With the international break affording us time to reflect on proceedings, we roll out the first in a series of three members articles. Starting with the defenders, we assess some of the standout contenders across the first three Gameweeks of the 2014/15 campaign.
Reply fail @ shlong
Resisted the temptation to WC so far, 0.9m ITB - am I right in holding off? Anything worth a hit?
Begovic
PVA, Coloccini, Clyne
Fabregas, Rambo, Siggy, Sterling
Costa, Rooney, Dzeko
(Gilks)(Caulker, Wisdom, Marnie)
Very much so . GTG and reassess thereafter
That's basically a WC team anyway
Friendly updates:
Bosnia 3 - Dzeko
Licht 0
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Sweden 2 - Larsson assist
Estonia 0
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France 1 - Remy
Spain 0
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Rvp(81min) & Blind(90min) played in their 0-2 loss vs Italy.
Thinks bru...
No probs.
I'm going to pop you an email. It might help NZ management and save time on your side when it comes to the selection process for the hokey pokey.Got it, replied...
Ditto
Netherlands are kak
Costa and Fabregas played also I believe
and Debuchy & Cazorla.
Yeah, I just thought I would point out Blind(new signing)and Rvp(possible knee op)
Belgium 2-0 Australia (Chadli 25 minutes & an assist
Get on before it's too late.Ta
I am belgian and a fan of our national team. But Chadli is not worth it.
It seems I can afford Welbeck (+plenty spare cash) OR Balotelli. Which one guys? 🙂
i like welbeck better for the season, but balo should do better over the upcoming kind fixtures.
Good point - actually I've just found a way to have them both, by downgrading my defence.
In few weeks time our template forward will be something like
Fabregas Mirallas Sterling Tadic
Costa Kun Welbeck
No Siggy 😮
Falca, Di Maria, Chadli should join
Who would you have as your second striker?
1) Sturridge
2) Rooney
3) Aguero
4) Falcao
Kun
aguero
3
assuming Costa is 1st, right?
G'day lads I've got 2FT and 0.0itb
Krul | Gilks
Chambers | Kaboul | Clyne | Ferdinand | Taylor
Mata | Ramsey | Hazard | Siggy | Sterling
Rooney | Costa | Zamora
A) Chambers to Wilson/PVA save 1FT
B) Chambers & Mata to Moreno/Jones & Mirallas
C) Chambers & Kaboul to Moreno/Jones & Moore
D) Any other suggestions. Cheers DZ
Chambers to PVA only imo
I'm just worried mata won't start vs qpr?
Mata n Zamora to Lamela n Naismith?!
I like these transfers but I'm not a fan of leaving points on the bench, and means I'll have to play rio or Taylor this week
You'll still have to sort that defence a bit sooner better than later
My life is over starting monday.
Mathematics of Finance
Business Administration
Principles and Practices of Insurance
English
Was good while it lasted... 😆Good luck man
😯
English?
Yep, mandatory.. unfortunately.
MBA? You'll be fine.
Haven't you heard that fantasy sports instill qualities like patience, thorough analysis and sound planning to the point where people are actually putting it on their CV?
MBAs do tend to take a lot of one's time, or so they tell me.Nah, CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional).
Taking a Business- Insurance program.Ah, interesting.
Good luck!Cheers.
My biggest regret in my academic life is not doing a MBA after my honours.
🙁Better to do MBA rather than MTech?
I dunno, depends on what other qualifications you have and what career direction you are moving in.
Cost and time might also play a role in your decision. Here in SA the cost of MBA has gone thru the roof and 2 yrs are a long time to study after already doing 4 yrs.Cheers! Will complete Autombile Engineering in next 2 years and plan is to do MBA just not sure whether it be will be handy for me or not.
Cost are for sure high and its increasing every year.Nah, do it. I had a guy with me in res at Uni that did engineering degree. Then went on to do MBA and now he is CEO of FNB.
http://za.linkedin.com/in/jacquescelliersHe doesn't have time for FFS/FPL though.
😉Well, I can sleep less for FPL or might not even sleep 😎
And thanks for advice, was useful. 🙂
Im nearly finished my MBA and my biggest regret is starting the bloody thing.
