After taking a break for the packed festive period, we roll out our weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. We analyse the current top five in the Captain Poll, with home games for Tottenham, Everton and United offering possible alternatives as Liverpool and Arsenal hit the road:
Err, pretty sure I've been ticked off for putting Silva twice 🙂
That's how good I think my team is!
Any improvements to this bunch?
Boruc (Davis)
Coleman / Kompany / Koscielny (Ward / Burner)
Hazard / Ozil / Lallana / Silva (Mutch)
Aguero / Suarez / Bony
Should I try to upgrade to Mannone/Marshall? Would require me to go Chester/Whittaker over Burner/Ward. Thanks for the thoughts all!Open Controls
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Looks very nice.
Lot of similarities to my own plan.
Burner Ward rotate OK…depends if you think SOU have more clean sheet chance than the home rotation for Mannone/Marshall.
I've gone for M&M (Eminem GKs ?!) with the knowledge that I can switch back down to Marshall/Davies or Boruc/Davies to release another 0.5 if I need it.
Useful to have some flexibility……(even though many on here would only txfer a GK on a WC)Open Controls*Davis
…and My back 5 plan is Coleman Koscielny Kompany Bardsley Ward.Open Controls
Strong team. Surprisingly good defence for such a lethal front 7, good job
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Ramsey is in tomorrow after his drop 😎 .. On WC. Bench this week and in my startin 11 from the next. with wally out Ramsey should start playin soon if fit. been out just 2 weeks so wont require to be eased in like wally was
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Open ControlsReally dont see him being eased in.. meh.. this game is about punts here and there. getting him in early is mine 🙂
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i am thinking the same but then again his price will be protected for 8 days so he wont rise much!
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I'm doing Sterling -> Ramsey next week with my ft, so kinda 🙂
Open ControlsGood shout, in a decent position to do the same 🙂
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Should I do Ozil to Ramsey with WC now
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My WC Team ATM is
Marshall (Manonne )
Baine Burner Kosc ( Ward and Nasty )
Silva Ozil Eriksen Hazard ( Alex Pozuelo******)
Suarez JRod Adebayor**
I will get rid of Ozil for Ramsey to free up some funds
I will get Aguero in for Adebayor ,But what to do with Alex Pozuelo With this team ,
I have 1.2 ITB Any suggestions whilst WC is active
Thanks in advanceOpen ControlsBaines -> Coleman to free up funds
If pushed Haz -> Oscar to free up more
Then Ade to whoever I guess..Open Controls
why?, he's close. what's the harm in a one week bench score punt?
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ah.. earlier the consensus was he was gonna be eased in. he's been out 2 weeks though.. not months like wally. reckon he'll play straight away? not this week of course.. i mean the next
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Yeah sure
My WC Team ATM is
Marshall (Manonne )
Baine Burner Kosc ( Ward and Nasty )
Silva Ozil Eriksen Hazard ( Alex Pozuelo******)
Suarez JRod Adebayor**
I will get rid of Ozil for Ramsey to free up some funds
I will get Aguero in for Adebayor ,But what to do with Alex Pozuelo With this team ,
I have 1.2 ITB Any suggestions whilst WC is active
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ah.. one of the lucky ones not forced to play their WC early then 🙁 .. i'm tryin to limit as much of the damage as possible by getting in options i'd have wanted later anyway/keeping cash in the bank and a spot reserved for them
Open ControlsMe too……really really wanted to hold it for GW23…but being forced by niggles, knocks, doubts, imminent returns and price shifts 🙁
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OK, think I've cracked it. Nothing groundbreaking, but here you go:
Boruc / KDavis
Coleman Kosc Azpi Ward Chester
Hazard Ozil Silva Lallana Noone
Suarez Lukaku Ade
3.2 in bank for Luk>KunOpen Controls
Great job. My team is almost identical, only I have Mutch over Noone and my keeper combo is:
Mannone/Marshall
I have 3.2 in the bank too. Planning to get Negredo next week, then Aguero when he is fit.Open ControlsBoruc is nearing 70% to fall, so keep an eye on it and get rid of him for Marshall, then rebuy when he has fallen if it is over the WC period.
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Surely with him now nearly fit people will start buying him back on wild cards? Hes on 68.3%
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So its a or b then
A.
Boruc (if fit), mannone
Coleman, kosc, Clyne, ward, Chester
Yaya, silva, Ozil, hazard, jacuzzi
Suarez, jrod, giroud + 3.4m
B.
Boruc (if fit), mannone
Coleman, kosc, Clyne, ward, Chester
Yaya, eriksen, Ozil, hazard, lallana
Suarez, jrod, giroud + 3.4m
Giroud becomes aguero in both teams.Open Controls
West Brom appoint former Real Betis manager Pepe Mel as new head coach.
What style of football does he play?
Attacking or defending?
Could be a potential January WC bargain & differential within their team.Open Controls
Things to consider when WC.
