Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 23
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Our regular look at the upcoming schedules, taking in the next four to six Gameweeks, is rolled out once again. Arsenal and West Ham’s appeal is boosted by their imminent doubles and, while the likes of Swansea and City have reason to be cheerful, the bottom two are faced with a rough road to see them into the new year. With the season tickers freshly updated, let’s glance at what’s on offer…
The Strong
Swansea
Michael Laudrup’s side have three strong home games in the next six to take advantage of, as Stoke, QPR and Newcastle all roll up to the Liberty. While trips to Sunderland and West Ham could also be potentially prosperous, Swansea’s upcoming cup schedule suggests rest and rotation is likely to play a part in their manager’s thoughts; Wednesday’s FA Cup replay at Arsenal is the start of a run of games which sees them play five times in 17 days – a win at the Emirates would add another fixture to that congested schedule.
Nevertheless, this won’t dent our faith in Michu’s abilities to produce the goods, while Pablo Hernandez offers a cheaper, if far less explosive, option in the Swans’ midfield – he has scored or assisted in six of his last 10 appearances. At the back, Swansea have been particularly impressive on the road; they have conceded just two goals in their last trips, highlighting the appeal of 4.2 priced Ben Davies. Intriguingly, Angel Rangel was fielded on the right of the attacking midfield three at Everton on Saturday, though it’s likely this was a temporary measure brought on by Laudrup’s need for rotation and the ploy to shackle the Steven Pienaar/Leighton Baines combination.
Arsenal
Look beyond the upcoming double Gameweek and the fixtures continue to smile kindly on Arsene Wenger’s side. Arsenal are set for a run of four home games in the next five (che & WHM, LIV, STO, sun, AVL) suggesting that their Fantasy assets can be held for the next few Gameweeks. A home loss against City was hardly helped by Laurent Koscielny’s early dismissal and Wenger will be optimistic of recovering; his side had dropped just two points in the last five prior to City’s arrival on Sunday.
Kieran Gibbs’ attacking potential will be snapped up by plenty – the left-back’s five assists have kept the likes of Thomas Vermaelen and Bacary Sagna firmly in the shade, though Wojciech Szczesny comes in cheaper in FPL and affords an alternative option at the back. Theo Walcott is the most wanted Gunner heading into the double – the “out of position” midfielder has earned significant investment already, while Santi Cazorla offers a costlier alternative with the potential of similarly explosive returns. Lukas Podolski looks the only forward worth investing in here; although his appeal is somewhat tempered by a role on the left of the attacking midfield three, the German is next in line for spot-kicks in light of Mikel Arteta’s calf injury, according to Wenger.
West Ham
Sam Allardyce’s side will be licking their wounds after a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland but a double against QPR and Arsenal is expected to earn the Hammers plenty new Fantasy investment. With games against Fulham, Swansea and Villa also on their short-term agenda, the fixture list certainly looks kindly on the Upton Park outfit – whether they have the form to produce is another matter entirely.
With James Collins ruled out due to a calf injury and Joey O’Brien still struggling to overcome a hamstring problem, the Hammers potential for clean sheets is diminished – Jussi Jaaskelainen has save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Guy Demel’s 4.0 price tag should see more Fantasy managers snapping up his services. Kevin Nolan remains their top scorer despite netting once from Gameweek 9 onwards, while an influx of new forwards – in addition to the possible return of Andy Carroll – makes the lone striker role impossible to call, though Marouane Chamakh will miss the game with parent club Arsenal due to the conditions of his loan deal. Joe Cole has started both games since returning to the club from Liverpool and his 5.6 price tag could appeal to those intent on a mid-price punt.
Man City
Buoyed by their weekend win at the Emirates, Roberto Mancini’s side are handed a potentially prosperous schedule over the next six in their attempt to rein in United at the top of the table. City play host to Fulham this weekend and while Liverpool and Chelsea also pay visit, trips to QPR, Southampton and Villa hold plenty promise. Up top, much depends on the return of Sergio Aguero – the Argentine missed last weekend’s trip to Arsenal with a hamstring injury but had started 11 of the previous 12. If he’s fit, Aguero looks nailed-on, with Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez battling it out for the remaining forward slot, though Dzeko has certainly staked a claim with four goals over the last three matches. Despite supplying a pair of assists at the Emirates, Tevez continues to frustrate in front of goal with a single strike from Gameweek 13 onwards.
