[sbu_large_image] Selection

QPR Hold Onto Taarabt

23 July 2011 2459 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

QPR have this afternoon announced that Adel Taarabt will not be leaving the club this summer.

In an official statement posted “on behalf of majority shareholders Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatoreâ€, Rangers announced that Taarabt will not be sold, despite the club receiving bids for his services…

“We rebuffed all approaches and indeed, we are keen to build for the future in the Barclays Premier League, and not sell one of our prized assets… Taarabt is fully committed to the Club and is looking forward to proving his undoubted star quality for QPR in the Barclays Premier League.â€

This will come as a major relief for all connected to the club but is also hugely significant news for Fantasy Managers.

Taarabt has long been earmarked as QPR’s key Fantasy asset going into the season. Our recent Scout Report article goes into depth on his potential this term – soak that up for the full details. In a nutshell however, Taarabt arrives in the top flight off the back of a season where he claimed 19 goals and 16 assists in his 43 starts. His importance the QPR’s survival chances is undoubted – his potential for Fantasy returns unquestionable.

Snuggled in the mid-price bracket (6.5 in the Fantasy Premier League) across the various games, this news will restore confidence amongst Fantasy Managers and surely see Taarabt arrive in many squads prior to Gameweek one. The fact that QPR are also blessed with a kind baptism back in the Premier League in terms of early opponents will only compound the Moroccan’s popularity.

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

2,459 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Also holt vs graham, who's got the goods?

    Open Controls
    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Holt has pens and free kicks.

      Open Controls
  2. Denis Tueart on the wing
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Good Morning All, (Afternoon Oz)
    Can anyone suggest OOP Defenders playing in midfield
    & OOP Midfields playing Forward ? I have a few thoughts myself, but would like them confirmed.

    Open Controls
    1. Taribo West on a free
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Sessegnon and Tchoyi in midfield play forward. Possibly Walcott but he may not get gametime.

      Open Controls
      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Walters! Not convinced about this Tchoyi Story. WBA only play one striker and that will be Odem. Tchoyi may get an attacking wide role but he is not even a certain starter. Sessagnon excites me however.

        Open Controls
        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah don't think tchoyi will be starting.
          Walters?? Don't be misled by his "oop" status. He may line up as a striker but he seriously plays like a defensive mid.

          Open Controls
          1. si
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Codswallop! He plays alongside Jones! 12 goals last season from defensive mid would be impressive though!

            Open Controls
            1. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Yes he lines up alongside Jones but he can't shoot, he can't pass. His game is all about dropping deep, winning the ball back & giving it to one of the good players. This is one bandwagon I'll be avoiding 😛

              Open Controls
  3. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Morning...
    Is it crazy to put two Man City defenders in my team????
    I am thinking about Kompany and I have 6 for another, so maybe Richards????

    Open Controls
    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Richards probably won't play that much as Zabletta recently sign a new contract. I may be wrong but it's a risk.

      Open Controls
    2. Denis Tueart on the wing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Kompany ever-present, Richards ever-injured ! & (eggs in one basket comes to mind) Also how many assists, goals or bonus points for these men. Great players, but Fantasy League players?

      Open Controls
      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Ok thanks

        And, Given + A Cole
        or Cech + 5.5 defender (and who???)

        Open Controls
        1. Louis Van Balls
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          There are lots of good options for 5.5...Rafael, Cahill, Samba, Jagielka etc. I'll tell ya, if one of those players goes to Arsenal, then jump on him quick!

          Open Controls
          1. Denis Tueart on the wing
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I like that
            also
            The other option is A.Cole and there are a few half-decent keepers for 5M .

            Open Controls
            1. si
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Alex at £6m is an absolute steal. A far better defender than Luiz!

