Opinion

The Knee Jerk – Gameweek 21

Fact or fiction, Friday night’s media circus surrounding Diego Costa was always going to impact on our Gameweek.

Over 374,000 Fantasy Premier League managers moved to show the Spaniard the door in the last 24-hours as reports stated that Costa had been “dropped” for Chelsea’s trip to Leicester City.

Of those transfers, more than 124,000 shifted to Olivier Giroud but, more significantly, just over 76,000 were to look to Spurs’ Harry Kane as their replacement.

Despite Giroud finding the net for the fourth successive Gameweek, Kane’s hat-trick and return of 17 points stole the headlines and provided an instant reward for those who had reacted to the Costa kerfuffle.

Another 32,000 have already pulled the plug on Costa since the passing of today’s deadline, seemingly consigning the striker to a term of absence and dismissing the prospect of Chelsea’s next fixture with Hull City at the Bridge.

It’s not clear if Costa will be a factor in that match.

Antonio Conte was quick to dispel the talk of a dispute or “bust-up”, citing a back problem as the cause of Costa’s omission. The striker will now apparently be assessed ahead of Gameweek 22, as the Blues work to diffuse talk of their player being unsettled.

That will be no easy task.

Ironically, even without their leading scorer, Chelsea were to breeze past the Foxes in third gear, with Marcos Alonso, another Fantasy asset subject to recent media reports, providing an unexpected brace and 21 points to outperform even Kane’s haul.

With Nathan Ake’s recall, there was talk and even reports that Alonso’s status in the Chelsea line-up was at risk.

The Standard reported “growing injury concerns” and, while Alonso’s start at the King Power was never seriously questioned, there were new doubts surrounding the Spaniard’s long-term prospects following Ake’s return.

Confidence was knocked. More than 78,000 FPL managers moved Alonso out of their squads over the past two Gameweeks, reacting to the four goals conceded but also perhaps the reports of Alonso’s “problem”.

Post-match, Alonso himself confirmed that there was some truth in the chatter but, with his emphatic performance, he had underlined both his present condition and importance to Chelsea and Fantasy managers.

The noise and bluster surrounding these two prize assets has been difficult to shut-out – in Costa’s case, it will inevitably continue.

The striker’s remaining owners will now be forced to strap themselves in for a prolonged period of uncertainty, with the tempting Gameweek 22 fixture providing an alluring reason to sit it out.

Meanwhile, those holding Alonso will be strengthening their grip.

Whatever the “pain” recently felt by the wing-back, it likely pales in significance next to the agony now being felt by those who sold him over the last two Gameweeks.

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

3,532 Comments Post a Comment
  1. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Heaton
    David Luiz*, Brunt, Chambers
    Sanchez, Lallana, Alli, Phillips
    Ibra, Aguero, Defoe

    I did Snodgrass ➡ Phillips, but I have the exact cash for: David Luiz ➡ Alonso -4

    A) Take the hit
    B) Stick with Luiz

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Stick

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        You have "Fiorentina" in your bio... that's the team Alonso used to play for isn't it? I think I'll listen to you

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Aye he did well for us

          1. PvA
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Why would you stick in my situation then?
            Is he streaky?

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              He is by no means a points machine. Last night was an anomaly.
              I'd do it for free but not at a 4 point cost.

              1. PvA
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                He started late and is still the highest scoring defender, but I doubt I will have the FT to use for the move. Lallana ➡ Coutinho seems likely soon

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Stick

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Diesel man, love you

    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Stick

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks man

    4. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Luiz is due 2 goals, stick!

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        His underlying stats aren't too bad, but Alonso's are better. Not sure it's worth the hit, because as you said - Luiz is "due"

        1. Sergeant Garcia
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Haha, Alonso won't score every week. And Luiz is on some lovely set pieces... I'd stick, not worth the hit indeed.

          1. PvA
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers pal

  2. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this team? 1FT, 2.5 ITB

    Grant
    Alonso Chambers Brunt
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips
    Ibra Giroud Origi

    Heaton Pieters de Roon Kingsley

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Origi is the standout to go, imo

      1. AFC49
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, definitely

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Origi to Defoe

  3. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hoping for a 1 0 win for Liverpool with Lovren scoring the goal.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      1-0 Man Utd with Pogba. Think Firmino is going to have a good day though.

    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Only if Aguero assist Lovren

  4. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    First time ever this season iv had 2 FTs, what to do? 0.1 itb

    Foster
    Azpi Friend Holebas
    Haz Sanchez Alli Phillips
    Kun Ibra Carroll

    Pickford Allen Evans Amat

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Change in Evans IMO

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Allen to Stani

    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm stuck like you..