David Silva is the obvious option in midfield but with one goal all season, he’s struggling to replicate last season’s form, while at the back, City await the results of an appeal to overturn the red card received by Vincent Kompany on Sunday. While this is likely to promote Joleon Lescott as a short-term investment, Matija Nastasic looks more secure – he has started 12 of the last 14 and offers a mid-price appeal at 5.6, though Pablo Zabaleta comes in at 6.0 and offers far greater attacking potential than the teenage centre-half.
Also Consider
Wigan – A point at the Cottage helps steer Roberto Martinez’s men into a run of three Gameweeks that could well seem them calm their immediate relegation worries. Home encounters with Sunderland and Southampton, with a trip to Stoke in between, looks a crucial spell for the Latics. With the away trip to Stamford Bridge the only major test in the next five, Fantasy managers may be glancing at the Wigan squad, with Emmerson Boyce, Shaun Maloney and even Franco Di Santo deserving of some interest.
Sunderland – a comfortable home win over West Ham will boost the Black Cats’ confidence ahead of a strong run of fixtures as Martin O’Neill’s side begin to climb the table. Sunderland travel to Wigan and Reading in the next three and over the upcoming six, welcome Swansea, Arsenal and Fulham to Wearside. Those home games, in particular, will be earmarked for points by O’Neill – four clean sheets in the last six at the Stadium of Light highlight Simon Mignolet’s worth, while Adam Johnson has now scored or assisted in four of his last five at home, offering an attacking alternative to the likes of Stephane Sessegnon and Steven Fletcher.
Stoke – Tony Pulis’ side are afforded the chance to bounce back from the loss of their unbeaten home record against Chelsea last weekend. Three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WIG, RDG, WHM) look potentially profitable for the likes of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross, while Kenwyne Jones will be looking to continue the form that has produced attacking returns in four of his last five at the Britannia. With trips to Swansea and Fulham also on the agenda, Pulis will be desperate for a reaction after seeing his side collect just one point and concede 10 times in the previous three.
Everton – the Toffees have three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WBA, AVL, RDG) in addition to trips to Southampton and Norwich as David Moyes’ side looks to push on from their current fifth placed position. A first clean sheet since Gameweek 5 bolsters Leighton Baines’ potential of returns at both ends of the pitch, while Marouane Fellaini’s mid-price appeal continues to reap rewards. Nikica Jelavic has been afforded plenty chances in recent games and could pick up the points if he rediscovers the scoring touch that has deserted him of late.
The Weak
Southampton
Any Fantasy managers who loaded up on the Saints for the double Gameweek 22 will be wary of their next four. Nigel Adkins’ side now square up to three of the top five, with home clashes against Everton and City in addition to a trip to Old Trafford – a visit to Wigan offers the Saints some respite, however. While Rickie Lambert’s owners will be a little concerned, the 6.3 priced forward has already scored against both Manchester clubs this term, while Adkins’ side have been impressive at the back in recent matches, conceding more than a single goal in just one of their last 11 league games.
West Brom
The Baggies will be deflated after Saturday’s late collapse at the Madejski and now face three of the top five in the next six, in addition to a trip to Liverpool. Home fixtures against Villa and Sunderland offer potential of points for the in-form Romelu Lukaku but a single clean sheet in their last 12 is worrying for owners of Ben Foster and Liam Ridgewell, with defensive returns looking less promising for Steve Clarke’s side as he looks to arrest a run of three back-to-back defeats.
Fulham
It’s just two wins and a single clean sheet in the last 14 for Martin Jol’s side – a real concern as they face up to both Manchester clubs in two of the next three Gameweeks. The Cottagers also host Stoke and make their way to Sunderland and Norwich over the upcoming six; fixtures that are far from straightforward. Owners of Dimitar Berbatov and Bryan Ruiz will be worried after both dropped deeper at the weekend – the Bulgarian moved to “the hole” in order to accommodate Mladen Petric up front, while Ruiz was fielded in central midfield due to the absence of both Steve Sidwell and Momo Diarra.
