Cheap Defenders - 3 for 13.5-14M

rosskind wrote: »

Dummett's a left back, right? I thought Santon was pretty good. Wouldn't mind a Newcastle defender at 4.5m to start.

Had another chat with my mate on this, he's pretty sure Dummett will get good gametime but not at the start of the season. Unlikely to start in the first few GW's. I guess it's between Wisdom, Hutton and Moore! Not a crucial decision as he'll likely be 2nd or 3rd choice sub, so you shouldn't need him for the first few GW's. The issue with Moore is obviously the fact that Leicester have a horrific start to the season and you wouldn't start him anyway! More chance of getting minus figures. But if you have any ambition to hold on to your WC it's important to put some thought into this position as it could save you a transfer down the line.

Chico to leave Swansea

Neil Taylor looks less appealing to me now, although I guess it depends on who they replace him with. Could also bring Bartley at 4.0m into a starting role

GiftofGab wrote: »

Any ideas for a 4.5 million defender?

There's lots; Neil Taylor, Williamson, Coloccini, O'Shea, van Aanholt, Dunne, Ferdinand and Chester are just some of those who I think are good picks in that category.

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Anyone got a line on Stoke's backline?

Pieters, Wilson or Cameron? Bardsley too!

I thought Huth would be in there but Hughes appeared to start his first team last night and went with:

Bardsley - Shawcross - Wilson - Pieters

Shawcross would be the only certainty to be honest.

Anyone punting on Chambers for the first few weeks, what with Mert yet to kick a ball and Arsenal's opening fixtures congestion???

Ok, most of the cheapie defenders have completed their preseason, I've been watching the 4.0m possibilities' fortunes closely, here's a summary of wherever they stand in my opinion which may be of help to some.

Leicester.
Moore seems nailed on by all reports. Wasilevski a maybe. But awful awful fixtures to start, you wouldn't want to be having to call on them much.

Hull
They played 352 in both Europa games, a formation which saw Bruce start as one of the three CBs. However when they switched to 442 midway through the second leg he was taken off. They seem to be gearing for 352 in which case I think he'll start, but quite a bit of risk attached. Tempted to chance this one myself, think he'll play GW1. McShane has also played a bit but I suspect Bruce has a better chance.

Burnley
Duff will almost certainly start next week, and will continue unless they sign a replacement. However this does seem likely so he may not play come September. In the meantime they also have a pretty terrible start at home especially.

Swansea
Bartley starts as it stands but a new signing seems imminent possible before GW1. Have looked dodgy at the back so far preseason too. Don't think I'd go near him tbh.

WBA
Have played 4231 preseason and so far Wisdom has been starting at RB, and seems set to start the season the, however will be under pressure immediately from Gamboa. He can play CB but there is competition there too. Risky but could pay off, although I personally think there won't be too many clean sheets in this team. Also, Chris Baird has played quite a bit preseason and played 90 mins in their last game and also the the third last one at midfield in the pivot so could be worth monitoring.

Newcastle.
Paul Dummett and Steven Taylor have both seen gametime preseason but it always seemed likely that Janmaat and Haidaira would be first choice, and their lineup for yesterday's final friendly pretty much confirmed that. No go.

Villa
Alan Hutton is back in the fold and pretty well nailed on at full back. First three fixtures not too back but after that it gets very sticky, with last seasons top 4 one after another. Pretty bad defence too.

QPR
One of a number of teams apparently going 352 and Yun got a few mentions around here, however from what I can see he got very little gametime in their friendlies and the wing backs will be Simpson and SWP. Non runner also.

Southampton.
Targett is a miss.

As far as I can see that's the lot, slim pickings. Anyone who can add to or contradict this list please go ahead.

As someone on two 4.0m defenders , this is helpful. Currently have Moore and Duff, but thinking about Hutton just for GW2.

FHFC wrote: »

Swansea
Bartley starts as it stands but a new signing seems imminent possible before GW1. Have looked dodgy at the back so far preseason too. Don't think I'd go near him tbh.

The supposed signing is Fernandez who went to the World Cup with Argentina. So Bartley would probably still start GW1 (not that you would want him starting at Old Trafford) and maybe GW2. So that would be a very short term punt.

I'm going with Taylor, O'Shea, Coloccini and Moore. 16.5 for 4 defenders.

Terry and De Gea then complete the defence.

Good defensive units aren't always obvious at the start, like Southampton last year and later Palace. I avoid doing anything fancy, just go cheap on defenders with good fixtures (even if they're only playing through injuries, like Wisdom) and get ready to make some early transfers.

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

The thing I like about Moore and Duff right now is that they have very low ownership and are nailed on (barring transfers). Bruce has a very high ownership so could be susceptible to price falls; even Wisdom is up at 7%.

Yes but both have shocking fixtures in first few weeks, so maybe one risky 4m and a safe 4 bench fodder. even hutton seems better option

skippy15 wrote: »

Yes but both have shocking fixtures in first few weeks, so maybe one risky 4m and a safe 4 bench fodder. even hutton seems better option

Yeah, I've got Azpi and Evans who will start every week (at least I hope Azpi will.....). My 4.5m defender is Rio who has not so nice GW2 and 4. Plan would be to start Duff GW2 at Swansea and then either Moore (Stoke A) or Duff (Palace A) in GW4. Not ideal, but not terrible

Lemlin wrote: »

You are correct. I only got back from hols at ten tonight so brain still not functioning!

Due to freeing up .5 mil in my team, I have now upgraded Taylor to Pieters from Stoke.

Take a look back at the friendlies thread, Pieters may not be nailed on....

I emailed them about Jerome Williams at Palace and they said he would be added soon. Hopefully at 4.5m although I wouldn't be confident he's nailed ahead of Mariappa.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2721402/Kyle-Walker-set-miss-Tottenham-s-start-season-England-s-opening-Euro-2016-qualifier-against-Switzerland.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&utm_content=buffer24bfa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Naughton worth an early season punt at 4.5m?

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

I emailed them about Jerome Williams at Palace and they said he would be added soon. Hopefully at 4.5m although I wouldn't be confident he's nailed ahead of Mariappa.

He plays on other side of the pitch to Mariappa.