Player Watchlist 2015-2016

stephenl15 · 05-08-2015 2:48pm

T-b0n3 wrote: »

Is he nailed on though? How do you see the front 7 lining up?

Cabaye Jedinak Punch
Zaha Wickham/Bamford Bolasie

MagicIRL · 05-08-2015 2:49pm

Is Silva worth the 10m punt or is there a better way into the City team? I think having Silva and dropping him to pick up Aguero could be an option?

manual_man · 05-08-2015 2:51pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

Is Silva worth the 10m punt or is there a better way into the City team? I think having Silva and dropping him to pick up Aguero could be an option?

he was on fire the tail-end of last season so could well be. looked sharp in pre-season too. i'd have him only i'm one 1m short!

Ziegler1988 · 05-08-2015 2:55pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

Is Silva worth the 10m punt or is there a better way into the City team? I think having Silva and dropping him to pick up Aguero could be an option?

He isn't a punt, he's a proven FPL scorer that will give consistent results. Is he really a captain choice? No, but I have him in my side and expect him to continue the great form of last season. Sterling could easily outscore him or flop

FHFC · 05-08-2015 2:58pm

Reece Oxford seems to be gaining some traction on holding onto an DM starting role for the opening games. He has played almost all of the preaseason and Europa league there, and captained them after Sahko went off in one of the games - he's only 16!!

West Ham fans on twitter etc seem to be raving about him. Anyone know how WH likely to line up in midfield?

If was had a chance of staking a claim for games he could actually be worth a 4.0 punt ahead of Saylor and Targett who, while they are pretty certain to start GW1, will also almost certainly be dropped by GW3 when Colocini/Bertrand return.

T-b0n3 · 05-08-2015 2:59pm

manual_man wrote: »

has Ossie Ardiles taken over the reigns :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

I mean bar the GK and Def

But I would love to see some Oisse Adiles formations back again!

Ziegler1988 · 05-08-2015 3:05pm

FHFC wrote: »

Reece Oxford seems to be gaining some traction on holding onto an DM starting role for the opening games. He has played almost all of the preaseason and Europa league there, and captained them after Sahko went off in one of the games - he's only 16!!

West Ham fans on twitter etc seem to be raving about him. Anyone know how WH likely to line up in midfield?

If was had a chance of staking a claim for games he could actually be worth a 4.0 punt ahead of Saylor and Targett who, while they are pretty certain to start GW1, will also almost certainly be dropped by GW3 when Colocini/Bertrand return.

From the times I've popped into FFS, West Ham fans seem to think Obiang will start at DM until Alex Song is resigned/fit

FHFC · 05-08-2015 3:21pm

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

From the times I've popped into FFS, West Ham fans seem to think Obiang will start at DM until Alex Song is resigned/fit

Will be keeping a close eye, a few of the FPL twitter accounts were rating him as a pretty likely starter.

1.3% ownership, if he got a run even for a few games he could be this years Dier bandwagon.

Shedite27 · 05-08-2015 4:05pm

FHFC wrote: »

Reece Oxford seems to be gaining some traction on holding onto an DM .....West Ham fans on twitter etc seem to be raving about him. Anyone know how WH likely to line up in midfield?

Probable West Ham lineup (IMO) ....

Adrian

Jenkinson -- Reid -- Obinna -- Cresswell---

Obiang -- Noble---Kouyate

--Zarate

Payet----

Sakho

Jenkinson is unavailable for first day so O'Brien will start.

Iused2likebusts · 05-08-2015 5:03pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

Probable West Ham lineup (IMO) ....
Adrian
Jenkinson -- Reid -- Obinna -- Cresswell---
Obiang -- Noble---Kouyate
--Zarate
Payet----
Sakho

Jenkinson is unavailable for first day so O'Brien will start.

You reckon Tompkins will be on the bench

manual_man · 05-08-2015 5:12pm

What are our thoughts on Pedro? Seems likely to move to Man U, and will definitely shake up the attacking dynamic a bit. I'm currently on Depay myself, but may sway to Mata if Pedro signs, Mata will almost exclusively play in the middle (which suits him the best i think) if Pedro signs, as opposed to drifting out wide which he's done quite a bit during pre-season. Mata's set piece duties (predominantly on corners and indirect frees, as well as pens if things continue on from last season) is also influencing my thinking

jimmii · 05-08-2015 5:15pm

manual_man wrote: »

What are our thoughts on Pedro? Seems likely to move to Man U, and will definitely shake up the attacking dynamic a bit. I'm currently on Depay myself, but may sway to Mata if Pedro signs, Mata will almost exclusively play in the middle (which suits him the best i think) if Pedro signs, as opposed to drifting out wide which he's done quite a bit during pre-season. Mata's set piece duties (predominantly on corners and indirect frees, as well as pens if things continue on from last season) is also influencing my thinking

Definitely going to throw a spanner in the works. I think it would be a good reason to look at other options and see if one of the United players stands out.

