Another Gameweek, another Harry Kane blank.
As covered in Sunday’s Knee Jerk, it wasn’t supposed to be like this, so in this week’s Technical Area we’ll be digging through the rubble of another disappointing weekend at Wembley and dissecting exactly what seems to be ailing Spurs – and in particular their talismanic forward.
Thoughts?
Looks nice! Do you think Morata better asset than Hazard then? I.e. Morata plus cheap mid better than Hazard plus cheap striker
At the moment yes but by the WC time (GW7-8) I am sure this will be settled and we will know much more..
Midfield might also prove light when the season settles in. Amazing front 3 though.
by the WC time (GW7-8) I am sure this will be settled and we will know much more, in particular the Pog/ Miki and Trippier/ Davies and also whoch 6.0 looks strong
I like it but Trippier isn't nailed on with Aurier coming in and maybe downgrade Pickford to Foster for a spare 0.5?
Also keeping an eye on RLC, he could be a better option than Carroll.
absolutely re: RLC and Chab
At the moment yes but by the WC time (GW7-8) I am sure this will be settled and we will know much more.. If Aurier is bought and starts I can reassess
Don't like it because of: Pickford, Naughton, Jese, Morata
EVE fixtures will be better, SWA could be nice for 4.5 wing back, Stoke fixtures are good then, and Morata should be the main che asset (will monitor Haz)
Are you happy without Lukaku?
Will suss out between now and then but Pog/ Miki could be cover enough if the likes of Morata look good
What to do with harry kane??? Keep or dump
keep. the goals will come
I transferred him out as I'm on a WC, he will probably drop in price before the deadline. The next time he plays for Spurs it won't be August anymore so he will probably score a hat-trick though.
August will be over soon 🙂
dump. He's also cursed in September as much as August.
Dropped him twice last season and he went on to get double digits in the very next match. I'm not making that mistake again.
Keep till GW 8 atleast
would you play matt philips away to brighton or naughton home to newcastle?
Phillips.
Surely there's no point in giving Fraser and PvA another game?
Had high hopes for PvA...
Have .4m itb.
PvA+Fraser to Swansea defender+Richarlison(-4)?
Thanks.
Wouldn't take a hit but agreed they need to go
Cheers.
Is it bold or stupid to ditch Lukaku and keep Kane?
Both.
Keep both
Only time will tell!
On wildcard im selling lukaku and buying Kane fwiw
Tempted to do the same, Kane seems more punishing
Yeah I expect he'll out score lukaku over next few weeks. Best captain option going forward
I'd keep both personally. If either or both haul you could find yourself playing catchup
Bold is just stupid that you get away with 😉
I'm doing it but I don't know if it's bold or stupid or both.
I did that last gw.
Nothing wrong in it.
Based on the old eye test, it's the right way to go.
I'm getting rid of both
testicles?
Morata & Salah or Kane & Richarlison?
Decide to stay on Kane and Richarlison as I already have Firmino. Hopefully was the right decision
Firmino has nothing to do with it
I mean Firmino was my way into LIV attack so could do without Salah
Basket waster
Morata or Firmino?
Firmino! He's underpriced
Firm
How's this WC team looking?;
Foster
Alonso Jones Cedric Mbemba
Eriksen Salah Mkhi Ritchie
Kane Lukaku
Subs; myhill TCarroll DCL Hunemeier
£0.1ITB
Would anyone downgrade Ritchie > Atsu?
Nice team
Is Mbemba nailed on?
I believe so but it is punty.
for now maybe yes but i would not get him because he was not in rafas plans
Great 5th defender pick. No more though imo
nope
For the long term who would you suggest?
Davies
Danilo
Keane
Someone else for 5.6 or less?
Keane, because of Rose return
When is Rose returning?
Is he even training?
