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We delve into the data from the previous Gameweek this evening and analyse a number of impressive recent performers. Palace, Arsenal, Liverpool and United midfielders arrive on our radar and, with one eye already on double Gameweek 34, we also turn our attentions to a trio of in-form centre-halves. Elsewhere, the malaise of Tottenham’s main men is also investigated.

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  1. kalmoffit
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is Mo Diame going to be back?

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Diame returns but no one is around to care does he really return at all?

      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        A goal scoring Hull midfielder. You need to care.

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          lol 🙂

      2. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😆

  2. Stretford End
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I'm interested to see what people think. I'm considering taking a punt on mata.

    A, Chelsea have one of the best defenses in the league
    B, Maureen will play for the draw. He doesnt need to win. A draw will do. He'll park the bus
    C, Mata was exciled by Maureen last year. Left on the bench. Chelsea's two time player of the year. Then sold to United. I feel he'll be out to prove Maureen wrong.

    Taughts????????

    1. antongus1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Stupid with too many hypothetical situations.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mata won't be short of motivation. 🙂

      1. Stretford End
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        He defo not short on motovation

    3. bitterandstout
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Will Carrick be fit? He's been massive lately. Without him I'd say no..

        1. Stretford End
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Utd are carrick. Bottom line

      • Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Seems like a risky punt. As you say Chelsea will be on the defensive and usually they are very good at that. I can't see them conceding more than 1 goal. However if United did win 1-0 with a Mata goal then he'll get all the baps.

        With all that in mind though I'm guessing you have a WC up your sleeve? its a bit of a luxury transfer.

        1. Stretford End
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I do have a wc. It's a tough call

          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah personally I wouldn't. There is no guarantees as to who will pop up with a goal for United, it could be anyone.

    4. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      repost00

      RMWCT

      Mignolet/ Davis
      Terry/Ivanovic/PVA/Schlupp/Alderweireld
      Hazard/Sterling/Henderson/Young/Silva
      Aguero/Vardy/Murray

      leaving 2.8 itb

      gw34: save
      gw35: 1.Ivanovic to P.Jones 2. Murray to Giroud
      gw35: more Arsneal: Ozil and Ramsay for Sterling and Silva maybe

      1. Norco
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Fifth repost? You got some replies on one of your other reposts lol

        1. samaael
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          oh did i? lol i will go áve look

          1. samaael
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            another reply would be appreciated though

      2. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Would keep Silva until gw37

    5. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      zouma to play against utd,possibly in midfeild ?

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Slim chance for that

      2. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Wouldn't bet on it.

      3. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Unlikely. They'll need experience for this game

      4. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Matic is fit, right? We would he all of a sudden?

    6. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What to do here lads?

      Myhill
      JT Clyne wolly Cawson
      Hazard Silva Eriksen Cesc
      Kun Kane

      Jakupovic Sameobi Gru* Naughton*

      1 FT & 3.5 ITB

      A) Naughton out for Schlupp
      B) Naughton out for Baines
      C) Gru out for Vardy
      D) Gru out for Murray
      E) Save FT and load up Liverpool players next week.

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        E

      2. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Save

      3. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        D and drop Dawson

      4. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        C then eriksen+naughton→hendo/couti + skrtel

      5. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        E for sure IMO, you're in a great position for this GW, Roja.

      6. samaael
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        c

      7. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks all

    7. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ryan on the scoutcast 😯 and he's got Bentaleb. 😯 😯

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        To my eternal shame 🙁 Bench fodder for the season I think, hopefully my front 7 will always be fit and playing 😕

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          There is no shame in having Bents on your team! Arguably the best player going forward at this point for Spurs, au-contraire embrace the Bents I say 😀

          Top stuff though Ryan, enjoyed your input.

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Actually that 0.9 saved from the Moses -> Bentalab transfer is coming in handy. Wouldn't be able to afford my current transfer plans without it.

            1. Chelsea Dagger
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Cue the Bentaleb brace 🙂

    8. Norco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No clue who to do, Giroud > Vardy or Murray.

      Murray is on fire with two plum fixtures, though Vardy could stay in the team for the rest of the season with decent fixtures and a DGW.