CSF · 05-08-2015 5:16pm

Lemlin wrote: »

Unless I've missed something (and I'll admit I'm not overly checking the transfer news), why do people still expect Villa to sign Adebayor?

I think he and Gestede would be too similar. Sherwood for me has gone for the Benin Benteke over Ade.

It's just a matter of when not if from what I've seen. I know you know Beninteke better than I do but I can see him being used by Sherwood as a launching pad for Villa's 100 crosses a game. I can see Adebayor being used otherwise to run the channels and add that bit of class up front that Villa wouldn't have otherwise had with Benteke gone.

km79 · 05-08-2015 5:19pm

manual_man wrote: »

What are our thoughts on Pedro? Seems likely to move to Man U, and will definitely shake up the attacking dynamic a bit. I'm currently on Depay myself, but may sway to Mata if Pedro signs, Mata will almost exclusively play in the middle (which suits him the best i think) if Pedro signs, as opposed to drifting out wide which he's done quite a bit during pre-season. Mata's set piece duties (predominantly on corners and indirect frees, as well as pens if things continue on from last season) is also influencing my thinking

going for Rooney only for first few weeks
then switch him to aguero and get in one of depay Pedro or mata
the talk is of a 433 with depay left Rooney centre Pedro right
makes them both very appealing but where does it leave mata.......

manual_man · 05-08-2015 5:20pm

km79 wrote: »

going for Rooney only for first few weeks
then switch him to aguero and get in one of depay Pedro or mata
the talk is of a 433 with depay left Rooney centre Pedro right
makes them both very appealing but where does it leave mata.......

Mata in the hole behind Rooney. Young on the bench!

km79 · 05-08-2015 5:22pm

manual_man wrote: »

Mata in the hole behind Rooney. Young on the bench!

that's if he sticks with 4231 rather than a conventional 433 which is what he says he wants to do
that leaves the front 3 as I said and then ya have a good few options in midfield
be harsh on mata but I get the feeling he doesn't REALLY trust him and that's why I've decided to leave him

Iused2likebusts · 05-08-2015 5:49pm

manual_man wrote: »

What are our thoughts on Pedro? Seems likely to move to Man U, and will definitely shake up the attacking dynamic a bit. I'm currently on Depay myself, but may sway to Mata if Pedro signs, Mata will almost exclusively play in the middle (which suits him the best i think) if Pedro signs, as opposed to drifting out wide which he's done quite a bit during pre-season. Mata's set piece duties (predominantly on corners and indirect frees, as well as pens if things continue on from last season) is also influencing my thinking

Anything under 9.5 and I will be straight onto Pedro. He is a perfect ff player if classified as a mid as he will score 10 goals minimum. I'd expect him to be in the top 4 mid pointswise.

km79 · 05-08-2015 5:50pm

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Anything under 9.5 and I will be straight onto Pedro. He is a perfect ff player if classified as a mid as he will score 10 goals minimum. I'd expect him to be in the top 4 mid pointswise.

I'd imagine he will be 8.5\9
around the same as Walcott

manual_man · 05-08-2015 5:55pm

9.0 would be my bet

iba · 05-08-2015 9:47pm

FHFC wrote: »

Reece Oxford seems to be gaining some traction on holding onto an DM starting role for the opening games. He has played almost all of the preaseason and Europa league there, and captained them after Sahko went off in one of the games - he's only 16!!

West Ham fans on twitter etc seem to be raving about him. Anyone know how WH likely to line up in midfield?

If was had a chance of staking a claim for games he could actually be worth a 4.0 punt ahead of Saylor and Targett who, while they are pretty certain to start GW1, will also almost certainly be dropped by GW3 when Colocini/Bertrand return.

I have him in my team atm - whatever that is worth I don't know

FHFC · 05-08-2015 9:57pm

km79 wrote: »

going for Rooney only for first few weeks
then switch him to aguero and get in one of depay Pedro or mata
the talk is of a 433 with depay left Rooney centre Pedro right
makes them both very appealing but where does it leave mata.......

This is it. LVG has apparently said his prefered front 3 is Depay left, Rooney centre and Pedro right. Assuming Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger will play in the pivot that just leaves 1 spot for Mata, Hererra, Young, Fellaini, Carrick. For me Mata would be the man for that no 10 role but theres a degree of risk.

Pedro will be superb at the right price as stated.

Paully D · 05-08-2015 10:10pm

FHFC wrote: »

This is it. LVG has apparently said his prefered front 3 is Depay left, Rooney centre and Pedro right. Assuming Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger will play in the pivot that just leaves 1 spot for Mata, Hererra, Young, Fellaini, Carrick. For me Mata would be the man for that no 10 role but theres a degree of risk.

