In the first of three Numbers Game articles focusing on goal threat, we examine the leading midfielders on show with seven Gameweeks down. We investigate averages in our own ICT Index, before probing further to cast an eye over some key indicators amongst the current crop of top 20 midfielders for goal attempts thus far.
Where the f*** is Niue?
Open ControlsIs it west or north of here?
Open ControlsHave you been looking at my team? 😉
I havent got a clue as I don't actually live thereOpen ControlsI will most likely be the only Niuean on here...
Niue is in the South Pacific... East off New Zealand.
I hope this isn't a dig?!Open Controls
Help appreciated lads...
Current strikers: Tevez Poldi Ba
Considering: Aguero Berba Ba
For me, Aguero seems more guaranteed starts, but with all of Mancini's tinkering it's hard to predict who will play more, Tev or Ag...
Thoughts?Open ControlsAguero should easily have more gametime than tevez.
Open ControlsI currently have Tevez, and am quite happy with him until he loses some game time in PL. As long as he gets his minutes, I think he well score close to Agueros points. And as you say yourself, u can't predict who plays more minutes between the two.
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Everybody: who agrees that ramirez is too much of a knee-jerk
Open ControlsHi guys, need your help. Thinking of doing:
Jags > 5.2 def - to free up funds for
Lambert > Berbatov - no hits.
Or would you use the 1 or 2 FT's on something else
My team is linked.Open ControlsIs RvP -> Rooney a good move to free up funds for Lennon -> Santi?
2FTOpen Controlsi'd like Santi, but don't want to lose Hazard (selling @ 9.9)
reckon Michu -> Santi is better? Swans fixtures looking grimOpen Controls
Why pay so much for a striker playing in midfield? I want to know who takes the pens when both of them are on the field...stick with rvp.
Open ControlsIf Rooney is EVER re-classified as a midfielder he'll be straight in, IMO.
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For some reason i want to wildcard.
This:
Vorm / Schwarzer
Walker /Baines / Hangeland / Reid / Jones (wba)
Mata / Sterling /Fellani / Michu / Nolan
Suarez / Ba / Jelavic
To:
Begovic / Schwarzer
Baines / Wisdom / Gallas / G.Johnson / Wilson
Mata / Bale / Nolan / Santi / Silva
Jelavic / Suso / Berbatov
Thoughts? ThanksOpen ControlsYea....
Open Controlsprobs how much is suso because he's also a rotation risk
also I don't feel like wisdom will really preform
I understand that you are a liverpool fan but i wouldn't triple up on liverpool
(I am an Everton fan so completely against liverpool)Open ControlsHaha yea it was more the price. Suso is 5.0 and would just be a squad filler and for 4.5 Wisdom was aswell but would hapily get rid of him for anyone else. Dont normally pay to much alegiance to Liverpool in FPL and maybe i shouldnt haha.
Open ControlsL'pool fan here and i would no way triple or double up on L'pool!
Open ControlsHaha fair enough dont think i will...
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no
Open ControlsSuso is an intriguing prospect following today's injury news on Borini. But even if he gets a run of games, I think there are three better strike options in the game for those vital spots upfront.
Open ControlsOk thanks but for 5.0 who?
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So worth the wildcard or not? Would change Wisdom to Hughes btw.
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Ermmm....RMT?
http://i.imgur.com/buEfg.pngOpen Controlspretty nice
Open ControlsYou have my planned front 3.
You may beat my mids... just
Your def is better.
Foster better well bloody do something!Open Controlsye pretty good.
RMT http://i47.tinypic.com/2i6hom.pngOpen ControlsFair to middling...
But really nice team. I like how a Swansea defender has now been deemed unplayable in a home fixture against Wigan...how times have changed since last year.
Only things that might haunt you...
Jussi over Mignolet
HBA over MaloneyOpen Controls
Must NOT have players from each team:
Ashley Young
Osman
Suarez
Yacob
Barry
Ramires
Owen
Karagounis
Tiote
Turner
Clint Hill
Simon Church
Hooiveld
Graham
Lloris/Friedel
Noble (but really Carlton Cole)
Boselli
RamseyOpen ControlsEvening all,
Schwarzer II Ruddy
Baines II Ridgewell II Clyne II Demel II Harte
Hazard II Yaya II Piennar II Michu
RVP II Tevez II Lambert
0.4 in the bank 1 FT
This game week should I:
A) hazard to Cazorla
B) Harte to cheap defender
C) Tevez to Berba
D) save the transfer or
E) something completely differentOpen ControlsII i II think II that II you II should II do II D II
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Loved this example from Parmtree of why you don't need 'cover' from the best teams.. 😀
http://i.imgur.com/UROA3.pngOpen ControlsTime to ditch Gerv if on a wildcard?
