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.
Bluey any word from HOH on knocks and niggles league?
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Wow I was just about to post on the very same thing...
That's Team NZ chemistry for ya 😎
I emailed him last week, but haven't recevied a reply...
He must be kept very busy...
How do you think we should proceed? Perhaps someone else can be the administrator?received*
Might be the go. I got locked out of my email so I don't have all the addresses anymore. Can you start a group email with everyone and we'll discuss?
Ok, I'll find one of the group emails from last year, and restart that...
coolio
HoH did say 1st or 2nd International break. I think it may be best if we wait till then.
Oh ok. Thought he said first...
It is the First Int Break right now...
I'd like to get it up and running soon...What i meant is he may have mentally scheduled it to start during 2nd IB.
Are you sure he mentioned 2nd break? I only remember talk of the first break
Ah yes, that is possible...
Maybe we should give him until then?
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Team NZ. Connected spiritually
It's the Maori way
No..I think HoH is just settling into the new country and all. No mail from him.
0.2 short from doing Mata, Jovetic Rooney -> Sterling, Kun, Welbeck (-4). Aargghh..
Hate it when that happens!
Definitely. If only I acted fast with Mata -> Sterling...
Please help me to use my FT guys..
Begovic
Jones Chester Wisdom
Sterling Ramsey Fab Mata Siggy
Rooney Costa
Naismith PvA Naylor
2 FT and 0.4 itb
Which one is the best choice?
A. Bego -> Krul
B. Mata -> Lamela
C. Mata Rooney -> Lamela Falcao/Sturridge
D. Mata Naismith -> 4.5mid Balo
E. Rooney Naismith -> Falcao/Sturridge 4.5att
F. Any suggestions?
Thanks and i really appreciate if you give me suggestions..Mata out for Lamela/Tadic.
This. Or even Mirallas.
I don't think any transfer is required, but I would suggest either:
- getting rid of mata, to fund a move for aguero/sturridge instead of rooney next week (if united doesn't perform again)
- getting so,e southampton or stoke into your team... clyne, arnie, jwp are all interesting targets for cheap access.
Allright so how nailed on do you think the following players are going to be.
1) Welbeck
2) Dier
Both properly nailed.
1) Very until Walcott returns. Even then probably will be
2) Should keep the rb spot until Walker returns then bench imo. Was shaky last weekend so Naughton could be a worryDo you think Coleman maybe a better pick over Dier on a WC(value+CS wise)? Coleman + Iva combo too much?
Dier looks much better value IF he keeps starting.
Consider Moreno @ 5.5 Fixtures are grandHmm...i am listening.
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Well he's got goals and assists in him. Up to you how much you trust our defence. I think we're as good as Everton and Spurs in that departmentAs good as 2 teams that conceded 9 goals between them last week? 😉
Well he's comparing Moreno with Coleman and Dier smartass 😉
😉 😆
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Moreno a better pick than all three.
at least until Giroud and/or Wally return.
no idea. Maybe until Walker returns.
NFL pass happy coaches are so stupid. Lynch was running riot. Then the Hawks throw it three straight times and have to punt.
Derp derp
Federer up a break in the 4th set.
...and back on serve.
My god. Come on Roger. You can do it!
Should I do Mata -> Sterling now? Can;t afford another price rise, and my fingers are itchy..
Do it.
I need that sort of determination.
Yep, I did it at the start of the week.
Lucky you.
Yup
Thanks Champ and all.
I'd do it. Steer clear of Man U for now IMO. And I have (c) on Sterls, so am expecting a big score.
😡 federer
Come on Monfils
My two favourite players :O :O
You French?
Haha nah, I just love the guy
This is Federer's last chance at winning a slam. He won't get an easier draw.
Djoker in the final would be (will be?) tough, though.
Even though I like Monfils I'd love to see Federer win one more grand slam. Hope he can pull it off.
Same. Don't think Federer will win though :/
Zep just make sure you use my new email or I won't see it. Innsie has it if you don't
Ah I'll have to send it to you again...
Ta
Who would you play?
3 out of Wisdom, Clyne, Collo, Kolarov
2 out of Chadli, Naismith, BonyWisdom Clyne Kolarov
Chadli Naismith (fully expect Bony to burn ya though 😉 )Actually Bony over Naismith
Noooo. Don't change your mind! I was so set 😛
Haha sorry 😉
Future me can worry about it.
