Our first members article of the international break arrives this afternoon. Assessing the players by classification across the last four Gameweeks, we look at the impact made by Southampton and City’s new centre-halves, Newcastle’s raiding right-back and Palace’s big Norwegian as Alan Pardew’s defence starts to tighten up.
Anything worth a hit? Next move? 0 FT 0.3m itb
Mignolet
Darmian, Cedric, Kolarov
Sanchez, KDB, Payet, Mahrez
Aguero, Pelle, Vardy
McCarthy, Hoolahan, Francis, Gomez
g2g monitor darmian
Yeh, I stopped myself from downgrading him or swapping to Bellerin for -4.
I love me some big numbers, how's everyone? Giggity
Fine. What is giggity actually?
Reported
No seriously.
The character in his picture 'Quagmire' keeps saying Giggity in the show 'Family Guy' ...
He's Quagmire, Quagmire, you never really know what he's gonna do next. He's Quagmire, Quagmire - giggity giggity giggity giggity giggity let's have sex
Giggity
Giggity.
Do you reckon Sterling will start vs Bournemouth ?
Tight call, but I think so atm.
Probably, but that doesn't mean he should. I think he will start because Pellegrini will not fear Bournemouth as an attacking side.
Seriously Mark? It was just a joke and I didn't link anything. Just a reference to a funny line of chat from yesterday! I honestly don't even know what it is, because I was warned not to google it! 🙂
Deserves a permanent ban imo.
This will happen soon 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0cF2piwjYQ
No doubt! I suppose I can't talk about how I stopped at McDonalds and got 12 nuggets now either . . .
Who's best 4.4m defender option ?
Cook?
Hangleland if he is nailed maybe?
Not sure he is. Delaney back in when fit which could be after the break.
Do you think the same with Ward if he is fit? I am short in defence at the moment and kinda need him back asap.
Morgan
Hey guys, would love some advice on my wc team if you got any suggestions. Think the spine of the team is looking good though the bench and fringe players are a little bit of guess work atm.
Myhill, Gomes
Cedric, Dawson, Souare, Francis, Simpson
Sanchez, Payet, KDB, Mahrez, Fletcher
Vardy, Aguero, Pelle
0 itb. Anyone obvious missing?
Suarez 😉
Think it's very nice.Looks pretty template. Defence is the tough point for everyone. Basically cleaners are so sporadic it is pick three and hope for the best. Yours looks fine.
I would want an Arsenal defender, but not sure if you can work that. Looks good.
Agree with Eunach above - Bellerin would be the only name I'd put forward to improve that. Difficult to see how you'd achieve it, though.
Cool, Im trying to play it safe a bit really, playing the long game as im in a few mini leagues where people are ahead of me atm but have some risky teams. think the template should catch up in the end.
Are people thinking that Hangeland is nailed in defence now? Might give me .2 to help upgrade fletcher.
Walcott.
Any changes needed to this squad ?
Thanks 0.0 in bank ( bit worried about the playing time of dier and moreno)
Myhill (hennesy)
Moreno kolorov mertersacker dier
Sanchez debruyne payet mahrez wanyama
Pelle aguero martial
Nope, none required imo
Who's your 5th defender?Sorry forgot target
What's your Order of Preference for these teams at the back?
1) Arsenal
2) Southampton
3) Tottenham
4) Crystal Palace
That order
Same order imo, 2+3 are close
In that order
1
2
3
4
For me
1. Arsenal
2. WBA > Everton in couple weeks
3. SOT
4. WAT (fringe players)You nailed it, I reckon.
I've worked on new ticker ratings today and it demonstrated those top two.Cheers Mark. Will have a look.
Ticker not updated yet. On test, will be going live tomorrow.
This is good.
Planning on getting Bellerin and Bertrand in for a blockbuster back 3 to add to a powerhouse front 7 maybe make a real stab at OR rise during November with that.Who's your 3rd defender Tony? Kolarov?
I am also looking to get Bertrand before GW11. Very nice fixtures and some amazing stats. The price 5.3 is chips for BertrandKolarov yeah.
I see plans to ditch here already but I'd wanted to see something tangible like a resting or dropping before that.
Hey he could even become ffs differential if people starting dropping him in the short term. A lot of guys I mark myself against all own him so dropping him is a no go move.