Save FT or not? 0.5m in the bank
Foster
Stephens - Yoshida - Hegazi
Mane - Alli - Mkhitaryan - Phillips
Aguero - Kane - Chicharito
Elliot - Carroll - Long - Rosenior
Thinking Aguero ➡ Morata/Laca could be an option but then City-Liverpool could very well be high scoring with Aguero getting decent points. I'll have 1 more week of data as well.
Thoughts?
Im i mad puttin hazard in now. I feel likr hes guna be amazine this year. Plus rather get him early when hes cheap rather than later and try to afford him
Morata or Lukaku better value?
Hazard returning could be huge for Morata
I went for Morata and that was one of the reasons
Morata
Apologies in advance for the long post.
I've been pondering the bench boost recently, and it's optimal usage. Of course we have only had two seasons with the new chips, so this is all conjecture at this point, as there is no data to support my hypothesis, but isn't it possible that a good way to use it would be in tandem with the first wildcard?
My reasons that led me to think this were;
1. Last year, many bench boosted in GW37, thinking to take advantage of the two extra "baseline" points that their players would get on the bench meaning that even in case of total disaster, a bench fully comprising of DGWKers would still get 16 points.
However, most users of the BB in this GWK either lost out on optimal starting 11 value in order to field a decent bench (keeping in mind that many had saved their wc up to this point so had decent flexibility in this regard) or benched players like Anichebe who you would not really expect to perform well, resulting in many complaints that drowned out this forum for a long time. This means that the BB and the DGW can compromise each other, in the sense that points gained from the bench might be at the cost of more value in the starting 11.
2. Generally last year, the Triple Captain chip paid off hugely for those who saved it for the DGW, as many TC'ed Sanchez or Kane to great effect. The Triple Captain was also well used the year before in the DGW'S. This means that using BB in a DGW is effectively limiting your options to capitalise on that one massive haul in the most spectacular way possible. If you use it previously, there is no longer a headache as to when the best time to use both is.
3. Using the second wildcard to help with the BB is a popular tactic, but could end up with managers soldiering through tough times when they would have used the wildcard ordinarily to restructure the team and field a more desirable 11 for the coming weeks, instead taking low scores in the comfort that they would have an absolutely bumper DGW BB.
4. The first wildcard, however, is generally used reasonably early on anyway as managers press the button in a drunken rage or wish to take advantage of upcoming trends so using it in tandem with the BB would not mean waiting overly longer or less than they normally would; instead of waiting till the DGW to wildcard, each manager could identify when they would ideally want to WC and plan their BB accordingly.
There would be two ways to use the BB in tandem with the first wildcard; Before its use, and after its use.
BB before the activation of the wildcard:
This would be optimal in my point of view, as a manager could structure their team and bench prior to the season's beginning (an option no longer available to us, unfortunately) with an eye to BB in a particular week, taking advantage of great fixtures and shortly afterward Wildcarding the unused value (and potential selection headache) into their starting 11.
BB after activation of the wildcard:
In this scenario, a manager would construct a bench using form and fixtures as a guide, selecting a bench to perform well on a given week shortly after the wc, and then slowly moving the value back into the squad over the next few weeks. I feel like this option would not be suitable for the transfer averse, as potentially you'd be using three or four transfers saving money to convert your BB'ed bench back to fodder.
I was going to do a pros and cons list but decided that would be too much and I'm tired of this anyway 😛 . Any thoughts and opinions on this would appreciated, would be nice to hear some other views on the Bench Boost and its usage.
And no, I'm not going to TL;DR 😀
Ali or Eriksen?
If this is subtle humour, congratulations mate you've won
Urgh not this again.
Benchboost is best in a DGW. More players, more mins, more chance of points. It's just that simple.
You've overthought this and ended up with a mad convoluted scheme.
Fair enough, but it's such a lottery that your players will do well anyway, surely using your second wildcard when you need it and not saving for a DGW is a valid advantage of this idea?
You're buying more tickets in the lottery with a DGW bench boost.
Your plan gives you 15 players.
A bench boost in a dgw could give you 25->30 players.
