We delve into the members’ data this evening and assess the main performers from the weekend’s round of fixtures. Palace’s two-goal hero, Chelsea’s ever-improving defence, Watford’s front two and Sunderland’s raiding Dutchman all make the cut in light of their Gameweek 14 performances.
Madness to use bench boost in a non DGW?
Yes
Not madness but the odds not as good I guess
yep
If you were in my cash league and used early I'd consider you out of the running
I'd imagine most of the serious players will use it at the sane time with similar teams so if your gamble works it would be huge bit it's a low percentage move
Personally I don't think it's madness. Are people even going to be able to get 15 DGW players?
Either way I'd hate to be approaching a double week without the option
it isn't for 15dgwers.. The appeal is that you can load up on the DGWers you want, and play them, as well as playing and keeping all of your SGW big hitters, without worry to leave them on bench in that week
I don't think it is.
No guarantees you will even have a full bench during a DGW to use it on. And you're certainly not going to waste a transfer fixing your bench at that stage of the year..
No IMO. Surely you won`t be able to fit more than 11 DG players?
With hits you can. In theory they'll get the -4 back just for playing
That's a poor theory then. You completely forget about the 2p you'd get from playing your SGW player. But yeah, it's more like a -2 than a -4.
True, unless you go totally double crazy (and start bringing in the Jordi Gomez type players and use a wildcard) there's no way you'd get more than about 8 or 9 even if 4 teams have a double.
That's not quite the full story though. During a DGW you'll be putting cheaper players in your starting XI because they play twice, and consequently be forced to leave out more expensive players because they play once. Bench boost enables you to get scores from those good players rather than the relatively cheaper players you have on the bench this week.
Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush though so play it this week if you have a really strong bench I say..
one week of snow and those that havent played bench boost are laughing
Well that makes a lot of sense, have not really thought about it that way. Certainly would have helped me last year when I failed to transfer in Phillips
@Diva
Just glanced at your blog, and was wondering how you are calculating the values on your shots on target/shots conceded ticker?Also, no team link?
It's calculated using Shots on Target and Shots on Target Conceded this season adjusted for home and away performance and stength of opposition faced.
where are you getting the numbers for SOT conceded? Not a stat in the member are tables?
I'm manually keeping my own record.
Really? Any chance you could share those numbers?
Good morning DZ!
Which GK should I play this week? Butland has been very good so far and will most likely get some save points. Ruddy has the highest CS potential, but Deeney and Ighalo seems unstoppable nowadays.
A) Butland (MCI)
B) Ruddy (wat)
A
Butland. Norwich are poor
True. Didn't realize that ShawX suspension was during midweek, he has a massive impact.
B, imo. Norwich's defense has improved, as it was on display vs Arsenal.
As an Arsenal fan I have to say I was impressed with their performance. That's the only reason I'm even considering Ruddy this week.
They've only conceded 5 goals in their last 5 games vs (WBA, mci, SWA, che, ARS). Clean sheet chances are low both ways in my views, but I think there's less chance of a high scoring game & a possibility of a 0 or 1 pointer vs a drastically weaker attack.
Wouldn't be ideal playing defender vs an in-form KdB, Agüero, Sterling & the returning Silva.
A
Always Butland.
(See post below ;))
I done some team surgery in gw8 and swapped Butland to Myhill as one tranny for -4...
Myhill baps since gw8 = 25.
Butland baps since gw8 = 42.
Baps lost from the tranny = 17... Including the -4 = 21 bapparoos.
Current rank = 171,693.
Current rank if I Kept Butland = circa 74,000.
100k in the difference from that keeper transfer.
Gayballs.I swapped Butland for Begovic. That went well
Ouch. Myhill will come good when the fixtures turn though.
Foster will be back at that stage though most likely
Foster might be fit sooner than we think apparently
Gona have to change him up eventually anyways
I have had Guzan for almost GW, scored total about 30p after 13 Gw
rank 5k7If i had Butland or Myhill I should be in top 1000 now
Lloris CS last game was my first CS ever this year from all my GKs
just checked FPL Stats:
Total Played Keeper Points : 36
How many baps did that tranny steal from you? do you have her number?
-8 that week.. 3 trannies
Fwiw, his name is Gay Balls, should cut down the search on Whitepages
your Total Played Keeper Points : 48
Selling myhill this week and I can afford any keeper. Who shall I go for? Currently thinking of De Gea or Pantilimon.
Ddg. Have you seen Pant fixtures
Butland.
(See post above)Courtois for me
Already have azpi
keep Myhil,
fixtures turn soon
Sanchez already went down in price?
Couple days running I think.