Also Be Wary Of
Reading – Brian McDermott’s side showed plenty resilience to battle back and beat West Brom on Saturday but trips to Newcastle, Stoke and Everton in the next six could see them struggle. With a home game against Chelsea also thrown in, the Royals will likely be reliant on the visit of Sunderland and Wigan to boost their chances of survival – Pavel Pogrebnyak’s run of a goal in each of the last three will be firmly put to the test.
QPR – four points and back-to-back clean sheets from games against Chelsea and Spurs highlight the upturn in fortunes under Harry Redknapp but the R’s upcoming schedule continues to look decidedly dodgy. The next five Gameweeks pits them against United and City and also sees them travel to West Ham and Swansea – with two goals scored in the last five, Redknapp will likely rely on the heroics of Julio Cesar in his attempt to climb the table, though Adel Taarabt has proved something of a bonus magnet in recent games. The Moroccan has picked up nine bonus in the last six Gameweeks and with two goals and an assist also thrown in, has produced 35 FPL points over that run.
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January 15 at 9:23 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
Mörning!
January 15 at 9:23 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Guten morgen!
January 15 at 9:23 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Simpli-delicious! The quality of my tea is not strain’d, it droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven
Upon the tongue beneath. It is twice blest: it blesseth him that sends and him that tastes!
January 15 at 9:24 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
A cup of tea = a cup of bland.
There, I said it.
January 15 at 9:28 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Then you have never tasted proper tea.
January 15 at 9:29 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
Probably!
Any news on Noble, Doos? He out of the double?
January 15 at 9:32 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
No … our great master has twitted that he is OK. Apparently.
January 15 at 9:32 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
Ohh, good good. He’s on my shopping list for the double. Ta.
January 15 at 9:24 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
Shakespeare?!
January 15 at 9:27 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Merchant of Venice, around Act 3.
January 15 at 9:28 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
January 15 at 9:24 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
Morning Doos. Any inside info on O’Brein?
January 15 at 9:27 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Your brein hurts!
Whispers – twitter – that he may play after all! 
January 15 at 9:28 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
Great news
thanks.
January 15 at 9:28 am
cassanata says:
Those fancy pyrmid tea bags are the job in fairness..
January 15 at 9:30 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Errr – no!!!
http://www.simpli-special.co.uk/
January 15 at 9:23 am
Hazard Warning says:
Edin or Carlo..??
January 15 at 9:25 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
Carlitos
January 15 at 9:26 am
Hazard Warning says:
You think he is more nailed on when Kun is back?
January 15 at 9:27 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
No idea mate when Kun is back. But I would rather go for Tevez than Dzeko.
January 15 at 9:36 am
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
currently i think dzeko is more nailed on then tevez, he done well in his last few games no reason to bench him, after a some blanks he might get benched
January 15 at 9:43 am
Hazard Warning says:
It’s a difficult one, feel like I a City player is becoming essential, no room in the mid or value in Silva, possibly Kun when he is back although he seems to be made of glass this season.. Probably will end up going for Carlo
January 15 at 9:25 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Looks like majority of FFS had a good christmas. Everyone climb up the rankings then?
January 15 at 9:26 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
Seven green arrows in a row.
Not so embarassed about my rank anymore.
January 15 at 9:29 am
madreal says:
Congrates! Last season I had 10 straight green arrow which bring me around 1k overall. Keep it up!!
January 15 at 9:31 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Very nicely done.
January 15 at 9:27 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Yep, now to lose them in these DGWs.
Oh how I hate DGWs
January 15 at 9:28 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I love em.
January 15 at 9:27 am
ronh says:
I more or less stayed in the same place.
Unless Mata, Ba &/or Puncheon score loads tomorrow night.
January 15 at 9:28 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
No. Awful. Thank you.
January 15 at 9:30 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Ouch.
Told you numerous times to get Juan.
January 15 at 9:33 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
I am not sure I approve of how often you are a smart-arse after the event …
January 15 at 9:33 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
No this one i specifically remember. Before the event.
