Gameweek 8 Transfers.

Thatsfootball

ajcurry123 wrote: »

What are your options, are you confined to Lukaku coming in for either Suarez or Sturridge?
If so keep the one that you plan to use in the future.
You don't want to be buying them back at a higher price in 11/12 days time.
Any gains can be wiped out, or you could easily lose out with that happening.

Remy is the safest bet for a 0.2-0.3 riser out there I would say.

Well I want to keep Giroud, so it's one of them that'll go. I think long-term Suarez will be more consistent and should out score Sturridge between now and end of season.
I'll be buying Lukaku anyway, so best off to get him now

Mint Sauce

Despite Ben Arfa dropping tonight, not going to get rid just yet, as long as he doesn't drop again I'll get what I paid for him. With internationals coming up someone else could get injured meaning having to do another transfer.

jimjamcos

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Liverpool have two away games in the next 5 where they will be lucky to come away with anything in Arsenal and Everton, and potentially tricky games against Newcastle and West Brom...then only real gimme is Fulham at home, but Liverpool have history of struggling against poor sides at home.

I dunno, two great fantasy players, but having two of them on the go together just seems very risky.

Newcastle should be a gimme for Liverpool on form. Newcastle have conceded 12 goals in 7 games. Even when you take away the 4-0 loss to City, they've still conceded 8 goals in 6 games against the likes of Everton, Hull and Cardiff. I'd be shocked if Liverpool don't score against them and if they do, chances are it'll be S or S.

West Brom will be tricky but wouldn't say Liverpool "will be lucky to come away with anything in Arsenal and Everton". Everton will be tough but as usual, a draw would be the most likely result. As for Arsenal, bar Spurs they've had a nice run of fixtures to start the season yet still conceded in every game bar that one. Their midfield and, particularly, Flamini is covering up for their defensive deficiencies. Mertesacker is as slow as ever and Koscielny is still far to rash for my liking...should have been another penalty conceded by him at the weekend. Arsenal have been conceding a goal-a-game so far and I think that's going to rise soon as the pair mentioned get found out by the better teams.

P.Walnuts

jimjamcos wrote: »

Newcastle should be a gimme for Liverpool on form. Newcastle have conceded 12 goals in 7 games. Even when you take away the 4-0 loss to City, they've still conceded 8 goals in 6 games against the likes of Everton, Hull and Cardiff. I'd be shocked if Liverpool don't score against them and if they do, chances are it'll be S or S.

West Brom will be tricky but wouldn't say Liverpool "will be lucky to come away with anything in Arsenal and Everton". Everton will be tough but as usual, a draw would be the most likely result. As for Arsenal, bar Spurs they've had a nice run of fixtures to start the season yet still conceded in every game bar that one. Their midfield and, particularly, Flamini is covering up for their defensive deficiencies. Mertesacker is as slow as ever and Koscielny is still far to rash for my liking...should have been another penalty conceded by him at the weekend. Arsenal have been conceding a goal-a-game so far and I think that's going to rise soon as the pair mentioned get found out by the better teams.

Those Arsenal defensive deficiencies gave them the second best defensive record in the league last season.

Anyway all i'm saying is those fixtures wouldn't scream gimmes to me at all, just don't trust Liverpool in the slightest, Southampton at home being a case in point, I could see WBA being a similar banana skin.

Arsenal have a superior midfield and will be strong at home, Everton would probably go into the derby slight favourites.

Of course given the class of each player there is potential to score, but I don't think people may be getting carried away with two performances against the two worst teams in the league.

jimjamcos

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Those Arsenal defensive deficiencies gave them the second best defensive record in the league last season.

Anyway all i'm saying is those fixtures wouldn't scream gimmes to me at all, just don't trust Liverpool in the slightest, Southampton at home being a case in point, I could see WBA being a similar banana skin.

Arsenal have a superior midfield and will be strong at home, Everton would probably go into the derby slight favourites.

Of course given the class of each player there is potential to score, but I don't think people may be getting carried away with two performances against the two worst teams in the league.

Southampton are a very good side who'll take points of many teams rated above them this season. As a United fan it hurts me to think that Liverpool will do well but over the next 2 months I can see that happening. I don't need or want to place any trust in Liverpool and I'm not looking at their fixtures to see if they're winnable. All I'm thinking is 'can S&S get goals against this team or that?' and they invariably can over the next 2 months. I'm placing my faith in two players so if they continue to bang them in and Liverpool lose every game 4-3, I'll be delighted! The form of Suarez and Sturridge goes back further than last 2 games too.