Open Controlsno
Open ControlsFraid so...
Open ControlsWild card? What wild card? 🙂
Open ControlsThe one I played, not for tactical reason, just cause I wanted to.
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1 Ars
2 Man U
3 Spurs
4 Everton
5 Chelsk
6 Wasting Money Faster Than I Can Spend It.Open ControlsIs that QPR in 6th?
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Borini suffered a fractured foot today, I don't know if this has been posted yet?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9603079/Fabio-Borinis-injury-worsens-Liverpool-striker-shortage.htmlOpen ControlsWhy did Gera miss GW 2-4? If it was injury related then he is an absolute bargain
Open ControlsInjured... and stop trying to steal my thunder... 😉
Open ControlsI'm thinking a Morrisson Gera double up may be a bit much, especially with Foster too
Open ControlsI'm not sure he was injured tbh...
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I could end up with Gera and Kebe soon, allowing for more heavy hitters. 😀
Open ControlsI'm currently looking at Taraabt, Morrisson, Sterling, Kebe/Gera/Puncheon, oh and Bale
Open ControlsGiroud!
(Kolarov, Cole, Baines, Rafael)
Its the year of the defence, or more exactly the left backOpen Controls
Puncheon was dropped against everton and subbed after 60 minutes on the weekend so is a rotation risk. This after having a shot cleared off the line and a goal disallowed!
Open ControlsLooks to me like he faces competition from Ramirez. Doubt he will win
Open ControlsRamirez is injured and plays in the hole, puncheon is on the wing. Lambert was also subbed early. Puncheons stats look good but it's a risk as he won't get you 90 mins most gameweeks.
Open ControlsLallana plays in the hole except when Ramirez plays. When he shoves out Puncheon.
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Gera wasn't injured....
He was on the bench for all 3 of those games. Trust me...it's not worth it.Open ControlsDanke Schon, valuable info that.
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Sooo Nolan for the next 2 weeks, then change to Morrison? Gd plan?
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Yes Kolarov is a gamble!
Begovic(McCarthy)----
Baines-Gibbs-Kolarov-(Demel, Nelsen)
HBA-Cazorla-Pienaar-Bale (Frei)
Tevez-RVP-Berbatov--
CheersOpen ControlsFrei is a gamble too!
Would you be happy with this as your backline;
Baines//Gibbs// Demel or Nelsen
Or do you think you should upgrade one of them. Kolarov is a risk, treat him as such.Open ControlsBerb is the biggest B/W mistake of this season
Open Controlsyet he has proven that he isnt (a misteke) by player very well in his first games. Lol to you.
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Agee but trainer came out and said he practicing hard everyday and improving all the time. Especially his defending and free kicks. He is the best attacking defender int he league. His potetial being a city player outweighs getting two points from one of my subs.
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Is Caulker a viable option this season?
Open ControlsOMG!
'Borini is injured leaving Suarez as Liverpools on true striker' 😯
So what's changed? 🙄Open Controls*only
Open ControlsIt's ok Suarez will get the service from the 17 yr old... and the R/M reject... and bald man returns!
And Don't forget Gerrard ...he loves the Swansea training camp that have swamped Anfield
All is good.Open Controls
Suarez is a striker? I thought he was an attackng mid...
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Love College Humor 😀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCRwi71_ns&feature=g-user-uOpen ControlsI still find it funny 😛
No interest in American politics although I know I should be.Open Controls
I need to stop tinkering, it's impossible to be happy with it...if you know what I mean 😉
Open ControlsLooks like Kieron Richardson will play left wing like he used to instead of left back like he was for Sunderland...Fulham's a pretty attacking team and Richardson is one of those players that always looks like he likes scoring goals....I'm wondering at 5.3m will his attacking threat be massively increased and he might become an option...
