Gareth Bale saves the gameweek, as Tottenham’s 2-0 win draws things to a close. Time for us to round things up, rummaging through the Opta data to pick out the statistics that matter, taking a punt at the Fantasy Premier League bonus points along the way…
Can someone bring my up to speed on Shotton - is he playing at full back? Has he replaced Wilkinson for good, do you think, or just til Wilko is fit again? Thanks in advance
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Played RM yesterday and then i think he dropped into RB when Woodgate went off and Pennant came on
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Getting starts on the right-wing ahead of Pennant for now. His long-throws are helping - Pulis is able to sacrifice Delap and still have a weapon - that's giving Shotton the edge on Pennant. Still a rotation risk but not while he's performing - had a decent game vs Villa.
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Last few games he has been playing right side midfield instead of Pennant. When Woodgate went off last night he dropped back to right-back when Pennant came on. So I suppose it really depends on how long Pennant stays out of favour. I brought him in this gameweek and he got me 6 pts but I watched the game against Villa and I wasn't really impressed with him, aside from his long throw (which isn't as effective as Delaps) he didn't offer alot going forward. I'm keeping him though as a cheapie defender who will hopefully continue to get his game.
Open ControlsThanks for the info, he had totally passed me by til now.. I've got the Wilko, who has been a faithful servant over the last few years, but it's not exactly the most thrilling transfer to change one 4.0 stoke defender for another. Think I'll sit tight on it for now.
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Right, after an agonizing gameweek I think I've squeaked through in the FPL Cup but the bonuses aren't out yet. And I want to check I got the subs coming on right. Am I through?
Them:
Vorm 3
Jones 0 (did not play) Kompany 6 Enrique 2 Raylor 9
Larsson 2 Walters 3 Bale 13
Aguero 2 Ade 5 RVP(C) 4
Subs: Given 0, Ferguson 0 Mikel 0 Saylor 0
Me:
Sorenson 6
Taylor 0 (did not play) Evans 0 Enrique 2
Valencia 11 Bale 13 Nani 3 Silva 3
Sturridge 2 Ade 5 RVP(C) 4
Subs: Vorm 3, Drenthe 2 BAE 6 Raylor 9Open Controls
what's the point difference?
Open ControlsCRAP I forgot to say I took a -4pt hit.
I think I'm on 55 pts with a 4 pt hit = 51 pts.
I think he's on 49 pts...Open Controls
ahh.. right, 55 + (-4) for you.
Still enough to win the game after BPs, I think.. 🙂Open ControlsThanks Natt...
Looking at the players with any chance of bonus, he has Aguero, Kompany and Raylor.
I have Valencia, Nani and Silva.
My guesses for BPs:
Aguero 0, Kompany 1, Raylor 2 = 3pts
Valencia 2, Nani 0/1, Silva 0/1 = 2-4pts
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You've also got Valencia who should get 1/2 baps as well
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Thanks Natt I forgot to say I took a -4pt hit. Schoolboy error.
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ooo good lad. You can work out mine next
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Just to say to anyone who's unwise enough to look at this I TOOK A 4PT HIT!!
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49 vs 51(-4) pre bonus.
Both with Ade (2BP) and Bale (3BP). Raylor vs Valencia would be equal with 2BPs each I think.
Him: 56; You: 58. I reckon.Open ControlsThanks for working that out, a bit of peace of mind. Would hate it to go to a tie...
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However, if Raylor gets 3 (I think 2), you win by 1pt. and if he had a better bench, he'd beat you by 1....
Otherwise, a tie and you win on goals scored (3-2; by 1 goal lol)Open ControlsYeah... see why I was nervous? 😀
I was resigned to losing as he had Vorm and I had Naylor and I was a point behind, but what saved me was Naylor being injured...Open Controls
how many games BA plays more untill he leaves for african cup ?
Open ControlsHave Jones, Evans, and Naylor doubtfully flagged right now. What do you think about their chances to play this week? The rest are Enrique and Simpson. ....... Would it be safe if I don't do any transfer?
Few more questions..
1. Do you think Gallas will keep his place this week and in DGW?
2. Is it worth a punt to do Evans > Ferreira for the run of next few games?Open Controls
I think Jones will be back in but sounds like Evans is out.
I wouldnt be looking at Gallas or Ferreira, even as short term picks.Open Controls
Anyone thinking of bringing in Baines for the double gw? I'm thinking of doing Evans ->Baines this week with my only transfer which will leave me with 3 players for the gw20 cause I feel that will be enough. I know he's done shit all so far but he play away at Brom this week and could easily get a cleanie at Bolton and could always get a penalty in there aswell...
If not any other suggestions to who i trade out Evans with. Have 3.2 in the bank. Only 1 transfer this week..
Team is
Vorm (Given)
Kompany, Walker, Shotton, (Enrique, Evans)
Valencia, Bale, Silva, Walters, (Sess)
Sturridge, Ba, RVP
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Keep evans and save transfer then you can use 2 free next week to bring in baines.