              Open Controls
        2. don parcheesi
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Cole's potential over cech's is hard to ignore, even though cech outscored him last time around. Cole and given

          Open Controls
          1. Denis Tueart on the wing
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Is Given in for Hart (apologies in advance for lack of knowledge)

            Open Controls
            1. sly fox
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Givens gone to Aston Villa

              Open Controls
    3. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Glichy and kompany maybe, but too early to tell. So, to answer your question: its a little wishful, could easily be a wasted transfer gw3

      Open Controls
  4. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Top 1000 ANY Season League is OPEN for new entrants

    code 8534-3801

    The wooden spoon gladly given to someone else this season

    Open Controls
    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers PDM I'm in again. You can keep your wooden spoon though 😛

      Open Controls
      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        You two better shape up for the Southern X 😀

        PDM - didn't you win Sportal last year?

        Open Controls
        1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Nah DFD won Virtual Sports which I was doing well early on .

          Open Controls
  5. nimbin_headers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    still cant decide tevez or rooney or rvp

    Open Controls
    1. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Then choose all 3! 🙂

      Open Controls
      1. nimbin_headers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        i wish i could. advice anyone?

        Open Controls
        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Lamps + Holt + Sessegnon or
          Malouda + Zamora + Sessegnon or
          Lamps + Zamora + 5 mil defender (and who???)

          Open Controls
      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Funnily enough I just had a rejig to see if I could fit all 3 in, and it didn't come out looking too horrific....

        If you're interested:

        Given Myhill
        Kompany Samba Shawcross Alcaraz Simpson
        Barton Murphy O'Hara Sinclair Tchoyi
        Rooney RVP Tevez

        Open Controls
  6. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks Don parcheesi. I want him as my cheap mid, could be great value at 5.0. Seems he'll be nailed on for the home games at least, playing behind graham.

    Open Controls
  7. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Lamps + Holt + Sessegnon or
    Malouda + Zamora + Sessegnon or
    Lamps + Zamora + 5 mil defender (and who?)

    Open Controls
    1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Sorry, I ment 5 mil midlfielder

      Open Controls
      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        1st one looks good to me.

        Open Controls
    2. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      2 or 3 what about briggs for fulham only 4 mil or hughes

      Open Controls
    3. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Or
      Malouda + Holt + 8 mil midlfielder????

      Open Controls
      1. nimbin_headers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        not convinced on holt, malouda is he really nailed on?

        Open Controls
    4. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      My team is
      Given Ruddy
      Kompany A.Cole Huges Simpson Orr
      Sinclair Barton Lampard Taarabt Sessegnon
      RVP Holt Suarez(Caroll for first several Gameweaks)
      So, there is a 2 questions

      1- Given + A Cole
      or Cech + 5.5 defender

      2- Lamps, Holt, Sessegnon ??????

      Open Controls
      1. Denis Tueart on the wing
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        IS HART INJURED - WHY GIVEN? (I honestly don't know)

        Open Controls
        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          He's at villa

          Open Controls
          1. Denis Tueart on the wing
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            On loan or bought ?? - Thanks Champ, bear with me i've just switched my fantasy footballing head on 🙂

            Open Controls
            1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Bought

              Open Controls
        2. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          He is good keeper, new manager of Villa play defense football, and with few saves per game he could be a nice option even if they get some goal!

          Open Controls
      2. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        That is so close to my team.

        Given (Ruddy)
        Hughes Kompany Cashly (Simpson Orr)
        Taarabt Barfa Yaya Lamps (Dyer)
        Suarez Ba RVP

        I'm also considering Ba/Holt and my mids but am just about to go on holiday so will pick it all up closer to the 13th 🙂

        Open Controls
        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I chose Barton over Barfa..... but yes, their are a very similar 😀 I wish a lot of success to you!!!!!

          Open Controls
  8. tbs*
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Are people getting 1, 2 or 3 premium strikers this year?
    It's hard to know whether to go top heavy like the 09/10 season or to go for the cheapies like the 10/11 season.... thoughts??

    Open Controls
    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      2 plus holt/graham for me. Investing in baines, kompany & agger too with cheap mids looking the go.

