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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 15

We roll out another instalment of our new weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the Gameweek ahead. Each of the top four supply us with a player apiece this time out as we crunch the numbers to determine whether there really is an alternative to a certain Uruguayan for the armband:

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  1. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of taking a 4 point hit for a defender as i've only got 10 playing this week. Seems like the only time to take a 4 point, would people agree?

    Got 0.6m in the bank. Who shall I bring in for Faye?

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    1. Evans
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Flanagan ..... Liverpool coverage for a couple of weeks @4.5

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      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        is he a starter?

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        1. FPLord
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Do they rack up CS? Looking to get rid of Migs asap

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Whether it's worth -4 depends entirely on how good a transfer you make. I would do Faye -> Gabbi, no problem with that to get 11 players and strengthen the team for the Christmas period. Faye isn't likely to get much gametime and Gabbi seems nailed.

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It's not usually a 4 point hit if you have 10 playing...If they only score two points it's a 2 point hit so pick carefully and don't go for somebody who has a chance of getting a good hiding and negative points.

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  2. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    With all the injuries, suspensions, rotation risks and general doubts, quite a few of us have made survival transfers.

    Are you happy with your new purchases or do you feel that your team is poorer for them?

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    1. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      This year Ive had many injuries etc. However, I managed to replace them fairly wisely in most cases, although Bony and now recently Vlaar has been annoying.

      I will probably sit on Vlaar this week and get rid of Brady (who clearly isnt right since return from injury - another one ive had along with many others)

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I obviously haven't made any transfers since a) it's Friday b) I don't need it. I will probably do Vlaar -> Gabbi, which I think strengthens the team and frees up 0.4M.

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Happy enough..Trying not to carry any passengers at all..so 15 fit with one transfer and a fairly minimal number of rotators...

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  3. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    How is Rat > Kosch and Brady > Oveido for free?

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    1. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      kos doesnt really have easy fixtures in the next 3 and oviedo is a small term punt. i think its a waste of two valuable transfers IMO

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        you right man need as many nailed on players as poss right now

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not good. If that's your priority your team must look pretty good. I'd look at Rat -> Gabbi or just save FT and get Jagielka next GW if you got the cash.

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        yeh good shout man

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      2. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        is ward not more nailed on though?

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  4. Dogba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    A) Stick with Remy this GW, save one FT and have 2 FTs next GW which allows me to be more flexible, but I'll probably lose a little value.

    B) Remy -> Lukaku, even though he has a tougher fixture he is in better form. Leaves me with only 1FT next GW, but gains a little value.

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    1. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      lol tougher fixture. how dare you!!!

      looks like your bringing in lukaku next week anyways so might as well do it now. fixture wise they are both hard. i can see united keeping a cleanie on sat

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😆 Let's face it, Arsenal have been simply amazing defensively the whole season and are just now getting the paid for it in terms of clean sheets. United, not so much.

        So, what you are saying is that you would rather have Lukaku and 0 FTs this GW than Remy and 1 FT saved?

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        1. rvp786
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          are you going to bring in lukaku next week anyways?

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          1. Dogba
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yupp. That's my CURRENT plan, and I'm pretty set on it, but I know things can change drastically every GW so that's why I was thinking I might as well wait since I don't mind having Remy this GW. Blargh. Tough one.

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            1. rvp786
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              just hold then for this week. you wont lose much value waiting and if any injuries occur your in a better position with 2 frees.

              im holding on ozil to hazard this week too

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              1. Dogba
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Exactly my line of thought. I love the flexibility of the 2 FTs. If Remy takes off tomorrow (who knows?), maybe I won't want to do the transfer anyways or the GW presents other problems to me.

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            2. Dogba
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              By the way, new post a while ago, but I'm liking the advice, keep it coming!

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  5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Mig
    Terry Maucley Chico
    Ramsey Lallana Gerrard Barkley
    Lukaku Suarez Aguero
    Lewis Ravel Chester B.Turner
    1 FT 5.5M
    Shall I save ?

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    1. FAITHNOMORENO
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      looks good.

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    2. asgerlange
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Barkley -> Hazard

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  6. conners88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Speroni (De Gea)
    GJ, Terry, Evra, J Ward, (Jagielka)
    Ramsey, Gerard, Bannan (WP, Oviedo)
    Aguero, Suarez, Giroud

    Wildcard played this week.... how can this team be improved? I have gone for a strong defense over Midfield as it seems really hit and miss.

    Currently ranked in top 100k but falling behind main rival in mini league.

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  7. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Need a new 5th sub.

    Faye out. Do O opt for the risky Flanagan or reliable Gabbidon?

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    1. conners88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Gabbidon all day

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      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        cheers.

        Why do u say that?

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        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          maybe B Turner instead?

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  8. conners88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    hes a palace regular, and with Pulis at the helm, their defence is going to be organised....not to mention 1-goal conceded in 4 games.

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  9. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    With Boruc, Clyne and Wanyama out, Saints' defence looking dreadful. Also bad fixtures coming up make me glad I already got rid of Boruc and Fonte.

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  10. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero(c) over Suarez !!
    Anyone with me ?

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  11. 1234thro
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Do people think Lukaku can score similarly to Rooney up to the Jan WC?

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      mmm...maybe not...But Lukaku plus a quality mid will outscore Rooney and a lesser mid probably.

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  12. Guy Demel's SH
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What do we reckon the chances of Januzaj starting are?

    My current midfield is:

    Januzaj - Oscar - Ravel - Ramsey - Nasri

    With Oscar unlikely to play and Ravel suspended, I need Januzaj to start. No FT.

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    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      65

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      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        im stuck in this as well, just stuck him on the bench and chose to play coleman in def instead for a 4-4-2

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  13. Manishbravo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    vorm
    ivanonic, mertesacker, zabaleta
    amalfitano, hazard(VC), cabaye, dyer
    giroud, suarez(C), lukaku

    sub:mignolet, jageilka, shawcross,colback..

    suggestion guys..!!

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  14. VICTORIOUS SECRET! !
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    GOOD TO GO?

    RMT

    mig / gazz

    kosc / terry / baker (clyne / chester)

    lampard / gerrard / ozil / ramsay (cowie)

    suarez (c) / remy / aguero

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  15. Soggysock
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Swapping out Januzaj and Remy for Ramsey and Long, brave choice?

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