Not worth doing now as baines could get injured or booked in the meantime , and his fixture this week not greatOpen Controls
Is there a confirmed date for when Ba will leave for ACON?
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Don't think so. Last game will be either Utd or QPR. There was something posted a few days ago that said Newcastle were trying to convince the national teams to let them keep Ba and Tiote until after the QPR game.
Open ControlsYeah I read about that, gues I'll have to wait and see 🙂 cheers
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i currently have
Vorm Hennessey
Kompany Vermaelen Raylor Caulker Assou-ekotto
Silva Bale Larsson Sinclair Walters
Rvp Ba Ade
and im thinkin larsson to osman. good idea?Open Controls
Do people think the future still looks great for Vorm? ..Really does hard home fixtures and i can't see a clean sheet until GW25 against Norwich and that's debatable. Maybe time to think of alternatives?
Open ControlsDefinitely sell
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Open ControlsNOOOOO, not falling for that 🙂 Should have said obviously looking for somebody to rotate with him.
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I think I'll sell him during WC. It will be painful for team value, but there are other good looking GK combo/ rotations for GW 21 to 31 (roughly)
Open Controlsit would be great if Fergie just made Lindegaard his no.1 keeper...can't see that happening though.
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Because if you bought Vorm earlier on, you won't get back anywhere near 5.2m when you sell.
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Depends when you bought him. I bought him at 4.0 so I'd only get back 4.6. Who's better at that price? And even if you had more cash for a goalkeeper, Hart is playing Liverpool and Spurs soon, Reina plays Newcastle and City, de Gea is being rotated.
Basically find another cheap keeper to rotate Vorm with.Open ControlsHe's not exactly cheap, but I think Szczesny looks a good bet over the next three weeks.
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Vorm can still totally be part of a great rotation with another cheapie - I have Vorm - Sorenson and that worked out perfectly - gambled on playing Sorenson and got the cleanie, but will play Vorm soon because the Swans are so tight at home, even against good opposition. If you got Vorm early you absolutely won't find a better prospect at a lower price except Sorenson who should be your other keeper 😉
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Umpires are useless in cricket. I am an official umpire. 🙂
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Once again, India benefit from the umpire's decision. That was a plum LBW!
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Chances of me being able to field 3 defenders from this lot?
Vermalen, Caulker, Simpson, Wilko, JEvans
I know Caulker is definitely out, but Wilko could get a game (to give a rest to the others), and SAF's post match injury comments aren't to be trusted, so maybe JEvans could play?Open ControlsJust take a 0. 🙂
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Hilfenhaus bags a fiver!
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Open ControlsTaking waaaay to long to get my subs points and updated GW rank....oh wait, I don't even want to know...night all......this GW was just weird
Open ControlsWell annoying. Guess it'll be tomorrow now, when i wake up to very few bonus points 🙁
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5 for Hilfy !!
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When do the updated bonus and substitute points kick in??
Looking forward to seeing lots of green arrows!!Open ControlsTomorrow by the looks of it 🙁
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Ade/Bale/BAE/BainesOpen ControlsVorm > Sorensen a good move this week? Only thing is that I fear Begovic may get the nod for the Wigan game...
Open Controls...and that Vorm will save 3 penos
Open ControlsWhat makes you think Begovic will get back in? Sorensen hasn't done anything wrong. The gloves are his for the season now, imo (as a former Begovic owner, and current Sorensen owner)
Open ControlsJust a feeling, may think Pulis will give him a shot of gaining back some confidence against a useless Wigan side especially as the games pile up within short space of time
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I was heading in that direction before the Spurs game...
Tough luck, mateOpen ControlsI think you win. 🙂
Last place should be yours this week even without the hit.Open Controls
Bale and Holt IN
Ba and Sinclair OUT
good move or bad ?Open ControlsCan't afford Morison?
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Holt kind of takes the edge if Bale
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Option 1 Jones to Walker (GW19) then Ba to probably Sturridge (GW20)
Option 2 Save GW19 transfer and do both before GW20
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Who to buy with 10.0m in Midfield? I am getting rid of Walcott.
Already have:
Shotton | Walker | Jones | Enrique | N. Taylor
Bale | Walters | Drenthe | Nani | ????
Rooney | Ruiz | Adebayor
thanks guysOpen ControlsValencia? I would think Walcott will be fine for the next game though, probably keep him then do VDV for the double?
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VDV? People seem to have forgotten how dangerous he can be. I'm keeping the faith...
Open ControlsDarn, I notice you have 3 Spurs already. Mata for a good run of games.
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Huth > Taylor
Valencia > VDV
If Carlsberg made fantasy football transfers 🙂Open Controlsso this is how you play cricket?
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Is Jones price likely to fall tonight? He is around -118% on FISO but yellow flagged.
Open Controlsi hope not... looks very likely
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Guess we well being seeing Warner & blocking machine Cowan. 🙂
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Pattinson!
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