Open Controlskagawa> cazorla & dyer>puncheon (£4.6m to spend)
Yay or nay..?Open ControlsVorm
WIG (H)
Baines
QPR (A)
Rafael
STK (H)
Bertrand
TOT (A)
Yaya Toure
WBA (A)
Bale
CHE (H)
Santi Cazorla
NOR (A)
Mata
TOT (A)
Berbatov
AVL (H)
Ba
SUN (A)
Torres
TOT (A)
thoughts on my team? thinking possibly Lambert, Aguero and Morrison IN Toure, Ba and Berbatov OUTOpen ControlsBertrand is in your team and he's not one of your 3 transfers out...hmmm curious
Open Controlsmy transfers are based on the form and matches of man city basically i want agueroooo im pretty bullish in that sense but should really just relax this game week and enjoy the double transfer next week. Yh i'll do that. Thanks guys I think you helped
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Please can people speed up in getting rid of Berbs. Thank you! 😉
Open ControlsEvening guys, weekend's coming close and it's disheartening that there's no Premier League this week. 😕
Anyway, have you all planned your transfers for the coming GWs?
Michu to Walters GW9
Noble to Gera GW10
Haven't been able to plan much ahead.
PS: I was bored and thought of posting this, just to get some spirit back in the FPL. 😀Open ControlsNoble = 2 points guaranteed (plus possibly penalty)
Gera = the odd goal every blue moon and not nailed on.Open ControlsDo you find an avatar with a nice rack garners more replies?
Oh, huurm, fpl, yeah I like that too. Nice transfers, bet you plenty of BAPS in there..
Oh never mind, in all seriousness Walters looks good and a nice fit to your team. Only other player id really consider is Morrison from GW10
Gera is so-so. Not an immediate problem anyways.Open ControlsWell, people tend to stay away from the users having chicks in their gravs. But then, she's brought me luck, she stays. 😉
Yeah I know about Gera, he's in the watchlist though, Morrison and Walters both in would only bring in a lot of headache. And I tend to avoid that really. Tevez might face the axe depending on the minutes he gets as well.Open Controls
Night.
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ok to get morrison would you sell nolan or michu ?
from GW9 onwards
basically who do you think will do better in their tough run of fixtures ?Open ControlsTempted to play Gorkss next week...I can see Liverpool 0-0 Reading...or even a Gorkss goal to make it 0-1...hmmm
Open ControlsBarnet FC tonight announce the signing of Dutch legend and former Barcelona, Juventus, Ajax and AC Milan midfielder Edgar Davids.
Davids will become joint Head Coach and will form an equal partnership alongside Mark Robson who tonight said "I am delighted to welcome Edgar to our club. His experience as a player throughout his illustrious career will be a massive benefit to all our players and I look forward to forming a strong partnership with him".
Davids has also expressed a serious intent to become a member of the playing squad and is eager to make his debut for the Bee's in the next couple of weeks. He will be joining the staff and be involved with team training on Friday when he will be introduced to the squad.
Director of Football, Paul Fairclough said "the capture of Davids is a statement of intent by our club to improve results and lay further foundations for the future. Edgar is a world renowned footballer and will be a great example to all our young players.
In a statement to Barnetfc.com this evening Davids said "I'm happy to explore my possibilities and share my knowledge and experience with Barnet Football Club. I am very excited about the challenge ahead. Club Chairman Tony Kleanthous said "I am absolutely delighted to welcome Edgar as part of our exciting set up at Barnet FC. We have world class training facilities that are now attracting world class players and I feel, despite recent results, that these are exciting times ahead for our Club."Open ControlsNolan or Walters for the next 8 weeks or so?
Open ControlsWalters I think, just cause of the fixtures, but Nolan can get more points too. Not too sure really.
Btw, I'm glad you're holding up on Jenna. 😉Open Controls😉 And yeah, it's a case of 'quality vs fixtures'; I really want Nolan, but i want some decent Stoke cover for their fixtures.
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Nolan for me. Walters has been pushed out wide recently I think? Also Carroll is back for the Nolan/ Carroll partnership to prosper.
Screw the fixtures...I'm leaning more and more towards form over fixtures for the fisrt time ever, prob because I'm so desperate after my awful start.Open ControlsThat's what i'm leaning toward. Pienaar is worth considering as well. Thanks everyone.
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Neither.
Hot helpful perhaps.Open ControlsNot*
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