With the international break affording us time to reflect on proceedings, we roll out the first in a series of three members articles. Starting with the defenders, we assess some of the standout contenders across the first three Gameweeks of the 2014/15 campaign.
So mata could be dropping in next couple of days. Didn't want to make an early transfer but will pain me even more to lose further value on him. Must resist.
Just do it.
Will probably drop twice by deadline
Really. The WC bunch dropped him a long time ago.
Mata > Tadic......time for a punt.
If Sterling will rise above him I may have to take a hit but staying calm til then
Same situation here. But made my choice: NO EARLY TRANSFER !
It's paying off, rises are slow
Exactly, doesn't worth the risk IMO.
It's not paying off. The re haven't been any injuries
This is the first season I've held strong. I can't afford a drop so maybe I wait. It's just the principle of losing more money on a player that has been dog sh*t!
I think Mata might last a few more days, Roonster might be dropping tonight though. I've got both. Pretty set on Mata -> Sterling. Not sure what to do with Rooney though. Anyone think Sturridge is a better option over Rooney?
Dropped him over the weekend, get on it!
RMT..
Who do i play for Gw 4?
Begovic
Terry P.Jones Chambers
Zaha DiMaria Sterling Ramsey Fabregas
Rooney Naismith/Jovetic
Subs: Myhill, Naismith/Jovetic, Wisdom, Hutton.
0FT 1.3m in bankAs you have it, although you may get Hutton off the bench
Don't like Naismith and Jovetic.
oh tough one; which two to start?
A) Debuchy (CITY)
B) Hutton (liv)
C) Ferdinand (united)
D) Moore (stoke)
Pretty ugly I know. Currently leaning towards debuchy and moore.
Alternatively got cash to do rio > moreno (-4).
CheersD
Oh sorry 2
I like the hit option 🙂Seriously debating it. Debuchy will be next to go though
Keep him his fixtures turn good soon
A & C.....easy.
Sorry D.....A & D. Shouldn't be giving it a second thought.
A and C ? Really ?!
a and d
A and D
Wildcard this team?
DDG Myhill
Clyne Debuchy Cahill Dummett Hutton
Hazard Ramsey Mata Siggy Wanyama
Bojan Sturridge Rooney
Going to this team-
Forster Myhill
Cahill Rose Wilson Amat Wisdom
Fabregas Ramsey Sterling Siggy Wanyama
Falcao Costa Welbeck
.1m in the bank
Whats your thoughts guys?Not a fan of the early WC, so imho not worth it. Main issue with current team is Bojan. Could do something like Mata -> Sterling and Bojan -> Naismith until you can free up more funds for a solid Bojan upgrade.
Amat probably won't be a starter for long after internationals, Rose came off injured in last spurs game
Why will Amat not be a starter?
There a few question marks hanging over a few of your players so WC is an option but you can do better with a WC than that.
How would you improve?
Is Wisdom likely to keep his starting place?
It's either him or Duff for the 4m value defender spot
I'd go with Moore personally
How's your final UFPL squad going?
I didn't save enough transfers 🙁Same.. I only have 1 left but pretty happy over all
I think I'm gonna be screwed if I jury's appear 🙂
You considered Moore who plays for Leicester?
Beat me to it ^
Burnley have looked far better defensively than Leicester so far
Leicester have played Everton Chelsea Arsenal though
Burnley have played Swansea Chelsea and United so they've both had difficult games. Burnley appear more compact and looking to keep games tight Leicester carry more of an attacking threat
I guess it depends on the rotation with the other defenders, wisdom fits best with my current backline
Pieters coming on for The Netherlands.
Let's hope he doesn't get crocked!!
It's starting to feel like the DZ already..
More for Everton fans, but here is an overview of the defensive conundrum....
http://www.ftbpro.com/drafts/toby.bryant/1251450/who-should-start-as-centre-back-for-everton-against-west-bromNaismith or Jovetic for gw4?
Need to play 1 and bench 1?Play Naismith
Same here
Naismith
RMT
Any suggestions for GW4?
Mannone
Ivanovic-Collocini-Dier
ADM-Sterling-Ramsey-Fab-Siggy
Costa-Naismith
Bench Given-Jovetic-Hutton-Wisdom0FT and 0.3 in the bank
Ok its too boring here
Lets hav some fun
If you were a Superhero , who would you be ?
I would be Mystique 😉SuperMario
Whaddya mean 'if'? 😉
Hahah already a hero 😉
Ol' Grizzly was one of my childhood heroes:)
Yup, grew up watchin him quite alot meself. Lived next door.
Wonder woman - I've still got the cape 🙂
I'm batman.
Haz or Fab, and why?
Fab, i just feel safer knowing he's on set pieces and seems to have that random ability to pick a pass at any time (first goal against everton) (schurlles goal)
Fab for now. More points and cheaper. We'll see how long that lasts, but happy for now. Also appears Haz a slight knock, is he playing in the Belgium match right now?
No
Hazard dropped out of the squad and was replaced by his brother
Amazingly
Lukaku also pulled out and was once again replaced by his brother
I bet that's never happened beforeThat's a good one. Haz says his bro is better than him, we'll see about that.
