gone strength-to-strength since smartening his barnet up.
MORE UNCERTAINTY!!!
January 11 at 2:14 pm
Feed tha Sheep says:
Any word on Cech?
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Dark Mata says:
mate
January 11 at 2:15 pm
Mr.B says:
Hey, was just wondering if you guys can point out any changes I need to make to my team for the DGW, subs or transfers (using WC).
Jussi
Luiz(VC) l Mertesacker l Cuellar
Walcott l Bale Michu l Mata
Ba l Lambert l Benteke
Subs: Bego l Nolan l Zaba l Nelsen
Was thinking of then tranferring Mata to Gerrard or Ba to Suarez, depending on who plays more, the following week and then Nolan to Fellaini, Lambert to Berba and finally Luiz for a cheaper option
January 11 at 2:15 pm
nazrijack says:
Who should i bench? Choose 1 only..
Felliani,Silva,Walcott,Michu,Benteke
January 11 at 2:18 pm
The Viper says:
Benteke if you’re conservative, Michu if you like a gamble
January 11 at 2:43 pm
nazrijack says:
learning towards Michu..Benteke is a penalty taker & playing home
January 11 at 2:15 pm
dileno says:
Is this OK for the weekend?
Jaask
Demel Cameron Luiz
Mata (c) Bale Silva Walcott
Berba Chicharito (v) Tevez
Cesar Pienaar O’Brien Cuellar
January 11 at 2:17 pm
The Viper says:
Looks good, lack of RVP is worrying but you are probably sick of hearing that..
January 11 at 2:18 pm
dileno says:
Thanks
Won’t own RvP this season, going for differentials instead. Soon Rooney, Aguero time 
January 11 at 2:15 pm
The Viper says:
How does this WC team look? The same as most?
Jaask Fed
Zabaleta Gibbs Demel Wilson Davies
Bale Mata Walcott MIchu Fellaini
Suarez Pog RVP
Could go Ba instead of Suarez & Baines instead of Zab/Gibbs
January 11 at 2:18 pm
Nick says:
“Could go Ba instead of Suarez & Baines instead of Zab/Gibbs”
I’d definitely go Ba over Suarez and Baines over Zab.
January 11 at 2:19 pm
dileno says:
I’d wait with Wilson ’til he’s actually back.
Maybe Anichebe instead of Pog.
Quite template but good team!
January 11 at 2:22 pm
fuml_akimbo says:
Pog looks more likely to play than Anichebe. Not that it matters too much with the other 7!