The Stock Check

The Stock Check – Gameweek 2 – Friday

Typically, Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensures that he crashes the Paul Pogba party, but the impact of the Frenchman’s energy at Old Trafford was there for all to see. Here’s the Stock Check after Friday’s night’s Gameweek 2 opener.

On the Rise

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Friday’s Gameweek opener has made it almost impossible to ignore him.

While his performances have hardly been vintage, Ibrahimovic’s ability to score goals has been in evidence from the get-go and his impact devastating.

Paul Pogba’s arrival as the legs and possession winner in midfield has almost enabled the Swede to settle in the role he does best – now he can almost afford to drift in and out of the game, cropping up to provide moments of quality in the box where it matters.

Already the most transferred in tonight, it’s Hull City up next and the international break gap – multiple price rises look assured.

Luke Shaw
Just as Antonio Valencia looked to have the advantage, Shaw responded with a barnstorming display down the left. The assist for United’s penalty compounded an impressive display.
Again Pogba could be the influence here. Lining up on the left side of the double pivot, his ability to dominate possession could now see the power swing to the left side and promote Shaw as the choice full-back.

However, Valencia was just three behind Shaw in the Bonus Point System, despite his assist. We will continue to monitor but for now, Valencia remains our choice.

Paul Pogba
It was obvious that Pogba’s energy lifted United and brought the best out of those around him – it’s perhaps less obvious how the Frenchman will rate as a Fantasy asset.

He had more touches than any other player, he had more attempts on goal than any other United player but we need more time to see if that translates to returns to justify the 8.5 outlay.

In Decline

Wayne Rooney
Whilst Rooney chipped in with the assist for Ibrahimovic’s opener, when the Swede took the ball to stroke home United’s second, the skipper’s fate was sealed. The 2.5 price difference was tempting but Ibrahimovic has already made his mark, leaving Rooney playing second fiddle now and, most likely, throughout the season.

Notably, it’s also been Rooney, not the Swede who has been withdrawn in both league outings late on.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Souare turning into a bit of a dud pick. How bad his injury, any idea?

    Souare > West Brom def on the cards...

    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      somebody said that Pardew didn't mention him in the press conference

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah he wasn't flagged until the game updated last night and then just appeared. Bizarre....

    2. davies
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing was said so I'm surprised he's flagged but oh well.

      Him and Kone stinking up my defence

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah not sure what's going on there Davis. Anyway even with those fixtures he's out my team next GW. Not quite sure why he ever made the cut anyhows...

        1. davies
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'll just leave him to rot - 4.5 and decent fixtures I guess.

          Kone and Gray are my bigger issues. Not happy with either, unless he goes to Everton.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            What's wrong with Kone? Sunderland have decent fixtures

  2. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Joel Cambell to go on loan to Sporting Lisbon

  3. Ruth_NZ
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey 7.9, Coleman 5.4, Benteke 7.4, Origi 6.9, Nolito 8.9, Bony 7.4, Mkhitariyan 9.4, Tadic 7.4, Lens 5.9, Taylor 4.4, Ayew 7.4.

    All fallen in price and all capable of doing well this season. Some nice bargains in waiting there. 🙂

    1. DarylT
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I like tadic and benteke in that group...

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Taylor will also be a great rotation defender. Bony only applies if he gets a move really.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lens is off to fenerbache.

      1. gzeren
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        yeah 🙂

  4. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic sellers are gonna regret it. I would've loved to have him instead of Redmond in the long run.

    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't agree really, not with a 1.5 price difference. When Redmond is up to 6.3 and Tadic down to 7.3 maybe, then there would be something to think about. But Redmond at 6.0 was just too good value.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Tadic has been so involved in everything though! Even had a disallowed goal today. I think he's been unlucky.

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thats easy for you to say when you wildcarded last week

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        *smug grin* 😉

  5. Brad1807
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    It's week 2 ?? Why make transfers so early see the game week out people and re asses haha

    1. michudagawd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      This is the time to build team value.

      1. thattreblefeeling
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly

  6. Lizard Lips
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Changed captain from Zlatan to Aguero at the last minute. Bottled it. 🙁

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      At least you had Shaw over Valencia , Ville Ronka

      1. Henryyy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ville is a non Ibra owner

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          His 2nd team, yes has no Ibra

          1. Henryyy
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            *_*

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Kun hasn't played yet ... Hatty?

  7. Francescoli
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy and Oscar --> Ibra and Redmond, just before the price changes. hope i did the right thing.