Yarp.
twice already I think
When I first heard bout chips I thought what a load of rubbish. However the planning for bench boost chip has added another level of strategy to the game, triple cap is simple to use and aoa the benefits are minimal so doesn't really matter, nailing the bench boost though will give serious players a huge advantage over the masses, not sure that's what FPL intended them for but hey, bring it on
Bench boost is just something to do when the fixtures are good imo, no point waiting for a DGW
Agree.
Disagree. A carefully planned Bench Boost in a DGW with a wildcard out of it could net you 50+ points before you even add in goals, assists, saves, cleansheets etc.
You can't do a chip the same week as a wildcard, so you'd have to plan it before hand
I know, that's why I said "wildcard out of it" 😉
I was pretty against the chips before the season started.
Then it took me until week 7 to manage more than 42 points in a week and sitting 2.5m or something I felt they might be only thing that can save me from the most terrible season I've had yet. I became incredibly grateful that FPL had given me 3 chances to save myself from myself.
Fortunately things are on the up now and still have all except wildcard available.
Couple rivals in my mini league burned bench boost already for less than 10 points so feeling pretty good about still having them available.
All in I think bench boost is to be used when there's ridiculously strong fixtures or form in your team and failing that use on DGW
@ZaSa you around?
Que pasa?
Ever since the new immigration laws here in the USA that allows Chilenos to come here without a VISA, I've had relatives (known and unknown) come visit in clusters. They have taken over my parent's house pretty much.
Anyway, one of them was kind enough to bring me the latest Chile jersey with the CONMEBOL Campeon Logo on, personalized just for me. 😉
http://i.imgur.com/hFs7DSJ.jpgHa, that's brilliant mate, hope they brought some classic Chilean recipes with them 😉 I remember everyone in Chile being ecstatic as the first South American country with that privilege.
That jersey looks so crisp, damn. Now you can put it to good use for the Copa América Centenario next year 😉Damn right, I hope there is a game somewhere in my vicinity.
Actually I lied, Sampaoli called me up to let me know I'd probably be the best Alexis replacement but I told him I felt bad for Mati, Felipe Gutierrez, Orellana etc etc so just let them playSame here, are you in the East or West coat?
Ha! Pero weón, you should've at least taken Jara's spot! Opportunity missed 🙁Florida, so east coast
does rose @ wba have lot more potential of cs than williams LEI?
Thinkinging of using ft wil>roseDo it. Williams needs to go.
yep. defo do rose over dier and walker (4yc) right? think rose is explosive. dont have the extra for alder but till think rose outscore alder
Yes, exponentially so imo. Good FT both for the short & long term, Swansea's defense is in shambles & are showing very few signs of improving. This is assuming your attack is in good shape of course.
thinkin of doing 2ft. sanchez > ozil and williams >rose
then prob pelle>kane next gw
and then gw17 ill do the -4 for agueroSound moves that, although Pellè has been horrible, atrocious, slacking, comical, & disgusting these past couple of months -- keeping him for the home bout vs Villa is probably the sensible move here.
haha. did pelle DO ANYTHING worthwile in his life the past 3-4 weeks? maybe he had giselle bundchen or soemthing to comensate for his lackluster perf. but heck AVL at home.. then he gets the boot. ill hedge dem MOFOS w my main man Mane.
THIS yr's been fecked anyhow. so might as well . aguero is the variable. but reckon kane will outscore his azz gw 16 anyway
defo do rose over moreno right? tot has better shot of cs. and rose is as explosiv as moreno and equal quality of fixt
Butland's great at 4.6M but his fixtures look tough
4.6?
Possibly purchased at 4.5 or 4.6 to leave him selling price of 4.6
Still chance to get save points. He's my only playing keeper so I'm just going to take whatever he gets.
Greetings from 38,000 feet - currently flying Dubai - Heahtrow and thought I'd pop by and so hi.
Did the scout cast happen or is it on wed or Thurs ?anything worth a hit:
Myhill
Kola, VVD, Moreno
KDB, Mahrez, Ozil, Barkley
Ighalo, Lukaku, Vardy
McCarthy, Yaya, Simpson, Richards?
6.3m ITBNot really G2G.
Not really in my opinion. I'd just get Kane in next week with some of the cash.
Considering Erisek over Coutinho from next week, I dont have Kane
Eriksen (NEWC, Soton, NORWICH)
Coutinho (WBA, Watford LEI)
I know attacking coverage is not working but if Kane scores big, Eriksen could get somethingI'm getting him I think
Plus Eriksen will be good over Xmas as won't be rotated I think
think I'd rather trust Kane than Eriksen personally.
cannt dropp anyone from Kun Lukaku Vardy to get Kane though, I bought Lukaku at 8,1M, Vardy at 6,1M.
drop Kun if out
Kun is class, he will come good mate. only Lukaku I think I can sell to get Kane
I mean if Kun is declared out @STO
Later you can do Luk to Kun
cool. can I ask your thinking between Firmino and Cout and why Cout?
