Say What

Say What? – Gameweek 9

Say What? reports for duty amidst the injuries and mind games of Gameweek 9 as we bring you another selection of the week’s most quotable sound bites. Prepare for a triumphant Sam Allardyce on “out tactic-ing” another of the league’s premier sides as he tips off Louis van Gaal on how to repeat the feat, Ronald Koeman discusses Saints’ scintillating defensive form and James McCarthy backs Everton’s successful squad rotation policy. Elsewhere Christian Eriksen cites the change of style as a reason for Tottenham’s wavering form, Mark Hughes bemoans a lack of cutting edge and we hear from Arsene Wenger and Paul Lambert on the return of a pair of Fantasy aces.

West Ham upset the odds, and over 25% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers who were counting on Sergio Aguero, with a 2-1 victory at the Boleyn. Nearly 400,000 managers had piled in for the Argentine on the strength of his performance against Spurs in Gameweek 8, with Aguero also topped our Captain Poll ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off. With City scoring six in their previous two away trips, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce moved away from a midfield diamond and switched to a 4-2-3-1:

“Two crosses created two goals. Morgan (Amalfitano) was brilliant coming in off his line inside the far post. We didn’t play with two strikers because I thought that was too risky against their quality, so we played with a 4-2-3-1 and for me it was the right decision because we got the right result – and one not many people expected.”

 

The move panned out brilliantly for the Hammers, who now sit second in our Frisking the Fixtures – The Strong article, and Fantasy managers will be tempted further still by another growing FPL prospect. Diafra Sakho’s match-winning strike took his goal streak to five consecutive Premier League matches, and the Senegalese forward has now returned against Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City’s defences, making the 5.7-priced frontman seemingly fixture proof right now, though a shoulder problem sustained on Saturday should deter would-be investors until further prognosis is available. After the match, Allardyce was brutally open about his exploitation of Eliaquim Mangala and with a Manchester derby up next, it will be interesting to see how these comments resonate.

“I think they leave him [Mangala] exposed. He’s only just joined. They don’t protect him and he’s only just got here. Vincent Kompany is used to it, he’s been at this level for such a long time. This lad’s not, he’s finding his feet and we made big strides down the left and caused them lots of problems. Maybe there should have been a bit more protection from other players. That wasn’t there and we exposed that.”

 

The Hammers’ form kept them hot on the heels of the current top four’s only other victors; Southampton. The Saints are already a well-established fraternity for Fantasy investment and, with Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pellè commanding our attention for their attacking exploits in Gameweek 8, this time it’s the defence’s turn to shine. Southampton have now recorded five clean sheets in their last eight, and boast three of the top five FPL defenders -while Fraser Forster sits a point off the top of the goalkeeper standings – and manager Ronald Koeman shared his philosophy on clean sheets after the 2-0 win against Stoke.

“It is true I am proud of that, because we work very hard in pre-season about our organisation in the team and okay, football is with the ball, but maybe more importantly football is the organisation when you don’t have the ball and how you defend. It’s teamwork, that starts with the forwards and how they press, it’s great because clean sheets make wins and we showed that again. I’m very proud about that. I think that’s the basic to win games, to play out of a good organisation and to defend well. Defending is not only for the defenders, but defending starts from the front and that’s teamwork. It’s going well and I think that’s the key of our position on the list that we play out of good organisation.”

 

Mark Hughes started with a lone striker against the resilient Southampton defence but with his side facing their first away blank of the season moved to a 4-4-2 in an attempt to find a cutting edge. Stoke are yet to unearth a consistent source of attacking returns and have now averaged just under one goal per match, with the stubborn days of Tony Pulis seeming long gone. Stoke have managed just two clean sheets this season, and with trips to Spurs, Liverpool and Manchester United in their next five games, Fantasy managers would be forgiven for taking a wide berth of the Potters’ assets.

