Versus – Low to Mid-Price Midfielders

Exactly my question, and even the goalkeeper, courtois or cech?

The Chelsea back is so versatile that out of 5 defenders, 4 will play, but you cannot be sure of which of those 5 misses out.

Both subject to rotation but the fact that Luis has got no competition for LB (Ivanovic will only play RB and CB) edges it for me.

the million dollar question this.

I'm going with Luis as he was a 20mil+ signing who is the only natural LB at the club.

Got to accept though, from time to time he will be rotated. As will all the DFers

Not even one of the 5 defenders is nailed

Good team, but I don't like so much money sitting on my bench (talking about midfield). If you're set on that strategy though, I'd downgrade Caulker to Ferdinand and upgrade Cameron to Huth because he's not nailed on and Stoke rotate so nicely with Swansea.

I think you'll probably see it this season eventually when everyone is fit on Arsenal, I don't believe he'll start with a full strength team

Wenger is actively searching for a DM. So shouldn't be too long until you get your wish.

Could be William Carvalho perhaps

Looking good, but Bruce, Wisdom and Cameron have some serious question marks about game time, and I'd be wary of Jovetic, especially long term.

Probably best to wait and see about Remy's future,

You need to think past GW1. I own both and plan to play both every week.

I have Hoilett as my fifth midfielder. 😉

Yep. It's only 1GW, and it can't really be helped in fantasy football

I'm playing both 🙂

Taylor to Evans.

Or, Simpson to Caulker for .5 is an improvement.

Simpson to Ferdinand or Caulker and then find a 4.5 to replace Dummet? Or Simpson to Ferdinand and then take a chance on Bavies.

Tricky one, if you're set on those mids and strikers. I'd say Simpson to Ferdinand (more nailed on) and Taylor to Evans.

Get rid of Simpson (heard he is going to be replaced by a new or imminent signing) PVA is 4.5 and nailed at sunderland.

Defence can be improved by ditching Sanchez for Ramsey but you have already considered that and dont want to I assume?

That leaves eriksen imo. Ship him for Tadic/De Jong/Snodgrass/Valencia and use $$ to boost defence

Jelavic

Austion. 🙂 But Long if between those two.

No worries mate, I know what it's like... I've been there...

Coke is a horrible thing... so glad to have seen the back of it...

I actually look forward to drinking just soda water and ice now... 😀

And if you read all the research on Soda water (carbon dioxide and water), it has been proven that it has no negative effects on your body, except maybe a gassy stomach if you drink too much of it...

It's all the added chemicals in coke like phosphoric acid that erodes your teeth enamel and cause problems etc...

I used to be alot like that. But i got hepatitas A during my visit to India haha left everything!

make sure you have depth on the bench

I'll go with inspired. Stoke to me will improve defensively this season and keep more CS. They kept 9 CS last season and I believe they'll go into double figures this time around, at least 11-13 and also, they had the fourth best home defense

Inspired imo

So long as you've got Bego or DDG, Evans, a Chelsea defender, maybe Caulker, Mata, Fabregas, Hazard or Ramsey all reasonable with Rooney and Costa as musts.

Lord Caulker to help QPR keep 19 clean sheets

Evans, he's probably the No.1 CB under LVG at this moment. I think Jones is second and Smalling is third

Evans.

5th midfielder missing 😉 Not sure about that defence either 😐

Who's the 5th midfielder? and overall, it's a nice team with taking a punt on Costa that could very well pay off with the first games Chelsea has

and another one bits the dust 😉

so is that a play 2 out of 3 rotation? does it work well? cos those players individually are good, although I like wardinho 🙂

nice otherwise, although as ive said before I like bego + 4m 😉

btw, sorry I just missed that post of yours last night! thanks a lot mate for the quiz, was great fun and you did a great job 🙂 ill take my 5th place like a b-b-boss 😀

If only that were the truth..... looks reasonable to me btw

He isnt fit at the moment. Could take 3-4 games till he finally settles in

Ramsey all the way for the season ahead

well he isn't really a striker - cuts in from the flank or plays as a support striker

but yes he looks a great pick, should be fit for the start of the season - is impending impact is clear to many 🙂

Might flip a coin

I've thought long and hard about it, but Ramsey is always the one that comes out on top...

Hopefully both will do well, but the extra 1.5m for me is what swings it...

I think early doors Ramsey will, at the very least, match his output...

It's a proper brain bender. I'd really like to have Sanchez in my team but it's a steep price for a new arrival to the Prem. The only thing I'm certain of is that Ramsey will be in straight away. But if Sanchez is used up front I'll find a place for both.