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Vardy

      2. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Vardy if you don't have a WC

      3. Norco
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks gents.

      4. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Vardy

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

        giroud

      6. BERGKOP
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Vardy no WC
        Murray with WC

    9. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Myhill
      Bertrand Clyne Dawson
      Hazard Silva Eriksen Cork
      Aguero (C) Kane Austin

      Krul Bellerin Sanchez PVA

      2 FT and 1.1 ITB

      Austin -> Murray

      Bellerin/PVA -> ??? or
      Sanchez -> ???

      any thoughts appreciated here guys as my head is hurting a bit....wasn't keen on doubling WBA defence if I am bringing Murray in

      1. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        should have also said have WC for next week

    10. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Let's be reasonable:
      As a WCowner i would want a fit Sturridge for his DGW but since Brendan hasn't judged him as fit at all, even if he starts and plays 90mins in the cup I don't see him getting two starts in 4 days (or 3 in 8) in the following week. At least we can't be close to sure. Remy might even be the likelier of the two if Costa is declared out for another two weeks at least

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Then again Sturridge will start one of the two which makes Sterling a RWB prospect and hence less attractive as a FPL prospect. Moreno Hendo Cout for me I guess

    11. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Excuse my ignorance here DZ, but can someone care to elaborate the theory behind Aguero playing better strictly as as a lone striker? Has anyone come up with some solid concrete evidence to suggest that? Curious.

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Stats out of the picture, I think maybe it just puts him more forward and central. Closer to the goal more often. Attack more prone to culminate with him. - - Just some ideas on the matter.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, I can see that, on paper. It just seems people have taken a very short-term view on the matter related to the United game. Ever since I've watched Aguero play at Atletico, he's always showed he thrives on an efficient partnership. Whether with Forlan, negredo, Tevez, etc.. his play revolves around making runs behind the target man, run at defenders and challenge the centre- backs .

          A partner like Dzeko (hopefully Bony soon) will use his frame to hold off defenders and invite ManCity’s attacking players forward, whilst Aguero is more likely to receive the ball and run at defenders. However, that tendency means he often loses the ball when his teammates are pressing high up the pitch, and the opposition are allowed to drive into acres of space in front of City’s back four.

          Just seems their is a lack of substantial evidence to prove otherwise IMO.

          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I hear what you're saying. From what I've seen of City as of late, I think there is validity to the assumption that the other forwards, namely Dzeko and Bony, were not seemingly having a good effect on Aguero. Evidence in relation to your point of view is certainly there, if the other forward is playing well. Aguero and Tevez tore it up a little when together on the pitch for City, for example. Remember that game a few seasons back against Norwich City? - - It could work both ways for Aguero, as he's so talented. But, maybe better with another quick forward. Or one just a little more crafty than Dzeko and Bony. Not that they are bad players. But, they surely haven't looked great as of late. And don't seem to be playing well off Aguero, and vice-versa.

            1. The Enlightener
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Jovetic and Aguero seems like it could work better than the alternatives, if he could get healthy and what not.

              1. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                May have more to do with City as a whole, their 442 has w/o a doubt has flaws. The crux of the formation simply isn't working, but certainly the systems unreliability is not down to Aguero himself?

                http://www.espnfc.com/blog/tactics-and-analysis/67/post/2328513/manchester-citys-problems-are-caused-by-their-players-not-tactics

                1. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  I was going to add something that the issues are probably more team based on the whole, so I agree. They looked like they were going to be formidable earlier in the season. But, as a collective, it's gone downhill quite significantly.

      2. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Pretty sure there have been green posts about this illustrating the difference in points when he is lone striker vs playing with a partner in 442. It's also pretty clear when watching them that his positioning when he is in the 442 is slightly more withdrawn and he picks the ball up deeper than when he is the lone striker. By my eye he also seems to make the far post run instead of the more scoring near post run when the ball is out on the wing when they are in a 442 which also diminishes his returns. It just seems like whenever they go 442 whoever he is partnered with seems to always get in his way and Aguero just looks worse in general. My take on this, anyway.

      3. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        If he is the lone striker, he is not necessarily better but his percentage in goal involvement increases.
        He is the one playing closest to the opposite goal, hence most of Citys chances fall to him. They also look for him more often and create more chances for him

      4. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I basically agree with all the others. He doesn't have to share prime space with another striker and can basically run wherever he likes. This freedom of movement gives him more of a chance to get on the end of any pass or cross into the box without someone else getting their first.

