With just one match remaining of the penultimate Gameweek, we delve into the members data once again this evening. We assess the recent displays of Villa, Everton and Swansea’s frontman, cast an eye over David Silva’s season, and also analyse the main men from Southampton, QPR and Palace’s midfields.
Yep
I wouldn't say there is much between them tbh. Anything a little more exciting you could do?
Latest thoughts on Caz and bellerin starting tonight?
They will. Wenger will rest some of them v west brom.
I think Caz will start, but Chambers will play in place of Bellerin.
I would think if kos is out he won't want to change other defenders
Who cares we all just guessing. You just wanna hear thst they are. Keep calm and wait for 6.45pm
No idea but as an owner (Santi), I really hope so
Which one is better?
A. Defoe -> Ulloa
B. Ramsey & Defoe -> Young & Lukaku (-4)
C. Skrtel & Defoe -> Schlupp & Gomis (-4)A. Don't see the point of a hit
to get more points potential?
A or B NABIL; A if you want to consolidate your rank...B if you want to risk pushing on that little bit more.
Congrats on a super season regardless!Agree with your point. Thanks man. Yeah, it's been an incredible and enjoyable ride. Special thanks to team Eire and the FFS community too! You're having an incredible season too so well done!
Yeah, just not quite as incredible as you or Tim! Happy out though.
Are Benteke or Silva due a rise anytime soon? Given up on the price site predictors and can't get fantasyfootballfix to work anymore...?
Cazorla playing tonight, any news?
We'll know in about 10 hours. 😉
Why would there be news so early? certain he will though. Wemnger will rest players on sunday.
thanks, hope so. need him and pva to outscore merte - 4 😛
- Bargain Basement Cult Team Midfield Voting
Thanks for a great response to the Bargain Basement Cult Team Defenders. Plenty of votes spread across the defenders but here are the ones, in descending order, to make our squad.
Bellerin (37 votes)
PVA (30 votes)
Hutton (28 votes)
Craig Dawson (19 votes)
Neil Taylor (19 votes)
Narrowly missing out was Morgan (17 votes) and next in line was Wisdom (13 votes). 4 people used their democratic right to place a protest vote for Kolorav (their other votes were valid) which has led me to re-rethink either the name of this team or give Kolorav the managerial position. Please post any Kolarov based suggestions below.
Our squad currently looks like this
Pantillimon Schmeichel
Bellerin PVA Hutton C.Dawson N.Taylor
Our next instalment is for the midfielders and this time the price limit has been placed at a starting price of 6m. As before, some nominations are below but feel free to add your own so long as they meet the criteria. You have 4 votes.
Henderson
Downing
Chadli
Sigurdsson
Bolasie
Ki
Puncheon
Brunt
Boyd
MahrezSiggy, Boyd, Hendo, Chadli.
Siggy
Boyd
Chadli
PuncheonHendo Sigy Chadli Downing
Wow, that GK + D (minus 1 player to include a CHE defender) could be my backline next season
Kolarov for Supreme Leader of the Cult, aka a Wenger-like manager who's been there for what seems forever and the team plays his way and his way only.
Sigurdsson, Downing, Puncheon and of course, my main man Boyd.
Hendo Downing Siggy Boyd for me.
Cult Team head coach: Christian Eriksen.I don't get the Eriksen bit
I may be in a cult of one but Eriksen has been my favourite player to own all season while frustrated the hell out of others.
Siggy, Bolasie, Young (you forgot him), Boyd
Good spot
Chadli Bolasie Siggy Puncheon
Siggy
Chadli
Bolasie
Ki
Downing Chadli siggy puncheon
Other than Sigurdsson and Downing, never got a chance to own others. My vote goes to:
Downing, Bolasie, Ki and Elmo
Siggy, Chadli, Downing, Boyd
Downing, Boyd, Bolasie, Brunt
Siggy
Boyd
Downing
Bolasie
Siggy downing Chadli Boyd
Downing's early season form is long forgotten but he was a great pick for a long time. Henderson has also been solid.