Cheers. I think I might to Clyne Collo and Kolarov though. I can't see WBA holding Everton to 0.
And yeah, Chadli Naismith sounds right to me, but I do agree, Bony brace incoming.do*
Me either just reckon Colo at Southampton is slightly worse
Kolarov probably won't play anyway so you'll end up with both
Collo Clyne Kolarov
Naismith Chadli
What's the general take on Wilfried Zaha as a cheap 4th MF pick to form big 3 upfront?
I bought him for just that reason
Is he nailed on now?
Until he plays really poorly. Matter of time 😉
Cheers bud.
no
Ta
Not sure about his prospect. Only 21 minutes of action. Still think Pucheon's a better pick, especially if he's still on peno duties.
i am tempted by Zaha. But will he play?
1) Lamela + Dier
Or
2) Lamela + Moreno
Or
3) Henderson + Coleman
Or
4) Tadic + Moreno/DierTadic/Eriksen + Moreno
2 simply because I have it.
4
Cheers all.
Tadic Moreno
Cheers bud.
4 with moreno
A or B or any other suggestions…using my WC
A
Mannone (Myhill)
Ivan, Moreno, Clyne (Hutton,Wisdom)
Rambo, Sterling, Fabregas, Siggy (King)
Costa, Sturridge, Naismith
B
Mannone (Myhill)
PVA, Moreno, Clyne (Hutton, Wisdom)
Rambo, Puncheon, Fabregas, Siggy (King)
Costa, Sturridge, NaismithA
I meant to type:
Costa, Sturridge, Falcao for B.
A
A
Sturridge out falcao in if you can
You think Falcao will get good time in? Start?
So many unforced errors.
Tadic, a better punt than Lamela/Hendo?
i think so
I think so.
Better than Hendo. Lamela may continue to do well
If you could pick one, who would it be?
I won't answer that for fear of steering you wrong. I see them as 50/50 right now anyway
I think Eriksen will do better than both but that's not going to be a popular thing to say right now
Hopefully your right
get Chadli
And there's this
In my thoughts too. May end up with him.
Please help ;s who the hell do i bench next weekend
1) Chadli
2) Zaha
3) Ward-Prowse
Any input would be appreciated as im scrambledJWP
thats what im leaning on you think zaha will get 90mins?>
and i think JWP might get replace by Mane no ?
Not sure just yet, but Palace is where he hit form last time. And yes I think JWP will lose his place to Mane soon.
Shame hes a good lad
Is it madness to consider starting Dwight Gayle every week?
How about Rolando Aarons?I like Aarons but gayle needs to be sat on for a bit
But would you start Aarons regularly?
nope because he plays for NEW lol
Is Aguero being the best Striker in PL good enough reason to shell out the premium for him? I mean despite him having tricky short term fixtures...
Kun is fixture proof and in good form. Aberrations like Stoke will happen but not often. Go for it. The only better option is Costa and the only comparable one is Sturridge.
He's proven to be fixtures proof. Sure he get's injured (alot) but the man is a loose cannon when he actually plays (let alone starts).
I think the Arsenal game will be good for him. Might even captain
Debuchy to injure him I reckon. I give him 15 minutes
That's a very specific prediction 🙂
It could be 14 to 16
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Night DZ, who's stoked for some Sunday Night Footaball??
Not me. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and I need a weekend away.
The producer of semi colons must be rubbing his hands since the invention of the smiley. Just think of all the extra revenue
I imagine the parentheses inventor guy makes more money...
He'd be sending you broke
Assuming the same guy created all of them
@Katie
😀Get a room
what will they do?
WC
Meh
only 11.80
Cruz will outscore himPerhaps. I'm satisfied with Lynch I suppose. 😀
Cobb...
How do you score NFL fantasy points? 1st downs, yards?
I can't even understand the actual game let alone a game based on the game 🙁
I can't get my head round rugby. 🙁
Smash coonts. Get the ball over the line. Simples 😀
That's how I feel about football(NFL). Rugby so damned complicated. 😆
Depends on the league. Normally yards and touchdowns. Some leagues award rushes and receptions. Defenses are awarded for shutouts, turnovers, etc. Kickers for points scored.