Only trying to help *innocent face*
January 15 at 9:28 am
Santiagounreal says:
Yes but I need this…
Mata goal
Ba goal
Luiz goal
Lambert pen
Puncheon assist
Thanks
January 15 at 9:29 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Shouldn’t be a problem. Will talk to Rafa.
January 15 at 9:31 am
Kags says:
Until this week… Need Ba to do well tomorrow as gave him the armband over Mata. Only dropped 1k mind so not all bad! Then again, that’s 20% seeing as I was at 5k.
January 15 at 9:34 am
thetinkerman says:
Yes, dizzying heights for me!
http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....6/history/
January 15 at 9:35 am
goonerbyron says:
Went from 31300 on December 15th to 1965 now on January 15th, very happy with this Xmas period
January 15 at 9:36 am
HelloSidney says:
How does one link one’s team? I got accused of having a bad rank yesterday which is why I hadn’t got my team linked… In reality, I don’t know how to do it.
Anyone?
Thanks
January 15 at 9:45 am
Hector says:
10 green arrows in a row, climbed from 52k to 927
January 15 at 9:27 am
Jay says:
Ba to Podolski
And
Clyne to Gibbs for 4 point hit
Good idea or baaad idea ???? Cheers
January 15 at 9:28 am
Jafalad says:
First part, yes; second idea, no.
January 15 at 9:28 am
Home Run Baker says:
England’s bowling is superb today
January 15 at 9:29 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
*most days
January 15 at 9:29 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Absolutely. Need Dhoni to go crazy.
January 15 at 9:29 am
Jafalad says:
We don’t talk about cricket on here.
January 15 at 9:29 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
OHHH, YES – WE DO!!!
… 46 …
January 15 at 9:32 am
Jafalad says:
“…postions in a one night stand”
January 15 at 9:33 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
… whichever way you view it, it ain’t good or sexy!
January 15 at 9:37 am
Jafalad says:
Gawwddd…all you Poms and Aussies on today
January 15 at 9:39 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Sorry, Jafa …
January 15 at 9:34 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
*kiwi school system….
January 15 at 9:31 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
We will rise when the important tournaments come into the picture..
January 15 at 9:34 am
Jafalad says:
+ billions.
January 15 at 9:34 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Like Tests, for instance?
January 15 at 9:35 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Eh, we just lost Ganguly Dravid Laxman Kumble recently. Team in transition.
January 15 at 9:36 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
We will be fine once we get Pujara and Sehwag in for Gambhir and, dare I say it, Yuvraj.
January 15 at 9:37 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Yes. Yuvraj is the one I fear.
January 15 at 9:38 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Kumble?
January 15 at 9:35 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
The one day series ain’t over yet, Doos.
January 15 at 9:38 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Don’t really care about them, much. Or at all …
January 15 at 9:33 am
Professor Abel X says:
I don’t like Cricket……….. I love it
January 15 at 9:34 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
This ^^^!
January 15 at 9:38 am
Jafalad says:
Do they play cricket in Spain?
January 15 at 9:37 am
Gaz Downright says:
oh, I thought he was talking about bowling
January 15 at 9:33 am
Home Run Baker says:
50 over game so much more interesting than 20-20.
January 15 at 9:35 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Keep going!
January 15 at 9:30 am
madreal says:
Best cover for this DGW.
January 15 at 9:32 am
Kags says:
Walcott surely?
January 15 at 9:32 am
Home Run Baker says:
ARS
January 15 at 9:33 am
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
Walcott
January 15 at 9:31 am
sneif4 says:
Pog (newcastle) or Berba (man city) next week?
January 15 at 9:34 am
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
Neither.. Why do you own both?
January 15 at 9:36 am
sneif4 says:
I’ve got the power 5 midfield and planned on playing Berba and RVP long term but as I didn’t know who else would be a good shout for second striker.
January 15 at 9:39 am
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
You didn’t know or you couldn’t afford Suarez/Tevez? I would actually play Pog out of those.