I never rate Firmino, very very very average player
I have Eriksen and I'm very comfortable with that selection but Coutinho is in really good form.
I'm also scrambling to work out a way for Kane too. I think both Spurs could be fast track to big scores over next few weeks.I applied the same logic regarding Eriksen for the match vs Bournemouth. Although Eriksen is an integral part of the side, with Alli, Lamela, Dembele, & Son all improving this year (or have been great additions), Kane has been the main benefactor of the productivity the midfield's had this season. No other options from that side can really match Kane's output in my view.
Coutinho or Fimino would be my choice here, both more direct goal threats with similar creative compaison. Either way, I'd try to get Kane for the Newcastle match at home.*comparisons
Whatcha reckon DZ?
Sanchez ->
A) KDB
B) Ozil
C) Hazard
D) Coutinho
E) Silva
Sanchez, Mahrez, Barkley, Bolasie, Surman
Aguero, Kane, Lukaku
Ozil would be the sensible option but I think without Sanchez Ozil's output might decrease. I'd go Hazard.
that is possible, Ozil rely on people making all the runs...and i dont count on Giru to do that much
hopefully Ox / Ramsey can do the runsI think I'm between KDB & Hazard as I fear for ARS with no Santi or Sanchez and being up against a BFS team who are not afraid to park the bus.
KDB feels the safer move given his form and City being more free scoring. But Chelsea have the fixtures and Haz is on pens and potentially playing up front.
Hmmmm
I went for Hazard and stuck captain on him. But I also already had de Bruyne. He'd likely have been my pick if I didn't already have him.
Mane
I prefer KDB
but can't go wrong with Özil, + has the tastiest fixtureÖzil, easily, imo.
B
E
D
A
C
In that order imo^
I went Hazard
safe+long term =a or b crazy=C .. I went with c myself 🙂
Wow, most of us will have 2 or 3 of these this week.
All are decent with E last imo.
AB are safe
D is semi safe
C = differentialYeah - I'm feeling very light in midfield at the moment! Tough choice!
Transfer done. Bring on GW15.
......................Butland
.......Kolarov - Bellerin - Van Dijk
Mahrez - De Bruyne - Hazard(c) - Ozil
...........Kane - Lukaku - Vardy
McCarthy; Richards, Sinclair, WilliamsI hate my bench.
Williams to Moreno looks like a good move for next week. The first 11 is good enough for this week though.
bench/defense may need to take a backseat for a bit longer if I plan for Kun next, especially if I want to continue to avoid taking a hit
Your team looks good for next week,
sort out your bench laterFind some time to take out Williams when you can, horrible CS prospects in a team with woeful form. Also, you may have some trouble come Gw17 & 18 considering DVD has (TOT, ARS). Moreno or a Spurs defender could be great replacements there. What a cracking midfield though, very nice. Good luck 😉
DVD 😀
DVD 🙄
honestly, I may hold onto Richards for a bit just for his attacking potential on the off chance that Garde turns them around a bit, but Williams is definitely first out the door (to Simpson possibly) with VvD to follow soon as a Moreno to free up cash
and to echo everyone else DVD 🙂Nice, I'd consider Zumba as well if you're feelin' froggy.
🙂 Credit to Champy
If you've had Vardy since GW1- would you consider selling for Kane? (next GW)
If you think he's going to dry up and not be in the top 3 moving forward.
Yes, he won't score 38 goals this season.
Do I need to take a hit for this Defense?
Cedric Kolarov Rojo Francis Saylor*
I think Cedric will start this week, but any news on Rojo?No need for a hit as it seems unlikely to gain you much. You'll get 3 starters for sure from your 4 playing defenders.
Not heard anything on Rojo but my non informed opinion is he'll play.Thanks mate
Last week I hoped for a starting 3 defenders, but Cedric wasn't even on the bench and Rojo had a knock
I hope this week this changesCedric was buried on my bench so I wasn't too disappointed last week. But I'm counting on Him this time.
Good morning gentlemen
GM Jape
How are we?
Plodding along. 1 more midweek game to go with S'ton vs Pool hopefully being a good game.
Let's hope it is. Would like to see Cout get 20 mins so I know that he's fit. Also keeping an eye on Henderson. Oh, and of course I'll be hoping Liverpool win 😉
Happy that KDB scored two last night.
Morning
How's things?