      Open Controls
      1. tbs*
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Champ. I agree with the cheap mids, it's Sinclair and Taaaaraabt for me so far.

        Open Controls
      2. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Champ, what you think about my team, see above....

        Open Controls
        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Looks pretty good mangulica. I'm not sold on Sinclair and taarabt when proven players like duff & albrighton have good fixtures and are the same price. I'd rather play it safe and bring them in after they prove themselves. Battin's potential depends on set pieces imo, not sure who's on them for Newcastle. Just my 2c but looks a decent team

          Open Controls
          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Sinclair and Taarabt are on pens, Duff and Albrighton aren't.

            Taraabt really is a no brainer in my opinion.

            Pretty much everything QPR do in an attacking sense is going to revolve around him. At £6.5m you're getting a guy who hogs set pieces (and now has a big target man to aim for in Bothroyd), can score from open play and gets assists.

            Even if you don't like the guy you have to admit that he's the most nailed on of all the players from promoted sides. The nice early run makes him worth a gamble in my opinion.

            Open Controls
            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              + billions

              Open Controls
            2. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Could pay off and I'll happily climb aboard the bandwagon if he succeeds but the fact is you don't know how he'll cope at the top level. Many flair players have lit up the championship but failed in the prem. Not meaning to dis your team but most prem clubs will be dominant against Qpr and taarabt will have to get used to having a lot less of the ball, a lot less support going forward and facing defenders with much better focus, positioning, ability e tc. I've been burned starting with unproven players before and it's easy to bring him in if he starts well.

              Open Controls
              1. Jafalad
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                This thought process is worrying ðŸ™

                Open Controls
              2. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                That may or may not be so, we genuinely don't know yet.

                But my point is, he's pretty much the team's attacking route. If they win games or score goals (and they will score goals) he is most likely going to be behind it.

                If they get a penalty Taraabt takes it.

                He doesn't need to single handedly win every game. All he needs to do is score or assist and his track record in that department is pretty good. Since he hogs all set pieces too that increases your chances of getting points from him.

                I always think of it this way. If a player I haven't got starts off hot I've already missed out on a large portion of his points. Getting him in weeks later doesn't always work.

                Still, its your team. I just think the upside on Taraabt is worth the punt.

                Open Controls
                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Totally get what you're saying nomar and I realise he has the potential to do a lot better than duff & albrighton. Key word is potential though, I'd rather know what I'm getting at the start and bring him in if he can turn that potential into points.

                  Open Controls
    2. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      i am thinking 1 top plus 2 mid, someone said having one premium defender, 1 premium mid 1 premium forward so you can easily transfer flavour of the month- seems like a reasoanable idea...

      Open Controls
      1. tbs*
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        I think it's really risky having two cheap forwards though. You can easily lose price on them if they don't fire straight away as a lot of people jump ship at the first sign of trouble.
        My season started horribly last year losing cash on Boselli for that very reason (he never came good either). Then again, I spent on Rooney too and that didn't work either!

        Open Controls
  9. tbs*
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    OK, new problem now. Carrol or Suarez?
    As much as I love Suarez and he's a bit cheaper, knowing that Carrol scored so well last season at Newcastle and now has Gerrard and co passing to him makes me think that he'll be even better this year

    Open Controls
    1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I am starting with Caroll for first few gameweeks and than I will see...

      Open Controls
    2. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      carrol first then suarez unless carrol fires up i guess

      Open Controls
      1. tbs*
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the replies guys.
        I really don't understand why Suarez is 40% owned at the moment and Carrol is only ~7%. Unless I'm oblivious to injury or form news? (probably likely being an Aussie...)

        Open Controls
        1. big oak
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          coz caroll is at 10.0 and unproven fantasy asset since joining liverpool. suarez is 9.5
          suarez is a safer bet due to his form last season.
          plus last season teh partnership between the two has proven more profitable for suarez.