        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          His 4 goals against Spurs were "pass the ball, let him run and shoot" and that worked quite well.

          I miss those outputs from him actually, hoping he can fire up against West Ham this week.

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            2 against United isnt a bad start to kick back into gear. Monster haul against West Ham and those going into the DGW without him will have a lot of headscratching to do 😆

      5. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think he's scored most of his goals this year when Citeh have played 4-2-3-1.

        As Walshy says above when they play two strikers he seems to play deeper and less in the box.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yet, naturally he's no target man, that will usually be Dzeko/Bony's role to hold up play, occupy defenders and let Aguero overlap and make his cut. He's done this for years, whether in Spain , Argentina, or here in England.

      6. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        It's rubbish man. It's the result of a purely statistical view of football. He plays just as well in the right pairing

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Exactly, I've seen this talk in the day zone a lot. It's taken a ripple effect now, I can't fathom how after one game theirs a conclusion that 4231 equals good for Aguero, 442 equals bad.

          Anyway, some very qualified people like Michael Cox, outside of the boot, spielverlagerung, have all made inquiries into this in the past. I don't think any have to the conclusion that Aguero thrives as a lone striker.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Great site that outside of the boot. I only discovered it about a week ago!

            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Champ! I dug up some great links for ye!

              1. Get up ya bum
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                awesome! Let's have em then. Actually mail em to me if that's ok

                1. Zasa
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Will do mate

      7. money face bandwagon
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Is whether the striker can co operate well with him or not..

      8. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        SInce no one seems to have mentioned it, playing Aguero as a lone striker allows Silva in behind him. Dont know if this makes a difference or not in real life, havent watched it too intently, but it may be a factor.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Depends on the game and the opposition tactics I suppose. That said I do think with their personnel that is their best formation usually. Well before Bony signed it was. Some signs of a potentially lethal partnership developing between Bony and Aguero. Bony's price next season will be interesting. Probably stay in the same region as this season.

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah it could be great. Its pretty clear when the second striker is on form, the team is lethal. Dzeko against Newcastle springs to mind.
            Bony will prob stay at the same price due to now being a City player. If he nails on a spot for the rest of the season he may even be more expensive.

      9. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Alright lads, thanks for the conversation, glad to see people's take on the matter.

    12. mitro
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just brought in Vardy for hit...never thought this would happen

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Good on you.

      2. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        That's gotta feel weird. But, hey, the lad brings energy. Just wonder, as with his teammates, will he play the full 90 in 3 games in such a relatively short amount of time?

        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Or not even the full 90, but time could be split in odd or unforeseen ways. But, I wouldn't let that worry you too much with Vardy. I'm just thinkin' out loud here. Maybe a little too much. 🙂

          1. tokara
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            if pple are willing to punt on Remy with the knowledge that he may not play both games in gw34, getting vardy is more or less the same, dont think too much over it!

            1. The Enlightener
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              A lot of the Remy punters made their moves before the injury. Now, they are stuck and the scenario is different than what they expected. Anyways, I just made note of the time element, while also saying not to worry about it too much. It's the same with any and all players when the games come thick and fast.

              1. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Defo not a bad punt at all. Especially at that price. Tinkering with it myself for the DGW.

              2. tokara
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                i had been deciding between Murray / Vardy all week lol

                keep reminding myself it's jus a game! Did the transfer and logs off...life resumes...

                1. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Overthinking it can definitely get carried away. I honestly think that my quick, first-time assumption on things is the best. Go on thinking about it after that, and it starts to get overwhelming. Transfers are best made with a clear mind that is unencumbered by the weight of too much consideration. 🙂

                  1. tokara
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    i agree with u,

                    just like last week, i had C on hazard all week but every one says Kane and i got swayed 🙁

                2. money face bandwagon
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Tts y i got in vardy yest and now i can stop considering murray or vardy lol

    13. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What do you guys make of Sturridge as a WC-Prospect if he starts in the cup this weekend?

      Anyone really thinking he has a chance of starting two games in four days with Rodgers making the decision and not being afraid of using Sterling as a striker?

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I brought him in this past week and captained him so I'm stuck with the glass man 😀

      2. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think Sterling is better shout

      3. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Makes no sense to me. We know his goal scoring potential but he's playing crap. Has no confidence. And won't start every game

    14. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What is price changes?

