| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Raya Martin | ARS | B |
| Up |  Sanchez | CHE | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Pickford | EVE | A |
| No Change |  Roefs | SUN | C |
| No Change |  Henderson | CRY | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Verbruggen | BHA | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Dubravka | BUR | C, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Gabriel Magalhães | ARS | A |
| No Change |  Chalobah | CHE | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Mukiele | SUN | A, £ |
| No Change |  Lacroix | CRY | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Tarkowski | EVE | A |
| No Change |  Cash | AVL | B, Vs |
| No Change |  van Hecke | BHA | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Senesi | BOU | C |
| No Change |  van Dijk | LIV | B |
| No Change |  Andersen | FUL | C |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up |  Bruno Fernandes | MUN | A |
| Down |  Saka | ARS | B |
| No Change |  Fernández | CHE | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Rogers | AVL | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Semenyo | MCI | B |
| No Change |  Bruno Guimarães | NEW | A, Inj |
| No Change |  Wirtz | LIV | A |
| No Change |  Wilson | FUL | B |
| Up |  Ndiaye | EVE | C |
| No Change |  Anderson | NFO | B, £ |
| Down |  Mitoma | BHA | B, Vs |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Haaland | MCI | C |
| No Change |  Watkins | AVL | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Thiago | BRE | A |
| Down |  Ekitiké | LIV | C |
| No Change |  Calvert-Lewin | LEE | B, VsX |
| No Change |  Bowen | WHU | C |
Paul With clean sheets proving hard to come by for many teams, Goal Threat from the back is an ever-crucial facet when eyeing up Fantasy defensive options.
In this latest article for Members, we focus on defenders who have played four or more league games this season, selecting the top ten performers and, when applicable, compare their stats to last term’s in order to ascertain whether there’s been an improvement or a drop in their offensive threat…
A lot to absorb there..... Many thanks, Sir P!
Took me seconds! Then again I'm not a member.....
I admit I 've only glanced at the post but no mention of Enrique? 2 assists in the last 2 games surely warrants some comment? Yes, I am very biased.
How's the chicken?
You and me 4Vets, no quarter asked or given. ready for the weekend?
*waves*
We are over here ... 😉
Do you think Young is going to drop tonight - thinking of doing Ade>RVP and Young>Petrov, but want to wait as late as possible - what do people think, do Young>Petrov tonight or wait until tomorrow to get final team news?
Just do it or don;t do it maybe
CTC has him at 93% on the way to the drop:
http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php
He won't drop
Comments on the below would be much appreciated guys:
Vorm (Given)
De Laet, Bosingwa, Kompany (RTaylor, Simpson)
Ramsey (V), Wright-Philips, Arteta, Young, Silva
Rooney (C), Sturridge (Adebayor)
Made two transfers: took out Dyer and put in Ramsey and took out Ballotelli and put in Sturridge.
Yay or Nay?
May
If you already did it why do you need a Yay or Nay??
Feeling insecure...need to feel the love...the world is a dark place without love
Come into my arms, United...share same insecurities.
Decent squad bro. I envy your squad...minus the fact that you have arteta AND ramsey?? Overkill maybs? Arteta will play more behind Ramsey so I'm not sure if he'll have as much influence up front. Maybe do Arteta out, someone else in? Petrov?
Cheers bro. I put them both in on purpose. I think Ramsey will do well this week and so put him in. I already had Arteta but kept him as I am goign to see Arsenal v Everton the followign Sunday so think he will do something against his former club. If not, he will go out...
Both mistakes imo
I would have done just Atreta to Ramsey. Balo could rip it up this week
Not sure about Arteta and Ramsey in the same team - Ramsey has not been playing great and with Song back Arteta should be more involved. I would go for Petrov over Ramsey, although keeping hold of Dyer is not a bad move either (he provides a good threat for 4.5m). Ballotelli is fit and will definitely start against Villa - so I would hold him for one more GW
oh good call, didn't know song was back. Would trade out Ramsey then and bring back Arteta, thanks for putting things into perspective swindowsteve. Cheers
I'd have taken out Arteta for Ramsey and next week used the funds to upgrade SWP to VDV or Mata. SWP's fixtures are bad after this week and not sure on Arteta for the price.
WCing
Which players worth it on the long run?