          Open Controls
        2. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I have decided that Liverpool players are to be avoided early on. So many other teams have decent opening fixtures where they play Arse, Spurs and Stoke away in the first 5 games. They also have a lot of new players so I am going to wait and see how they all click.

          Open Controls
  10. Beamer
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Any one here knows Manchester city formation lately... Will Milner get to play CM?

    Open Controls
    1. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      millner on the bench

      Open Controls
  11. nimbin_headers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    briggs anyone???

    Open Controls
  12. tbs*
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Who's the best 4.0 defender?

    Open Controls
    1. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      briggs?
      Simpson?
      taylor?
      Wilkinson?
      Orr?
      De laet?

      Open Controls
      1. tbs*
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers! Think I'll stay away from the newly promoted defenders and take Simpson.

        Open Controls
    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Angel Rangel

      Open Controls
      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        4.5 isn't he?

        Open Controls
        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          To you, yes. I get him at a discount D)

          Open Controls
          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Haha. Doing "favours" for someone at fpl towers ay?

            Open Controls
  13. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    I've been looking at my squad and been trying to see if there are any changes needed but so far I think its fine the way it is until a transfer or to happens,

    Given
    A.Cole,Komapny,Alcaraz
    Barton,Downing,N'Zogs,Lamps,Albright
    Rooney,Zamora

    Subs
    Kenny,Simpson,Graham,Wilkinson

    Thoughts.........??

    Open Controls
    1. tbs*
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I like it. I would change Downing and maybe even N'Zogbia though. Might be good to downgrade Downing and upgrade a forward. But defense is fine and overall it's a decent squad

      Open Controls
      1. tbs*
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        In fact, you could save 1.0 by getting Luiz for A.Cole, then trade Downing for Ferguson (bench) and that should give you enough to buy another premium striker

        Open Controls
      2. The Laughing Man
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        If N'Zogs gets transfered to Villa, then I will switch out Albrighton for Ramsey (of course only if Fabs and Nasri go). So many maybes, will have to wait and see what happens.

        Open Controls
    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      2 expensive defenders
      Not keen on the midpark except for Zog
      Graham unproven
      Wilkinson unlikely to start
      Roonpig tough fix and poor value imo

      Apart from that...I like it. 🙂

      Open Controls
  14. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you get

    a Rooney, Tchoyi, Hughes

    b Suarez, Zogbia, Jagielka

    Open Controls
    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      b Suarez and Zogbia score well in ff.

      Open Controls
    2. Taribo West on a free
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      B

      Open Controls
  15. Göönër W&eum…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    preliminary starting up top:

    vdv / taraabt / n'zog / yaya

    rvp / suarez / odem

    Anyone think change n'zogbia > wilshere & odem > chicarito worthy of a punt?

    Open Controls
    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      i dnt see potential in yaya
      nzog and wishere are connected to the transfer activity
      odem is a good player to start with

      Open Controls
  16. llamaZA
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Why is everyone against expensive defenders this season?

    I've always been a mid/forward based selector, with rotating cheap defenders, so I understand the concept of the team builds.

    BUT

    This season, the prices of all the attacking players have been hiked up drastically to the point that you're paying Henry/Ronaldo prices for solid performers. Tevez and RvP (when fit) are the closest we have to Henry/Ronaldo type performers.

    So when you look at it this season - your per budget performers are coming from the defence i.e. Baines 178/8.0 = 22.25 points per budget, Nani 198/10 = 19.8, Tevez 185/12.0 = 15.4.

    Are we seeing a change in the where the best way to spend our money is?

    Open Controls
    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I'll be starting with baines, kompany & agger/luis/alex

      Open Controls
    2. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      defenders are tricky and very very rarely do they score big.

      ur calculations are wrong because baines ddnt miss 1 minute of football last season while nani/tevez did.
      so ur assuming that when u buy a player at the start, u never sell him again.
      the good scores are achieved when for example last season, people started with catching malouda's run, continued with nani's then vdv and finished with adam.
      that is not worth it with def coz they dnt score big, no captaincy choice.... so a mid priced defence able to rotate and minimal transfers needed is the best choice in this area

      Open Controls
  17. shivamutd
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions to my team?
    Which area should i improve?