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        What time *

        1. tokara
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          5mins

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Thank u

    15. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Watching PSG vs Barca highlights

      This is what happens when you play 3 Brazilian at the back

      David Luiz 😆

      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😆

    16. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Morning all.

      Giroud -> Murray done. hopefully I didn't miss the price fall.

      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You didn't. No fall for Giroud tonight.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          bulls**t

        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          thanks anyway Diva.

      2. welshbenny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Just done the same. Him or Vardy but I was swung by the tough DGW for Vardy. We shall see.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Vardy is a good pick too.

          I still have WC 😉

    17. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      FPL price changes, 16 April 2015

      Risers: Fábregas, Aguero

      Fallers: Sammy Ameobi, Oviedo

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Got Fabregas just in time. Might find that 0.1 handy in the DGW.

        1. Nobodinho
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Same 😀

        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          lucky you.

          I did consider him just now, but then i'm not maxed out CHE

        3. Diva
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Good idea. I know some people say price changes don't matter at this time of the year, but one of my line-up options for GW34 would only work if I had at least as much sale value at the end of this week as at the start of it. 0.1m can be as big as 1.0m if you don't have it.

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah just didn't want to let prices get in the way, least of all the DGW

          2. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            This. It doesnt matter so much regarding building value. It matters when you cant get the team you want out though 😆

          3. tokara
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            yea...just do what u think is correct

            Like i was going for Vardy but he was rising and Austin was dropping, easily stretch me 0.2 apart!

        4. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Ditto

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Fabregas 😀

      3. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Fábregas 😯 Shite.

        Cheers DIva.

    18. mitro
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What happened to Jon Flanagan?

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        He's been eating too much flan again 😉

        Na he's getting a new contract soon. Was behind Manquillo in the pecking order early season then the formation change put him out of the reckoning. Had some injuries too I think.

    19. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Jake Livermore is due ... just saying ...

      One goal and one assist in 2,748 minutes of football.

      He's due.

      😆 😆 😆

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I had him for a stint last season. It was terrible.

      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Bradley Guzan: 2970 minutes without scoring. Due?

        😉

        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah why not.

      3. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        That Hull side really are terrible for FPL. So much rotation and the guys who are nailed on don't get any points.

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          They do make a good opposition for your players though. Love a good hull at home fixture

    20. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Best GW33 defender punt? WC next week.

      Currently thinking Coleman.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Coleman, Baines or the King

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Ledley King? 😆

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Haha he might get the same minutes as King Kolarov I suppose 😉

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              ooh that king. Got me confused there, since Andy King is listed as midfielder 😆

              Lolarov should move to another club and become a regular starter. Would definitely be in my team.

              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                *in BPL

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Schlupp

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          standing on my Q for DGW34

      3. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Barnes or Coleman but why not punt on a milf or forward instead and give yourself some excitement?

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Scroll up. Just did Giroud -> Murray. One more FT before I WC next week.

        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Right so our conclusion is John Barnes or Ledley King 😀

          1. Amateur Pundit Zan
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            And they say the deadzone is the place to come for advice 😉

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              😎 we got this.

      4. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        going Baines.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          High on my radar as well, Shifty.

          1. Shifty
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            and i'll probably be doing Benteke > Murray too 🙂

            Baines is as exciting as any mid for a 1-week punt.

    21. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Buttered bruschetta bread, topped with tabouleh and parmesan cheese 😯 I'm onto a winner here!

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        CHamp talking about food *listens intently*

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          😀 grilled of course brother. Sometimes it's the most simple things that hit the spot ay.

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I made a lasange yesterday. Made the mistake of not reading the recipe til the last minute. Took about three days to make what with the different sauces and what not 😆 It was good though.

            Simple is often the best. ONe of my favourites is a cheese and onion sandwich lol

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              nice!
              yep chonion sanga. an oldie but a goodie

      2. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yum. I'm currently on some Swedish meatballs and noodles (microwave but good), some leftovers of Italian sausages with peppers, onions and stewed tomatoes simmered their own sauce, and some bread and butter. And some Bud Ice, I might add.

      3. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Champ, was it you that once had Love in the Time of Kolarov in your name? Thinks so. It just came back to me. Talk about a late rip off. 🙂 I will remove it in your honor.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Haha it was indeed! As soon as I put it on I had the same feeling that some other poster used to have it before me too. There's nothing original anymore 🙂 Anyways I am proud to bestow it upon you oh enlightened one.
          That ^^^ sounds delicious btw. Well except for the budweiser. Get a real beer yankee!