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Holebas or Evans out

    5. joeydordon
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Allen evans to stan/phillips and jones

    6. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Unless you're willing to downgrade Hazard to Eriksen ahead of the Hull fixture, there's not a lot of room to maneouvre with no money in the bank.

      Convert Allen to Stanislas...that'll get you a better mid and 0.1m extra perhaps.

      With the 0.2m in the bank, hopefully that's 5m if Holebas is cashed in.

      That can get you Brunt right now (dump JEvans at a later date).

      ...or alternatively, wait to see who replaces Vertonghen in the Spurs back-line...people think it's Wimmer or BDavies...both are affordable and sub-5m

    7. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Carroll & holebad

  5. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I think Utd are going to batter Liverpool today

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I have no idea who'll win, but someone is going to get battered!

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't be surprised

    3. Moose™
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nahh. This type of game, United usually starts slow and nervy. Im expecting a low scoring draw.

  6. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Would you be tempted to get Pedro IF the Costa situ appears to rumble on ?

    1. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would. Top differential - the only question is his playing time which is a bit of an unknown. You wouldn't be surprised if he starts a game or starts on the bench

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah considering

  7. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I'm off thanks for all the help last page.

    Remember if you want good feedback, don't spam your team too often, be polite, be courteous and try offer more advice than you ask for.
    Trust me the top posters on here will see all the above and if you do they will fill your boots with info when you need it most.

  8. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    This place has stopped me from doing so many crazy transfers

    I'm about that no hit life now

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      It's because of this place I'm addicted to hits now...

  9. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Need advice. After another good week and top 5k looming, no idea what to do with 2 FT

    Foster (pick)
    Brunt - Alonso - Evans
    Hazard - eriksen - Snodgrass - Sanchez
    Kun - Ibra - Caroll

    De Roon, Pieters, 3.9

    2FT 0 inb

    Absolutely stumped. Thanks!!!

    1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do Evans to either Friend/Chambers, as i wouldn't want double WBA defenders.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate, thinking friend

        1. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          And Snodgrass to Phillips

        2. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          no problem!

        3. MTPockets
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Evans' fixtures are better than Pieters', but fair point about doubling up.

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        It's probably a good time to replace Pieters or Evans.

        Pieters : fixtures get more difficult
        Evans : Foster + Brunt + Evans could be very successful or totally fail

      3. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'd just use the one and roll the other. Evans out does seem reasonable

      4. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers all!

    2. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Re-Post: After Hull(H), does Hazard -> Eriksen make sense for Spurs great run of fixtures, that would mean i'd have 2 Spurs mid's (Eriksen & Alli), worth it?

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Not alli and eriksen Imo

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      just did last night Jrod to coutinho for free.
      now wondering weather to do siggy to antonio/pedro/stanislas for -4?

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sounds good! Pedro is a great one to have next GW.

      2. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Pool have poor fixtures now

        1. JIM BOB
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          It doesnt get better than Swansea at home

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Foster
      Chambers - Holebas - Wiliams
      Hazard - Sanchez - Phillips - Siggy
      Kane - Ibra - Benteke

      Pickford - Fletcher - Pieters - Amat

      1FT 1.8 ITB

      Holebas -> Rose/Walker or save ?

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I would save for this week as Spurs are going to the Etihad.

        1. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers Conor

      2. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Siggy is Lallana btw

    5. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      March 1997 – Harry Redknapp reveals he’s “bitter and angry “ with Slaven Bilic trying to leave West Ham: “He’s on a fantastic contract, the highest paid player in the club’s history. He signed it … Now he wants a move and feels Everton are a big club, so there’s nothing we can do.

      "West Ham are a big club in our eyes, but he feels otherwise.” Bilic: “I had to do this. We are professionals – all players know, if anyone gets the chance of a big club, he must take it.”

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        hahaha

        what goes around comes around eh

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I just felt that Slaven would be more understanding of Dimitri's position 😉

        2. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          West Ham 2016 are far different from West Ham 1997.

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Not based on league positioning anyway.

          2. Brap.
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah they finished 8th in 97 and they're 12th now

      2. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        If I was West Ham I would cash in on him

        Very overrated player

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Even regardless of whether he is overrated, the guy is turning 30 in March. Gave them a good season, get some £ for him and move him along.

    6. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Are there any midweek cup games next week?

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Plymouth - Liverpool?

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Okay thats no problem. Don't care about that one.

          Was trying to work out whether Jay Rod will start next week

          Cheers

      2. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        FA Cup 2nd leg games

        Liverpool, Burnley, Sunderland, Palace and Southampton are all playing

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Oh sheeeeet

        2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          replays then..