Get in there federer
This.
5th set.
would not have predicted that just a few minutes ago.Howdy DZ, how's the break keeping everyone?
Got 1FT left for the break and 0.6, already done Mata to Sterling.
Krul (Foster)
Jones Clyne Cahill (PVa Wisdom)
Fab Ramsey Sterling Siggy Hendo
Roon Costa (Naismith)
Currently look like this for GW4 but, Hendo or Naismith for GW4?
I'm considering Hendo to 4.5 and Naismith to Welbeck GW5.
What would you do?That sounds like a good plan. You can see how Welbeck looks, albeit against City.
As for gw4, I'd play Henderson.Choice kiwi there broo
Play Naismith I guess. That sounds like a decent plan for gw5Cheers man.
Naismith gives more coverage becuase I already have Sterling, but its Liverpool at Anfield. This is my dilemma.
I like Naismith's combination of form and fixtures.
Sorry, fixture (singular) for GW4.
Hendo.
I like your proposed moves but surely you can wait to do both in GW5 for free.Yea that's what I'm thinking, wait to see what Welbeck is like/give him more time with Arsenal, then GW5 Hendo to 4.5 and Naismith to Welbeck.
Rooney to Falcao
Not likely. If Rooney starts wide or in the midfield I'll consider it. Seems sideways to me.
Rooney... If 217k transfers out doesn't warrant a drop then what will?!
Did you transfer him out?
Well I didnt transfer him in Sherlock... 🙂
Heh 😀
Who'd you swap him for?WC 6 players needed to go, Falco atm but that may change.
Make that 7, hopefully should be worth it.
I kinda want Falcao to captain him but I am .1 short.
Not using my WC.
Do you mind posting your WC team?1 Sec.
Team linked.
Outs to ins...
04 Sep 2:37 Bony Naismith
04 Sep 2:37 Rooney Falcao
04 Sep 2:37 Marney Albrighton
04 Sep 2:37 Mata Sterling
04 Sep 2:37 Baird Wisdom
04 Sep 2:37 Bruce Moore
04 Sep 2:37 Ferdinand Ivanovic
04 Sep 2:37 Debuchy Moreno
26 Aug 23:12 De Gea Krul
22 Aug 21:23 Giroud BonyNot bad 😀
All definite upgrades 'on paper' imo.. fingers crossed.
Shagging another granny?
We're Manchester United we shag who we want
Hi this is my first post and thanks to you all for providing very helpful advice.
I have activated my WC and would like to know if any of you have any advice on
how I could further improve my team.
Bergovic, Given
Clyne, Moreno, Taylor, Van A, Hutton
Siggy, Fabregas, DiMaria, Sterling, Tadic
Naismith, Falcao, Costa
Plan to rotate Siggy with Naismith.That rotation will end in tears brother.
Attacking rotations usually do.
Have you considered Hutton's fixtures for the next few weeks?
Don't rotate offensively, terrible idea
Wilson for PVA, ntaylor and wilson rotate very well. And with the rest of the defence.
Thanks I will rethink the rotation idea. Like the Wilson for PVA recommendation . Thanks
Not sure about you lot, but I rather like my team going forward
Krul (Mannone)
Dier, Chester, Janmaat (Clyne, Hutton)
Sterling, Fab, Zaha, ADM (Siggy)
Falcao, Costa, Welbs
Played my WC to do:
Mata>ADM
Roo>Falcao
PVA>Janmaat
Wisdom>Hutton
Rambo>Zaha
thoughts?Drop welbz or zaha to a lower price and upgrade the other, dont rotate
Got Wisdon in on my WC 🙂 Looks like some sideways moves there.
Gks -fine
defence- maybe PVA over Janmaat, not doubling on New then. Hutton poor poor fixtures.
Mid- I would have Ramsey over ADM, up to you
fwrds- nice as they are, maybe Falcao to Aguero to start with (saved the cash with Janmaat downgrade)That team looks good, and definitely something different. However you are thinking Welbeck is going to be good from the start. i think Rambo is still the man to get and I'd rather wait and see with Welbs.
Siggy should play most weeks and Zaha is still a gamble. ADM is quality with Agentina but still a mystery with United. I'd approve him as an expensive punt, though.
But when City run riot again, you know you want a player or two from 'em.