          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ha ha! I'll prob only rock the name for a day or two at most. I don't tend to stick with such additions to the original. And as for the beer, I have no defense there...... 🙂

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              😀

    22. Cousin Greg
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      SInce it's that time of the year
      Mourinho = Tywin
      Stannis = Matic.
      Little Finger = Super Alan Pardew.
      Diego Costa = Khal Drogo.
      Giroud = Loras Tyrell
      Fellani = Hodor
      Harry Kane = Robb Stark.
      David Moyes = Jorah Mormont - an exiled northern lord
      Wenger = ?
      LVG = ?

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sanchez - Oberyn

      2. Billy Ketsu
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Nah, it really doesn't work with footballers.

        Uncle Stannis and Scary Art Teacher are the best, though. It's like they've wandered in from a tacky and kitsch 1970s movie about wife-swappers or something. You can just imagine Stan tossing the car keys in the big ashtray with all the others. Sheepskin coat, deranged smile, big medallion.

    23. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I've just arranged my team into an aesthetically pleasing formation for the first time. Think I'm hooked, one more way to waste a bit of time on fpl

      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I know some folk who only chose teams last year that wore blue uniforms. One of them finished top 1k too ... disgraceful but hilarious!

        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          No Suarez 😯

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            But on the plus side for him he had no united players. Balances out see

            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              😆 true. And chelsea and city bang on form last year. theres six right there. Did the keeper have to wear blue too?

    24. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Does Sturridge have any chance of playing DGW? O_o

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Two reasonable easy fixtures in quick succession followed by Chelsea the following week. I would say the outlook is not good that he starts both.

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

          Have seen few considering him, so thought he is fit 😛

          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            He's 'fit' in the sense that he can play. Rodgers hinted that his playing time will probably be restricted in certain games, though this was before the Newcastle game so may have been a reference to that.

            He has an ongoing injury I reckon. Sporadic gametime for the remainder.

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        No idea. Not interested tbh

    25. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      How does this look for a WC draft, DZ?

      K.Davis Myhill
      Ivan* Skrtel* Schlupp/Morgan* (Clyne PVA)
      Hazard* Fab* Sterling* Hendo* (King*)
      Kun Giroud Benteke

      Quite like this draft. Sets myself up well to get Ramsey + Sanchez/Ozil by GW37 to go with Giroud.

      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        That's great, a really good team. If I had a wc left that's probably what I'd get, depending on the budget.

      2. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ospina as a sub goalie?

        Also King doesn't get to play much, have someone plays week in week out if there is budget

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          just need an enabler, cheap as possible. Never going to field him though, defenders would play ahead of him. 4.2 is as much as i can afford 😆

        2. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          as for Ospina...probably want 2 Arsenal mids + Giroud for their double GW. 2 CS points vs 4 for Ospina per game - not losing that much.

      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Very good. I know Benteke is in some serious form, but it'll be hard to hold a SGW striker in a DGW. Nevertheless, if he repays you with the plum fixtures till the end, you will have my big respect.

        Not keen on King tbh. And I don't like the idea of benching Giroud for him. Defense is great though.

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          won't be playing King - he'd be benchfodder, just happened to be 4.2m and all i can afford 🙂 any other ideas for a 4.2 mid? 3rd sub all the way.

          Yea thing with Benteke is that if I pick Vardy, it's one more valuable FT to spend after the WC when I want to keep those FTs for DGW37. Toying with Benteke as he does have great fixtures til the end and Villa will probably need goals til the last day.

    26. Billy Ketsu
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Morning all

      Game of Thrones and the new Alabama Shakes cd have totally diverted my attention from fpl this week. This is what I have left. Dull team but I'd like to save the transfer if possible. Reckon I can get away with saving?

      Krul
      Ivanovic Morgan Fonte
      Hazard Silva Ki Eriksen
      Remy Kane Aguero (C)

      Panti Lescott Sanchez Bellerin

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Definitely save there. You'll need the transfers to get those Liverpool mids.

        1. Billy Ketsu
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers, Shifty. I think I'll get Sterling, Hendo and a defender for -4.