Downing, Siggy, Boyd and Chadli
It feels like quite a boring selection but my four has got to be Siggy, Chadli, Downing and Boyd.
I couldn't decide between Downing and Hendo, but other than that it's pretty clear
Downing had a big cult, he was blitzing it for a while
Siggy, Chadli, Boyd (due to his goals at the perfect times) and Hendo
Phillips for sure.
Boyd Puncheon and then Siggy for his start.
Kolarov as honorary midfielder would be a nice touch.
Siggy Downing Boyd Chadli
Soggy Boyd Downing Chadli
Downing, Siggy, Bolasie, Boyd
Boyd(C) Downing Chadli Siggy
Hendo, Downing, Chadli, Siggy
Downing, Chadli, Siggy, Boyd
Downing, Boyd and Mane. I wouldn't say any others had a cult following on here.
I'd have voted for Mane but his starting price was 7m.
I almost fell for it too
Siggy Boyd Bolasie Puncheon
Boydinho
Siggy
Ki
Albrighton
Siggy, Downing, Chadli, Boyd
Walters, Chadli, Puncheon, Mané (@6.2)... if Mané is thrown out I'll replace him with Boyd
Siggy, Hendo, Downing, Brunt
Sigurdsson, Boyd, Henderson, Puncheon
Boyd, Hendo, Bolasie, Downing
Siggy, Chadli, Bolasie, Puncheon
Siggy, Chadli, Downing, Ki
Has to be Gylfi S, despite his disappearance midway through the season. I guess Chadli another good option.
I don't think you can look past the first four - Henderson, Downing, Chadli, Sigurdsson.
Erm Boyd
Chadli, Siggy, Puncheon and Boyd.
Boyd deserves to captain the cult team after his first 2 goals came in games that Costa missed.
boyd punch chadli hendo
Hendo Downing Siggy Boyd for me.
Siggy
Downing
Chadli
Boyd
Siggy,Chadli,Downing,Hendo
Sigurdsson, Downing, Bolasie, ki
Siggy downing young Phillips
Siggy Downing Puncheon and the mighty Boyd
Siggy, Downing, Bolasie, Boydinho.
Boyd.
Downing
Siggy
Not too sure on the last one...can I just leave it at 3?
I think the thing with Kolarov is that he's one of the few of the more expensive cult players.
By their nature I reckon most cult players are cheaper, as expensive players are usually just too good and lack the character/charm/unexpected success that cheaper options may provide.
It's a reason why I'm not sure you need to make it a budget team, but people may not understand, and just vote for high scoring players, rather than cult ones...
Maybe Kolarov should be the Icon of the team, one who they can all aspire to become, when, due to having had some success, they are priced out of the running for this team next year.
Any thoughts for a transfer this week? Well clear in all my cash classic leagues and knocked out of my cash head to heads so only fun/overall rank left to play for! Moreno -> Vlaar seems a little boring for a last transfer of the season!
Ospina
Clyne - Skrtel - Morgan
Sanchez - Ozil - Silva - Coutinho
Kane - Benteke - Aguero
Krul - Moreno - van Aanholt - Moses
1FT, 0.0 in the bankDo people even skim the last page of comments before posting their own?
Judging by how similar a lot of the questions are, that's a no
Do people even look at previous comments before posting?
😀
Is that a dog with bagpipes in your grav? 😯
You ask that as if it is strange
Gravatar doesn't access at work so keep forgetting to change it back😆
Just when you think you've seen everything... 😉
So, no Koscielny against Sunderland?
seems like it
I'm bored of answering this question today. Apologies but see links and tweets in previous comments
Wasn't he pictured training yesterday?
Anyone tempted to bring in YAYA?
Probably last game for Man City and also we all know when he starts shooting like last game week…more to come!Na, Saints are a decent team.
cheers...
but i still reckon Soton will be slaughtered this Sunday
I'm so pricest I need help.
Young has looked really good recently but still probably gonna get FellainiI'm tempted with him (look above), but not sure if he + Lukaku worth a hit.
