In our first members article of the week, we assess the displays of West Ham, Leicester and Villa’s forwards as the search for a Callum Wilson replacement intensifies. We cast an eye over Southampton, Spurs, West Ham and Arsenal’s midfields and also analyse the impact of Brendan Rodgers’ decision to switch to a 3-4-1-2 formation in the last two Gameweeks.
Just be careful if relying on those percentages, players in the low 90s have risen and fallen befroe
I know, but as long as he didn't show a clear 100% earlier today, I will still wait.
As I was saying, would suck if he got injured after i brought him in...
For example, look at the people transfering Yaya OUT, then Pellegrini declares him fit for the CL-game and very likely to be fit for the weekend. If only they would have waited a day or two, they wouldn't have "wasted" a transfer.
Agree, certainty is more valuable than the 0.1 you would lose
Who are you taking out?
I'm thinking either Redmond or Ayew.
If I take out Ayew it's only so it wouldn't be so expensive bringing KDB in.
If I take out Redmond, I will get a 0.1 profit before Redmond's price fall.
Thoughts?I took Ayew out this week to help get Sanchez in. Seems like his and Swanseas form have taken a dip
Just afraid of SWA bouncing back up again. And Redmond has great fixtures these 2-3 upcoming GW3, he's however not 100% nailed.
Doesn't matter really who I choose, either one will be a bad transfer and it will come back and bite me in the ass.
I'd rather have Sterling than KDB
Are you serious? I hate owning sterling
If only you could see the stats
But he can see the match and Sterling is wasteful. KDB looks far lively and involved.
KDB has been more than a little fortunate so far.
Top FPL players tend to get a bit fortunate. 🙂 Maybe thats the sign of better things to come.
Not when Silva returns
Thats yet to be seen.
I think its fairly obvious that KDB won't be playing as a #10 when Silva returns.
I tend to agree with this which is why I'm holding back on KDB. But it doesnt take away from the fact that Sterling is wasteful
If you watched last match closely KDB wasnt playing no.10 anyway yet managed to score.
Indeed, he was on the right in that occasion and scored a long range goal. That won't happen all the time, in general he wasn't very threatening on the RW.
'Sterling is wasteful' is an understatement.
You seem to have a lot of hate for the guy, but the fact that you've kept him this long without changing him shows that you're worried he's going to explode against Newcastle.
I dont hate him. Just hate owning him. I've only kept him this long because I've had more pressing transfers to make and dont really fancy taking a hit for it. Yes, there is a chance of him coming into some points against Newcastle - the point for a CS - but he certain isnt going to 'explode'.
You watch the games too, right?
Yes
Then surely you can see that KDB is a far better footballer at this stage? OFC Sterling is just a baby and will get better and better but right now it's no contest
The stats suggest a much closer comparison than you make out. Sterling gets into dangerous areas a lot more than KDB. Yes KDB is a better finisher but when Silva returns he won't have as much freedom.
I also believe Sterling was bought to run on to Silva's delightful passes - he is pathetic at finishing but once Silva back, he'll have enough chances to grab the points
Agreed
My comparison is between them as footballers, not how many touches they have in the box or whatever stats you are referring to. They are both good options in that attack, although KDB is worth the extra million at the moment imo
My comparison is how they are used on the football field in the City attack. Not a comparison between them as individuals.
You aren't worried that Sterling may be the first one to get subbed off going forward?
Thats not a worry, he is always subbed off.
No
sterling cant finish. KDB requires only a few chances to score
He can't continue to score outside the box on a regular basis.
Check his goals in the Bundesliga.
As a #10? different position to the RW
This, I still beleive he's the best option out of the City midfielders
I'm happy with my Yaya.
Wait... that came out wrong. But still true 🙂You are a babe, I dont think he'd mind. I wish I had chosen him instead of Sterling at the beginning of the season
Sorry, I forgot you're probably a bloke behind that grav
I shall never reveal. Though my team link will give it away 🙂
lol. nice one mike! Your ranking last year was amazing and I can see you have been doing progressively better each season. Keep it up
Cheers Pochecinno.
Advice welcome from a high ranker such as yourself. Great start!
Hello DZ.
Seen any great films lately?
I just saw 'Man Up' with Simon Pegg which was pretty funny. 🙂I watched The fault in our stars a couple of nights ago. Really nice old soppy film if you're into that sort of thing
Haven't seen it yet, but it's on my watchlist.