Pedro will be superb at the right price as stated.

Way too exposed in midfield if Mata plays with the aforementioned IMO.

It'll have to be something like the below for me:

Schneiderlin Carrick Schweinsteiger

Depay

Pedro

Rooney

iba · 05-08-2015 10:14pm

FHFC wrote: »

This is it. LVG has apparently said his prefered front 3 is Depay left, Rooney centre and Pedro right. Assuming Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger will play in the pivot that just leaves 1 spot for Mata, Hererra, Young, Fellaini, Carrick. For me Mata would be the man for that no 10 role but theres a degree of risk.

Pedro will be superb at the right price as stated.

Just read that he might not arrive until after the Super Cup next Tuesday

km79 · 05-08-2015 10:16pm

Paully D wrote: »

Way too exposed in midfield if Mata plays with the aforementioned IMO.

It'll have to be something like the below for me:
Schneiderlin Carrick Schweinsteiger

Depay
Pedro

Rooney

yes if Pedro comes mata is in trouble in my opinion

manual_man · 05-08-2015 10:17pm

Paully D wrote: »

Way too exposed in midfield if Mata plays with the aforementioned IMO.

It'll have to be something like the below for me:
Schneiderlin Carrick Schweinsteiger

Depay
Pedro

Rooney

leaves them lacking in an experienced set-piece taker though, that may be Mata's saving grace

2nd Row Donkey · 05-08-2015 10:34pm

Pedro schhmedro. Nuttin signed yet.

Half a dozen ppl had Adebayor in there draft last week and he still hasn't signed for Villa.

Think I'll leave a space free up front for Benzema while I'm at it.

8-10 · 05-08-2015 10:36pm

manual_man wrote: »

leaves them lacking in an experienced set-piece taker though, that may be Mata's saving grace

You've never seen Memphis hit a free kick have you?

spock. · 05-08-2015 10:39pm

manual_man wrote:

leaves them lacking in an experienced set-piece taker though, that may be Mata's saving grace

Schweinsteiger should take a lot of set pieces if he starts.

manual_man · 05-08-2015 10:43pm

spock. wrote: »

Schweinsteiger should take a lot of set pieces if he starts.

Really? I wasn't aware that was his forte

manual_man · 05-08-2015 10:46pm

8-10 wrote: »

You've never seen Memphis hit a free kick have you?

Indirect frees and corners (ie the vast majority) was more what I had I mind when mentioning set pieces

ironmonkey · 05-08-2015 11:46pm

I've asked this in the general chat forum with no reply it might be more appropriate here. Anybody think that Ya Ya toure is good value at the price. Surprised that he has not a higher selection %. Am I missing something

Ziegler1988 · 05-08-2015 11:54pm

ironmonkey wrote: »

I've asked this in the general chat forum with no reply it might be more appropriate here. Anybody think that Ya Ya toure is good value at the price. Surprised that he has not a higher selection %. Am I missing something

He was pretty lackluster last season and doesn't seem to be in line for a free attacking role. Pens in lieu of Aguero are the main weapon in his locker

CSF · 06-08-2015 8:05am

ironmonkey wrote: »

I've asked this in the general chat forum with no reply it might be more appropriate here. Anybody think that Ya Ya toure is good value at the price. Surprised that he has not a higher selection %. Am I missing something

He's at that sort of price where he hasn't been priced out like last year, will be good to have when the right fixtures come along.

stiffler123 · 06-08-2015 8:09am

ironmonkey wrote: »

I've asked this in the general chat forum with no reply it might be more appropriate here. Anybody think that Ya Ya toure is good value at the price. Surprised that he has not a higher selection %. Am I missing something

He will be on pens until Kun is back and will share free kick duties with Kolarov so ya he's a decent option.

Lemlin · 06-08-2015 8:34am

CSF wrote: »

It's just a matter of when not if from what I've seen. I know you know Beninteke better than I do but I can see him being used by Sherwood as a launching pad for Villa's 100 crosses a game. I can see Adebayor being used otherwise to run the channels and add that bit of class up front that Villa wouldn't have otherwise had with Benteke gone.

I don't think Ade off Rudy would work though. Ade is too lazy. It's a quick striker that'll thrive off Rudy's support play that Villa need. That's why King and Rhodes worked well with Gestede at Blackburn.

Villa need someone to be Robbie Keane to Gestede's Niall Quinn! That's why Gabby might actually suit if he got a head on his shoulders and tried to play with a bit of thought.

I'm keeping an eye on Rudy. He'll trouble any defence but I just want to see how Villa utilise him. His main role may be to create chances for others.