That's double the potential 2pts for 90 mins. Double the chance for clean sheets, double the time to get a goal, double potential bonus points etc.
It's just obvious.
Did this the two last years. Sooooo much rotation that it doesn't work out like you have said. I had 4 players on my bench all with 2 fixtures each and were regulars. Just played 5 games between them all and they couldn't muster 10 points between them
Just trust me and bookmark this post- when it gets to DGW time next year, everyone without a WC will be crying that they want their WC back.
Ok, will do. It was really just a thought in order to spare the forced late usage of the second wc.
This is also true.
jeez
Your first point hits the nail on the head namely this part "However, most users of the BB in this GWK either lost out on optimal starting 11 value in order to field a decent bench". Imo it is much more valuable to maintain the strongest 11 with he best heavy hitters than sacridice them to gain a more well rounded 11. Also the TC gains you the most points trust me on this. Prioritise putting the TC on the best player with the best dgw fixtures.
But I also believe you should always be BBing in a dgw, but not necessarily the most obvious one.
Fair enough, like that early one last year, some Stoke defence would have served really well.
That was the main thought behind it really, the others came after I thought about it more. The BB is also probably more of a lottery than the TC; it is easier to predict one premiym players good performance than try to predict 4 budget player's good performances and planning for it from before.
BB Gw1 is the future.
To many rotation risks around Dgws the extra 3 mill or so is not worth it for bench players around Dgw time.
Single Gw players for better teams outscoring Dgw players which they have previous for only strenthens the BB Gw1 argument.
True. I also think a problem with the benvh boost is the tiny sample size we're given for previous information on it.
You're trying to push creationism
Not even mentioned the new chip.
Case closed.
Let's not bring religion into this 😛
Militant athiests are all round better managers.
Hi all, first FF season for me. Hoping for some advise.
Current:
Foster
Blind, Bavies, Alonso, Hegazi
Pogba, Mhiki, Eriksen, D Silva
Kane, Chicha
0,4 itb.
Can change to 4:3:3, with Pogba (Or Mhiki?) out, Firmino in instead.
Should I do it?
Cheers
Save. Good team.
Maybe keep Pogba & Mkhi to cover Lukaku points, and try to get Salah & Mane for Silva, cos they're more explosive. And also make plans to upgrade Chicha > Firmino in a few gws
Thanks guys, appreciated.
Mbemba not nailed so you may have to rely on your subs and Dcl and hun also not nailef
So what are our thoughts on Bench boost for this year? The last two years I've waited until the big double game week to use it but to be honest it didn't work out at all either time. So much rotation at that time of the season!
I'm thinking of using it this week with a bench of Elliot (swa), Dann (bur) Mee (CPL) and T.Carroll (NEW).
What are you guys planning?
Ironic 😛 Look up ^
Haha! I thought about it way too much last year. Might just play it and be done with it!
That's what I did last year in the end. Couldn't stand it all. Lucked out with Jakupovic's 17 pointer and Yoshida got a haul too iirc. Too much luck involved with it imo, I dislike it.
If Rafa gets a new gk then that's likely to be the end of a playing reserve keeper for me too. Hate rotating keepers. Plus every chance that i'll have a 4.0 5th def too when i wildcard
Tbh it's not a bad wildcard team. They all have potential except maybe T Carrol.
*bench boost team
I'm thinking of using it in a single GW this season too but I just know that if I do that then it will be a massive success in the doubles this time around.
Terrible. What are you even thinking?
When are you using BB then?
OMG!!!!
Aguero goal?
Dialup?
Taylor Swift?
Had just enough to do Gabbiadini to Firmino on a free, which leaves me this team:
de Gea / Elliot
Davies / Yoshida / Dawson / Rosenior / Long
De Bruyne / Pogba / Willian / Atsu / Carroll
Kane / Lukaku / Firmino
0FT / £0.0 ITB
Should be okay for next GW, shouldn't it?
