Fantasy Premier League PreSeason Prep

slingerz · 10-07-2014 4:48pm

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

I'd say it will take longer to get the site up this year with the introduction of ultimate fpl.

the question is will anyone buy Augero for the ultimate league with his recent injury record.

Whats Ultimate FPL about?

NinjaTruncs · 10-07-2014 4:52pm

It's a new thing they trialed last year. You pick a squad of 25 players from 150 million. you can make 4 transfers a week for the first 3 weeks and then you get a wild card. However at that you cannot make anymore transfers for the rest of the season. you can however loan players for up to 4 weeks, which costs up to 10 points.

There are a few other differences, bonus point system has changed and you can make subs throughout the game week.

OneColdHand · 10-07-2014 5:15pm

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

It's a new thing they trialed last year. You pick a squad of 25 players from 150 million. you can make 4 transfers a week for the first 3 weeks and then you get a wild card. However at that you cannot make anymore transfers for the rest of the season. you can however loan players for up to 4 weeks, which costs up to 10 points.

There are a few other differences, bonus point system has changed and you can make subs throughout the game week.

And it costs money this year, doesn't it?

NinjaTruncs · 10-07-2014 5:26pm

Yeah I think so, for some reason I have £5 in my head. I played the beta last year and really liked it so don't mind paying a small amount to play.

T-b0n3 · 10-07-2014 5:46pm

Looking forward to this as always. The constant chopping and changing a million and one different teams before the season kicks off is the most enjoyable part.

Didn't get involved in the Ultimate FPL at all last season. Might have to have a look at it this season though.

shano_88 · 10-07-2014 9:37pm

Any chance of Sanchez being put down as a midfielder?

He played right wing for most of last season.

Scorpion Sting · 10-07-2014 10:43pm

shano_88 wrote: »

Any chance of Sanchez being put down as a midfielder?

He played right wing for most of last season.

I'd say there's a good chance yeah. Although he has played striker a lot in the past as well.

Lemlin · 11-07-2014 11:26am

I'll be steering clear of Aguero. He's not getting a chance to recover at all.

alchemist33 · 11-07-2014 11:30am

Lemlin wrote: »

I'll be steering clear of Aguero. He's not getting a chance to recover at all.

Damn straight. I think RVP, Sturridge and AN Other (maybe a cheapie) will be leading my line in week one.

OneColdHand · 11-07-2014 11:32am

Lemlin wrote: »

I'll be steering clear of Aguero. He's not getting a chance to recover at all.

I'll be interested to see how much Dzeko is.

thelostboys23 · 11-07-2014 12:16pm

Is the ultimate fantasy league replacing the original? My 11.28am sat morning transfer decisions were an enjoyable/horrible part of my week depending on the results ☺.

MagicIRL · 11-07-2014 12:22pm

RVP will be the main man at United. Himself and LvG are practically related at this stage.

I wouldn't overlook Rooney or Mata though. If LvG plays Mata behind RvP, he will absolutely be in my team. Likewise, if Rooney plays up front with RVP, he could definately be worth the money.

Erikson at Spurs should do well under their new manager, and having not set the league alite last year, should be relatively cheap. Sanchez at Arsenal is another one to consider because he's just a superb player. Walcott could be another option if he operates on the opposite flank and returns to form post-injury.

Obviously with a lot of transfers still to go, Vidal/Hummels @ United would be decent shouts if cheap enough, especially Hummels. Expect united to be a lot more solid with LvG at the helm. Also looking at Chelsea/City for the back four.

Courtois (sp?) between the sticks as well, adding in Mourinho's playstyle, could be seriously worth paying big money for.

Lucas Hood · 13-07-2014 3:36pm

Crystal Palace have had a bid accepted for Sigurdson of Spurs. If he gets back to his Swansea form he could be a good option.

tom_k · 13-07-2014 8:06pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Crystal Palace have had a bid accepted for Sigurdson of Spurs. If he gets back to his Swansea form he could be a good option.