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Solid

  8. davies
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    After those transfers before price changes I've now got Souare/Kone/Gray stinking up my team and no FT's.

    Chances of Kone going to Everton?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      50/50.. we can't afford to lose any more players but he rejected latest contract offer.

    2. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      he's got a 4 year contract so it's anybody's guess

    3. michudagawd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is Souare gonna miss Bournemouth H?

      1. davies
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure how serious the "knock" is.

        Hopefully not though, I wanna play him.

        1. michudagawd
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah that fixture was the only reason I got him in.

  9. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    "Tadic sellers going to regret" makes me chuckle. Who do they have to actually finish his chances created? Nobody.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      That's a bit of an exaggeration. Even Tadic himself can score. He's going to come good. Everything has been pointing to an imminent point explosion. Sunderland's the game. 🙂

    2. boredjames
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      They have Austin. They just dont play him for some reason

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      As a Tadic owner (and big fan), this what actually worries me. Pelle and Mane may have been inconsistent but they were far superior to what he is working with now.

      It's a shame he's not playing for a stronger side.

  10. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Won't see another like Bolt for a long long time, 9/9 golds at the last 3 Olympics!!

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I want to see them all on and using drugs to see how quick they can actually run the 100m

      1. dribbler
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        they do all use drugs...pay attention dude!

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i13u9PhjT_c

    2. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wait till Toyko 2020 when you see me

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm faster

  11. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How quick was that update last night. Was like less than 5mins I think.

    All that campaigning from Daniel for quicker updates and he's not around to enjoy it.

    1. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Quicker updates but fuched up my team value im owed .4

  12. T.Henry14
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    In Tadić We Trust!

    Next week goal and two assists!!

  13. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can just about get Aguero Ibrahimavic Hazard Sanchez in one team but it's a really tight squeeze

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Last season I was in the same position so I went wuth /carlos /sanchez to save the funds

    2. boredjames
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure Sanchez is worth it right now.

    3. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      redmond - ramirez - benteke

      stones - mcauley - evans - friend - amat

      no problem

      1. Rhinos
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Got Mane too. The rest are dirt cheao

  14. tm245
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    No Ibra, drop from 110k to 1.05M. Ouch.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I had him and I dropped from 250k to 450k. Lots of people must've captained him and doubled up on United defense.

      1. tm245
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, the United ownership%s are quite high.

  15. Rusty Nail
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Had four risers but team value hasn't budged. Anyone ever had this problem or know of it

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Team link?

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah TV doesn't seem to be automatically updating which is strange considering how quick they updated the whole game at deadline last night.

    3. NP97
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You only gain half of a player's profit once you sell them i.e. they have to increase by 0.2 to get an 0.1 profit when you sell them. Also, maybe the team value hasn't updated yet

  16. NP97
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm really pissed at myself for two reasons:

    1. I got off to a terrible start this season mainly due to overspending on defenders and not having the budget for a solid midfield

    2. I didn't think forward enough to avoid price changes

    This is my third season and the past tow kicked off smoothly so I'm not used to this situation (lol)

    Annoyingly the price changes kicked in before many players have played their second match so I'll have to change now with that in mind. Luckily I have 0.5 mil itb to cover the changes

    The only thing I did right was get Aguero...

    Anyway, I want to desperately get one of the other big hitters (Hazard/Ibra) now especially before any more price changes.

    My plan is to do Vardy/Tadic out for Ibra and Redmond (I already have Townsend, Ramirez and Feghouli)

    The alternative is Vardy/Tadic to Hazard/some cheap attacker (I already have Gray)

    I'm not keen to get rid of either of those players. Tadic because of underlying stats blahblahblah and Vardy because even though Leicester look a different team I know he can score and he has a relatively weak Swansea defence next week. But I feel Redmond being a striker offers as much if not more than Tadic now and Ibra has easy away fixtures and what should be a goal fest against a Kompany-less city. I also have Eriksen but I think he is more solid than Lamela over the long run.

    Let me know what you think. I was about to do the first option but then price changes kicked in before I made up my mind.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Waiting a day will give you more info/options.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd suggest a midfield of Redmond - Townsend - Ramirez - Feghouli is too weak. Who's your fifth mid?

      1. NP97
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Eriksen, I think it's listed up there somewhere. The midfield is weak I agree and it's all due to my mistake of over-investing in the defence. I keep thinking though that players like Jaku, Amat who are cheap defensive players won't last and are unlikely and so I avoided them...

    3. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      (a) sleep on it

      (b) if in doubt save your transfers...you may get injuries

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You gave plenty of time to turn things around. Ibra does look essential. Redmond will score. Like the moves.

