Our first members article of the week takes a delve into the Gameweek 25 data this evening. We assess the improvement from Chelsea and Man United’s lone strikers, analyse the Swansea midfield battle for our attentions and look for reasons behind the downturn in output from West Ham and Watford’s talismen.
*sexy 😆
What's with you and Andy Carroll 😀 If you're thinking of getting him in or something... Go sleep
I already have him. Been playing 442 since he got injured
😮 Don't contemplate keeping him...
It's worth the short term gamble imo seeing as -4 to get rid
Not really. Did what he does. Trying to hold it up for on rushing mids etc.
Cheers. Might as well keep for those fixtures but it's not looking inspired
He won't start any goals. A few sub appearances at best
games*
Yeah a distinct possibility but even off the bench it could work
Not likely to start any games, but if west ham aren't winning with 20 minutes to go, it would be very likely that Mr Carroll will be bought on and every player will be instructed to put as many crosses into the box as possible
Any news about Targett?
Do we think Man City will line up in a 4-4-2 with Iheanacho alongside Aguero, and Delph and Sterling wide, or the usual 4-3-3?
I think that Celina guy will start with Sterling on the wings in a 4-4-2
Celina Gomez?
😉
Delph should get the nod, surely, at least to start with.
Not on the wing again
Hello. Just back on aftr my worst wk ever. 32 points. Ozil gone for sanchez. Ozil does well. Sold lukaku. He scored. Benched mahrez, he does well. All in all an absolute disaster. Dropped way off in my mini leagues while in 4th and 3rd. Dropped over 200k places in overall.
I'm getting back in the saddle but don't know wat to do.Yep, last week was brutal. What's your team looking like for this week?
Kane out for Costa?
I have Alli and Alderwield for Spurs coverage and I feel like taking a punt to try and climb back up the league...as no-one has Costa....
I'm probably doing Kane to Rooney or Costa.
Best WHU defensive option other than cresswell?
I was gonna say Reid, but he went off injured tonight. He did get 3 bonus the week before last. Not too sure really, Probably Ogbonna if Reid is injured, Tomkins and Byram are both fighting for the right back spot, and if Byram starts at right back then Tomkins is fighting for a centre back spot. Cresswell is the only defender guaranteed to start at the moment
Thanks Balders btw! I messaged him on Twitter to ask about his BAP hunting spreadsheet and around an hour later he replied to say he'd updated it.
Super handy for comparing the Leicester defenders in particular
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WN7wHzk8VeoCdPEZM40uFi0UVUVM81RU9dNl5R1GlBc/pubhtml#Oooh, gradients of green...
Bit of a stat wiz that lad +1It's great! 🙂
🙂 you guys are making me want to do Simpson -> Fuchs
That's a wasted transfer unless there is absolutely nothing else
yeah it wouldn't happen for a few weeks at least
I'm regretting getting rid of Huth and keeping Schmeichel.
I like Schmeichel but wish I had a defender instead of GK. Fuchs would be the man I wanted
alderweireld seems to time his bigger games for their clean sheets. cheeky/jammy/sexy
Surprised by Dawson's low ranking too.
Dawson's only collected bonuses twice on 10 goals/assists so that works out really
Yeah. As a non-owner, it always seems like he rakes in the bonus, but maybe not the case. Terrific work, Balders! I do like a nicely presented spreadsheet lol.
Cheers TS 🙂
Interesting. Francis compared to Daniels is interesting....
Just remember not to take this table into isolation on it's own. Daniel's isn't that far behind Francis - it's almost negligible. Daniels has attacking threat too.
(Unless I've missed something)
Yeah well said Andy, a difference of 0.4 BBPS is less than a points difference every other week so its a very marginal advantage.
I was taught well 🙂
Fair enough. Advice taken 🙂 I'm not getting too carried away, just expected Francis to be much lower.
Any idea of what McCarthy does that is so spectacular??
Lots of saves and recoveries in tricky fixtures
Norwich (a)
Arsenal (h)
Aston Villa (h)
Chelsea (a)
Man City (h)
Tottenham (a)Nice one. I think I'll start him over Butland this week.
I love this spreadsheet so much.
Azpi compared to Ivan is interesting..
Compare his attacking stats v ivanovic in members area too. You might be surprised.
Yeah, he does seem the better option. Almost a mill cheaper too!
I am very worried about payet, he is so fantomatic as i heard...
Payet to Firmino worth it? (i'll cope with his blank gw27)
watched the game tonight, his set pieces are top class so will get points of these, his goal threat is limited tho from open play, he never seems to shoot, I'm keeping for next fixtures at least.