FHFC · 06-08-2015 9:19am

Gnabry to WBA on loan. Very interesting. Great signing.

CSF · 06-08-2015 9:27am

FHFC wrote: »

Gnabry to WBA on loan. Very interesting. Great signing.

My issue with Gnabry/Berahino/Lambert etc is that there is a flipside to Pulis' excellent defensive record. I think West Brom will be doing well to average much more than a goal a game this season. Leaves their attacking players fighting for crumbs in a sense.

Necronomicon · 06-08-2015 9:49am

Bournemouth have signed Max Gradel from St Etienne. Seemingly a very attacking midfielder, scoring 17 goals in Ligue 1 last season. He's had spells in the lower leagues with Leeds and Bournemouth, where he didn't have a great scoring record, but last season seemed to be a bit of a breakout for him. He comes in at 6.0 - potentially a Prodston-esque punt :pac:

Edit: Actually I was just taking a look at his Wikipedia page, and his record for Leeds was not bad at all. 22 goals in 63 appearances.

yozico · 06-08-2015 10:07am

Necronomicon wrote: »

Bournemouth have signed Max Gradel from St Etienne.

Loved this guy at Leeds. He pretty much got himself signed by winning over the fans during his loan spell. Was thinking of swapping hendo for him and freeing up a mil but would he be straight in the team???

Nom De Guerre · 06-08-2015 10:08am

Necronomicon wrote: »

Bournemouth have signed Max Gradel from St Etienne. Seemingly a very attacking midfielder, scoring 17 goals in Ligue 1 last season. He's had spells in the lower leagues with Leeds and Bournemouth, where he didn't have a great scoring record, but last season seemed to be a bit of a breakout for him. He comes in at 6.0 - potentially a Prodston-esque punt :pac:

Edit: Actually I was just taking a look at his Wikipedia page, and his record for Leeds was not bad at all. 22 goals in 63 appearances.

Flagged him last week when it was close to being sealed

Was incredible for us (Leeds)

He's 70 goals in 220 games which is top notch for a winger

SteelyDanJalapeno · 06-08-2015 10:52am

So hard to predict the Bournemouth line up, he may be brought in to facilitate Aguero in WC week if he starts

eagle eye · 06-08-2015 11:43am

Blackburn fan here.

A few things. Josh King only played a couple of times last season, he had two good games in the FA Cup run. I've noticed a couple of people getting excited about King's transfer and thinking he could be good value in FPL but I don't think so. He is a very in and out player. The one thing he does have is blinding pace but if it wasn't enough to earn him anymore than five starts last season in the Championship then I don't see how it makes him a good bet in the Premier league.

Rudy Gestede was a bargain buy for Rovers at 200k or thereabouts a season and half back. The man is fantastic in the air, I'd say better than Benteke at that, and he is a proven goalscorer over the past two seasons. He is making the step up to the EPL now but I think he will do well there. He is good with his feet as well as his head and he will score goals. Ayew is a bit of a quandary because he didn't do very well for a couple of seasons but seems to have improved over the last 12 months. He is the one that could benefit most from playing with Gestede.

I still don't understand how Cardiff never gave Rudy a chance. We snapped him up and he was an instant success.

P.Walnuts · 06-08-2015 11:51am

Any 4m hero defenders knocking around who look like getting game time?

stephenl15 · 06-08-2015 5:32pm

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Any 4m hero defenders knocking around who look like getting game time?

Nope. Maybe Taylor but Coloccini has just signed a new contract

manual_man · 06-08-2015 5:50pm

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Any 4m hero defenders knocking around who look like getting game time?

none that one can say with any degree of certainty that will keep their place long-term! for GW1 we're looking at Targett and Taylor

manual_man · 06-08-2015 6:47pm

Jonny Evans to Stoke. You heard it here first

enfant terrible · 06-08-2015 8:23pm

manual_man wrote: »

none that one can say with any degree of certainty that will keep their place long-term! for GW1 we're looking at Targett and Taylor

Who looks best at 4.5m in Defence and Midfield so far?

manual_man · 06-08-2015 8:26pm

enfant terrible wrote: »

Who looks best at 4.5m in Defence and Midfield so far?

no one stands out so far. i think ownership-wise Wanyama(mid) and O Shea(def) are the most selected

enfant terrible · 06-08-2015 8:31pm

manual_man wrote: »

no one stands out so far. i think ownership-wise Wanyama(mid) and O Shea(def) are the most selected

Cheers dude

Would Morgan at Leicester be a good shout played a lot last season.

manual_man · 06-08-2015 8:43pm

enfant terrible wrote: »

Cheers dude

Would Morgan at Leicester be a good shout played a lot last season.

not sure if he'll play the weekend but a good option in the long run i think yeah

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