January 15 at 9:44 am
sneif4 says:
I actually had Suarez before I played my WC. He’s amazing but with Sturridge coming in I felt he may score less. But yeah, I might try to squeeze Tevez in there at some point. My team is
Jussi
Gibbs Luiz Demel
Michu Walcott Fellaini Bale Mata
RVP Pog
—–
Berba Cameron Harte
I’m actually considering Cameron as well. Bit of a dilemma!
January 15 at 9:46 am
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
Great team! Bench order looks allright too for next gw.
January 15 at 9:47 am
sneif4 says:
Thanks! Think I’ll keep it that way too.
January 15 at 9:32 am
Professor Abel X says:
Good morning all! Glad to see O’Brien may have a fighting chance after all, whoever he is anyway!
Have taken in Walcott to go with Nolan and Joey. -4 for Hernandez to Podolski or Giroud?
January 15 at 9:33 am
juancarlos - Lewandowski, please stay at BVB says:
I have some dilemmas about 2 FTs this week, as I am 0.1 short to do the ones I’d love most: Maloney & Berba to JCole & Pod. So I need a piece of advice here from you what to do so:
A. Maloney + Berba —> JCole + Giroud
B. Maloney + Berba —> Noble + Podolski
C. Azpi + Maloney + Berba —> Wisdom + JCole + Podolski for -4 pts hit
D. Maloney + Berba —> JCole + Dzeko
I’ll be wildcarding just after DGW23 and I already have Demel, Mert and Theo from WHU / ARS coverage.
January 15 at 9:34 am
HelloSidney says:
B is the only one of those I’d consider
January 15 at 9:35 am
Professor Abel X says:
B for security. A for a risky punt which could pay off handsomely
January 15 at 9:34 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Why doesn’t Finn play test cricket? Quality bowler.
January 15 at 9:35 am
Demi says:
He does? Youngest Englishman to 50 test wickets after all…
January 15 at 9:37 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Did not see him in the series against India. My bad.
January 15 at 9:39 am
Demi says:
Injured
January 15 at 9:36 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Because he lacks both patience and endurance. Indian bowling coach, take note!
January 15 at 9:40 am
Home Run Baker says:
Wasn’t he injured?
January 15 at 9:34 am
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
Which two to bench –
davies (STOKE) or luiz (ARS)
Lambert (EVERTON) or noble (DGW)
???
thanks
January 15 at 9:35 am
Thierry Turkey says:
GW24 to GW32. Van Perise Captain Automatic mode enabled.
January 15 at 9:37 am
ronh says:
*GW1 to GW38 for most
January 15 at 9:39 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
No.
January 15 at 9:35 am
alsybach says:
“I told you to get………………….”
hate it, HATE IT!
January 15 at 9:39 am
Demi says:
+1
Bunch of smart arses
January 15 at 9:41 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Eh, look whose talking about being a smart arse.
January 15 at 9:48 am
Demi says:
Learn to take a joke. Mr “finally 1 good season and now i’m amazing at fpl”
January 15 at 9:50 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Did you copy paste that from twitter?
Good job. Amazing speed.
January 15 at 9:51 am
Demi says:
Wow. So witty.
January 15 at 9:54 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
So thats how one learns to make a joke? I see.
January 15 at 9:40 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Raises eyebrows
January 15 at 9:35 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Time for M.S.D.
January 15 at 9:35 am
thetinkerman says:
Home Run Baker:
Regarding your post about keeping Berba – I’m in no rush to sell but if he’s still dropping deeper and failing to rack up sufficient goal threat when I wield my WC for GW25, he’s gone.
January 15 at 9:37 am
Home Run Baker says:
Thx Tink.
I still feel he has explosive potential, but FUL’s attacking threat seems non-existant ATM.
January 15 at 9:39 am
thetinkerman says:
That’s the problem about owning players at mid-table clubs. Their output is unpredictable sometimes and their team’s form is central to their success.
Fulham looked great earlier in the season but countless 2 pointers later Berba isn’t great value any more.
I’d still be happy with the kind of returns he’s had in the last few weeks but he’s not captain material as previously thought.
January 15 at 9:36 am
Home Run Baker says:
Love the way they project the bowler’s figures onto the square. Computers … clever.
January 15 at 9:38 am
Home Run Baker says:
Torres bowling his medium pacers …. No, wait, it’s Woakes.