Lucky fish. You won't be sorry.
must be a regret because of not having those 3 letters on the old CV?
my experience in business post-MBA is that the degree itself was practically useless. it's impossible to learn those concepts without practical application. second half of the degree comes from your first few years of work AFTER the program is over.
an executive MBA, however...i imagine there would be better value in that and it's never too late.
I just finished a corporate finance, enjoy WACC.
hope it doesn't come with that music...
🙂
Mata owners - keeping or selling this week? And if selling, for whom?
Re: WC transfers not counting towards price rises, I normally don't push the WC button until the last minute (means that I make around 10 trades during the week and convert to a WC) if everyone on a WC did the same, then the transfers would lead to price rises. Spread the word!
keeping for the next two at least. then reassessing and possibly selling for walcott
Sold for Sterling
Sold for Fab (already had Sterling)
Cheers all, no live for ADM? I know United aren't Argentina, but by the same token, QPR ain't Germany either!
sold for sterling
probably selling for sterling
Keeping.
really? 😕
how do you see United lining up then?No clue.. just not keen on taking a hit to remove him. Will take him out after QPR(H).
Let's hope Falcao doesn't get his work permit in time 😉fair enough. if it was for free would you take him out though?
:D. what's the likelihood of that? having played in Portugal, Spain, and France already I assumed it wouldn't be a problem.Depends. QPR(H) is a really plump fixture...
Im banking on Falcao starting from the bench.
Would make sense - Milk it - Runs on to a rapturous receptionAcqua owns Mata AND sterling though...
Bold Old Stubborn Acqua for you!
I thought of keeping,but changed my mind after they bought Falcao.Long time BBG! How's everything?
How's the start of your season so far?Flying start like the team I support. 2.9k overall now. How's yours?
50k. The two players I've sold both scored braces...
Keeping for QPR , I think . got Sterling so may save the ft ???
Interesting though re the WC strategy - Will do this when I wc , But you should have posted this earlier as most WCs already activated for this window ?Even if this strategy works, I don't think we have enough critical mass on FFS to make much of an impact.
Yeah true - but will do it anyway , tx
Yeah, that was my immediate thought
Is this wildcard thing a new move by FPL? Never saw any comment about that before?
According to TFPL it was the same last year
Im always too scared to do that as it reads a 40pt hit and then you pull the trigger on WC and you never truly know it will work.
Sold for sterling, already had fab
Adebayor, sturridge or falcao
Falcao
sturridge
Adebayor for value, if cash is no worries then Studge.
Sturridge got a feeling falcao will start QPR on the bench
Sturridge
This is my WC team so far...any suggestions?
Begovic
Clyne Ivanovic Wisdom
Siggy Sterling Lamela Hazard
Costa Naismith Sturridge
Subs Krul Taylor Hutton KingBego or Krul to a 4.0 as you can play one for the next 8 weeks. Saves you some cash to do something with say Naismith when he loses form or his place.
Do I use my 2FT or WC prior to this week??
DDG / Myhill
Cahill. Debuchy. Wisdom. (Moore. Bruce)
Fabregas. Ramsey. Barry. Davis. (El Ahmadi!!!)
RVP. Rooney. Costa.
0.3 in the bank.No WC.
I would Do RvP and Barry to Ade/Pelle and SterlingEl ahmadi is a must! I'd do Rvp > Aguero/sturridge
2 fts
Thoughts on a front three pairing of Costa, Folcao and Pelle?
good
I like the pelle shout. Do you think falcao will perform similarly in the EPL?
I think so. A goalscorer is a goalscorer no matter what the league. With no Champions League football for Man Utd - he should also play in most games IMO.
Like Costa, I think he's worth a punt even before he plays a game.
For me, I currently have Rooney and am thinking of Folcao as the alternative.Considering falcao was out all of last season I think it will take him time to get up to the speed of the prem . In the long run it's a definate yes!
I think this is why he should be in the "wait and see" category for now
Exactly right you can always bring him in if he gets off to a flyer
How assured of starts is Wilson going forward?
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Im not sure how to read that. Does it translate to you don't know?
Nor does it include commas...