As for Bertrand really low ownership could see a Wilson or Mahrez type effect on his price too he could be a real winner in terms of both points and value gains.Yeah there's no reason to drop Kolarov for now unless he really is dropped by Pellegrini.
Who are your other 2 defenders?Defence currently:
Kolarov, Darmian, M.Richards, R.Martin, Targett
Targett will block a Mané move though that'd be for Mahrez who again I'd like to keep I'd probably like Lukaku for Vardy.
Darmian fixture swing yeah but loves a yc will pick up a ban soon and gets tactically hooked. Those other guys B&B offer bap appeal and attacking returns that Darmain doesn't.Darmian is someone even I want to get rid of. LvG shows no mercy on him, especially in away games.
I think we both have a long way to go until we get our desired defences. 😉I've the cash in the attic to have the two Bs in two FTS, injuries forgiving.
It'd be a fairly fixed three maybe get Janmaat as a crazy ass 4th with sub potential.
But yeah work to do.
How's your lot? Good chat BTW. 😀
Myhill
Kolarov, Bellerin, Bertrand
Sanchez, De Bruyne, Payet, Mahrez
Aguero, Pellé, Vardy
Looks OK doesn't it?
OK
Looks pretty good, yeah. 🙂
Yeah kinda thinking B&B will be real differentials overall.
And possibly 9pt scoring diffs, the cumulative of the two could be a real rank swing with the ticker appeal.
Some nice games in Europe tomorrow before the Chile vs Brazil game. Hopefully Sanchez won't get pushed too much.
I can't imagine Sanchez taking it easy under any circumstances . He was given time off to rest after winning the Copa America and was spotted training on the beach .
World Cup qualifier. He will give his all.
Coates at 4.2 :O
Hoping Sunderland get Sam and he plays Coates, might be worth a shout again.He better do something. Already cost me 0.3 but should I sell in a few weeks on WC?
We'd know more, but if you have held him for so long, he's definitely worth holding for a bit longer. New management.
New management works wonders at Sunderland but it normally happens a lot later in the season.
It does yeah. Their fixtures are decent too so maybe they'll have an instant impact?
I'll have a look later at their defensive stats compared to the beginning of the season.
I haven't had a look at the stats, though they looked really good against West Ham. I remember I was watching the game and I got a bit excited for Sunderland cause the players were playing like they do at the end of the season.
The red card changed a lot and I was disheartened to hear that Dick had left after basically getting the best performance out of his players this season.Interesting, might have watch them vs United but apart from that, no idea.
Nice score this week, TM! 🙂
Cheers, about time. To be honest, it wasn't that hard if you used this site. Still have a lot of ground to make up on the rest of the FFSers.
Also their best defender.
Night all.
I still not bothered taking Wilson out .. Gomez either for that matter. Shall I just keep now or sell
giggity
'Night
Hey guys, just used my wildcard, this is my team right now (in the brackets are my selling prices):
Gomes (4.5) Hennesey (3.9)
Kolarov (5.9) Gabriel (4.9) Souare (4.5) Davies (4.5) Cameron (4.5)
Sanchez (11.1) KDB (10.2) Mane (7.9) Mahrez (6.0) Drinkwater (4.5)
Aguero (13.1) Pelle (8.0) Vardy (6.6)
I also have 0.2m in the bank.
Any suggestion to how you think I can improve my team?I think you need to improve the defence a bit. Gabriel looks good for now but he might not be nailed on. Bertrand and Bellerin look really tempting and I'd want them both if I was on a WC.
Get rid of Mahrez/Vardy. One of them.I would want to fit Payet in, of course. Looks difficult though. Given that you have Pelle I might lose Mane to do it.
I'd Keep Mane and lose Pelle. Payet and Ighalo over Drinkwater and Pelle.
I agree with this.
Yeah, as AK says, Gabriel is the risk there. I've learned recently that opting for these insecure options in the WC can haunt you later, using up precious FT's when you've priorities elsewhere.
+ 42. Wise words.
Very much this. I learnt that lesson the hard way last year. Got cheaper options like Zouma who weren't really nailed on for long but were starting games at that point of time. Was very frustrated with having him in my team.