    7. beglee
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Don't post much here but always lurking & reading. Can't believe it but up to 52 overall yesterday!
      Alonso, Kane and Heaton are legends.

      Will probably drop a bit by the end of today, but enjoying my highest ever fpl position while it lasts

      Now to find a cheap Ake replacement

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Great rank! Enjoy it while you can 🙂 I've gone for Byram myself.

      2. Clifford☯
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Chambers

        1. beglee
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Have Chambers already and he's been doing well - https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/522/event/21

          Only 4.3 to spend after Ake's drop last night, but do have 2 FT available so could drum up some cash by selling Fer.
          Not many options at that price, Britos/Naughton/Robertson. Chilwell & Collins unlikely to hold onto their place I think.
          Donald Love for 4.0m at Sunderland whilst the Africans are away could be a temporary solution, but just kicks the issue down the road really

          Also tempted by Fer + Lovren -> De Roon + Baines, with Everton's fixtures and Baines bringing in attacking returns

      3. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Wow. Amazing mate.

      4. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Congrats 😀

    8. Scholes Balls
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      So What is going on with Costa?

      I am considering playing my WC as I have 3 changes to address already and if Costa is not starting next week I will have no choice.

    9. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A.) Origi > Defoe, stay with 3-4-3
      B.) Origi > Crouch, de Roon > 8.6 (3-5-2) -4

    10. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Having a very poor season. Finished 26k overall last season, currently lingering around 1m rank. No Spurs cover, going cheap in defence and not jumping on bandwagons has hurt me big time. But, activating WC this GW. Looking at

      Boric, Jakupovic
      Baines, Alonso, Brunt, Friend, 3.9m
      Sanchez, Pedro, Phillips, Erikson, De Roon
      Lukaku, Ibra, Kane

      What do you guys think?

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I like it. A lot. Thinking about Pedro for Lallana myself.

      2. El Matador
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I think Baines, Alonso, Brunt will overall be better than Rose, Alonso, Jones

        1. jayzico
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Really? No way man. The latter.

          1. El Matador
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Baines on pens, Brunt potentially OOP. No?

            1. jayzico
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Brunt looks likely to revert to LB. Still scores though. Baines penalties help. But I'd rather have OOP Rose TBH

      3. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        would change Boruc for Valdez or Grant. But otherwise pretty good.

        1. jayzico
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          This is good advice. Get Vald

    11. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Gutted I got no Chelsea attack (bar Alonso lol) for Hull. Would you get in Hazard here?

      Grant/Jak
      Alonso/Baines/Brunt/Chambers/Amat
      Sanchez/Alli/Lallana/Phillips/DeRoon
      Kun/Ibra/Kane

      1. El Matador
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Tough one. Lallana has Swansea next. Good go either way. I'd stick and hope for another brace from Alonso!

      2. MTPockets
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Not sure, but certainly don't get why people are selling hazard right now.

        • jayzico
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks guys. Costa really screwed me over.

      3. Clifford☯
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        What to do with this team?

        Heaton Mannone
        Alonso Daniels Jones Chambers Amat
        Sanchez Hazard Eriksen lallana Fletcher
        Costa Ibrahimovic Rondon

        1 FT, 0.3 ITB

        1. MTPockets
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Costa's the only issue really.

          • Concrete
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I'd prob try and get Baines/ Coleman and or Brunt next couple of GWs

            A lot may disagree but I'd move Daniels

        2. Hybrid.power
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Jesus christ. I actually had a dream last night that one of my defenders scored a hat trick and it made me feel better about transferring out Alonso. Thanks brain.

          1. jayzico
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Did you transfer him out for this GW? Ouch.

            1. Hybrid.power
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              I sure did. I had two free transfers so I shipped him out to afford Defoe and Stanislas, replacing Anichebe and Siggy. That bit worked out, but obv shouldnt have dropped Alonso

              1. jayzico
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Sucks dude. Aw well dems the brakes - it'll be fate somehow. Worry not.

            2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              he's 2nd on my bench..
              1st already coming on for 2 pts, Ibra left to play 🙁

              1. Hybrid.power
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Oh man. Thats horrible. Ibra will surely play

                1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  i know. Had Azpi and Alonso and went Azpi with Alonso benched 🙁 i'm a dick

                  1. Hybrid.power
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    That was just a coin toss. I was sure that Leicester would at least score 1. Never could have predicted that Alonso would score two

                    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      this is true. rumours of Alonso benching swung me. doh! 😀

                      c'est la vie

                      1. Hybrid.power
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        Yeah I'll get over it. I'm quite happy with the look of my team for next week.