    27. icywrists23
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      is it worth going double liverpool defense for a -8 or doing sanchez> sterling or court

      I'm 50 points behind my ml leader and l I need to have a big gw during the dgw

      I'm already taking a -4 hit to fit in 5 dgw players

      what should I do

      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Don't do anything until this time next week. Key players could easily get injured or sent off over the weekend.

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        -8pts will negate the clean sheet points they get, so not sure. Skrtel is worth a shot for -4pts. Is it possible to fit Henderson in midfield?

        1. icywrists23
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yes I' not doing anything now, just planning for next week. My plans are to use 2 ft's to get fab and hendo. Take a -4 hit and get skrtel.

    28. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Siggy -> Sterling/Coutinho worth a -4 next week? If so, which one?

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I would say probably not unless you want that player going forward for the rest of the season.

        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          or you want to get SIggy out

          1. Nickofoz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Either way I'd get Ramsey for Sterling/Siggy in 36. I'll monitor Siggy's form but he has been dire lately

            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Ramsey is a good call. SIggy has a couple of decent fixtures alright. See how it goes this week and reassess. All it takes is one assist from Sterling and thats you-4 basically accounted for and a second game in hand

              1. Nickofoz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah good idea. So far though, Siggy's fixtures haven't been converted into points. Was devestated he isn't on pens either.

                Cheers mate

                1. BeachBadger
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Yeah that no pens is a real kick in the teeth. Im sure its why most got him over the likes of Hendo or Mane. to be fair mane hasnt been much better 😆

                  1. Nickofoz
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Yep. Unfortunately I have both Mane and Siggy 🙁

                    Speaking of Mane, do you think he'll start this weekend? Or start Boyd over him?

                    1. BeachBadger
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      I think Mane will be benched personally. But I would probably still start him over Boyd just in case 😆 Mane of the bench holds just as much threat

                      1. Nickofoz
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        10 years, 9 months ago

                        Yeah I have an inkling he'll be benched too.

                        Yes, Mane blanking off the bench (1) isn't too much of a loss on Boyd's probable score (2)

      2. Billy Ketsu
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think I'm going to get Sterling, Henderson the Rain King and Shrtpl for -4, which seems like a good deal. Coutinho's a lovely little player and an absolute joy to watch but you don't earn points for artistic content, unfortunately.

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah. If I do the above move it'll be Hendo, Mignolet and Sterling for a -4

      3. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yes it is IMO, Sterling

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          this. But I'd love to have Hendo too.

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I'm getting Sterling and double at the back with Migs and Skrtel

            1. Nickofoz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              I'd prefer Hendo over Sterling if you're only getting one

              1. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                It's a flip coin really. I just feel Sterling has something to prove and could be fired up during DGW

                1. Nickofoz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Hmm yeah. For me Hendo is easily the better option:

                  - Cheaper
                  - More consistent returns
                  - Better form
                  - BAP magnet (even if it's one assist)
                  - On pens and most set pieces when no Gerrard
                  - Sterling is a BAP repellant
                  - Sterling could play up front but also at RWB

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Highly doubt he will be playing RWB anymore.

                    and Gerrard will Shirley get game time during DGW.

                    Good luck with Hendo 🙂

                    1. Nickofoz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      Never know with BR 😀

                      Yes but I'd guess it will be limited to sub appearances.

                      Cheers mate.

                  2. NABIL - FPL otai
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    you've convinced me 😉

                    1. Nickofoz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      😀

                      I still have a feeling Sterling is a better option to Coutinho though

                      1. La Roja
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 9 months ago

                        I still have a feeling Sterling is the best Liverpool midfielder option

                        😀

                        1. Nickofoz
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 11 Years
                          10 years, 9 months ago

                          I guess we'll see 😆

            2. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Wow, so much trust in LIV defense. Justified since they really miss Skrtel. So Migs over Hendo, decent call. I'd still prefer double at the mid though.

              1. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                The have a solid cs record away from home.

                1. NABIL - FPL otai
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Tell that to the Gunners 😉

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    I'm a gunner 😆

                    Prior to Arsenal game, 5 cs away from home 😉

                    1. NABIL - FPL otai
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      Had actually forgotten 😆

                      Yeah saw that. I've considered that earlier (Migs + Skrtel/Moreno + a mid) but then I like my WC team better when I play 2 LIv mids. Easier for me to make the switch to ARS mids later on too

                      1. La Roja
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 9 months ago

                        If I was on WC, then yea probably 2 Liverpool mids.

