The Stock Check – Saturday
Filed under: Scout Notes, The Stock Check - Posted by: Mark
An instantly forgettable Saturday saw the majority of Fantasy managers scratching for points, as clean sheets crumbled and captain options faltered. Here’s the Stock Check on a day of slight returns…
On the Up
Santi Cazorla
The consistent form of Theo Walcott has, understandably, seen Santi Cazorla drift down the Fantasy pecking order and, for a player once at the forefront of Arsenal’s attacking potential, the Spaniard has now become an effective differential. A brace today won the game for the Gunners and took him to 11 for the season, keeping him above Walcott in the overall Fantasy Premier League (FPL) rankings.
Rafael
Sticking to the script, with Jonny Evans dropped to the bench, Rafael stepped up his claim as the weapon of choice in the United backline with a stunning third goal of the season. Despite being rested back in Gameweek 24, Rafael’s claims are strong, although, like all United assets, the Brazilian looks vulnerable for the Gameweek 28 home clash with Norwich ahead of the Champions League second leg with Madrid.
Arouna Kone
The Ivory Coast international took little time to underline his importance to the Latics cause with two first half strikes – taking him to eight goals for the season. Selected as one of our three differentials this week, sadly for Kone, competition in his price bracket remains fierce, with Romelu Lukaku, Dimitar Berabtov, Rickie Lambert and Christian Benteke all offering value with their sub 7.0 price tags.
Dimitar Berbatov
The Bulgarian continues to do just enough to keep his points tally ticking over: a ninth goal of the season today was his third in six to offer a reminder that, if Martin Jol’s side can somehow rediscover some form, Berbatov remains a rare talent worthy of consideration.
Sascha Riether
On the Scout Picks bench this week, the German returned an assist, clean sheet and is likely to earn bonus points from today’s 1-0 win. Riether has enjoyed an outstanding season and has now contributed four assists this term, whilst Martin Jol’s defence have conceded just twice in the last four league outings.
Romelu Lukaku
The Belgian justified his Scout Pick selection with a brace, taking him to 12 goals for the season. Once again, Lukaku looked an unstoppable force at times and the fact that Steve Clarke paired him with Shane Long from the start provided some encouragement. Lukaku is, however, ineligible for the Gameweek 28 fixture with parent club Chelsea.
Marc Wilson
While the Potters defence conceded for the ninth consecutive league outing, the return of Marc Wilson at left-back at least gives those still holding Stoke’s defensive assets an obvious escape route. At 3.9, Wilson looks set to be a hugely popular acquisition for those downgrading the likes of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross, after a string of disappointing Gameweeks over the past two months.
Going Down
Jonny Evans
Rio Ferdinand’s recall at Loftus Road was far from a surprise but, with Sir Alex Ferguson previously talking up the need to preserve Nemanja Vidic, it was a real surprise to see the Serbian maintain his starting role at QPR at the expense of Jonny Evans. With the rotation of Ferdinand and Vidic looking a likely trend, Evans had seemed nailed on for a run of starts: today’s teamsheet confirmed that as far from certain.
Robin Van Persie
The Dutchman provided the assist for Rafael’s opener at the Bush but the Dutchman’s contribution was cut short by a hip injury sustained in a collision with cameramen on setting up the goal. Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t seem too concerned post-match, although there are big question marks over Van Persie’s start in the Old Trafford clash with Norwich next weekend, regardless of the injury.
Lukas Podolski
Benched for the third consecutive league outing, memories of the 17-point haul in double Gameweek 23 now seem distant as the German struggles to maintain his start in Wenger’s lineup.
The Everton Defence
David Moyes’ side remain unable to see out matches and, having looked in command at Carrow Road, conceded two second half goals to lose the points. They’ve now gone four without a shutout with just four for the season in total, as Leighton Baines’ owners were left clinging to the comfort of the assist for Leon Osman’s opener.
Alex Pearce
Having looked to be a viable budget option in the Royals back four, Pearce was relegated to the bench by Brian McDermott and Sean Morrison earned a recall to the defence. Given the performance by the Reading defence, however, you have to wonder if Pearce will earn a recall soon enough.
Pavel Pogrebnyak
A miserable day for the Royals was compounded by a straight red card for the Russian who earned an early bath for a reckless challenge on Maynor Figueroa. Pogrebnyak will miss three league outings against Everton, Villa and United.
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February 24 at 9:56 am
Wild Rover says:
The Chelsea striker situation is a farce… They insist on starting a pathetically out of form player while at the same time sapping the confidence of a really in form form player. They are becoming a laughing stock and more importantly screwing up a great run of FPL fixtures..
February 24 at 9:59 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
This. The FSW does my nut in.
February 24 at 10:00 am
JT - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. says:
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February 24 at 10:01 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
February 24 at 10:02 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Is that Special One TV thing still going? That was gold……
February 24 at 10:04 am
JT - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. says:
It was, must be on youtube.
February 24 at 10:05 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Yeah and was also on BBC iPlayer (I think they bought the rights).
But it’s stopped now, correct? Shame if it has…..
February 24 at 10:06 am
JT - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. says:
the beginning…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....#038;gl=UG
February 24 at 10:08 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Excellent, that’s a great link. Gonna go back and watch the lot of the next few weeks.
Right, off for dinner, catch ya later JT. Around Lambo time?
February 24 at 10:10 am
JT - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. says:
February 24 at 9:59 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Now also rotated Ba out of form…..