January 15 at 9:39 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-3940783
January 15 at 9:40 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
How times change …
January 15 at 9:41 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
January 15 at 9:41 am
Home Run Baker says:
Damn that google
Must have been in a bad mood.
January 15 at 9:44 am
Home Run Baker says:
In my defence, that was Fantasy Cricket talk I was complaining about. This is completely different.
January 15 at 9:44 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Your bloody good at pulling these outta nowhere..
January 15 at 9:45 am
Home Run Baker says:
I guess we all have a Bemba Da moment
January 15 at 9:46 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Seems a strange thing to keep as a buggumark…
January 15 at 9:46 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Did not buggu. Google FTW!
January 15 at 9:48 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Google? How can you find something so long ago?
Your memory must be insane then…
January 15 at 9:49 am
Home Run Baker says:
You must have remembered it tho – otherwise why google?
January 15 at 9:50 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Yep
January 15 at 9:50 am
Optimus says:
wow :lol; must remember never “never upset nitin” or demi as bemba da found out
January 15 at 9:50 am
Demi says:
I wouldn’t go that far back to find a buggu… it was on the same day after all. Only for amusement anyway
January 15 at 9:53 am
Optimus says:
it was a good 1 though..at least someone found him out
January 15 at 9:51 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
What did Demi do to Bemba? Nitin, link please
January 15 at 9:52 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Shaddup!
January 15 at 9:53 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Link not working…
January 15 at 9:50 am
Gaz Downright says:
First he gets scorned for resisting, now he gets scorned for buckling. Hard knock life on here.
January 15 at 9:52 am
Home Run Baker says:
And I keep coming back. It must be the pleasure of giving you all the benefit of my wisdom
January 15 at 9:41 am
Jafalad says:
Mark: can you ban all of the cricket posts please. I want some quality chat about ff before I go to bed. Thank you very much
January 15 at 9:42 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
January 15 at 9:43 am
athleticbilbobaggins says:
Power 5. Template. Walcott (c). O’Brein will be fit. There. ff discussion. Now, will India score more than 250?
January 15 at 9:45 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "2nd Wildcard League - code 2412-1547". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Other codes in link. says:
Anyone got a video of J.Patel being dismissed? Still haven’t seen how bad it is.
January 15 at 9:47 am
Home Run Baker says:
Nitin – bookmark it!
January 15 at 9:47 am
Gaz Downright says:
I will oblige…
what are you doing with O’Brien?
January 15 at 9:50 am
thetinkerman says:
https://twitter.com/DavidGoldWHU/status/290960021729198082
January 15 at 9:45 am
Peanuts says:
i dont understand how people can like watching cricket.
all they do is chirp and jump around all day.
thats not interesting at all
January 15 at 9:46 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Wallace?
Willis?
January 15 at 9:46 am
ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™ says:
Any1 know if theres a chance the chelsea v southampton game could get postponed
January 15 at 9:47 am
ronh says:
15%
January 15 at 9:49 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
x3
January 15 at 9:50 am
jimbobjeff85 says:
Judging by the BBC weather forecast for Chelsea tomorrow, no snow or rain is forecast for that day and though it will be cold, I don’t believe the game will be called off. At least, it better bloody not be, I have 4 players playing.
January 15 at 9:49 am
thetinkerman says:
Let’s talk about football.
Any GW25 WCers? Any fixed plans so far for your team?
I’m considering something along the lines of:
Bego, Federici/Bunn
2 £5m+ defenders & 3 rotating (e.g. STO WHU NOR or something involving Cuellar)
Bale Mata Michu Fellaini + 1
RVP + 2
January 15 at 9:51 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
Might pull it now, or wait until next GW. Will bring in Mata, Fellaini, Gerrard maybe.
January 15 at 9:54 am
thetinkerman says:
Why are you playing it early out of interest? I’m pretty happy with my team for this week. My only gripe is that I didn’t manage to get Mata in for the DGW and Fellaini has risen out of my reach (until I WC at least)
January 15 at 9:57 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
After I slept over the deadline this GW, I’ve lost some points having Clyne on the bench + no CFC cover. Will probably wait til next GW, at least. Have my second WC intact, feel that I need some changes in my team!