  17. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Game up to just short of 3.5m players already. Will defo break 4m this season.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      So many Ibra owners

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wow your tall

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        *you'er

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What does m stand four

  18. ViewsFromThePo6ba
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Better to get a drop on Tadic and wait until others have played. The transferred player could get injured.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Less of the sensible chat, take a hit now!

  19. Shearer & Sutton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Last night my OR went 188k -> 936k. (Valencia, Redmond).
    Vardy+Alli -> Ibra+Lamela I did before the price changes.

  20. thorvaldsson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    One point from one man. VVD...

  21. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Greetings from Mallorca ☀️
    Rooney giving up pens bit of a bummer. Zlatan looks like the main man now. Ahead of Hull, everyone is going to want him.

    2 X FT's so have jumped aboard and Bolasie has tickled my fancy ahead of Everton's brilliant fixtures and Goodison debut next week (fingers crossed). Just not feeling the Lamela love, plus leaves £1m in the bank to do Negredo > Benteke potentially.

    Silver linings and all that.

  22. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Mark been on since Zlatan brace? Was adamant in the Scout Cast he didn't need him.

    Aguero not necessary last season anyone?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is that a pajvakr

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        A pancake

  23. Henryyy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Gnight all, need some beauty sleep before i climb some ranks tomorrow

  24. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    LMS Chip Stats (3035 qualified)

    WC = 86
    BB = 2
    TC = 7
    AOA = 8

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Grav charge

  25. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    32 from two after I captainwanked once, then went back to Ibra. 43K, same place I finished last year and about 800K spots higher than I was at the same spot then 🙂

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nicely done! Didn't expect a brace vs Southampton (and Fonte) but I guess living up to an Old Trafford dream debut was on his mind.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I haven't experienced such joy from watching a footy match in years. So nice to see my boys in red playing like this 🙂

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Amazing how Arsenal are being left behind. Not so long ago their midfield was the benchmark, now you look at the energy in the Liverpool midfield, United, Chelsea and teams are going to have to adapt. Spurs with Dier and Wanyama is an alternative approach. United really needed both the Ibra and Pogba signings.

          1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            We did. Arsenal is in danger of becoming the United of the last couple of seasons.

  26. Ayew Serious
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who won the match

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm going to have to squeeze in a United defender next week, their ownerships are just insane.

    De Gea: 46.4%
    Shaw: 18.9%
    Bailly: 13.5%
    Valencia: 9.9%

    I know its boring to 'play the ownership game' but its seriously daunting to enter every gameweek knowing every other team has De Gea in goal, and a clean sheet when you don't own one is a likely red arrow

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      433 could be a serious tactic at the beginning. Shaw, Valencia, Walker, Stones/Williams... stunning value all under 6m

  28. Mr. Grv
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Dropped from 6k to 50k even though I had IBRA and Valencia

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not even looking (Rooney + Valencia). Was 3.5k after GW1

    2. Kurtinho
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thought I would shoot up the rankings with Valencia and Ibra (c). Only went from 10k > 9k. Tough crowd!

  29. FFSbet.com
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Did this before price changes is it worth -8 on long run?

    Vardy + Alli > Lamela + Ibra 2FT

    and

    Firmino + Gray > Redmond + Benteke (-8)

    Didnt want to get Diomande so i got Benteke +1.6 ITB but lost Firmino...

    front 8
    Redmond/Lamela/Hazard/Delofeu(Capoue)
    Ibra/Kun/Benteke

  30. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm wondering if all those making transfers today will be regretting it tomorrow.
    All aboard Redmond but it not out the question his goal in gw 1 a rare event
    Tomorrow could easily see another more sustainable cheap mid emerge, maybe from Everton or even palace.
    A day a long time in fpl and things could look very different this time tomorrows

    1. oghash
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

      Someone told me they bought your book the other day. I laughed so hard I almost :💩

      1. dribbler
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        are you as good at this game as Triggerlips?

        1. oghash
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          What game? Stating the obvious? No I'm not. Fpl? Yes I am.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Benched Redmond for Routledge, today. Shipped Rooney and Mahrez for Ibra + Bolasie tonight.

      Rooney not worth 9m if not on pens, I feel. Very good mid priced midfielders, and Everton have great fixtures. Attacking defenders look excellent value for those wanting an Aguero + Ibra team.

    3. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Completely agree. Vardy to Ibra is the easy bit. It's getting the right cheap mid to afford him that's difficult.

    4. ViewsFromThePo6ba
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The truth. Too impatient.