With these two, I'll stick with Ramsey just because of a personal preference. I should start off with Alexis Sanchez. I'm a Barcelona Supporter, ever since I was a kid, because my family supports Barcelona so I grew into that so I can say one thing or two. Last season here with Sanchez, yes he scored about 19 la liga goals, only three men scored more but you have to consider where those goals and assists came from. He had 19 goals and 10 assist in all competitions and 17 goals and 8 assists if I'm not mistaken came from home. He only had 2 goals and 2 assists in his away games. So based on that, it depends on the person you are, if you are wanting to keep him knowing he has a chance to fire home alot but really be cold on the road, then you can put him, if you don't have the patience for that, then don't do it

get both if you can 🙂

it seems like we will play more of a 4-1-4-1 this season - ramsey is gonna be making them runs as usual

alexis looks like he could have a great impact, and should be fit for the season

ramsey is safer I think, but balance your funds if you need to make the move to alexis

Ramsey is the heart of the team. Sanchez will take time to gel in. Add to that the fact that Ramsey is 1.5 cheaper. BOOM! 😀

it brings you to the qns of hazard vs fab.. if u are getting hazard and would want to have an decent defence and other good players(mata costa rooney etc)..u are likely to end up with ramsey. otherwise if u have fab u would like sanchez.

currently on fab+sanchez

The thing is Sanchez will play striker once Walcott comes back, on occasion at least. But ATM Walcott isnt back, so I start thinking about getting him in around September when he's had more time to gel. But again, planning transfers doesnt work out, and if Sanchez has a crazy GW1, his price will rocket with all the casuals and Ill have to take an early hit to get him in.

Taking both means your betting all your chips against Tony Pulis in GW1. Cue a0-0 stalemate with many a F bomb yelled at the TV by you.

Start with listing your best defender first. : )

terry->luis if u think luis will start straight away..

cameron->huth (due to bardsley competiton)
or
b davies->evans (due to rose competition)

hey SC

we will now see a exponential reduction in the time Notorious spends on here 😉 😛

Afternoon Innsie,

2nd spot is a huge achievement in itself...

Massive kudos...

Thanks a lot Innsie, really appreciate all your hardwork and dedication 🙂
You gave some serious competition to Notorious, congrats on securing second spot 😀

Cheers, Innsie. It was a great to have you as a competition and I'm looking forward to renew our rivalry when TFF continue with the quizzes someday. 🙂

Siggy over Henderson if you go with A

But B is better balanced

wait you aren't getting ramsey 😯

B with Mata - Hoillett/Davis arguably better subs

B

BBB

think it was burnley although qpr probably look better equipped for the pl

Burnley - 19
Leicester - 18
QPR - 17

You'll change it tomorrow 😉

Honestly I'm 100% sure not one team here will remain the same after the Community Shield...after all those hours put in!

c'mon zep, you know you will change it many, many more times 😉

Its rubbish. I see a WC week 2 on the way.

Or thats what i would have said if you had posted it 😉

Mannone to Foster, good team. Well thought out.

no shame in it mate 🙂

beef up your defence by downgrading in midfield

that rotation stinks imo 🙁

Coverage is a myth. Just get the player you think has the potential to score the most points

B

I think it would be wise to have players from the highest scoring teams (Liverpool and Man City). Sterling will justify his price this year i have no doubt so i'd nominate him from that list

tbh im sure he will be in the top 3 keepers come the end of the season

there are worst options at 5.5. And all the casuals would have seen or heard about his heroics at the WC and drafted him straight in

I think a lot of people have just looked at the highest scoring keeper from last season and thought "that'll do".

The answer is Vaz Te. 😎

I'm thinking one with low ownership and never plays, thus not attracting any buyers who will cause his price to fall later

Lowest possible ownership will yield highest possible chance of not dropping in value, I think.

Middle of the range ownership actually, IMO...

Too high an ownership and then he will surely see a price drop as he will be the one the casuals' sacrifice to make way for the latest trend... (.ie, Zamora Vaz Te)

Too low an ownership and it get a bit murky in terms of FISO and TFPL understanding exactly how many -NTIs it takes for them to drop in value... (0.1% guys)

So, middle range... someone like Barnes or Wood...

duff baird wisdom and moore could start...none nailed as of yet though

4.5 mids marney looks decent

only the template ones.....

Cheers lads. RMT break fail.

I don't think you post bollocks mate 🙂

I'd downgrade Eriksen to a 7.0 or de Jong and put the difference into you defense. Looks good otherwise.

you need to address the balance of your team mate

needs more in defence especially

Too top heavy IMO... kills the defense...

Think you need to cut about 1.5-2m from the strikeforce and upgrade the defense, just to ensure you have 4-5 nailed on defenders... Cameron, Wisdom & Duff might not play, and you could be left with 2 playing defenders...

your defense is poor..with cameron wisdom duff all not confirmed starters..and your defence is not rotatable at all.

your attack may be good but u are losing points every week from your defence.

downgrade your attack.

Wisdom/cameron/duff not sure starters