At the moment most people who are playing WC are overloading in midfield and often neglecting their defence. In my opinion this is a mistake and here is why I think this:
1, Statistically there are more CS and less goals scored in the second half of the season.
2. You get more bang for your buck from defenders.
So even if you are sticking with 3-4-3, you should consider not gimping on your defence.Open Controls
Mids do very well in the second half
Open ControlsGood tip….trying to balance both.
Am keeping it well in mind 😉Open Controls
interesting comment about less goals in the 2nd half of the season
are there any articles or analysis on it?Open Controls
Yeah there seems to be a lot of under strength defences on here. Imo you need 3 big defenders at least.
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if a player goes from a red flag to a yellow flag to no flag is he price protected for a week? or does he have to go straight from a red flag to no flag to be protected? thanks
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I know it may lead to the odd benched points but I think I'll be keeping Puncheon as my 5th mid on wc. Nailed on and has set-pieces, always a useful sub.
Open ControlsProper decision.. Every season i am forced to use my 5th mid a LOT! also, a good 5th mid helps you save a transfer here and there too as you dont mind playin him in case of short term injuries elsewhere
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if you can afford it, i think thats fine............. me, i need every cent
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I brought him in last GW, exceeded my expectations got me a ten point haul. chuffed I am to keep as the 5th mid
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Oscar: minutes played since start of Dec -
01/12 ------ 41 mins
04/12 ---------0 mins
07/12 -------- 0 mins
14/12 ------ 29 mins
23/12 ------ 14 mins
26/12 ------ 66 mins
29/12 ------ 90 mins
01/01 -------38 minsOpen Controls
i have viagra in my watch. having a very hard time
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*I keep viagra in my watch, *banned shrug emotion* well I'm having a hard time!
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Open Controlsyou need to get some new gravs off GB
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something wrong with your computer. keeps spamming the same terrible gif?
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Open ControlsI think you've killed one of my favourite gifs 😆
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Isn't it a lot of hassle? I assume you have to take a screwdriver to your watch every time you want to put it in your watch or take it out? Doesn't this get difficult and risk damage to your watch if you for it after having a few drinks. I just keep it in my wallet. Much easier.
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Is anyone planning to play the risers game on their WC week and is it realistic to catch double price rises before committing to your WC team?
With an early WC in GW 1-3, it's a good strategy, but I'm not really sure that it would be possible this late in the season. Unless there's huge signing/trade/injury.Open ControlsWould have done this in GW23….but feeling forced to blow my load earlier than I'd like.
Open ControlsHaven't done mine yet, so GW 23 sounds good. The problem is that the ones I'll be gunning for (Kun, Ramsey, Boruc, Chester, Mutch) will also be the fastest risers. Ah well, lets see what happens and I hope the totalfpl price tool is accurate.
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Current strikers
Suarez, Rooney, Lukaku
Am set on a City striker (at least 1 for Cardiff) and Bony in GW23, so both will be leaving in the next 2 weeks I should think.
However, if he's back to full fitness Rooney could be a nice captaincy punt for GW23. But if I don't sell him I can't afford Kun next GW. Damn this game, damn it to hell.Open Controls
Ozil or Silva for next game?
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Boruc(Davis)
Coleman Mert (Chester burner Gab)
Yaya Silva Haz Ozil (4.3)
Suarez Ade Jrod
Money for Ade > Kun
Bench to weak? Downgrade yaya upgrade 5th mid?Open Controlsnope absolutely fine
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Yaya>Lallana
4.3>Mutch
Gives even more money for Aguero, could even get Negredo for JRod until fit.Open ControlsI am thinking of doing something similar. Yaya ppg I so much better than Lallana/ Eriksen. Tough call!
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worth a 1 week pre wc sale of Silva to fund a 1 GW (c) punt on RvP or Rooney? Will be on wc the same day and it'll only cost 0.1 to get him back?
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swansea are no pushovers plus rvp is definately out and rooney who knows!Open Controls
Whats the likelihood of Podolski / Giroud seeing more game-time over next few GW'S ?
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I dont think ur allowed to have 2 defenders. And yes, downgrade yaya imo. U have Silva
Open ControlsLol, was a Reply.. Please give me a "delete" button ffs
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A or B??
A
Boruc,
Coleman, Terry, Kos,
Hazard Silva Gerrard Ramsey
Adebayor Negredo Suarez
Subs; Davis, Pozuelo, Ward and Chester
B
Boruc,
Coleman, Terry, Kos,
Hazard Silva Gerrard Ramsey
Adebayor Lukaku Suarez
Subs; Davis, Pozuelo, Ward and ChesterOpen ControlsSo Negredo or Lukaku?
Lukaku short term. Negredo long term.Open Controls
Price Watch:
Tonights Risers:
↑ Sidwell (5.0)
↑ Gazzaniga (4.0)
Tonights Fallers:
↓ Jagielka (5.9)
↓ Debuchy (5.2)
↓ Ramsey (7.2)
Many will already know, but just a warning to those who don't. Have a nice day 😀
Source: http://totalfpl.com/pricechangesOpen ControlsSidwell is rising?