Holy hell! There's absolutely no reason that he can't, I think. He didn't get a look in at Spurs. I was just thinking yesterday that if he got games this season at Spurs he could be real FPL value. He's on my list anyway

Iused2likebusts · 13-07-2014 11:25pm

Okay Fantasy Football Im ready for you again

Lemlin · 13-07-2014 11:50pm

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Okay Fantasy Football Im ready for you again

How was the World Cup trip?

Iused2likebusts · 14-07-2014 7:41am

Lemlin wrote: »

How was the World Cup trip?

It was great thanks. Brilliant atmosphere over there was there for all the group phase so spent the day watching football and the night partying. I'm only getting back to normal now that type of drinking was much easier in my 20s.

Dietsquirt · 14-07-2014 12:07pm

Looking forward to this again this year! For those of you who elected not to play the World Cup FF, you made a good decision. Absolute shambles

markcahill1985 · 14-07-2014 12:16pm

any idea when the updated site should be live?

TaytoCrisps · 14-07-2014 2:01pm

Last year it was up and running on the 16th of july, the year before it was the 20th of july so it should be up any day now

OneColdHand · 14-07-2014 2:23pm

TaytoCrisps wrote: »

Last year it was up and running on the 16th of july, the year before it was the 20th of july so it should be up any day now

LAst year though they were drip feeding some player prices in advance of the site going up. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Not sure if that means they are while away from it going live, or if they just won't be doing that this year.

manual_man · 14-07-2014 5:59pm

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

It was great thanks. Brilliant atmosphere over there was there for all the group phase so spent the day watching football and the night partying. I'm only getting back to normal now that type of drinking was much easier in my 20s.

Ratings for Brazilian busts? Rekindle your love affair??

Scorpion Sting · 14-07-2014 6:56pm

OneColdHand wrote: »

LAst year though they were drip feeding some player prices in advance of the site going up. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Not sure if that means they are while away from it going live, or if they just won't be doing that this year.

That was 2 years ago actually.

alchemist33 · 14-07-2014 7:04pm

Dietsquirt wrote: »

Looking forward to this again this year! For those of you who elected not to play the World Cup FF, you made a good decision. Absolute shambles

What happened?

I needed a break so didn't do it.

Iused2likebusts · 14-07-2014 9:18pm

manual_man wrote: »

Ratings for Brazilian busts? Rekindle your love affair??

ha ha lets just say the cameraman wouldnt have to scan too far to show you some of the beauties that appeared on your tv screen. Brazil probably just shaded it from colombia in the best busts world cup.

The Wild Bunch · 15-07-2014 11:05am

Do we have any idea how much Van Persie will be?

x43r0 · 15-07-2014 11:17am

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Do we have any idea how much Van Persie will be?

No - We'd only be guessing

Lucas Hood · 15-07-2014 11:57am

12-13m.

slingerz · 15-07-2014 1:48pm

I emailed FPL today enquiring about likely live date of the site for the new season, yet to get a response though.

Anyone seen any info on other sites?

Ziegler1988 · 15-07-2014 1:59pm

I'm recharged and ready to obsess over this again. Hopefully it goes live this week.

slingerz wrote: »

I emailed FPL today enquiring about likely live date of the site for the new season, yet to get a response though.

Anyone seen any info on other sites?

Someone on FFS posted this:
FPL Launch EPL Season Opener
——————————

15 July 2013 (around 03:00pm UK time) 17 August
19 July 2012 (around 06:00pm UK time )18 August
20 July 2011 (around 10:30pm UK time) 13 August
12 July 2010 (around 01:35pm UK time) 14 August
07 July 2009 (around 03:45pm UK time) 15 August
04 July 2008 (around 04:00pm UK time) 16 August
06 July 2007 (around 09:35am UK time) 11 August
09 July 2006 (around 01:00am UK time) 19 August

T-b0n3 · 15-07-2014 2:00pm

Every time I some one posts in this thread I click in hoping to see it's back LIVE!

Damn you all.

CSF · 15-07-2014 2:04pm

Haha Jaysus lads, have a break!!!

T-b0n3 · 15-07-2014 2:05pm

CSF wrote: »

Haha Jaysus lads, have a break!!!

Need something to entertain myself during work

bicboy6666 · 15-07-2014 2:09pm

how much you lads reckon lallana will be?