    Given(Al Habsi)
    Oshea, Baines, Rafael (Simpson)(Orr)
    Nani, Sessegnon, Taarabt, Jarvis (Sinclair)
    Rooney, Rodallega, Hoilett
    5.0m left

    Open Controls
  18. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Year in, year out mids and fwds outscore defenders so it makes sense to focus your budget here.

    Value-wise maybe but we want the highest points scorers in the game.

    Remember that Nani and Tevez were not the quoted prices at the start of last season so to use this year's values is misleading.

    Open Controls
    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      @ llama

      Open Controls
    2. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I think you're actually confirming my point

      Nani's price last year (8.0) made him a very good buy (value/budget of 24.75). This year he's unlikely to score more points to justify his price. That's the whole thing with finding early bargains.

      I'm not against big names up top, I'm just questioning the logic of playing too many of them.

      Open Controls
      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        The key stat isn't value - it's points per game.

        Compare the top 10 defs, mids and fwds from last season and look at their scores. Apart from Baines, the other defs represent poor value.

        Open Controls
  19. shivamutd
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Would you get drogba or lampard from chelsea?

    Open Controls
  20. F5jason
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    morning everyone,

    can you have a little look at my team, and let me know ig you think I need any changes, also, if you could let me know if you think people aren't regular/guaranteed starters:

    given (ruddy)
    A.Cole,Kompany,hughes (orr, gorkss)
    malouda, taarabt, sinclair, van der vaart (tiote)
    carroll, gervinho, ba

    thanks

    Open Controls
    1. F5jason
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      £1m left

      Open Controls
    2. divvy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      gervinho may not start
      malouda may not start
      vdv has tough fixtures

      but pretty good team

      Open Controls
    3. shivamutd
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      good team!

      Open Controls
    4. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      wait on gervinho

      Open Controls
  21. jaxdaxter
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys, any advice on my team would be much appreciated.

    Given (Schwarzer)
    Kompany, Dawson, Samba (Distin) (A Cole)
    Ben Arfa, Taarabt, Arteta, Murphy, N'Zogbia
    Suarez, Zamora (Holt)

    I've got 4.5 left which should hopefully give me some wiggle room in the future.

    Not sure who will be my captain, probably Taarabt or N'Zogbia.

    Any help would be grateful. Thanks

    Open Controls
    1. SkyByBo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      You have very poor attacking options, too much money in defenders who you are apparently not playing. A team full of injury doubts in ben arfa and arteta and very limited captaincy options.

      I would keep a spine of

      Given
      Kompany cole
      tarrabt zogbia
      suarez zamora

      and then change the rest!

      Open Controls
  22. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    I think this is the team i want assuming no more transfers happen this summer, a long shot i know!

    Given Ruddy

    Cole Kompany Jagielka Simpson Bramble

    Tarrabt Downing(V) Albrighton N'Zogbia Dyer

    Tevez(c) Zamora Torres

    Open Controls
    1. Mitchacho
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Are you anticipating Jagielka getting goals? Distin scored significantly better on the EA Sports PPI, so would recommend getting him instead (unless of course Jags goes to Arsenal.)

      Open Controls
  23. divvy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    hows this team?

    alhabsi - given
    a.cole baines kompany - simpson orr
    lampard n'zogbia wilshere taarabt - ben arfa
    suarez zamora rodallega

    thoughts? thx

    Open Controls
    1. SkyByBo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good overall. Better 6.5 options than wilshire until we know whats going on in arsenals midfield. Ben arfa is injured too unfortunately

      Open Controls
      1. divvy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        yeh thx
        i'll see how wilshere goes, if not i'll trade him to ramsey or someone from another team with decent fixtures (fulham/villa)
        also, i heard benarfa will be back soon, but will wait and see

        Open Controls
  24. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    People have mentioned Luiz... any idea why people are confident he'll start now?