I can't see the Fellaini back post tactics working when Hull play 3 centre backs. I'd rather have Young.
This is my point. Young looks the better pick but I hate having money itb. Good chance to change my ways
Can young do well agst 3-5-2?
they jus had gala dinner last night? probably in holiday mood nowI think wingers are the ones who favour most from an opposition back 3. The space down the sides of the outer centre backs is just begging to be exploited. 😀
i always thought 3-5-2 has very good wingbacks to protect the back 3, that can run up and down to stop wingers
different thoughts i guessedQuite often wing backs get caught high up the pitch, and/or are occupied by the opposition full backs, imo.
Just look at Arsenal against Gala early in the season, or even Arsenal v Hull. Sanchez should have scored at least a hat-trick! 😀good point!
Mata is the rich man's Young, not Fellaini!
Can't afford him
Well that makes you a poor pricest so 😉
Should probably be 'pricist' in fact!
Really contemplating a -8 hit this week just for the hell of it.
Bertrand, Henderson and Kane to Kolarov, Young and Lukaku
Madness, or is there some sense to this?
Still fighting over a mini league finish, neck in neck with my rival. A large unsuccessful hit could ruin it.. 😕do -4 and play Bertrand
Would you play Bertrand over PVA?
Yup
It's definitely punty, but I say go for it! If you're not punting on the last day, you never will. 😀
It's certainly one of the best gameweeks for such a thing! Wouldn't here the end of it from my friend if he ends up beating me because of it though 😛
If I manage to get well ahead of him after today though I'll consider it more thoroughly..Probably smart. 😀
I think I've probably overdone the hits this season. 😆Overall, not that bad, but I could never justify a -12 or -16 though. Team must have been in serious trouble if so..
The -16 was the GW after my WC. 😆 I completely lost it, and it was the best transfers I've done all season. 😆
Brought in Cazorla (C) 34, Ozil 13 and Coutinho 10. 😀
I want to get rid of Kane, who shall i replace him with? (Already have Kun and Gru)
It really depends on who you can afford. If it's a straight swap, Gomis seems to be your best bet.
Money not a problem. I'm thinking Benteke?
Is Lukaku too expensive for you?
Benteke is a good bet, I'm just worried Villa won't be as determined with them having secured their spot. With the FA-cup final right around the corner, Benteke might take it easy for once.
Welbeck could be an uber punt
Why get rid of Kane instead of Giroud?
Giroud is in worse form, and plays a better team defensively imo (shut outs vs man U, chelsea and liverpool)
So Benteke and Lukaku both looking liek good fnal week punts. Contemplating a -4 for Giroud & Kane > Benteke & Lukaku.
Why lose Gru?
poor form and could be rested
Out of interest do people read previous posts? Doesn't seem like it
Yes. (to prove a point)
🙂
So many punt choices, gah
Hendo > Young
Rambo > Mata
Giroud > Lukaku or Cisse
This is what I've narrowed it down to and it all looks a bit rubbishIs Andy85 about?
No idea 😉
Am I crazy to bench Kane over Austin and A.Young?
No other benching options, has to be one of these 3Not at all
Bench Austin
Against a now safe Leicester? Surely he is playing to impress and to secure a move to another PL team
And Leicester will look to Finish the season strong in front of their crowd...
I'd bench Austin but it's not crazy unless you defending a lead
Is it crazy to do Aguero + Giroud --> Gomis + Lukaku (-4)
and have a front line of Gomis // Lukaku // Benteke ?Unless you need the differential in chasing a ML, the Aguero out for a hit seems batshit...
Final GW Fun?
If nothing else to play for, go for it. Just seems off to me to try so hard to get every point to then say 'furk it, it's the last week'!
I am quite the Dullard though...
Couldn't bring myself to ditch Sergio, could you not just do Giroud to Lukaku/Tekkers?
yeah will prob just do Gru to Luk
It is. Aguero out for -4??