He might be right. Two goals for Monchengladh already.
Is everyone wild carding? Im not.
Not the good time for that
Not a good time to talk about fantasy football tactics?? What time would be better?
I mean to use the wild card. Too many new players and it's early to know how they will fit in and play.
Hold it for double game weeks or when your team is really fecked (injuries, suspensions...)That's what im thinking, thanks.
Yeah I did a -4 for example this week so I prefer to take a few hits rather than wasting a wild cars
Am gonna try & hold out until DGW's and use it to get rid of my DGW players. Have used it after week one last couple of seasons in order to get rid of Chelsea players.
Same here, it is more efficient to use it for future DGW.
The January wildcard can be used to build up the team value.
I've certainly been tempted! Think there's both pros and cons to early WC. I remember regretting using my WC so early last FPL season so going to try keep and use later in season.
Silva and Remy coming on
How is the game. Anyone looking like getting a winner?
Benzema had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half.
The game is tight, not many chances on both sides.
France playing slighter better thoughThanks.
I have Benzema FGS too 🙁
http://www.givemesport.com/501291-arturo-vidal-aggravates-knee-on-international-duty
Man Utd dodged a bullet?
But they signed Falcao?
Big difference between ACL and tendonitis...
Chambers to Wilson a good use of FT??
Yes
Decision decision captain Di Maria or Costa hmm yeah
Costa no decision.
Look at ADM's first assist last night, then consider that vs Dunne and Rio 😉
I'm on di maria but the captain pick votes are on costa
I'd err toward the striker playing for the side who scored 6 away in their last game. That's no assurance I know, but it's the boring, sensible choice.
Cheers all
Costa
I am 0.1 off a straight rooney -> falcao swap.. *face palm*
Here's the big question and I know a lot more people are going to be strug whogling with this. Who to play-
A) Siggy (che-away)
B) Naismith (wba-away)
Can't see a better week to bench Siggy and play Naismith personally.
Chelsea are in top form and after Mourinho said that the team were not good defensively, you know he is going to tighten up.
On the other hand, Naismith is up against WBA who still don't have a fully fit defence. And according to stats, Naismith is only behind Mirallas in the number of shots taken by an Everton player this season so far.I don't see the difficulty in this one
I asked this question in the DZ minus the explanation on my part and was told never to bench Siggy. There lies the difficulty
Naismith for me
if swansea get anything it will come through siggy. He seems to be the centerpiece to their attack so far
That's the worry but if I have to choose a game where I think Swansea won't score, it has to be this one.
I am gonna play both 🙂
Who are you benching then?
I transferred Austin to Naisy so that I wouldn't have to play Siggy. I will be hoping for a Chelsea (and Cahill) cleanie, then... 🙂
My worry with Naismith is he is more likely to be hauled off early if he does nothing than Siggy. I don't think it's completely clear cut defo one to sleep on.
Not thinking too much about it right now but I know this will do my head in by the time we approach deadline.
The signing of Eto'o has complicated matters.Yes I agree he is waiting in the wings, can't see him having moved to Everton to be content with a place on the bench
Siggy would be my choice..
Naisy has a couple of prime fixtures ahead of him. My thinking is that RM won't bench him after his start to the season. Fans now really like him. Reckon Eto might come into the frame after this, but at least we have wba / PAL first. Not agree ? 🙂
I agree. Naismith won't be dropped but if he doesn't perform then he can be brought off early for Eto'o and that's a worry.
Belgium goal
Axel witsel
Assist Nacer chadliFabregas off, no injury
Costa off aswell
Like
Baines vs Coleman. Long term which is the best pick do you think? (For UFPL)
Coleman
Coleman
Who's place will Sandro take pal?
Coleman. Baines is not playing the same way like he did was last season.
RVP subbed off. Bad game, missed a shot he would have scored a million times 2 years ago. Falcao is knocking...
cant wait for his game tomorrow
Quite like the chance vs Burnley.
Avoid avoid
Is dier a legit goal threat or has he just gotten lucky?
Luck i guess
2 shots 2 goals
quite lucky
Very lucky he'd only managed 3 career goals in his entire career before this but if he stays RB Poch has the full backs pushed right up the pitch so he's good for a few assists at least and clean sheets. Its not his best position he may not stay there long term when Walker returns
Im going for Rose instead
The Rate My Team people are backing Yes to Scottish Independence. 😀
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29065084Hahaha
Remy goal
Great goal f
I cant understand why Liverpool or arsenal did not go for that man
Arsenal did
in the last second, should have wrapped it up in july- august
they had an upgrade in mind with DAT GUY
well maybe, im huge Welbeck fan, but lets see how he does with a extended run in a central position
Liverpool did but backed out
should have taken a chance at that low price
Silly silly Wenger
Liverpool did, he failed the medical....I think Liverpool need a new medical team.
I know, but at 10 mil, why not take a risk with a guy that good, instead of getting Balo
Absolutely agree...strangest decision of the transfer window
Hazard and Rooney > Costa and Di Maria??
Bit sideways
how is totalfpl doing with the rises
did naismith reach 100 before rising last night?
no, 65%