A) Mata, Aguero, Adebayor, Tiote
or
B) VdV, RVP, Sturridge, Petrov
Please and thank you…don’t want to waste WC by trying to score big one or two weeks…
A has less injury proneness and rotation problems...just
Its a bit of a mexed bag tbh, you got some long term and some short term in both. I would go for A personally.
I want A long term but am currently sitting on B...do you think I will be able to afford A in a couple of weeks?? That's when I want to put my long term squad in, for a four point hit. I'm over a hundred points above second place in both my mini leagues, so guess point hits are not a problem for me 🙂
I would move towards your long term team now i.e. do a strategic transfer each week (you must stay disciplined though as its easy to pick someone else who is flavour of the month). I don't think a points hit, regardless of how many points you are ahead is a good idea as the season is a long one and those 100 points may come into handy if you fall upon hard times (even if only for one GW) buddy
Cheers, United.
Right sorry guys, last time Ill ask......
Currently set up as.....
Krul
Saylor/Naylor/Bosingwa
Silva(vc)/Nani/Mata/Moses
Suarez/RVP(c)/Dzeko
Vorm/Warnock/DeLaet/Vukic
Should I ....
A. Do nothing and hope Ade and VDV are injured and get a New CS
B. DeLaet to Tierney/Barnett and play him over Saylor
C. 4 point hit for Mata and DeLaet to Ramsey and any defender
D. Something else
Cheers.
Thx...anyone else??
I just don't see what Moses adds tbh. I had him at the start too but I just don't think he's a player which gets the points due to the fpl scoring system. Apart from that, I think your squad is fine and you don't really need to make any major changes.
He will be gone soon as, but not many other options at that price
Wc in a couple of weeks, and hell be gone
will many on here come the deadline have neither roo or aguero in their team?
think ill have to do aguero to sturridge or rvp
Great article - will discuss 2 players mentioned.
Roger Johnson or Ryan Taylor to play as my 3rd defender for this week?
should i play kompany or agbon this week, first to 5
Kompany
What's the rest of your team? I'm surprised you aren't starting both.
Two questions.
Should I keep Aguero or Adebayor for the next few weeks?
Is it worth a 4 point hit to transfer in Ramsey and Sturridge for Tiote and Aguero/Adebayor?
Would appreciate any suggestions.
1) Tough call, I'd keep Ade because Spurs will have a DGW at some point and have marginally better fixtures over the next few weeks.
2) I'd get Sturridge this week considering your injury issues. Gambling on Ramsey to make up the 4pts is a risk. Do it if you have another transfer you need to make next week but otherwise save it for then (unless you fancy a gamble this week)
Agbonlahor or Sturridge long-term? (assuming no injuries, suspensions etc.)
Studge
whats the verdict on getting VdV if im WC'ing? is he a must have?
I dont think so this season he will be rotated more, and often injured. Harry wont be scared of upsetting him, as he will be off to England come the close season
Sorry for not replying in the last 10 mins.... son to bed, wife being needy etc. 😯
Hi all,
Ruddy / Vorm
Enrique / Bosingwa / S Taylor / Brown / De Laet
Mata / Silva / Nani / VDV / Dyer
Suarez / Ade / Agbonlahor
0.9 in the bank, should i:-
A) Do nothing and carry a transfer over
B) Swap Ade to Sturridge
C) Swap De Laet to Woodgate
D) Something other than the above
Thanks
Something wrong with my FISO link? only have a 09.00 update on CTC.
as in 21:00?
No as in 09.00 this morning. 🙂
Well, yes, there appears to be something wrong then... 🙂
Cheers AD4M, I'll give it another try. Usually update several times during the day I thought. Probably just frustrated they can't read it as well this year. 😉
Vorm/Ruddy
Bosingwa/STaylor/Ward/RTaylor/De Laet
Young/Silva/Nani/Dyer/Tiote
Rooney/Aguero/Adebayor
A - Adebayor and Ward OUT - Sturridge and Kompany IN
OR
B - Adebayor and De Laet OUT - Sturridge and Shawcross IN
Im torn
I'd do A and deal with De Laet next week.
Just think that the ESPN bonus has changed the whole dynamic this season. Ivanovic was not an obvious pick last season as the occasional goal did not compensate for a lack of bonus points. Now we're all chasing goals and assists. Holding midfielders or playmaking defenders have no chance.
Holy Cr%p, just noticed the Rooney news now. England are fooked!!