“During the second half we were a lot better when we went to 4-4-2 and put Mame [Biram Diouf] up with Peter [Crouch], because we had the threat of being able to get in behind them which meant they had to sit a little deeper, which then allowed us to dictate the tempo of the game. We managed to get ourselves into a number of really promising situations, but we weren’t able to get the quality on the ball to hurt them.”

 

Everton are continuing to grow in form after a torrid start to the season and only Romelu Lukaku’s clumsy defence-splitting back pass prevented them from recording back to back 3-0 wins against Aston Villa and Burnley. Roberto Martinez rested the returning Ross Barkley after midweek action in Europe, while Samuel Eto’o took up the role off Lukaku and produced a pair of superb goals to win the match and midfielder James McCarthy reckons rotation is benefitting the Toffees.

“The rotation helps, obviously. People can say three games in a week, you’re a professional, it’s your job and so on, but it can be hard coming back from places like Lille and going again for another game. But we were delighted with the resulting team performance and the three points up at Burnley.”

 

After starting the season looking a perfect match, Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham Hotspur’s relationship seems very much like a work in progress after Newcastle dished out a third home defeat in the last four in front of their own fans. Playmaker Christian Eriksen admitted that his team are still struggling to adapt to their new manager’s style of play and whilst Spurs fixtures look fairly strong in the long run, their woeful recent form may persuade many to steer clear of their Fantasy prospects.

“As players, we are all trying to adapt to Mauricio’s new style of play and we won’t know everything straight away. It is still a work in progress but, hopefully, we won’t take too long to get it right. We could have done better in some games. We have had some good results but some disappointing defeats too, although it is easy to forget that we are still working with a new manager. You can already see that we are starting to play the way he wants us to, and the more we work together, the better the results will be.”

 

Elsewhere in North London, Arsene Wenger pondered the return of Fantasy stalwart Theo Walcott ahead of a trip to Burnley. The Arsenal midfielder has served up an elite level of Fantasy returns thanks to his explosive pace and attacking positioning, but would-be investors may need to hold fire on bringing the Englishman in after a lengthy lay off though injury.

“I have to give him [Walcott] competition slowly in the next three or four weeks. His runs off the ball are fantastic and it always gives you hope that you can score goals. The pace we have in the side when he’s back is very impressive because Welbeck, Alexis and Oxlade-Chamberlain are also very quick. Could the attacking pace frighten defences? Let’s see. My imagination works like yours but I have to prove that they can work together on the pitch and that’s what I’ll try to do when everybody’s back. I don’t know if Theo will play against Burnley. We dropped points at home unexpectedly against Hull and that¹s why we have to focus on winning the Burnley game before I can plan giving Theo some competition.”

 

Christian Benteke’s recent return to action after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon has raised the eyebrow of plenty of Fantasy managers. Like Walcott, the Belgian has Fantasy pedigree and some favourable fixtures to follow to but whether he will quickly rediscover the form that saw him outgun Europe’s finest at the start of 2013 remains a doubt according to Vila boss Paul Lambert.

“The injury he had was really severe. He might have to wait for six or seven game before he’s really up to speed. There’s signs he’s getting there. I think they’ll come out of the traps on Sunday [at home to Tottenham]. I know we’ll be alright in that department because when Benteke comes up to speed, and with Gabriel Agbonlahor, Andreas Weimann, Charles N’Zogbia and Darren Bent, we’ve guys with goals in them. That’ll happen.”

7shadesofsmoke The Prodigal Son. Former FFS 'Say What' contributor, UEFA World Cup captain with Costa Rica and Team India manager at the FFS Hockey World Cup. Follow them on Twitter

1,262 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Chrisitis
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Siggy/Falcao -> Boyd/Aguero? 2FT

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      nooo

    3. crazyasianac
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      depends if you have to start boyd week in week out as a result of the trade

  2. FPL Touches
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Best way to repel mosquitos?

    DEET not working, bitten over 30 times 😡

    1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      KILL THEM!!!