Super happy KDB got two last nightgood .
I went with Haz (crazy) over him this week .. might get him next week again .
what about you?Could pay off big time though!
I went for Sanchez > Coutinho as I already had KDB and Ozil
Hey Jape. How's the team looking for this GW? Made your transfers?
Hey man, Team is looking alright I think. Not sure if I should disclose that information as we're playing each other this week 😉
I got Coutinho in for Sanchez though.
How about yours?I did the boring Sanchez > Ozil transfer 🙂
Seems like a good week for a differential captain pick.
If you had to cap one, Mane or Hazard?Mane is very explosive so him. I was tempted by Hazard for about 15 minutes. Wouldn't captain him at all.
He just isn't taking enough shots to be captain material honestly. Leaning towards Mane
even an assist gets him on the baps.
Bournemouth concede a goal for every 3 chances they concede.
hazard
Hazard
Mane. Villa are incredibly poor
My team looks..different.
DDG
Bellerin Alderweireld Moreno
Silva Mahrez Ozil Firmino
Kane Lukaku Vardy
McCarthy, Lanzini, Nyom, Williams.
£2.9 ITB.Silva gametime over the holidays worries me, but Lanzini should be great cover for when he misses out. Nice looking team
I was just being stubborn and opted not to get KDB back.. 😛
I think a wise move would actually be to include Silva and KDB, foregoing Aguero. That's my plan anyway
Could be something definitely considering, especially with mid price strikers doing so well.
v.solid .. differential captain pick too ?
Between Lukaku and Firmino I think.
Kolarov Bellerín Moreno van Dijk
De Bruyne Bolasie Özil
Lukaku Kane Vardy
Which 1 to bench?Sanch..Bolasie.
433?
Probably the way to go for this week. Unless you fancy benching a defender.
Bolasie or Kolarov. Probably Bolasie
bolasie/moreno/kolarov .. probably bolasie
No MNF love, Everton are leaky?
Oh well, tough decision.It's a case of not being able to bench the others. If you were keen on Bolasie I'd bench Ozil before any of the others. BFS could nick a 0-0 again
Ozil is automatic baps with any return.
Have the same defenders except for Moreno. Prefer the home fixtures and the goal threat of lord Aleks. Moreno.
Cheers all
Good morning guys..KDB seems to be back at his best 😉
how dare he blank twice in a row!
http://www.triggerlips.com
Update article some of you need to read this , especially the last partBuy Silva to cover Aguero, Aguero to Kane GW16. Simple as that
still no Liverpool midf. in this flow chart .why?
ozil or KDB from gw16 if you have to pick one?IMO still some unknowns in terms of positioning, playing time and tactics once the likes of Henderson, Sturridge and Benteke are all fit to start.
I say more flow-charts! It's fun making my way down to the list to find the player I already bought 😉
Great read/article.
Going out on a limb here - but what about Willian as your Chelsea coverage?
Will leave enough cash for Vardy > Kane - as well as upgrading Mane the following GW?
I am currently mulling over something similar for this GW -although my aim would be to work in some Man City coverage for the following GW. The biggest fear is going in to this GW without any City coverage
Anyone think aguero is going to start at weekend ?
Hello Lads, quick question for yous.........
does anyone know what time the price change happens at?1.11am
thanks torresmagic I must of made it so they went through at 1:04am 🙂
A lot of talk round these parts of Coutinho/ Firminho...
I am going to throw out a name that may add an interesting dynamic to the Liv Midfield-
Jordan Henderson.
He is well on my Watchlist.
I am pencilling him in a possible Aguero enabler too.is he still on all set pieces? I would imagine this is up in the air with a new manager.
We'll have to wait and see.
Hopefully he ll get his game. That's the 1st step haha
Not enough of an open-play goal threat imo, wait & see for me. Unknown attacking quantity regarding how he'll operate in Klopp's system, winger or pivot, I'm unsure of just how much he'll be pushed forward.
Coleman (AVL) or Moreno (new) - who to bench?
Coleman plays Palace. I'd bench Coleman.
Coletrain, imo. Worse defense vs better attack.
I have to be awake in 3 hours. Greeaaaaaaaat. Goodnight.. 😆
...but you just got here! http://i.imgur.com/HoUboSC.gif
Night BerbsFFS 😀
That's me on Sunday nights/Monday mornings where I am..
Hopefully you didn't read this now.night bf
Night Berbs!
Thought about getting Hazard but it puts too much pressure on him to score against Bournemouth. That game will be a test for him. If he passes I'll consider getting him.
A stat I've been giving everybody:
Bournemouth concede a goal for every 3.3 chances they concede.
this..is..incredible..
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