Sounds soppy like you say but based on a decent book by all accounts.
Dont get me wrong, I enjoyed it
Just saw Sicario in the theater. Very good.
Heard it is amazing so i may go see it today. 😉
Emily Blunt hubba hubbaYeah. It's Benicio who steals the movie though.
Saw "The Place Beyond The Pines" for a second time. Still sucks.
However, I did see "Still Alice" - just wonderful and heartbreaking.
'71, good and solid movie.
Ex Machina - loved it.Agreed. TPBTP is too long and not engaging enough to warrant the extra screen time. Also a bit clumsy in its structure which leaves a huge vacuum right in the middle third of the film.
Have not seen Still Alice but would like to.
Ex Machina is one of the films of then year.Best. Answers. I. Could. Ever. Wish. For.
Still Alice was great. So many in the theater were crying. Must have been too close to home to many. Wonderfully done.
A story that affects so many in society, can hit anyone at anytime, and is incurable. Moore is such a great actress I can only imagine the tear jerking produced in that one.
As my wife and I were leaving the theater (like what, 4 months ago?), there was a 40 ish man sitting towards the back, alone, bawling inconsolably. I've never seen that after a performance of any kind. It haunts me, that moment.
Wow! I love that film has such power to affect people and that filmmakers have in their hands an art form that can stir such emotion, cause outrage and deep thought throughout the world.
Watched The Visit the other day. Not bad, it's by that M Night Shamalalalayan guy
This is England 90 was different class though. If you haven't watched that i'd recommend it. Shan Meadows masterpiece although quite bleak tbf.The TV Series i mean... although the film is obviously good and the start of the saga
I heard The Visit is more like a doco style (Paranormal Activity type) kind of film unlike M.Night's other stuff. The trailer looks pretty cool but not sure it will get me to the Cinema.
This is England huh? I'll keep an eye out for it.http://movietv.to/movies/903044-The-Visit
Just scroll down and click the play button 😉Cheers. Downplay huh? Safe? Never heard of it before.
Streaming. Don't click on any of the crap at the top. Just scroll down and click on the play button on the movie image.
Yeah seems fine for me. HQ versions as well from what i've seen
Wants me to sign up and then give Credit Card info. They state it won't be charged but is Donnaplay safe?
wooooooah i don't know what any of that sh1t is. You don't have to sign up to anything. Close all that and open the link again. Just scroll down and click the play button on the picture
Maybe you need to sign up if you want to download etc. I've just been streaming the films/shows
Coolio thanks Dunny man.
Sicario is good. could of had some more action but nonetheless i really enjoyed it
I think The Martian opens here in Aus tomorrow so will go see that too. 🙂
oh sweet.. i may do the same, looks good!
Didnt realize Koscielny is only 1 year younger than Mertesacker.
Seems pretty fast for a 30 year old centre backProbably just looks that way next to Merte 🙂
wow Mertesacker looks a good 10 years older than him
Not as fast as this fifty five year old CB...
I own Kos, and hope he is not out for long.
He is, and so are Gabriel, Bellerin, and Coquelin. Our defence is brilliant, it's just our keepers and lack of balance in midfield that's letting us down. Ramsey should be our B2B with Alexis on the right and Cazorla on the left, that's the best solution IMO.
Where is fpl towers based and who owns the site?
It's not...It's actually a bloke in a brown cardigan, who smokes a pipe, doing it from his shed.
For some reason that image in my head is of Mark
They're brothers....Mark is the one wearing the Christmas jumper in August.
yeah, thats probably why!
Pedro to Payet/Coutinho/Mane -4?
madness
Only Payet. Great fixtures and form.
Nah. Wait and do it for free.
Hold imo MR
I'm thinking of doing something similar.
I would stick with Pedro
Long term, would you rather have Sakho or Gomis?
I think Sakho with Payet behind him and being a bit cheaper swings it. Does he get bonus points because Gomis sure doesn't.
I'm not sure if Sakh gets the BAPS you so love. My greatest worry is Gomis hooked at the half at what the future holds. But the other forwards aren't at his level at Swansea. I'd think/hope it's just a one week tactical move.
I hope it is a one week anomaly too as I own him. Might just spur him on to perform!
Gomis
The penalties definitely help. Being off at halftime and the worry about what happens next week worries me. Thank you.
it worries me too
Sakho, arguably plays for a better and more attacking team. He also has competition for his place which will keep him on his toes
Hmmm. Thank you.