      1. FPL Touches
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Been on a rampage with a fly swatter and death spray but they just mug me off, fly away, then come back and bite! 👿

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I am led to believe that eating spicy food works well.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Low sugar levels in the blood.
      Alcohol will greatly increase the amount of bites you get. Also, what level of debt you on?

      1. FPL Touches
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Debt?

        And the alcohol thing makes sense as I woke up with way more this morning after a few beers then previous nights..

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          deet sorry. There are very high levels of it and it works. There is nobody I have ever met that gets more bites than me, but then I drink a lot on holiday.
          I use DEET 80, it stinks but works when I use it.

          1. FPL Touches
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Packaging in Spanish but I think mine's 50%...so not very high compared with the other stuff people are posting. Will have to upgrade by the looks of it..

          2. FPL Touches
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks for the advice as well, much appreciated!

    4. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Seriously though, if you can't kill them then you can get this repellent which plugs into a socket. Works like a charm for each room 😉

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        People have problems with mossies inside? Just close the bloody doors...

        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          cos closing them doors and windows when its over 28 at night makes sense right 😉

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Have you not invented screened doors and windows???

            1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Sadly many places don't have them because they look cheap... Also, mosquitos always find a way.

    5. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I always found that using Deet 50-60% works a treat, still get the occasional bite if it rubs off somewhere but as long as you reapply after several hours you should be alright...

      1. FPL Touches
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Just doesn't appear to be working atm, pretty much bathed myself in it for the past couple of days and it isn't stopping the buggers! Will probably start re-applying more frequently to see if it helps! 🙂

        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          really if you are outside around dawn or dusk then I would probably just cover up as well as that's when they will be most active

    6. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Drink a few G+T's - the quinine works wonders... but beware of the dreaded intoxicated -12 hit!

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        The sugar in the blood will attract them.

        1. Tinchy Sneijder
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Fire and aerosol

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    2 Arsenal attackers or 2 Chelsea attackers this weekend?

    1. FPL Touches
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      2 Chels + Sanchez preferably

    2. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Depends who you have really, I'd want at least one of Hazard and Sanchez though

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Fab and Welbeck so far.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      1 from both

  4. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who has kept more clean sheets (180) for United than any other goalkeeper?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Surely Schmeichel?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        indeed

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Van der sar

      1. getfunky
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        he only conceded in 6 of his games?

  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sakho owners, who do you have to cover this week?

    1. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wanyama... if he's confirmed out I may have to consider other options

  6. Wave of Mutilation
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My blockbuster move with 2FT this week... Mannone>Heaton, which gives me a GK rotation of Heaton/Guzan. Smooth sailing at GK for the foreseeable future. Would have preferred Adrian, but not worth the additional $ imo.

    Despite all the chatter, I'm leaving Sterling, Siggy, ADM in place. I like having 2FT again next week to make any necessary adjustments after gathering more info on Costa, Sakho, etc.

    Seems like leaving my "old template" midfield (ADM, Fab, Siggy, Sterling) intact is a contrarian move this week. Anyone else feel the same?

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      once you have 2FT's and have them carried over, it becomes increasingly difficult to use both of them! lovely feeling carrying one over

  7. The92nd
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sakho fit for the weekend??

    1. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      nope

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I thought he would be. Injury looked fairly innocuous to me

  8. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Rest of my team is looking ok this GW so I'm thinking of getting rid of DDG.

    Who do people think is the best goalie option for 5.5 or less until the Jan WC?

    1. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Adrian

  9. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Excellent new community article from The Puntmaster - some great midfield punts for those looking to off load Sigurdsson.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/10/29/gylfi-sigurdsson-and-the-differential-alternatives/

  10. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard, 15% ownership.

    If you've been watching him play, you know he's due a breakout performance.

    The lack of interest is astounding, can't believe people are standing by Sterling given Liverpool's recent displays.