% does not include words 😀
I think he will start for next couple of game and then dropped.
Impossible to tell, but he's definitely first choice atm.
Need a 4.9 defender (after next game)
Currently have
Krul Elliot
Cahill _______ PvA Hutton Moore0.1 off a Southampton defender is annoying. Slim pickings at that price, consider N.Taylor.
Agree. Same as stoke. Naylor is boring but likely. Its for Debuchy, i could lose Cahill instead to give freedom. Wait and see i guess. So bored during Int. breaks.
Shackell or Neil Taylor? Or even Morgan would be decent choice for coming weeks imo.
Naylor Swansea look a solid unit
Will Zaha start against burnley?
Check the team news. I'd guess yes
Adebayor is a decent differential around FFS. I'm hoping he does the business against Sunderland this week...
Me too bru...
Hopefully *fingerscrossed*
Yeah I was keen on him, but he looked disinterested vs Livp. Frustrating to own/not own. I always seem to miss his "run" of good scores.
Yep, he looks great one week then slow and lethargic the next. A very frustrating player to own, but I'll give him atleast 2 more weeks before reassessing...
Ofc, he has "good" fixtures. I might still get him in for Dzeko.
Yeah that was not ideal, but I'm gonna give him the next 4 games...
As long as he assists Lamela I'm happy.
Prediction time. Who do you think will be the top 5 FPL scorers this season?
my picks:
1. Aguero
2. Costa
3. Sturridge
4. Falcao
5. Fabregas
Make your guess, and if you get them all correct, in the right order, I will personally pay your FFS membership next season 😉Disclaimer: in event of a tie I will choose the player with the highest FPL points. Deadline is start if gw4. Don't want to be liable for £10000 come next season haha
Costa
Hazard
Sterling
Aguero
SturridgeAguero
Hazard
Costa
Sturridge
SterlingCosta
Falcao
Hazard
Ramsey
SterlingAguero
Costa
Sturridge
Rooney
Dzeko
1. Costa
2. Aguero
3. Sturridge
4. Falcao
5. SanchezCosta
Hazard
Aguerro
Sterling
WalcottI bet you Rooney will be in the top 5.
This ^^
Aguero
Costa
Ramsey
Sterling
Balotelli
1. Costa
2. Ramsey
3. Falcao
4. Sterling
5. Hazard
Costa
Falcao
Ramsey
Walcott
Ivanovic
Costa, Aguero, Fabregas, Sterling, Ramsey.
1. Costa
2. Sterling
3. Hazard
4. Rooney
5. Yaya
So what do people think of Welbeck?
1) He will flourish being the focal point of the attack with Giroud out and become a legit option.
2) Will have wobbly giraffe legs like Sanogo and crumble under pressure.I think if he gets regular starts through the middle he will not only be essential for FPL, but giroud might have a fight on his hands. Wasn't utilised at ManU
Hoping 2.... Thinking 1
a little of column A and a little of column B
Nah, he will do well if he plays. Not sure once Walcott is back.
Good prospect. Better than Falcao.
Giroud's a donkey and he's still a decent Arsenal asset, Welbeck will be better.
He played well and got decent underlying stats when starting up top in MU last year.
Still a monitor situation, especially on current fixtures. But in 3-4 GWs, I may get him.neither imo. he'll do reasonably well but won't flourish or fail
but I feel 1 is more likely than 2 of those options. could be a bit like sturridge, played out of position and then when given regular time up top for a new club does wellADE Mach 2
Any price movements?
Petrol still pretty cheap here, no change. Water us more expensive
Food cost is going through the roof*is
John, you need to Drinkwater.
Great player that Drinkwater
Skrtel down to 5.9
Check stickies.
lol
bego gilks
terry naylor pva ferdinand moore
ramsey cesc mata siggy albrighton
rooney dzeko jovetic
2FTs and 2.4 in the bank
have a set of transfers in mind but what do you think are the best 1-3 transfers to make this week?Mata to sterling, Jovetic to Costa
This.
Rooney
Mata
Jovetic
For
Costa
Di Maria
WelbeckJovetic > Adebayor/lukaku/welbeck Mata > sterling should be your priority though
Dzeko to Costa and Mata to Sterling.
