[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
27 April 2013 2053 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

While Gameweek 35 looks, on paper, to be an ordinary ten-match affair, with another set of double fixtures looming, Fantasy managers will already be using transfers to prep their squads in advance.

They’ll be much debate on how much to commit one week early and whether strong single Gameweek assets should be neglected in favour of those treated to two matches in Gameweek 36.

Our Matchday Surgery chatroom is now open for those looking for some real-time reaction to their musings and dilemmas.

There is, of course, plenty to take in about the site. Details on our Scout Pick selections this week can be found here, while Paul outlined three explosive differentials who could not only fill the void left by Luis Suarez, but potentially help make up ground on mini-league rivals. The team news has been collected and collated, together with our thoughts on the likely weekend lineups. Finally, there’s the ScoutCast, where Granville and I review the week gone by and give our views on the where the profits will lie for the Gameweek ahead.

That should keep you occupied if you’re furiously catching up this morning. The chatroom will morph into the Dugout Discussion in time for the early kick-off at the Etihad. Sadly, due to family commitments this morning, the usual Pre-match Preamble has had to drop from my schedule today. This will return next week when normal service is resumed.

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

  1. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Should I do Demel > Vertonghen/Kompany/Zabaleta now for a 4pt hit?

    Open Controls
    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Zab

      Open Controls
      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Not for a -4pts hit!

        Open Controls
    2. /
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Sell Demel?

      Blasphemy!!

      Open Controls
      1. Ash
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Season-keeper, that lad.

        Open Controls
  2. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Ok, screw you Berbilly for telling me not to get Mata(and sell Walcott)

    And you Lateriser for telling me to do the trade.

    lol

    Open Controls
    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      there's nothing as satisfyin as goin through with a hit which you feel is justified.. i did my first 8 pointer ever!! for mata, tevez and bale.. sometimes you just gotta do it

      Open Controls
      1. MCH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        solid picks all 3 of them should rack up the points in the next two GWs

        Open Controls
      2. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Nice, who did you sell for Mata?

        Open Controls
  3. adams_6
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Trying again

    I have a real nightmare defence.

    Baines Enrique Harte Wilson Evans

    0.1 in bank -8 to go Evans and Osman to Luiz and Maloney? Already done Giroud – Tevez

    Open Controls
  4. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    This is the most annoying Captain choice ever....

    Open Controls
    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Naa, theres been worst, Bale for captain

      Open Controls
      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        ^^This (x2)

        Open Controls
    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Its very close this week just have to hope you pick the right one! Not often there are 4 or 5 choices so closely matched.

      Open Controls
  5. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Worth bringing in Vert at the expense of Rafael for a hit?

    Open Controls
    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      If it saves a hit in a subsequent week you may as well do it now.

      Open Controls
      1. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        It wasn't but then i realised i had enough to do Fellaini to Mata next week so i'm talking myself into taking another hit!

        Open Controls
    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      yes

      Open Controls
  6. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Who to bench?

    1) Michu CHE (A)
    2) Walcott Man utd (H)
    3) Anichebe FUL (H)

    Thanks, if you reply!

    Open Controls
  7. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Time to spend 20 points...

    Open Controls
    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Did we not succeed in talking you down a bit yesterday?

      Open Controls
      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        I've thought about it a lot since, basically it's a toss up between Lloris, Vert and Tevez (-4) or Hart, Dawson and RVP.

        Open Controls
    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      on Kolarov? 😉

      Open Controls
      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        No 🙁

        Open Controls
  8. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    RVP - Walcott - Bale - Mata

    Pick one for captain?

    Open Controls
    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bale

      Open Controls
      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        +1

        Open Controls
    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bale if you are happy with your position Mata if you want to try make up points.

      Open Controls
  9. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Kone (C)??

    Open Controls
    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I would love this to pay off if you did it!

      Open Controls
  10. adams_6
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Haha I'm about to do 8 and I.m getting a rash

    Open Controls
    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      8 is fine as long as they have a DGW

      Open Controls
    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Seems like fairly typical around here this week.

      Open Controls
    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      you doing 8 milfs?

      Noice!

      Open Controls
  11. czechmade
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    i have made crazy captain pick 🙂 - Podolski

    Open Controls
    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      wow 😉

      Open Controls
    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I love him.

      Open Controls
    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bookmarked to congratulate you if it comes off, awesome punt!

      Open Controls
      1. czechmade
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        i always play 3 arsenal players and mostly captain one of them ( last week picked up giroud, worst pick ever 🙂 )

        Open Controls
    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Arsenal don't have a double GW 😉

      Open Controls
      1. czechmade
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        i've got my extra rules for this game - 3xars no rvp, makes this game even harder 😛

        Open Controls
  12. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Wishful thinking I know, but how likely is it we'll know whether Tevez will start before the deadline?

    Open Controls
    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      -0,01 %

      Open Controls
    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Just wishful thinking! Getting a twitchy trigger finger now are we!!!

      Open Controls
  13. Theseus
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    A) anichebe to kone (-4) and bench michu
    B) walcott to bale (-4) and bench michu (have cazorla)
    C) play michu as i expect anichebe not to play
    ?

    Open Controls
  14. asyrafdanial
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Who to captain ?