Cheers
Not made any changes. Was doing well. 194k rank n hoping for top 100k. At 400+ now. Really frustrated. defence is weak. Butland,Dawson, azpi Walker.
I watched the game tonight, his set pieces are top class so will get points of these, his goal threat is limited tho from open play, he never seems to shoot, I'm keeping for next fixtures at least.
Reply fail.
Think I'm ready for GW 26...
Butland
Moreno - Walker
Ozil - Payet - Mahrez - Alli - Stanislas
Aguero - Kane - Vardy
McCarthy - Bellerin - Sagna - RichardsSave the AOA and play a defender over Stanislas. Better times to use it.
what's with the costa love-in suddenly? 3 uncharacteristic baps are what sparked the moreno bandwagon
Fixtures and form
his form was better than i realised :strokingchin:
I'm not interested, I just enjoy provoking chin stroking
really :scratchesarse:
:strokessomething:
They should so make one for that 😀
Hiddinkness
3 goals in 4 and Newcastle up next. Stats aren't too bad either compared to other forwards.
Not liking the getting rid of Aguero to get him back idea thoughthat's the main problem, strikers these days have to be serious contenders to justify the sale as much as the buy
That's my biggest issue really.
It's not that Costa isn't potentially a good option. It's who do you get rid of? Not a decision I'd like to be making.No one seems to be mentioning cl midweek either. He defo one to be protected for that
Why not? If well planned out, could work wonders. This is where the 0.1s we've been clocking up here and there come in handy
It's using up valuable transfers around the blanks
Ok maybe this week but not next - in fact FOR the blank I'm going Aguero > Vardy and will then go Ighalo back to Aguero the week after. It pans out and makes up an important part of my current 5 week plan... (rubbing hands mr burns style)
ugh 🙁
Lfc supporter?
Portsmouth fan?
@Doos
For how long have you seen this WHam Revolution coming?
How was Payet against Liverpool guys?
Below par (again)
He ain't the same after the injury!
He was absolutely brilliant vs City at home
Didn't impress, but he is involved. Scored one assist, assist the assister for the first goal, passed to a shot who hitted the post and curled a free-kick in the post himself.
Also..how important is Payet? Could Moses Lanzini Antonio prevail?
Also..is Kouyate Song the best cm-combination?
Are Noble s days numbered?
Or was be always better than Parker?
What would people think of this Plan:
Try to get a full team in GW 30 and Wildcard for gameweek 31 with getting some players for the DGW 34 and then use the other two FTs to get 2 other DGWs.
A big DGW 34 is happening for sure ?
Seems the plan for a few.
Hi...can anyone offer some guidance for someone having a terrible season?....got 0.2 and1ft....
With gw30 in mind I am planning to hold this week...and then Dawson to Simpson or fuchs next week.....sound sensible?...team is below....thanks
Ddg
Koscielny dier Williams Moreno Dawson
Sanchez mahrez alli payet firmino
Kane kun ighalo
LFC comedy gold. 25 years counting my favorite comedy on the tele.
Post Op Klop Kops Flop
Hahaha!
Klopp for the ploks 😉
Ah well. I'll carry on regardless. Not as if I have a choice.
No leauge titles but enough great memories in those 25 years have made it worthwhile, justabout.2005 wasn't bad.
aye
that's what west ham do this season. must be a joy for their fans after the allardyce era
Kun, Kane, Costa.
Got Costa in last week for Lukaku but really want to put Vardy in that mix.
Costa > Vardy for GW27?
Any simplified where we at after game?
I'm in a generic hotel room in Castlebar, HVT. Beat that! 🙂
Mayo for Sam.
Not this year and not with that squad. Their day has passed, new Manager or not
Agreed.
Our day passed 20 years ago. Punching above our weight thanks to Ciaran Mc and then Cillian O'Connor.
Are you there since Saturday night?
loool
Some good pubs in Castlebar.
I've been on the lash in Westport allright down the years, never Castlebar. Not tonight either, got some work to do 🙁
Ah yeah. Westport ie better, especially in the summer. Not as many pubs as Castlebar but better pubs.
I read that as a geriatric at first!
😉Funnily enough I'm visiting some nursing homes tomorrow. In a corporate, evil kind of way, rather than a caring, tender visit.
Touting for buisness at the old folks home I see, your underhandness knows no bounds!
😉
Think whoever loses city chelsea tie has a gw30. Hammers v unlikely to, would have to lose to Blackburn and Watford lose to leeds (although that's nailed on 😛 )
Haha love the Leeds optimism!