Someone best tell Doosra quicklyOpen ControlsQuite high up in the midfield rankings, getting steady points. Could be worth a punt as a 5th mid, but a bit boring for my liking.
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Fiso's been more accurate for the past few days now - it reckons that Ramsey won't drop, but Matt Jarvis will.
Open ControlsReally? All season Fiso has been well of, and the interface is less asthetically pleasing.
Open ControlsBoth are looking similar at the mintute, but looking at the details, TFPL has been more accurate with transfers in/out etcetera.
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Ramsey currently @ 104.7% on http://totalfpl.com/pricechanges
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Thanks Rödallegabomb ! Wish we had a price watch comment hulked everyday, especially in WC season when we're all tracking player values ..
Open ControlsYou're welcome. It's so frustrating when you miss a rise/fall, todays have been a little boring but tomorrow and the day after will most likely contain a lot of WC template players.
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Adding on from the COC DGWs, with GW28 being affected. GW29 falls on the an FA cup weekend with UCL games potentially after that. Could we see City and United without a game in two GWs?
Open ControlsUnited without the FA cup will play in GW29
Open ControlsOh forgot about the demise of United for a second. City still have the issue
Open Controlsunless they lose to barca and are out of cl so they will have more free space
Open ControlsIndeed, could we see a TGW?
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Who do Utd play in GW29?
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Capital One cup messes GW28 up for City, United while GW29 clashes with the FA cup with a UCL date the midweek after so they would struggle to reschedule that as well.
City's fixtures look like they could get stacked up majorilyOpen ControlsYeah. Holding my original WC is looking golden
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who do u think will score more points until the end of the season?
a) silva
b) lukaku ?Open Controls
A
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Is anyone keeping their WC until the last week (GW23)?
You only get 3 full days to use it.
Madness if you ask me.
GW22 is the ideal time surely...Open ControlsLast week for me
Open ControlsMe. 3 days is more than enough.
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Why though? It doesn't look like there's much money to be made with the higher thresholds in place.
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I'm on Aguero's timetable, not my own -- he plays, I wild card.
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tempted to get him in now...
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GW22 was my ideal, but i lost patience with Rooney and the Walcott injury sent me into WC overdrive. Im on it now...
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Think im gonna take a hit to trade Debuchy for a Southampton defender. Can anyone share their toughts on the Shaw/Clyne/Chambers situation. Will they all share game time or is one of them nailed on?
Open Controlsnot keen on hits for defenders, what the rest of the defence? I'm just waiting for Boruc to come back
Open ControlsRest is kosc, vlaar, ward, burner.
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Shaw only at the min
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Terminator. That's all.
Open ControlsFair point. I don't watch for the acting:)
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Gareth flop Bale.
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Far from it, just back from injury last game, provided an excellent assist in that game, put in some top performances prior to his injury. It's only half time in this one also.
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Guys to get Aguero in I will have to bring in Ramsey for Ozil
My WC Team ATM is
Marshall (Manonne )
Baine Burner Kosc ( Ward and Nasty )
Silva Ozil Eriksen Hazard ( Alex Pozuelo******)
Suarez JRod Adebayor**
I will get rid of Ozil for Ramsey to free up some funds, I will get Aguero in for Adebayor ,But what to do with Alex Pozuelo With this team ,
I have 1.2 ITB Any suggestions whilst WC is active
Thanks in advanceOpen ControlsGo with Livermore instead of Pozuelo.
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I am looking at players in the pozuelo mould.
Ultimately, i'm thinking they won't get much football as i'll have Bardsley and Chester on the bench too, both i am happy to start on GWs with decent fixtures.
Thought about Gnabry, but he takes an Arsenal spot and might need moving,
Poz is going to be a non starter regularly, its a tough one. Morrison, Livermore, Delph are the others I'm considering. 2 point machines...Open Controls
Difficult choices
M&M
Zaba Kos Coleman (Ward/chester)
HAz Ozil Silva Erik xxx
Suarez Aguero xxx
A) Lallana+Berahino
B) Adebayor + Gnabry
Cheapest player generally will be benched.
Plus point of A is it would allow Eriksen to Ramsey later onOpen ControlsAdebayor and Mutch?
Open ControlsIf there were no limitations on the number of players from one side, id go Gnabry in a heartbeat.
Problem is, Rambo might come back in awesome form, meaning you'll want to switch Erikson (if he fails to continue his form) and Giroud might get on another hot streak (or Arsenal could sign a worldie).
With Arsenals fixtures and form, you'll want to keep that 3rd spot free IMOOpen Controls
10 years, 3 months agoEvening lads. Quickie here. Am on a WC.
Bardsley or Clyne? (assuming Clyne will start after his FA cup goal)
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I have Mannone, Lallana and JRod already.
Bardsley next 5: ful, SOU, STO, new, HUL
Clyne next 5: WBA, sun, ARS, ful, SOU
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