Lucas Hood · 15-07-2014 2:10pm

bicboy6666 wrote: »

how much you lads reckon lallana will be?

8m maybe?

Hidalgo · 15-07-2014 2:18pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

RVP will be the main man at United. Himself and LvG are practically related at this stage.

I wouldn't overlook Rooney or Mata though. If LvG plays Mata behind RvP, he will absolutely be in my team. Likewise, if Rooney plays up front with RVP, he could definately be worth the money.

Erikson at Spurs should do well under their new manager, and having not set the league alite last year, should be relatively cheap. Sanchez at Arsenal is another one to consider because he's just a superb player. Walcott could be another option if he operates on the opposite flank and returns to form post-injury.

Obviously with a lot of transfers still to go, Vidal/Hummels @ United would be decent shouts if cheap enough, especially Hummels. Expect united to be a lot more solid with LvG at the helm. Also looking at Chelsea/City for the back four.

Courtois (sp?) between the sticks as well, adding in Mourinho's playstyle, could be seriously worth paying big money for.

If Hummels did go to Utd he would be a great call imo. Don't see that transfer happening though.
Don't know would Vidal be the best value for money. Picks up yellows. Looked at his stats overall at Juve.
96 appearances
28 goals
19 assists
31 yellows.

For me attacking midfielders and wingers are the way to go. Higher up they play the better

bicboy6666 · 15-07-2014 2:29pm

heads up on trippier from burnley, racked up the assists last season, def will be on the cheap

slingerz · 15-07-2014 3:34pm

bicboy6666 wrote: »

heads up on trippier from burnley, racked up the assists last season, def will be on the cheap

tipped up on FFS but for me Sigurdsson if his move to Palace goes through would be a decent cheap midfielder

Lemlin · 15-07-2014 4:48pm

bicboy6666 wrote: »

heads up on trippier from burnley, racked up the assists last season, def will be on the cheap

Iused2likebusts already mentioned him.

The Wild Bunch · 15-07-2014 4:50pm

Lemlin wrote: »

Iused2likebusts already mentioned him.

So looking like it's live this week?

All over Danny Ings and Scott Arfield from The Dingles as cheap options

Dr. Bre · 15-07-2014 5:38pm

Sanchez all the way

bicboy6666 · 15-07-2014 6:43pm

Lemlin wrote: »

Iused2likebusts already mentioned him.

Apologies didn't see it, any other recommendations from newly promoted teams?

bicboy6666 · 15-07-2014 6:44pm

what are your thoughts on tadic? new signing for saints, say he will be cheap

Degag · 15-07-2014 9:44pm

slingerz wrote: »

tipped up on FFS but for me Sigurdsson if his move to Palace goes through would be a decent cheap midfielder

Better hope he goes before it goes live so. His price at Spurs will likely be higher than it would be at Palace.

Lucas Hood wrote: »

12-13m.

Anything 12m or under and he's a must have you would think especially with Uniteds early run. Only thing is he's been given 3 weeks holidays so may be treated lightly for the first few games.

T-b0n3 · 16-07-2014 11:18am

Game is currently "updating".

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/updating/

Tick tock...

TaytoCrisps · 16-07-2014 11:19am

T-b0n3 wrote: »

Game is currently "updating".

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/updating/

Tick tock...

I was Just logging in to post the same

MagicIRL · 16-07-2014 11:24am

I'm down the country on terrible phone signal. Can yous post the important prices when it launches? Phones having an aneurysm trying to load it on this connection.

T-b0n3 · 16-07-2014 11:27am

MagicIRL wrote: »

I'm down the country on terrible phone signal. Can yous post the important prices when it launches? Phones having an aneurysm trying to load it on this connection.

Will do.

But I saw some one on Twitter had emailed them asking when it would be back and they emailed back yesterday saying they didn't have an official start date, but that it would be early next week...

Not sure how real/fake that was, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up either just incase.

CSF · 16-07-2014 11:34am

If the site is up by 6 expect the signups for the top league in the FSA PL to begin tonight

x43r0 · 16-07-2014 11:40am

I really hope this doesn't go live today

I have a ton of stuff to get done in work

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