I think Jovetic is going to play against Arsenal to take advantage of the slow Arsenal defence. If Kosc is out, Mert and Chambers aren't the quickest players and I think pellegrini would have looked at the everton game and saw how vulnerable they are against quick attackers.Good point but Aguero will capitalise on that with his pace. dzeko will start he scored in their last away at newc and holds the ball up better which you need when away.
Mata
Jovetic
to
Lamela
Falcao
#flair
Anyone considering Trippier yet
Have him in telegraph game
Nope
5m? 😕
Crazy innit?
Does Granville still have him?
No, but doubled up on the Burnley goalkeepers (so, always have Heaton) as my Burnley defensive cover. He won't get the same amount of assists obviously.
Form or fixtures?: Captain gameweek 3
Sterling / Sturridge: FORM, but at home to a Villa side who have conceded one goal in their opening matches.
Costa / Hazard / Fabregas: FORM, but at home to second-placed Swansea who have exceeded expectations this year.
Rooney / Mata / ADM / Falcao: FIXTURES, but Man Utd's form has been terrible. Can we rely on any of them to score us a points haul?
Ramsey / Sanchez: FORM, but Arsenal are abysmal against big sides.
Aguero / Jovetic / Dzeko: FORM? Hit an miss form for Aguero and Jovetic at least. Away to Arsenal, so poor fixtures.
Toure / Silva: NEITHER, but always an option to captain I suppose.
Sigurdsson: FORM, and although it doesn't get much harder than Chelsea away, Sigurdsson's away form, even against big sides, is class.
Adebayor / Lamela / Eriksen: FIXTURES, after their thumping at Anfield, it's difficult to call Lamela and Adebayor in form (although Lamela had a pretty good match vs Germany?). Away to Sunderland, it's not the most difficult fixture.
Who are you going with? I'm on Costa at the moment.between Costa and Rooney for me. Still undecided
My captain isn't even on the list
Mario?
Balotelli?
Shit yeah.
I would never captain Toure/Silva if I had them.
I captained Toure last year when he was going ballistic every week. Agreed I there are almost always better options than Silva though.
NCNB
Between sterling and rooney but think rooney for me home v a vulnerable QPR side away from home
Costa - no 2nds at the mo
There is no standout candidate this week. The armband is on Rooney for now who is terribly out of form but has arguably the best fixture they are going to get the whole season
Form over fixtures. Easy choice for me next week. Costa (c)
Costa - I think CHE may want to put the swans back in their box with an A grade performance.
How about Naismith?
would you say that
Adebayor (sun, WBA, ars)
will outscore by min. 4 pts
Pelle (NEW, swa, QPR) in the next 3..?Yes imo.
Probably.
Unlikely IMO
Ok I know this has probably been asked a million times but ive been away and wondering WTF is going on with the prices rise/drop? is totalfpl no longer working or what?
Thanks
I kind use it as more of a guideline now... Not accurate due to FPL algorithm change
over 100 players waiting to drop mine says????? like that cant be for sure
TFPL and FISO is not reliable anymore. FPL towers have been conquered by Sauron's army.
Neither work.
so just guess work then is it?
According to inaccurate TFPL, Hazard is -66% and was sold off 4000 times yesterday. If this continues will he drop before Gw4?
He shouldn't drop as he has been flagged but nobody knows for sure nowadays.
Absolutely defiantly yes. Or possibly not
@Acqua: What's your Transfer this week?
He did Rooney -> Peter Crouch.
Took out Jovetic. Enjoy his brace
Naismith (C)
Thoughts?A mix of a brainless chicken and a fig tree
Only a chicken with balls can cross the road. Never call it brainless.
Bad Idea
Thanks.
Off to bed.
Night lads. 🙂Adios.
Cheers
Just spat my cornflakes out!
Reply fail to Naismith (c) comment
Thanks buddy.
And that's from an Everton fan.
We are away from home. He may get some points but surely u have someone in your team with better point potential.
Very very brave if u go ahead with it.
9 years, 9 months agoNah I don't think so. Nothing a few hits won't fix, I like the cabella punt