Gomis
thoughts on this lot
migs(Ruddy)
Azpi kolarov williams (Evans coates)
Sanchez Mane Coutinho Mahrez (Sinclair)
kun Gomis Vardy
0.7itb 1ftCoutinho --> Payet
Hi guys,
So.... Callum Wilson.
Who to use my FT to swap him out for? I've only 0.4 ITB and he'll get me 5.7.. the only option seems like Ighalo but I'd greatly appreciate any and all advice.or Gestede
Gestede!
Personally i went balls out and got Kane for a hit as i couldn't afford the Wisoon > Vardy swapGo for gestede
Only if you had 0.1 more, I'd say Berahino. But Bojan can be nice little punt.
Cheers guys, Gestede it is!
Skrtel -> Janmaat
Wilson -> Vardy
Look like good moves?skrtel→Janmaat next week !
Need to make up funds!
it looks good if it's for free
Some people said I should play Ozil (MUN) over Ritchie (WAT) this week. Need some help on this. Can't say I'm confident about Ozil doing anything against Man U. Watford have been defensively solid but Ritchie is more of a differential and possibly on pens now that Wilson is injured. Plus I think Bournemouth have a better chance of a CS than Arsenal. Thoughts?
Ritchie over ozil for me
Play ozil. Bournmouth attack would be weaker without wilson gradel.
I'd go with Ozil. Watford better shot at clean sheet imo. I think Ozil is also due an assist or two. United due for a let down.
take a hit for de bruyne the rise?
Silva > KDB -4noo
not for silva no way. Keep him
Keep if hes fit. silva likes playing against newcastle
Maybe for free after next gwNope, Silva could be better than KdB when he's back.
I'm thinking of captaining Silva this week (if fit).
Not now that Silva about to return
nope
Thanks all. Will half.
Silva dropped and I've had him for three blanks which us painful
Another little tit bit from my journey into U15's footy management...
Been speaking to another manager who had his goalie sent off in a match....The FA have fined the club £35.00 and the club (as is common) have passed the fine on to the parents...
The parents have told the FA to f off and have stopped the goalie from playing anymore after a row...
No wonder grass roots footy isn't working.What was the sending off for? Something violent or for a match incident like last man? Do they even fine you for RCs like that?
The FA have introduced fines for kids for both bookings and red cards...
madness. Surely a suspension is punishment enough for a kid who wants to play football matches
That's silly to be honest.
Jeez. I hope the refs use common sense then and aren't dishing them out like they think they're on the tele!
Same manager played in a cup competition at the weekend against one of the best young clubs in the NW based in Manchester.
At half time they were 14-0 down...he said to the ref the kids had had enough and wanted to leave....The ref informed the manager that it was a£100.00 fine if they left !!...
They ended up losing 22-1looool.... character building!
Aye...They got promoted from the league that would have put them in the easier cup completion last year....and drew the hardest team in the top cup competition.
Stupidity at its finest. It's all about the $$$. What a shame
Why don't the club pick up the tab £35 is a big ask for the average family they have enough going on not everyone is on a FA board
I'm guessing that it's a big ask for most local clubs as well tbh
I know obliviously the FA are at fault here £35 is way over the top for a young falla they are going all out over there to alienate kids from the game i can see
They want to make it more like Rugby a rich kids sport
Football clubs are like parasitic corporations and Tories. Pass the bill onto poor working families
Most clubs pass it on apparently.
That's well pricey, in Australia, you just don't play for the next 2 games or you play under a fake name 😀
Hahaha
I hope you pick fun names. Like Randy Bumgardener 😀haha well not a fake name per se - but the name of that one guy who joined at the start of the season and then never turned up again
Ah that makes more sense.
This guys parents must have been on a bet! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Baumgardner
They should have a team bond as part of the fees perhaps. Then they get paid back at the end of the season? I believe bad behaviour should always be punished assuming thats why the GKer was sent off.
I have to say I love your stories of everyday footy. Reminds me of the old times; I used to love my Sunday league teams. I'm on your side with the FA charges. It was bollocks years ago too, even in 5 a side. The amount of stupid little charges they give is insane. To register a team every half a year for a fee made my blood boil. I don't mind paying for the ref, and playing fees but registering a 5 a-side team? Bah
We now get fined (managers) £10.00 for incorrect marking of a technical area...£10 for not putting up the respect banner...£10.00 for submitting late online team sheets.....