Just Giroud > Lukaku for me
thanks all
Giroud to Benteke for the final week?
Lukaku a better option than Benteke
Benteke has a better fixture no?
yeah, sorry go with tekkers
He might be rested for cup final. Judging by last week AV have switched off in the league.
Ramsey + Kane to Lukaku + 6.3 Mid? for 2 Free transfers?
Currently on Young.looks good
Yup - maybe Bolasie/Punch
Hames Milner
Quick sweep of this mornings predicted line ups in the papers, majority have:
Wilshere + Walcott in for Ramsey + Cazorla.
Rest are the same.any change on sunderland?
I'd guess at.
-----------------Ospina
Chambers Mertz Gabirel Gibbs
----------------Coq Caz
-----Wilshere Ozil Sanchez
-----------------Walcott
😀I wish you'd share your knowledge
I... I...... I did.... 😯
😉
Would love that.
Would leave me with one playing tonight 🙁
😎
Too much rotation, can't see it myself. Maybe next GW.
probably this
btw did u see Ramsey in the training photos yesterday?I haven't looked at the training photos. If Ramsey hadn't trained, I'm sure Wenger would have said so at the press conference yesterday.
I don't think Ramsey will start because there is no need to take a risk on an injury prone player that covers so much distance.i went check again, first pic is Ramsey lol!
but he wasnt in any bibs...Don't worry, bib theory doesn't mean anything with Arsenal.
This big numbers article is full of players I don't own 🙁
Chasing about 12 points.....
Krul
Terry Toby wasi
Hazard Sanchez silva Ramsey
Aguero tekkers GRU
0.0 in bank, 1Ft
A)Toby to Vlaar
Or
B) Giroud to Lukaku (unless Giroud smashes it tonight)B) Vlaar - is unlikely to gain you 12 points
We have several diff players so just wanting to maximise! Toby is away at City! Other defs are PVA (could play him for attaching returns v Chelsea) and Bruce who doesn't play!..... Whereas Gru should feature...
If Gru blanks I'll get rid I think for Lukakaka
a, sort of
Well B has far more upside.
What looks best from these? (1FT so most for a hit)
Hendo > Mata
Hendo & Kane > Silva & 5.2m Striker (Cisse, Vardy, Murray, Ayoze)
Hendo & Kane > Bolasie & Lukaku
Hendo & Skrtel > Silva & 5.6m Def (Janmaat, Cresswell, Stones, ?)
Hendo & Sanchez > Silva & Yaya
Hendo & Ramsey > Silva & Coutinho
Ramsey > Silva
Team - (2.7m ITB)
Kasper
Terry / Kosc / Morgan
Haz / Rambo / Grealish / Sanchez
Kun / Kane / Tekkers
Bench - Panti / Hendo / Skrtel / PVAHendo and Kane to Bolasie and Lukaku. 😀
This!
Also agree with this!!
Cheers
Not being able to bet on line in SA.
An knowing nothing about odds.
What odds could you get:
Sterling to a London club.
De Gea to RM
Bale to Man U
Milner to Liverpool.
A quadruple.
I may well do Giroud to Lukaku for GW 38. Considered Benteke but has to be a chance of a benching a week b4 cup final imo
was this a question or rhetorical?
a quick sweep of the papers for the sunderland team, this is the predicted line up average.
Pants
Jones Oshea Coates PVA
Rodwell Cattermole Larsson
Wick Defoe Grahamforgot the ham
I'm a vegie cant have ham.
well that's not very select of you
I would rename him Wickquorn
Who will start in goal for Chelsea at the weekend?
Cech, hopefully.
I'd be surprised if Cech doesn't get the final home game.
Courtois may be in contention for the golden glove, but it is a completely meaningless award.
I think the WBA game killed Courtois chance of winning the golden glove
Courtois did look like he was already on holiday last match. Is there a 3rd goalkeeper?
9 years, 1 month agoNo obvious transfers I can see for this weekend. As I have Sanchez and Ozil I was thinking Ozil to Mata. Seem sensible enough?