          2. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            It was Phil Jones, wasn't it? 😀

            1. Hybrid.power
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              No, Daniels!

              1. Sergeant Garcia
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Love that man...

        3. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Anyone tempted by Spurs for the league - what a run of fixtures they have (only just realised)

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Very much a title contender. But Chelsea impressive as well.

          2. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I think they'll struggle with injuries

          3. tisza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            only if Kane stays fit. No decent cover if he misses games.

        4. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Anyone contemplating haz to Pedro (esp if Costa situ rumbles on )

          1. Jakarta
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I brought Pedro in for this week and now have both.

        5. wowBOBwow
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Surprised to see so many people getting Coutinho in.

          Might take a while to get fit, has awful league fixtures and numerous cup games to contend with. And then there is a strong chance he'll be missing for gws 26 + 28 due to cup fixtures so you'd have get rid anyway.

          Why not just wait till gw30 when it all passes and GE has great fixtures and dgws coming his way?

        6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          southamptons fixtures look good, but their form is mixed......................vvd worth bringing in ?

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Nah, they seem to concede everywhere...

          2. Sailboats
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Nah. No Fonte no CS

          3. Lawrø
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Not a chance 🙂

          4. MTPockets
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Not me

          5. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            What about after Hull(H), Hazard to De Bruyne?

            1. PvA
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              De Bruyne is too much of a rotation risk

              1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers!

            2. Ha.
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              So many cheaper alternatives at the moment, I wouldn't want KDB unless City start showing some form. Spurs next too...

          6. TLF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Any suggestions ? Got 1.7 itb, no FT as moved Ake to Rose:

            Heaton (Robo)

            Alonso, Rose, Brunt

            Hazard (C), Sanchez, Phillips, Stanislas, Eriksen

            Ibra, Giroud

            (Carroll, Pieters, Amat)

            Thanks all

            1. Hybrid.power
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              It's grand

            2. jayzico
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              While I really want Eden myself for Hull, he just doesn't look that great at mo. Very much the 'nearly man' for whole game yesterday

              1. TLF
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I'm not really a fan of the phrase 'due' but I can't help feeling Hazard could get the haul against Hull everyone has been waiting for.....We shall see, I'm hoping I can keep my nerve with the arm band

            3. Sailboats
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              g2g

            4. MTPockets
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Looks good. Giroud a risk.

              • Forza Papac
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                If Giroud's injury is bad i'd ship him for Lukaku

                1. TLF
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  You wouldn't just bench him until next FT and play Carroll against Borough ?

                  Thanks all for your comments

                  1. Forza Papac
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    I wouldn't want to lose SV from Giroud's price drops.

                    1. TLF
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Yes its always a problem isn't it, I'm normally in your boat but am trying to prioritise points over value from here on as my over all TV is ok. Giroud rose .1 since I got him so I will lose .2 max....Plus who ever my replacement is going to be I guess, hope Lukaku doesn't go up too much ! Cheers

            5. PvA
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Daddy Aguero is playing in the early KO *love hearts in eyes emoji*

            6. weeurquahrt
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              With vert looking terminal .who to replace with.baines the obvious replacement or maybe ben Davies.thoughts.

            7. Pigsinblankets
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              1.7itb and 2 Fts, defence seems to be a huge source of points this season I've missed out on!

              Valdes
              McCauley holebas VVD
              Hazard Sanchez eriksen lallana Phillips
              Costa Ibra

              Should I...
              A) Holebas and VVD to Baines and Walker and hold 0.4 for Costa to Kane? (Exact cash)
              B) just do Holebas to Baines and wait and see...

              Just have a feeling Spurs will turn city over next week.

              1. Das Phantom
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                afraid that 0.6 is needed now for Costa 10.5 > Kane 11.1
                there is a volatile market out there after the Costa news.
                yes, they can beat City. I watched the Spurs-WBA game yesterday and it was one of the best performances I've seen from a football team....a joy to watch. great game from Walker, Rose, Alli, Eriksen and master class from Kane. their both DMs Wanayama and Dembele brilliantly shield the solid defence (shame Vertoghen got injured)
                I want to get Kane myself. tough task.

                Heaton, Pickford
                Alonso, Baines, Brunt, Pieters, Yoshida
                Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Lallana, Phillips
                Ibra, Defoe, Giroud

                1.8M ITB
                Giroud > Kane - I am 0.7 short. who should I sacrifice?

                1. Pigsinblankets
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Just noticed the price shifts, darn. Baines'fixtures are so enticing but I'm getting seriously burned not having Spurs or Chelsea defence.
                  I suppose at some point I can swap hazard and Costa to Pedro and Kane.
                  Think triple Spurs attack is overkill? If so use one of eriksen Alli as yourmake weight? Or lallana to snod/stanislas?