It's endless and stupid. I do this for free, not as a job.Holy sh1t! Is it the ref who has to check and report back on all this?
Yes.
I'd mark a f"cking a technical area with a few bottles and a bucket of water with the magic sponge in it
It's all so complicated I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to be arsed with it for long...It's just kids wanting to play footy against other local kids....
Good to go with AOA?
stekelen
Kolorov Nyom
Pedro KDB Payet Mahrez Sinclair
Aguero(c) martial Lukaku
(Darmian gomez oxford)
1.8itbDarmian over sinclair (I've sinclair btw)
sinclair at home to stoke over Darmian away to arsenal? if im not going to play sinclair against stoke at home then i dont know why id have him over say... westwood
Play Sinclair.
Against in-form Sanchez and Wally?
With that defense, probably. Darmian unlikely to get a CS
Yes or No?
Wilson Ayew --> Vardy KDB (-4)
(can do either transfer for free)Who are your other mids?
Do it
Wilson to Vardy for free.
Don't dump Ayew for a hityes
Go for it
Where did the ticker go??
Hello
allo
TM said on holiday. Can only appreciate how useful it is now
If you knew a kid was outstanding at football and had a good chance of becoming pro, would you keep him in UK or send to Spain, Holland, Belgium etc.
Hmmmm. If he was promising enough to get into a good academy in one of those countries then that would be very tempting. The likes of Barca, Ajax, Anderlecht etc.
Probably send him away, depends what his skill set was
I think it might be time to dump Pedro, I'm contemplating getting rid of him for a hit.
Chelsea looked better with willian on, that's what I'd be worried about the most
The reason why I want to sell him, he was terrible from what I saw and from what I have read.
Watching the Chelsea game now. Time to do some scouting.
TM, is 35(-4) enough to survive LMS? I don't think so... 🙁
Only 34(-4) was 🙁
So anything above that is safe? 36 (-4) here
30 was the safety score. League has been updated and teams removed.
I see my team is still in LMS despite that big, fat red arrow. you sure it's been updated?
You got 31. Tricky week for teams with Wilson, Aguero, Ayew, Kolarov, Myhill, Mahrez, Azpi, Yaya etc
These players were common down the bottom.Indeed. Well done - great score for you last week.
I survived LMS - good! We're on similar OR again - let's do this! lolHaha, noticed you made a big jump on me recently. Still early days but need to get back into that top 1m as soon as possible.
Sweet, cheers TM 🙂
Willian
This
yassin Berahimi too 😉
Morning all.
If anyone is interested in Fantasy NBA, we have a league specially designed for FFS community. Some regular & semi-regulars are in there already, i.e Billy, Snake Juice, Salmdog Millionaire, Les Bleus and me.
Feel free to contact me at mateen_dreams@yahoo.com or SJ if you're up for it. Draft is currently set on Sat Oct 17.
Yep! Only join if you don't know anything so I don't come last 😉
Nabil, I read those articles, very helpful indeed. Looking forward to the draft 🙂Glad you find 'em useful.
Have a look at our chatter in Messages on the Board regarding Draft time. I might miss it 🙁 but here's being hopeful
Who would you prefer to start?
Westwood (STO)
Prödl (bou)
This is assuming Shaqiri is ruled out. Otherwise I can replace him with a hit up to 7.4m. Thoughts?Prodl
Westwood. Always favour the attacking player
True. Westwood rarely delivers though. Would be hilarious for ML rivals if he actually did something. Perfect fixture for it.
Exactly, his fixture is probably better too. I'm not sure about the last few games but early on in the season he was creating chances galore
I started him twice already this season. Very frustrating to watch.
Prodl
Prodl
Ok cheers lads. I fancy a 2-pointer either way. But Prodl seems the consensus.
Sold Sanchez for Hazard last week, as a few others did.
Now I'm tempted to bring Sanchez back in with Chelsea being in such dreadful form.
Savvy or daft?Draft.
It is hard to own up to your mistakes but sometimes it has to be done
Sounds like sanchez played well but the odds would be to keep hazard. Could go either way
Hold Haz now, or you'll be kicking yourself - especially if he comes good vs Soton
Yea that would be even tougher to come back from psychologically.
Nothing really suggests Hazard will come good though, Mourinho dropping him today was a bit of a mystery. Chelsea seem like a sinking ship at the moment.