Couldnt me any more right
Used wildcard in gw 3. currently my defence is a huge mess with the likes of Sagna Gomez Muniesa rotting on the bench
Hate all of these international "injuries" ...
What injuries ?
Like all of the players that pull out with injuries then are miraculously back for the next GW
I'd rather them or the club to say they're not participating rather than make up all this nonsense about injuries
Does Pedro still get in the Spain squad? Is he away this week?
I will just leave this out there ...
http://www.claretandhugh.info/boleyn-farewell-watsons-goodbye/I've heard of him from my Argyle mates. Bit before my time though.
How's the LAWR managing going Doosra? I haven't got round to starting that program for you yet. I will get it done for you for next season though 🙂That is good to know. Been very difficult. One or two old stagers acting up a bit.
Still in two minds.Sorry to hear that Doos. If there's anything I can do short term to lighten the load, just let me know 🙂
Thanks, G B. You are a pearl. 🙂
Reus, Lewandowski, Hummels, Subotic, Piszczek, Kagawa, Gundogan and Bender cost Dortmund less combined than Adam Lallana cost Liverpool.
I just choked.Joe Allen for £15mil is the one that always gets me 😳
I think he's closer to 15m than Lallana is to 25. That being said, both not worth anywhere near the fees paid
lewandowski i think was £3.3m or something, absolutely bonkers
Resu cost about the same as BoriniAmazing work by Dortmund
Blimey. Good youth setup, I presume?
Great scouting network and a genius in Zorc. Youth system really good too
They signed those for small fees and turned them into top players. Hummels for example was rejected by Bayern as a youth. Dortmund pay big fees for players now.
Most of which is money they receive from selling players
Good to go for the next game week?
Butland (Ruddy)
Kolarov Williams Janmaat (Richards Gomez)
Sanchez Silva Payet Mane Mahrez
Kun Vardy (Ighalo)
I took some hits this week so I hope Janmaat is for. If not I might have to go AOA or just play Richards.Looks good. Very similar to mine.
G2G
Keep an eye on janmatt as he is possibly injured.This is my main worry. I bought in Janmaat for a hit to make way for Sanchez. His fixtures and attacking stats are great. I'll be spewing if he is ruled out ðŸ™
Same front 8 but i have KDB instead of Silva.
Evening lads
Evening Zlatan
Evening Zlat
Evening Zlatan
Last questions before i leave my wc team alone for the week.
Mertesacker nailed?
Hangeland nailed?All help very much appreciated of course 🙂
Just saw previous answers on Hangeland now thanks 🙂
1. Unsure
2. No
Anyone took a chance on browning everton defender at 4.0 obviously under threat when coleman returns but can see him getting more gametime than targett or any other 4.0
there is no chance he will take colemans place.
I agree im just thinking if there is a injury to coleman or another defender he eill be brought in as cover as he can play as rb or cb im probably p##sing in the wind lol
May as well get Smith?
16.9 to spend, 4 favoured options ;
A) Walcott & Pelle
B) Mane & Lukaku
C) Mata & Vardy
D) Pedro & Vardy
Any other suggestions welcome, thanks!B
Mane & Vardy
B
E) Mane Vardy
Mane & Vardy
Ive gone with A but B is pretty tempting.
I have a feeling that Lallana might actually do well under Klopp. Coutinho too. Benteke finished?
Klopp's a fool if he doesn't figure out how to get the best out of Benteke.
The problem is there are absolutely no wingers at Liverpool. Benteke and Firmino were the two biggest signing this year and I didn't understand either of those.
Lewandowski did come deep to spray out the passes, something Benteke is capable of doing. So there's hope, but I just hate the fact that they don't have wingers.Markovic May be recalled in january according to jay riley
Dortmund didn't have wingers except Blaschykowski. Milner, Ibe or even Sturidge can play wingers on that right side
But the problem with Benteke is he needs wingers who can cross the ball to his head.
You're right, but Klopp will not play that way imo. Benteke will have to do other stuff 🙂
Let's see if he can. Cheers. 😀
Other way round imo. Lallana finished, Benteke to be the Lewandowski of Liverpool
I doubt lallana will. Klopp will have Firmino as his number 1st choice 10
I saw some analysis where the attacking midfielders at Dortmund would come towards the center with the full backs bombing forward. Might work well with Lallana? Its been so long that I don't even remember how Lallana liked to play.