                        I just don't want to get rid of Silva for Hendo or Cou (other kids are Eriksen, Cesc, Hazard)

                        Eriksen out for Sterling for me

                        1. NABIL - FPL otai
                          • 13 Years
                          10 years, 9 months ago

                          Good that you already have 2 CHE mids. So just 1 LIV mid would be ideal. Still 3 LIV players is a must strategy.

                          Can't wait to get rid of Erik myself. Hopefully he'll reward me one last time.

                        2. La Roja
                          • 13 Years
                          10 years, 9 months ago

                          Yea I'm getting 3 Liverpool players with -4 for sure

                          Couldn't agree more on Eriksen, he has been utterly useless.

                          But you know the drill, cue Eriksen haul away at Saints

                          😆

        2. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers.

      4. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Coutinho

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers. Any reason why?

      5. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sterling if it looks like he'll play up front

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers. Probably the better option of the two considering it's unlikely Sturridge will play both. Worth a hit though?

      6. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yes.

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers Zasa.

    29. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud out for

      A) Vardy
      B) Murray
      C) Keep and use FT for Liverpool players next week

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        fwiw I did B today. Maybe the fact that I still have WC get to do something with it.

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          If I had WC and then it's is no brainer to have Murray.

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Indeed

        2. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Murray prob looks the best option for just this week alright

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Next week too

            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              possibly this too but for competing with the DGWers

              1. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                There isn't much DGW striker option though

                Vardy
                Remy if fit
                Studge if fit

                Meh

                1. BeachBadger
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  If Remy or Studge were guaranteed both games thgey'd be the clear options

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Of course, but it seems they aren't. And not convinced it's Remy even if fit

                    1. La Roja
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      With Remy *

                      1. BeachBadger
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 9 months ago

                        yeah true. that. Im taking a punt on him I think. Getting him this week over giroud gives me a starting 11 and another DGW player with the ability to get 2 liverpool next week with 2FT. Seems the easiest route for me.

      2. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Tough call mate. what deadwood makes up your starting 11 if you hold?

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Squad is:

          Myhill
          JT Cawson Clyne Wolly
          Cesc Hazard Silva Eriksen
          Kun Kane

          4.0 Sameobi Naughton* Gru*

          3.5 ITB and 1 FT

          1. Nickofoz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            c imo

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers

          2. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            C then

          3. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            C might be the best option alright. What would your plans for the 2FT be?

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Will take a -4 hit.

              Most likely Naughton, Jakupovic, Eriksen out

              Sterling, Skrtel, Migs in

      3. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        C

      4. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        A, if o WC.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Woops,C with that team

    30. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      To WC Gw34, or to WC Gw35, that is the question.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed.

        I've considered WCing in GW35, but then if I do that i need to use my FTs now to get LIV players in preparation (already maxed out CHE). Plus I'm also considering a fit Remy highly.

        So GW34 in the end for me.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Aye, I can see why you'd lean that way. How's your team shaping up mate?

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Should work in both case. I would go for GW34 if I had a WC...

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Would you WC Gw35, if you could put out 3x Pool and 3x Chelsea for free Gw34 though?

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

            Would only WC in GW35 if I'm going all out in DGW bringing Hull/Leicester players. Pool and Chelsea has good fixtures till end of the season, so there is no need to take them out... If you want to take out Chelsea/Pool players, then GW35 is ideal.

            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Exactly, would't want Fabregas or double Pool mids long term. Even with good fixtures, would rather have a piece of all the top pies. Plus Vary sitting there.
              Cheers Holmes!

      3. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        With your team, I'd do 34. Gives you a chance to triple Pool, Chelsea, and a couple Leic at no cost. Maybe 2 Arsenal as well. Gets you good and ready for next DGW

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Indeed, cheers for the input CD.
          Do you have a WC yourself?

          1. Chelsea Dagger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Nope. Wish I did. Will take a -4 for a couple More Pool players in 34

            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              no harm in that though at least

    31. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Picking the right Liverpool player is so tough! Going all attack looks exciting but defense is more likely to get points... Surely I'm going to pick the wrong players 😆

      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sterling Hendo, Skrtel all good shouts.