As a United fan I can only express my frustration at Rooney. I assume his dad had a bet on that he was going to get sent off? No?
Frankly, this whole 'Rooney thing' demonstrates a/the major weakness of England (and to a lesser extent, United) = They can't play without him.
Why did Capello play him when only one point was needed from the game? Why not play Welbz and Agbonlahor or somesuch?
> Because England is essentially a one-man team.
Why was he still playing even 71 minutes into the match?
> Because England felt that he was essential.
It's too bad - as a non-English fan, I think England *could* be good enough to beat Montenegro without a guy who clearly was important to the team (in the future) and possibly screwed in the head from his Dad and Uncle being pinched.
I guess we'll see if the three games make England learn to live/play without the Wazza as talisman ...
Sense.
Still doesn't really take away from the fact that Rooney should be able to play the 90 minutes without being randomly sent off for one of the most stupid kicks ever.
True, of course. But flagrant outbursts when frustrated are a Rooney hallmark.
Ultimately, as petulant and stupid his act was, I see the whole thing as Capello's failure. Evidently Fabio believed England wasn't good enough without him ... felt that he should continue playing the whole game ... and didn't consider how the lack of success would affect him as the game wore on.
Embarrassment all around.
I see your point, but Rooney plays 90 minutes every week for Utd, and doesn't get taken off when we're winning just in case he gets himself sent off.
I think the 3 game ban is a bit harsh, it wasn't in any way dangerous, just stupid, 2 games would have sufficed.
Different team, better manager (esp. at man-management), different dynamic (club vs. country). And SAF usually manufactures a calf strain, hammy strain, or ankle knock to give the boy time to get his head right.
I don't know ... it just seems so utterly futile to have played him in the first place. For gosh sake, the US team could have beaten England ... you guys really need a better fit for a manager ...
And 3 games is an absolute joke, I agree.
It's only his 2nd red in 70+ internationals - imagine the press reaction if Rooney hadn't played and England had lost. I'm not Capello's biggest fan, but the problems with English football at international level go a lot deeper.
Del Bosque is hardly the greatest manager ever, but he works with players who have been coached properly since they were kids.
I meant US team could have beat *Montenegro* ... Freudian slip, sorry 😉
Notice how nobody disagreed with you 😉
Turning 18 soon, just wanted to know how much you guys bet per week on the football and how often you win. Thanks 🙂
Too much, and not often enough 😉
Just do it for fun, with money you can afford to lose, and you'll be fine.
Dont know but if I was in your shoes I'd just skip it alltogether. You have no idea how few people win money from football by gambling every week.
As a rule no more than 100% of your wages each week
keep it at pocket money for fun and you'll be fine. Start looking for the high of a big win and its the road to rack and ruin.
Usually put £2-5 quid down on a few matches each weekend. Depends If I think the odds are good.
Last season I probably lost around £30-40. This season I'm up about £45. You'll inevitably lose in the long run, but it makes the games more interesting.
The way I see it, If I lose £10, it's no more than what I would have spent if I went out to see the match in the pub instead of sitting at home. If I win £10, then I can get three pints in at the next game. flawless logic 😛
how do i link my team, thanks in advance
Should I take out Aguero and downgrade SWP to bring in RVP for the week? My subs are Simpson, Tiote, and Gabbidon who is hurt...
I don't have any free transfers and I have a feeling that Aguero could have a great game against united so he'd be coming back into my squad.
Obviously not worth an 8 point hit, especially as you want Aguero back.
SWP might do well this week. Aguero may not start but it now seems likely he'll be in the squad for Villa so he might come on and get a goal.
Sell him before his price drops and you can afford to buy him back in few weeks sure
I'm resisting the temptation to make the Aguero to Rvp switch. Got a funny feeling that Sunderland's defence may turn up this weekend
evening all!
chances of the following playing out of 10???
Aguero 2/10???
Adebayor 5/10???
Brunt 8/10???
De Laet -10???
A few people have been "bigging up" Martin Petrov.
What's the thinking behind this? Easier fixtures = points explosion?
Decent points from awful fixtures, so hopefully a points explosion coming up.
well dudes i want your opinions on my team:
vorm/al habsi
simpson/kompany/jenrique/woodgate/n tylor
nani/ramires/ramsey/silva/tiote
sturridge/rvp/rooney
what do you think?
Could change ramires, ramsey -> petrov, bale