January 15 at 9:53 am
Jafalad says:
Me.
I’m thinking Bego/Bunn too although I doubt I’ll hardly ever play Bunn. I need to explore Mignolet and see who he roates with.
Defence: looking at Cuellar, Davies, Martin/Turner, Nelsen and Demel.
Mids: Mata, Michu, Bale, Walcott and possibly Guthrie.
Fwds: RVP/Suaz/Lambchop.
January 15 at 9:59 am
thetinkerman says:
Migs + Wilson is certainly an interesting alternative to Bego & Cuellar. It allows for 3 £4m defenders too. You only really need to bench Mig in GW31(maybe), 32 and 38. Once I sell Bego I can’t go back though as I got him for 4.5m and will probably get 5.1/5.2m for selling him.
Suarez also needs monitoring. He looked really deep when Studge came on and if that’s a permanent feature it could hurt him a lot. I’m also not sure Walcott will hold his spot for the whole season – we’ll have to wait and see.
January 15 at 9:53 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
5M is an odd bracket. Reckon the good ones are in the 5.5-6M bracket.
January 15 at 10:00 am
thetinkerman says:
That’s what I mean by £5m+
January 15 at 10:02 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
ah, my bad.
January 15 at 10:00 am
Dealbert says:
I think he meant 5m+
January 15 at 9:49 am
alsybach says:
can someone please come up with a ‘power 15 template’ just to take ALL the guesswork out of the game?
January 15 at 9:49 am
Santiagounreal says:
Is Remy really going to do the business for QPR?
January 15 at 9:52 am
thetinkerman says:
I’ll be taking my usual approach to new signings from foreign leagues, which is to wait and see whether they secure a first team place and perform consistently before considering them.
I missed out on some of the Hazard, Cazorla and Michu points at the start of the year but I think there are more examples of new signings doing very little at the beginning.
January 15 at 9:57 am
Santiagounreal says:
I meant in real life…is he going to score the goals to keep QPR up? I don’t know much about him. I did notice though he hasn’t scored a league goal all season in France. I don’t think I could consider a QPR striker either way.
January 15 at 9:53 am
DonTheSpecialOne says:
Yup, pretty crazy. QPR landing Mvila as well for 8 million. For a year ago when he was linked to Barca+Arsenal, the price they were talking about was 20-25 million.
January 15 at 9:52 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
New posty post is over there >>>>>>>>>>>> somewhere, you’ll find it
January 15 at 9:54 am
Home Run Baker says:
Dhoni … Wow
January 15 at 9:58 am
BigAndy_79 says:
You know you’re addicted to fantasy football when you dream about how many points Azpilcueta will get over Gibbs, or vice versa, during Arsenal’s DGW. Deary deary me…..=o)
January 15 at 10:18 am
artvandelay87 says:
Hey guys, could you rate my team/suggest amendments?
http://i45.tinypic.com/eqyp29.jpg
Got 2 FT’s this week as you’ll see and was thinking maybe finally dropping Santi as he is pretty knackered playing every game and bring in Hazard but I can’t trust Benitez’s rotation policy..also thinking maybe swap out SZCZ for Mignolet? What do you guys think?
Not doing great in my league as you can probably guess so expecting a lot of constructive criticism!
January 15 at 10:43 am
Rhysd007 says:
have you wildcarded yet?
pog instead of smith?!
bring in walc, and gibbs.
demel for obrien (pending news after FACUP)
lose snodgrass for 6.2 mil, upgrade peinaar to Mata
January 15 at 10:53 am
artvandelay87 says:
Sorry forgot to mention, I’ve not used my WC yet. I was looking at Pog for Smith as he’s actually cheaper but unless I use the WC I’ve only got 2 FT’s this week and thought there were larger priorities at stake currently!
January 15 at 7:55 pm
Indeh says:
Is it a major major move of idiocy to drop RVP this week against Spurs? Taking a cheeky couple of punts to drive up the ranks with my front 7:
Walcott (C): Mata: Michu: Johnson: JCole (Yes I know it’s probably going to backfire!)
Suarez: Dzeko