February 24 at 9:59 am
In Like Flynn says:
Rafa and Roman’s man love for Torres. Hard to understand on any level.
February 24 at 10:01 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Russians prefer blonds?
February 24 at 10:00 am
footyjuana says:
And they keep a player in better form than both on loan at another EPL club:)
February 24 at 10:02 am
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Really is terrible unless you hate Chelsea more than you enjoy FPL
February 24 at 9:57 am
Liastro_3109 says:
(Bottom of page, sorry) 1FT, 0.0m in bank.
Begovic – Federici
Evans – Davies – Jones – Demel – Clyne
Bale – Mata – Walcott – Michu – Puncheon
RVP – Suarez – Cisse
A. Demel -> Wilson
B. Jones -> Wilson
C. RVP -> Aguero
February 24 at 9:57 am
meule says:
Bunn Bego
Evans Zabaleta Demel Davies Shaw
Mata Bale Michu Walcott Puncheon
RVP Fletcher Lambert
4.4 in bank
Fletcher > Suarez is the good move ?
February 24 at 9:58 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Yeah.
February 24 at 9:59 am
d1sable says:
Who do you think will score more points from now until the end of the season:
A: Michu
or
B: Fellani
February 24 at 10:01 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Michu.
February 24 at 10:03 am
Eddie says:
most likely michu. he plays upfront.
February 24 at 10:04 am
Cheeseoid says:
Michu. I am thinking it may be time for Fellaini to leave so I can freshen up my mid
February 24 at 10:06 am
d1sable says:
thats what im thinking, cue the inevitable goals vs reading and prob arsenal aswel
February 24 at 10:07 am
Eddie says:
no leave fellaini in v reading.
February 24 at 10:08 am
Eddie says:
their game v arsenal isn’t on in gw29
February 24 at 10:00 am
Cheeseoid says:
Bonjour mon petite chums
February 24 at 10:03 am
In Like Flynn says:
Bonjour, ca va? Beware the cheese eaters. A little wax jacket won’t keep you safe around here.
February 24 at 10:06 am
Cheeseoid says:
Ca va bien. Et Tu? Le Fromage et dans le pisine
February 24 at 10:00 am
In Like Flynn says:
Where’s Doosra this weekend?
February 24 at 10:01 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
I’ll give him a call and find out for you. 2 secs.
February 24 at 10:02 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
He’s in bed. The call woke him up.
February 24 at 10:05 am
In Like Flynn says:
Haha, I didn’t know if he was away again.
Just wanted to know how his Metro is going. He was in with a shout at the monthly prize.
February 24 at 10:00 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Suarez, Fellaini and Luiz all on 8 YC’s. worth keeping an eye on…….
February 24 at 10:03 am
JT - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. says:
cheers for this Jaf.
February 24 at 10:01 am
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Mata, Bale, Clyne and RVP (c) baps
vs
Cech, Vert, Lennon, Cisse (c)
February 24 at 10:04 am
Eddie says:
rvp won’t get bonus.
February 24 at 10:05 am
elniñorules says:
5 + 10 + 1 + 0 = 16
2 + 2 + 5 + 14 = 23
February 24 at 10:08 am
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Oooh my hopes are rising
February 24 at 10:01 am
Cheeseoid says:
I ma sick of all this talk abou GW 29. WE DON’T KNOW YET!!! Wait and see
February 24 at 10:04 am
Eddie says:
yeah people please wait til after the fa cup games are decided
February 24 at 10:05 am
Eddie says:
midweek
February 24 at 10:03 am
The Parmtree says:
Any way to sort out my Guthrie issue?
de Gea, Bunn.
Azpilicueta, Clichy, Davies, Wilson, Pearce.
Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu, Guthrie.
Van Persie, Aguero, Sturridge.
1FT; £0.0m in the bank.
Time for Michu to go? Now, next week?
Or do I leave Davies first sub in case Van Persie doesn’t play?
February 24 at 10:05 am
In Like Flynn says:
Yes, get rid of the useless pile.
February 24 at 10:06 am
Wild Rover says:
Don’t sell Michu, you will need him gw 29
February 24 at 10:07 am
elniñorules says:
You’ve got a lot of potential gw29 blankers, so I’d wait on more news on that.
Save FT, ideally.
February 24 at 10:11 am
The Parmtree says:
I can play a fairly decent 4-4-2….
http://i.imgur.com/RVihFUQ.png
February 24 at 10:06 am
Willis Hide says:
New post bishes.
February 24 at 10:12 am
The Parmtree says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-saturday/
February 24 at 10:07 am
Gravity - it's dragging me down says:
To me RVP > Rooney is a shrewd move for next couple of weeks. Reckon Rooney will be given the exercise against Norwich as pre-CL warm up, whilst RVP will be given the weekend off. As long as you have sufficient funds to get him back in a few weeks if nec, reckon it will be ok as his price will drop , especially if he gets ringfenced for further CL action.
February 24 at 10:07 am
Rafabio says:
Morning all.
Is anyone going to triple up on Pool given the blanks in GW29 and given the fact that Pool’s fixtures are decent?
February 24 at 10:14 am
Larmuck says:
Man United,City,Wigan and West Ham have no GW29 fixture according to FPL.
February 24 at 1:05 pm
konig_luther says:
yes…
February 24 at 1:02 pm
konig_luther says:
puncheon, azpi, and dzeko on bench…. great gw