    Tevez / Rvp / Mata / Michu ?

    Open Controls
    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      tevez

      Open Controls
    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Tevez or Mata. How is Michu on the list!

      Open Controls
      1. asyrafdanial
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        maybe he will do something tonight..hahaah..its oke..i think i gonna for Mata !!

        Open Controls
  15. The Ultimate Keyboard Warri…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Whats everyones thoughts on getting aguero rather than tevez

    Ive had aguero in my team twice this season and twice he got injured after one game....i'm thinking third time lucky

    Open Controls
    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      faced the same problem twice... went for tevez this time..

      Open Controls
      1. The Ultimate Keyboard Warri…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Tevez seems the safer option although i doubt i'll catch mini league leaders with him

        Open Controls
  16. Met Eish
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Michu over Maloney this GW.

    I know this has been asked about a million times on here, but im ahead in my mini league by 28 points and my competitor has Michu as well and will prob start him.

    Help appreciated!

    Open Controls
    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      😯

      Open Controls
    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      The bookies say Michu is more likely to score. Not much in it though.

      Open Controls
    3. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      michu then

      Open Controls
    4. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      play Michu then. Chelsea are likely tired and if anyone's going to do anything from Swansea it will be him. Decent insurance policy.

      Open Controls
  17. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Don't know who to ship out for bale out of michu and fellani

    Don't think michu will do much this gw but want him for the dgw and fellani could do very well this gw so

    a) Michu out for Bale this week, then get Michu back in for DGW for Fellani
    or
    b) fellani -> Bale this week

    please help, chasing a leader in our mini league

    Open Controls
    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Dont get Bale - save your transfer plus Michu could well score. Chelsea not invincible by a long chalk

      Open Controls
      1. seanie3
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        don't you think Bale will do well this week and in the DGW

        Open Controls
        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          Get him next week

          Open Controls
  18. xa45272
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Why does everyone like Tevez over RVP?

    Open Controls
    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      😯 .

      Open Controls
    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Mainly the price I would guess.

      Open Controls
    3. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      RVP is unlikely to get more than 180 minutes in the next two GWs.

      Open Controls
  19. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Right logging out now, can't sit here all morning thinking about taking the armband off Mata! It stays!

    Good luck guys and girls!

    Open Controls
    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I would do the same if I had him.

      Open Controls
  20. UKG
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Play Berba or Maloney / Wilson

    Open Controls
    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      maloney

      Open Controls
      1. Declan-
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        +1

        Open Controls
    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Berba.

      Open Controls
  21. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Caz > Mata for a 4pt hit?

    Open Controls
  22. Golden Oldies
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    How we looking?

    Robles

    Rafael Baines Clyne

    Bale (c) Silva Fellani Maloney

    Tevez Merilles Lukaku

    Open Controls
  23. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Ddg or bunn?

    Open Controls
    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bunn

      Open Controls
    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bunn

      Open Controls
    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Bunn maybe. Whichever one you pick will be the wrong one though.

      Open Controls
  24. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    The usual scaremongering about Tevez starting or not has got me jittery. C back on Bale now.

    Open Controls
    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      yeah you never know about mancini, going with bale also

      Open Controls
    2. asyrafdanial
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      if u have no Bale ?

      Open Controls
      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        No Bale? Go with Tevez anyway. Fellaini or a Chelsea mid.

        Open Controls
      2. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Fellaini

        Open Controls
    3. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I hope more do the same!

      Open Controls
      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Back on Tevez!!!

        Open Controls
  25. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Damon it I can't get into my following account!!

    Anyone else having issues?

    Open Controls
  26. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Fellaini is a viable contender for captain imo above Bale if gibson is ok

    Fulham really bad at the back and fellaini alrready scored a brace away earlier in the season

    Plus Wigan have really tightened up at the back and i think will look to contain spurs to secure a point

    They will target the games vs baggies, swansea and villa to save them imo

    Open Controls
    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I like your thoughts

      Open Controls
    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I had it on him before I bought bale

      Open Controls
  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    WC team.

    Good enough?

    Hart / Elliot
    Figueroa / Demel / Dawson / Martin R / Clyne
    Bale / Walcott / Michu / Mata / Maloney
    Defoe / Tevez / Kone

    FT, £1.4m in the bank.

    Open Controls
    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Boyce over Figs.
      Rest looks good.

      Open Controls
      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers.

        Open Controls
    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      michu->gerrard
      or
      Figs-> boyce

      Open Controls
      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        You are obsessed with Gerrard.

        Hardly anyone on here has him for a reason. 😕

        Open Controls
        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          he has his arrows screwed on the wrong way

          Open Controls
    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Benching Wally next week?

      Open Controls
  28. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Bench Rafael or Clyne?

    Open Controls
  29. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Play Maloney and Davies since Anichebe and Wilson prob wont play? or take a 4pt hit to do Demel > Kompany/Vert and start him.

    Open Controls
  30. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Ok, now i want Mata.

    Open Controls
    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      After Bale, he is the must have player right now I reckon.

      Open Controls
    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Same. Doing a 12 pointer is beyond me though.

      Open Controls
    3. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe next week 🙂

      Open Controls
    4. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Get Oscar. He's a nice differential..

      Open Controls
    5. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      😆

      Open Controls