    Open Controls
    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      even if he starts the first couple pf games, ull find him without warning giving room to alex in 1 random game... so worth a punt if a good cover is on the bench

      Open Controls
  25. Milkman
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    What are people's intention for their starting formations?

    I'm currently choosing between:

    4-3-3
    3-4-3

    I'm particularly interested in how you all think the new BP system will affect your formation and also how this season's pricing will affect your formation?

    Open Controls
  26. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Given Ruddy
    Kompany A.Cole Huges Simpson Orr
    Sinclair Barton Lampard Taarabt Sessegnon
    RVP Holt Suarez(Caroll for first several Gameweeks)

    I need opinion about -
    A - Lampard + Sessegnon + Holt or
    B - Maluoda + Sessegnon + Zamora or
    C - some other combination (malouda+holt or lamps+zamora plus upgrade or downgrade Sessegnon on 8 or 5 midlfielder (Yaya or somebody else....)
    Thanks

    Open Controls
  27. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Taking apunt on a mix of big hitters and newbies! 🙂

    Given, Al Habsi
    Cole, Kompany, S Taylor, Gorkss, Martin
    VdV, Lampard, Sessignon, Sinclair, Taarabt
    Rooney, Holt, Graham

    Inspired or crazy?

    Open Controls
    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      not bad, a bit risky up front, i wouldnt advise investing in rooney before his role is clear this season

      Open Controls
      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        He'll be on my bench most weeks! 😉

        Open Controls
    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I quite like it. the only problem may be if it turns out you need two big strikers...there's always the option to downgrade VDV or Lamp one week and get in Drog or Bent the next.

      You the devil are Gokss and Martin tho? May need another proven defender in there with good fixtures. I've just transferred Distin in as he scores well in the EA sports thingy. Allows me to switch to Jags if he pops down to London and Arsenal.

      Open Controls
      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        *who the devil.

        Open Controls
      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Gorkss and Martin are top scoring defs at QPR and Norwich respectively. I will play 3 defs most weeks, all the mf and Rooney plus the other forward with the best fixture.

        Open Controls
        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Hmmm gorkss and Martin. I'll keep an eye out for them and jump on them if you are right. Really struggling to get cheap defenders and mids that may actually score.

          Open Controls
          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Last season Martin got 5 and Gorkss 3. Our little secret from now on.... 😉

            Open Controls
  28. Mr. Greedy
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Latest version has 3 £12 players in:

    Given (Ruddy)

    Lescott, Luiz, Orr (Simpson) (De Laet)

    Lamps, Barton, Taarabt, Albrighton (N Dyer)

    Tevez(c), RVP(v), Rodders

    Does look a little unbalanced tbf. Keeping Tevez until I hear he isn't playing for Man City. RVP is a must obv. Lamps could be switched for Malouda I guess and upgrade defence and/or Dyer.

    Open Controls
    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      £12 aren't going to get much game time. Better off going for the 12m ones.

      Open Controls
  29. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    I shall play 2 DMs who are 5.0 m each ...

    Open Controls
  30. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Alright, satisfied with this team (for now ha)

    Given
    Kompany Agger Salgado
    Lampard Yaya Sinclair Moses
    RVP Rooney Zamora
    Subs: Ruddy Derry Simpson Orr

    Thinking it looks pretty sexy, but feel free to tear it apart! 🙂

    Open Controls
    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      agger is not guaranteed starts
      moses needs to wait on nzog
      salgado... i think u can do better
      and rooney in fpl is a waste of money (at least based on last season's showing, playing behind the chicha and berba)

      Open Controls
      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Agger- hearing he's a starter from the Pool fans on here
        Moses- Wigan coverage for their nice start, plays right behind Rodallega
        Salgado- Blackburn have a really solid start, not too keen on the other 4.5 mids (Bramble would be the other choice)
        Rooney- avoid him at your peril! 🙂

        Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.