International break and injuries could derail. Not sure about Willian too
Should be okay if you get away with no injuries over the break. Would think of getting rid of debruyne next
what are the chances of these 4 defenders getting dropped:
A - Yoshida
B - P.Jones
C - Mbemba
D - Hegazi
Jones probably won't be dropped unless there is injury. Mbemba is very probable, and sooner rather than later. Hegazi is possible, and so is Yoshida
I've got all 4 and I'm not feeling remotely worried about it.
Thinking about wildcarding during the break ... thoughts on Tammy Abraham - is he nailed? To the bench when Llorente comes back?
Best 5.0 midfielder???
Atsu
Atsu
One of the guys I play football with wants to bring his young lad to play this week because he "can't get a babysitter"
It's a weekly 7-a-side game, I'd describe it as a "competitive friendly" - there's no league or refs or anything like that, and the teams are different every week depending on who's "in" and who's "out" - however, for most of us it's the only football we play - so we take it pretty seriously once the game has started.
The youngest of our group is 25, this kid is no older than 11.
Am I being a killjoy if I say no? Surely its dangerous for a CHILD to play with fully grown men?
It's happened before without warning and I found it really difficult to constantly adapt throughout the game, one minute standing-off and going easy on a kid, then having to go in to a full-blooded challenge with the guy he's just passed the ball to, seconds later. On and off, all game.
Not at all being a killjoy imo. Basic safety. Maybe if he was 15/16ish, but an 11 year old? What happens if one of you just runs into the kid?
Well if it's me, he dies. I'm over 200lbs hahaha.
Surely his kid can come and just watch?
He'll have an iPad or something surely if he gets bored.
This
EXACTLY!
When I said "it's happened before unannounced", that was actually last week! Nobody knew this kid was playing until he lined up with the team before the game, when he arrived I just assumed he was there to watch.
Ouch. If the precedent is with the same kid it'll be tough to say no, I see where you're coming from. I guess you have to take a stand now.
Tell him to watch.
I think it's fair to say no and just ask him to watch from the sidelines.
The kid can only play if you get to join in with some 11 year olds and humiliate them.
Is it worth using a WC with this team?
Foster, Elliott,
Bertrand, Bailly, Danilo, Mee, Hunemeier
Eriksen, Pogba, Ramsey, Ritchie, Carroll
Lukaku, Firmino, Jesus
1FT, 0.3 ITB. Concerns are Danilo and Jesus primarily, though I want rid of Ramsey too and want Mane/Salah..
Thoughts?
I think mark is trolling us. He just wants to protect Kane's price so influenced a million to Wildcard. He actually hasn't
Mark is not a troll. He won't do that.
Lol, I know....
A: Maguire, Richarlison, Chicharito.
B: 4.5, Atsu, Firmino.
Thanks!
B
Cheers!
Is Atsu nailed on?
B
⚽️ | @JPickford1 has left the @England camp and returned to USM Finch Farm for treatment on a muscle injury.
Kane C? 😀
I see Spurs winning 0-2 , and Kane scoring. I'm on Kane (c)
Kompany to Dawson or save?
I had a funny dream last night that I met Mark, Jonty and Andy for a beer and that they all lived in the same apartment block.
Mark gave me some cracking FPL secrets and Andy gave me sound advise on the best Taxi's in the area 😀
You didn't talk to Jonty?
I think Jonty was busy in his flat making a stats table, no joke 🙂
XD
He came out later for a quick drink mind, was very quiet. He was clearly onto something
6 years, 7 months agoMessing around with the idea of a WC for the next international break..
Whats the basics we would like to cover:
~ Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs..
~ Then see what is happening with City team sheets and ARS form..
~ Grab and bargain cheapies that look good..
If it was now id be considering the below..
Pickford - Elliot
Alonso - Jones/ Lindelof - Trippier - Naughton - Mbemba
Salah - Pogba - Mooy - Jese - Carroll
Kane - Firmino - Morata