Firmino at No. 10? Where does that leave Coutinho?Coutinho will probably get the free role. Mkhit & Kagawa rotated and interchanged a lot. If JK plays his BVB formation, then I'd expect them 2 to interchange. With Markovic/Ibe/Ings/Milner wide. Rumour has it Markovic will be recalled in Jan
Top stuff BH. Thanks for the input.
Moreno to play over Gomez surely?Oh yes. Moreno will thrive under JK. Reckon Gomez will eventually play CB
Not a clue. His formation will be very interesting now that he's come to a club without any true wingers.
Ibe to step up?
He's going to turn Benteke into the next Lewandowski. 🙂
Looks like I got it wrong then. 🙂
Worth a hit to do
Richards > Bellerin?
Defence is currently
Kolarov. Darmian. Richards. Ward. TargettWait till next Fri/Sat and do it.
Should i ditch Darmian?
I think I would, to Arsenal defender, but not for a hit
yes, I am trying to get him out for weeks
Not the worst idea imo
NO, good fixtures after city game.
Planning ahead...
Butland Schmeichel
Kolarov Dawson Francis Richards Gomez
A) Gomez -> max 5.0 (Cedric, Williams, Gabriel, other)
B) Gomez+Schmeichel -> Monreal/Bellerín+HennesseyB only if u have 2FT. But Speroni will haunt you.
Owners of Spurs players, are you worried about the strength of Pochettino's Europa League sides having an impact later down the line?
I have only included players with less than 5% ownership expect for Diego Costa@5.2% but i suspect a lot of his ownership are dead teams.
Ogies overlooked gems are.........
Aaron Ramsey 3.9%
Rudy Gestede 1.5%
Glenn Murray 0.3%
Diego Da Silva Costa 5.2% (Nap for this week)
Jason Puncheon 4.2%
Wilfried Zaha 2.5%
Leighton Baines 2.7%(when fit)
Daniel Sturridge 4.5%
Pablo Zabaleta 0.7%
Nicolás Otamendi 0.5% (caveat only if he gets a run in the team)
Ander Herrera 1.0% (if/when Rooney gets dropped)
Daryl Janmaat 2.9%(proud owner 🙂 )
Georginio Wijnaldum 2.2%
Ayoze Pérez Gutiérrez 0.7%
Aleksandar Mitrovic 0.8%
Robbie Brady 0.4%
Ryan Bertrand 1.1%
Craig Dawson 3.4%
Heurelho Gomes 3.9%Bertrand. Looks a top differential.
Indeed
0.1m off Gomez to Bertrand ðŸ™
It's a sign from the fantasy Gods to keep Gomez..
Shhhhh!
Ramsey - Started every game, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 baps. 😳
And then he will just turn it on like that
Wijnaldum and Mitrovic.. the biggest punts!
Not really Newcastle will get goals but will concede more
Lenz
Ya he deserves to be in there
Nice list but some of those low ownerships are due injury/suspension - Bertrand, Baines, Zabaleta, Costa; or rotation risks - Otamendi, Ramsey, Herrera. only ones I would consider from that list are Gomes, Bertrand and Sturridge. maybe Ayoze Perez... do love that little fella 🙂
Walcott or Mane? Why?
Mane. Definitely saves u the worry of rotation risk.
This
Mane is more nailed. And cheaper.
Anybody in here ever listen or watch the Men in Blazers? I don't know if these guys reach you in England.
From Grantland?
American EPL-focused TV show and podcast. They are two English guys who are promoting the sport in USA in a big way. I highly recommend the podcast.
I think I have seen the podcasts on the Grantland website. I'll check them out.
Seen lots of guys over the last few days in a wildcard who have a few risks in their ranks trying to be different. This is great but for me a wildcard is used to try and give you the best chance for points. You can go with the risks but unless you strike gold, which can happen occasionally, generally you will need to use your valuable ft's on shipping out the risks that didn't go so well. Them you get a couple of injuries and you are In a while world of pain. My advice is pick solid players with little risk but allow yourself some leeway to switch it about and take the odd punt to boost your rank.
I mostly agree, but I think it is always OK to reserve a spot for a punt. When on WC is when you are at your strongest, so can best afford to reserve a spot for a punt.