Only 1 week left. After 6 months of fantasy baseball it's down to me (14421 points) and another guy (14353) but he should get another 80 points from 2 extra starters. 156 games through and I'm absolutely worn out, I can't wait for Sunday night when it will all be over I don't even care if I lose anymore
Haha... Well done either way 🙂
Not keen on Fantasy NBA? We have 4 places left
I don't know anything about basketball sorry, I wish I did
No prob. Best of luck with your baseball thingy.
Can ye recommend a good documentary for me to watch dead zoners?
Tim's Vermeer
Gasland
That Sugar film
Food Inc
SennaI have seen all these expect Tim's Vermeer i have watched trailer and might give it a watch
I was in Holland many years ago and seen Vermeers Girl with a Pearl Earring i was very impressed by this painting i even used it as a screen saver in my phone for a spell 🙂Simon Schama's Power of Art - Rothko Black on Maroon - BBC Documentary
I have seen that a few times
I was in London recently and seen a few of those Rothkos in the Tate Modern when you see the money some of his paintings changed hands for it would make one wonder some people would want to have there heads checkedI love the story behind it though. You can't paint suffering, death and war like picasso; the images of the death camps were worse so he just painted two colours
Beautiful work by one of the masters. Would love to be in its presence.
If you want to watch a sports one then have you seen ESPN 30 for 30's? They are excellent, Bird vs Magic or The best that never was are some of the best
Looks good thanks 🙂
Touching the void
I have seen it excellent stuff
Cane Toads
Hilarious documentary. Bring some drinks
Man on Wire.
Hurry before the hollywood version ruins it.
Human by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
trust me
So will Pool play Studge and Takers side by side when he's back from injury? I guess so right?
Does this heighten Studge appeal or detract IYO?*Tekers not takers 🙂
He is a bit pricey to be warming the bench at Liverpool so they will probably play together
I think if Stur is kept fit he might put himself in the essential bracket very fastSturridge seems to do well in any partnership
Yes, two up front with Coutinho in behind. Same system as we are playing atm but Tekkers instead of Ings.
Probably detract, since he may not be the main manSturridge will be first choice no doubt. he is a much better finisher of the ball as well.
According to Ty on Arsenal Fan TV, Arsene Wenger told him that Koscielny is definitely out for the Man Utd match. Apparently a hamstring injury.
How much that is true, I don't know.
On Wildcard... much ground to cover, but blessed with team value of 103.6 to tinker with. Current thinking:
De Gea (Hennessy)
Kolarov, Monreal, Evans (Hangeland, Kelly)
Hazard, Sanchez, Mata, Mahrez (Drinkwater)
Kun, Sakho, Vardy
Biggest headache is whether to stick with Hazard/Sakho (especially after today's Champions league display) or do one of De Bruyne/Martial or even Payet/Sturridge
Thoughts on my team? And is Hazard/Sakho the best combination?
Play 2
fMane (che)
Pele (che)
Ayew (TOT)That should be Pelle obviously 😉
Ayew and Pelle. Coin flip between Pelle and Mane really
Mane and Pelle
Need help. Dont really like Ighalo. But i was forced to bring him in due to wilson's injury. What to do in the next few weeks. I know my defence needs sorting
0.9 ITB
McCarthy, Hennessey
Kolarov,Nyom, Evans, Gomez, Targett
Hazard, Sanchez, Mahrez, KDB, 4.3
Aguero, Martial, IghaloI like Cresswell
You'll be grateful for Ighalo. Yep, defence needs upgrading
Ticker is back, you're welcome 😎
top man
you're the man
Balders, are you ready mate?
The bigger question is whether his Bot is ready.
we'll see. you ready to fill in?
Yep. 🙂
8 years, 7 months agoFor those, like me, that are still waiting on bringing in KDB before ManC CL-game, but are afraid of tonight's possible price rise - here's some stats.
At 23.00 GMT
KDB 92,3%, DELTA 2954
At 00.45
KDB 92,8%, DELTA 2762
Stats from http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/
Based on these stats my conclusion is that he will NOT rise tonight, the DELTA isn't going down fast enough.
However, the stats could be wrong, so you will of course have to make your own assumption. I would still wait until tomorrow's CL-games are finished before I'm bringing him in to my team.
I will transfer him in for a -4 hit, so it would suck big time if he got injured AFTER I brought him in. Waste of a transfer, waste of points.