Bring Dave O'Leary back I say!!!!
Thanks RH
Fook completely wasted
water
Hmm?
So do we want Chelsea or Man City to win the other cup tie?
Liverpool vs Chelsea
or
Norwich vs Man City
for GW30man city based on that
Manchester City.
Norwich vs Man City is "load on up City time"
If City win they will have a blank GW30.
"ozil to tettey for a hit?"
Man City. Best way to climb rankings is to have highly owned players blanking
Surely only Aguero is highly owned? (maybe Kolarov?)
Whereas Chelsea/Pool could have Ivan/Azpi/FirminoKolarov 10% more owners than Ivan
Best West Ham defender now that Reid is injured again? (Can't afford Cresswell)
Avoid if Reid is out
Brilliant. Where have you been all season while I languish at 1m.
I'd rather have Adrian for the saves if Reid is out. Chances conceded is gonna go up. Same with the likelihood they'd slip from in from a set piece
Good point.
Even with nor and SUN next two? Who's a better option for 5.2 or less?
Cedric?
Thought you might say that. Looking at VVD from gw29. Was thinking Collins or ogbonna- specially after his goal tonight!
Collins
Benteke has knocked us out of the FA cup 2 years in a row
Really p'dWe need to spend the whole summer working on defending set pieces
Didn't even see their goal. Had my back to the pitch, saw it coming
I was at the game too in the middle of the home fans when they scored. Imagine how painful that was!
Nightmare that
So is CHE - MCI in the 5th round the one Pelleg is threatening to field the buy scout team?
Yes
Aww, I'm looking to toss a Chelsea defender onto my team. Doesn't seem the most optimal with the gw 30 blank
Also, who fooled you twice? A FPL Player that you broughz in at least twice after hauls or for whatever reason and didn't produxe, so that you probably hate his guts by now?
mane
i may even go back a third time
Mane + Sinclair
Walcott fooled me thrice this season 😳
Salty language, but if you're interested in a Liverpool fan's point of view via Robbie Fowler/Vice Sports...check this out...it's pretty amusing
https://youtu.be/ibFxW5awBowNot really sold on the idea of doing all my decision based on GW30 already. United have good looking fixtures and some form until then but will likely blank that week but still think I might get Rooney in. Attacking players from teams like Stoke, Southampton or Newcastle are not going anywhere near my team at the moment so that only leaves the Leicester guys who I will certainly have all the other teams playing that week is guess work.
Only thing that is holding me back from getting Rooney/Costa in is the fact that I need to use both my free transfers on it but on the other hand the other transfer will be Walker to Leicester/Southampton so not too bad. What are your views on making decisions already based on GW30?I think you are right, fwiw.
First season paying attention, so I'm most likely over sensitive for "smart planning" stuff
I like smart planning but I like instant results better like points next GW.
Not paying attention till know 5th round scores. But if you get someone in who scores well over 4 weeks then that's better than a a steady away plater with a gw30 fixture
Yep that's what I'm thinking. Firmino is a good recent example I knew I should have gone for him but the blank but me off.
I'm waiting for some epic post on here with all the ins and outs and fry my brain with it!
Nothing like some late night brainfry.
It's a bit like weighing up whether to take a -4pt hit(s) or not. As an extreme example, if you have no GW30 players, you'll probably lose on average about 40-50 points on those that have 11 GW30 players in GW30, but if you think you can make up those points on other GWs when your team will be stronger instead, then go for it.
Very extreme example as you said. Might have at maximum two players less than the ones who field a full eleven and that's without hits.
Sánchez (C) puntatime
Not getting the love right now Doc, and I own.
I went for it last week not feeling it this week at all but that might be because of the captain fail last time out. I think there are better options this week but he is explosive when on form.
same here. not match fit you could see that. but you know the guy will always give you value for money and not hide.
Any benefit if WBA win/lose tomorrow for gw30?
They play Utd at home.I know, scraping the barely with Albion assets, if only Jaffalad or Reedy were here they could sell me the Pulis triple up!
🙁If they and MUN lose then they will play GW30
Oh yes of course
P'borough V WBA (wed night) with the winner away to Reading. (Next weekend)
Shrewsbury V man Utd. (Next weekend)Highly unlikely they have a game in 30.
MUN will winYea agree, thanks.
Have you guesstimated fixt for 30 by chance?
MUN home to CRY gw 30. WBA away to ARS.
8 years, 2 months agoRight I'll try again. Did the tall sex horse like Andy Carroll play well?