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Really not so sure on that , I've owned all season and don't see him getting more than a goal a match ...unless he gets pens

      He's is buzzing round outside the box , playing great yes , fantasy wise I'm not sure

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm now to scared to captain him

    2. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I had Hazard for the first few weeks waiting for the 'explosion' but ended up giving into Cesc (just like everyone else!)... but now I'm really wanting him back as a decent diff and I reckon QPR could be his game. I have my FT for Cesc > Hazard but still wondering if its worth it. aggh

      1. Wave of Mutilation
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Very difficult choice. These are the type of coin-flipping exercises that have haunted me in the past. I have decided to hold firm with Fab.

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero costa adm baines already take up quite a big portion of the budget..hard to add in a sanchez/fab

      1. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Or hazard in ur case..

    4. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      8 points hit is the only reason why I don't have him in my team...

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If you can consider someone like Hazard, why not Silva, he gets more involved...

      1. Mattias
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Purely for chelsea coverage in my case.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Fabregas has been more consistent

    6. mental
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      sterling has the best stats.hazard is playing really great from the start of the season but not delivering points just 2 goals 1 from a penalty and another was a deflection and 2 assists,one of them was a fluke against everton.he has no direct threat he just dribbles and runs around the box unlike sterling or sanchez who have much better goal threat.sterling,sanchez,fab,adm,eriksen,wally are much better choices imo.

  11. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If both are fully fit who would be your captain next GW?

    a) Costa
    b) Sanchez

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      easy,Costa

    3. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. mental
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

  12. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Quote from David Gold in the Guardian regarding Sakho

    Responding to a fan’s question on Twitter, Gold wrote: “I'm hoping he will return for the game against Aston Villa.”

    May have to rely on Georgie boy this week then

  13. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with Sakho ? I just bringed him in. Wait for villa or dump ?

    1. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      who's on your bench?

  14. Kerz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, any help would be appreciated!

    Foster - Krul
    Baines - Clyne - Wilson - Chester - Hutton
    Di Maria - Cesc - Sterling - Siggy - Marney
    Aguero - Welbz - Pelle

    1.1 in the bank and 2 free transfers.

    Any ideas? I'm 0.1 short of Sterling > Hazard which was my original plan...

  15. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with my 2 FT's? Have 0.5 million in the bank.

    Heaton - Mannone
    Clyne Chambers Wisdom, Duff, Wilson
    Hazard ADM Sterling Siggy, Boyd
    Sakho Costa Aguero

    1. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho to Beranhino

    2. Wave of Mutilation
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Similar situation for me. If you decide there is nothing better to do, consider avoiding a wasted transfer by doing Mannone>Guzan. Mannone appears under threat, and Guzan/Heaton rotation is excellent for many weeks to come.

  16. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    1FT. 0.0 ITB. Save it, right?

    Begovic
    Chambers Clyne Baines
    Di María Sterling Fábregas Sigurdsson
    Pellè Welbeck Agüero
    Subs: Albrighton Taylor Dummett

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Save it.

    2. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      That is a good looking team mate... I would save...

  17. Woy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Shall i do Sterling > Ramsey?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Quite a gamble don't you think?

    2. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      nah

    3. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Quite risky mate.

    4. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't...

    5. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Look at all of these people scared of deviating from the template.

      Go for it.

    6. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Contemplating the same, could be nice. But then, no pressing reason neither

  18. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0543kgMhls

    You might've seen it but i think its hilarious! 🙂

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ha.
      Right I'm going to bed, I'm so sad.

  19. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How many goals do you expect from Berahino this season?

    1. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      15

    2. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He already has seven. Would expect him to score another 8-10.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      7 in 9 so far. To hit 20 he would need 13 in 29, I'll go big and say 19.

  20. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sakho not ruled out yet then. Heavy bruising but has a chance of playing Stoke. Maybe Big Sam will start him on the bench.

    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sure he'll be fine - didn't look very bad to me

    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      That's good news, actually. Worst case scenario he'll be back for Villa so at least we know he's not out for a month.

  21. King Kunta
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Benteke is must own

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, back in 2012.

      1. King Kunta
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        hehe, yeah.

  22. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know where I can use a trial or get a download of Microsoft Publisher? Microsoft having problems with trials at the minute

  23. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    After the Costa drop last night I'm feeling pretty good about transferring him out when he was 11.1

    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      :mrgreen:

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        cool story bro

    2. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      and did his replacement rise too? 🙂

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Most people have saved 0.2m. Hardly earth-shattering.

  24. Dr Ennet
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Good Afternoon Gentlemen...

    A bit lost on the best way to get a Chelsea attacker... Would love any suggestions... 🙂
    1 FT and 0.3 ITB

    Forster / McCarthy
    Baines / Ivanovic / Clyne / Wisdom / Moore
    ADM / Sterling / Eriksen / Siggy / Obertan
    Aguero / Welbeck / Pellé

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Eriksen to Oscar do-able?

      1. Dr Ennet
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Unfortunately not 🙁 Otherwise that would be a good move... Cheers mate! 🙂

    2. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Either you lose AdM or you don't and you save it.

      1. Dr Ennet
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Fair enough... Will probably save it... But am terrified having no Chelsea attacker... 🙂 Thanks!

    3. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go Eriksen and Sterling to Hazard and ??? (not sure how much cash that would give you)

      1. Dr Ennet
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Could do Eriksen and Sterling to Hazard and Downing... That is the one I am contemplating... Thanks Penguins! 🙂 Definitely food for thought...

        1. penguinsofdeath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I'd do that

          1. Dr Ennet
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks... 🙂

  25. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Chester->Chambers my best bet? Or should I change the midfield?

    2 FTs & 0.5 ITB.

    Krul Foster
    Ivan Bert Naylor Chester Moore
    Sterling Eriksen Tadic Siggy Marney
    Costa Kun Pelle

    Thanks!

    1. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team, Chester>Chambo looks solid.

    2. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Solid move... That is what I would do with your team...

    3. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I like you chicken with peas. Yeah I guess you will have to go without the shiny new toys. Sensible move.

    4. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys!

  26. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A) Silva and Sigurdsson

    or

    B) Sanchez and Welbeck

  27. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    OK so I have enough money for Pelle > Costa

    But do you think Costa will even outscore him (assuming he plays)

    Pelle : hul LEI avl
    Costa : QPR liv WBA

    In theory he 'should', but that £3m could be useful elsewhere!!!!!!!

    I suppose the other concern is Costa's high ownership (if keeping Pelle).

    Also was there news of Costa getting an op soon?

    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I've got him out this week because I'm not convinced he is going to start and his price is only going one way now

      I'd be tempted to hold on to Pelle for those 3 games mate, plenty of chances for fruitful returns

    2. sad_nap
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd save it. Even if he plays they said he will need surgery eventually and until that happens it will be a problem

  28. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hi All,

    I've decided on an uber WC - any thoughts appreciated - leaves just 0.1 mil...

    Foster - Krul

    Wilson - Clyne - Chambers - Saylor - Bruce

    Sanchez - Haz - Fab - Siggy - Boyd

    Aguero - Costa - Berinho

    Will likely readjust after the next game with a -4 but hoping for a massive week with this lot...

    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm doing the same but have ADM/Pelle instead of Siggy/Costa

      Good luck with it!! If Chelsea and Arsenal fail to deliver then it could be trouble for both of us, ha!

      Only think I would say is do you need 3 Chelsea att? Could maybe just pick 2 of those 3

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah - I just hate leaving Haz or Fab out! My thought is that at least one of them will come off per Chelsea game.

        My other option is dropping Sanchez for Sterling and doing Ber to Pelle (I already have both of these before the WC).

        Good luck if you try it..

  29. starbows
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Alcaraz?

    1. Tsssst
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      lovely place, so much history

      1. starbows
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Haha cheers!

    2. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Worries me... was thinking of taking a punt but can't help thinking I'll be left with someone not playing in a few weeks

      1. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This.

    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely worth a visit if you're in San Francisco.

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Say hi to the birdman for me...