Merseyside Derby will be an even money game I'd guess.

On Arsenal, I just cant trust their defence whatsoever. They've an exceptional midfield (best in league at keeping the ball) so I expect teams to target the centre of their defence and keeper as areas to put pressure on. I could be wrong though..

roryc

G1032 wrote: »

How many points have you?

385

Fizman wrote: »

Maybe I'm alone but I like that people struggle to get the strongest combinations of players. It's what sorts out the good and bad FF players, and requires more thought/planning.

Of course, and by most infuriating I also mean most enjoyable. How boring would it be if you could afford every player you wanted?

Forever And Ever

How did Nani play on Saturday?

Brought him in for Fellaini but didn't see the Sunderland game.

Think he'll stay in the team?

Cantona's Collars

Forever And Ever wrote: »

How did Nani play on Saturday?

Brought him in for Fellaini but didn't see the Sunderland game.

Think he'll stay in the team?

He played,still a bit rusty but provided most of the threat going forward,he'll be a regular I reckon.Nani in a wheelchair would be better than Ashley feckin' Young.

Forever And Ever

zerks wrote: »

He played,still a bit rusty but provided most of the threat going forward,he'll be a regular I reckon.Nani in a wheelchair would be better than Ashley feckin' Young.

Good stuff

Necronomicon

I made a double transfer, not chasing price rises but thinking more long term, and may not have been able to afford to do it closer to the next GW.

I transferred Ben Arfa for Oscar, but to fund it I had to do Sturridge to Lukaku. I wanted to keep Sturridge and transfer Giroud for Lukaku, but couldn't afford it. Nervous about not having Sturridge given his form, but he made me a very tidy profit and at least I have Suarez.

So I'm banking on Oscar + Lukaku being more profitable over the long term than Ben Arfa + Sturridge, and I think it will be.

Now to cross fingers and pray that no injuries happen over the international period.

FHFC

Oscar has to travel to Seoul and Beijing over this International window, so I'll definitely try to hold off on making the transfer as long as possible. Hopefully the NTIs stay as stable as they are till after the weekend at least.

extra gravy

FHFC wrote: »

Oscar has to travel to Seoul and Beijing over this International window, so I'll definitely try to hold off on making the transfer as long as possible. Hopefully the NTIs stay as stable as they are till after the weekend at least.

Strong possibility of him being rested for the Cardiff game then? Damn, was hoping to get him in for that.

FHFC

extra gravy wrote: »

Strong possibility of him being rested for the Cardiff game then? Damn, was hoping to get him in for that.

Yeah, making me think further about Michu who was my other option.

Forever And Ever

I think I'll be bring in Michu too

Some nice fixtures

Lemlin

The one thing that held me back from Michu was that Swansea are struggling. They've Europa League football and a small squad.

FHFC

Lemlin wrote: »

The one thing that held me back from Michu was that Swansea are struggling. They've Europa League football and a small squad.

The same concerns made me opt for Oscar, but the Brazil factor and chance of being rested may mean I go for Michu and then in a few weeks go for oscar instead of Eriksen after feeing up a few quid. Or else get mata in for Ozil if he looks like he's back in the team for keeps.

Tought call between oscar and Michu as both have good fixtures and potential for good points return. And of course whichever you pick will get injured the next day while the other will get a hat trick, such is the joy of FPL.

Santi101

Lamps out is my main goal before the next gameweek.

After that, I'm thinking Coleman might be moved on. Anyone thinking of moving Mignolet on, so many have him at this point and his price is almost 5.9m now....a differential might not be a bad idea?

Gonna hang tight on Rooney and Giroud as I expect better returns to come.......nice fixtures for United to come and Arsenal are getting attacking players back after internationals which should help Giroud. Also we have Palace away after Norwich which could get ugly, perfect game for us IMO.

My concern with Rooney is that he drops into non-dangerous areas alot with RVP on the field. He never looked like scoring at Sunderland for example.

jamesbere

Right even though Negredo did well for me, thinking of swaping him for sturridge, I don't trust city away from home and I can't be sure if negredo will start all the time.

Iused2likebusts

FHFC wrote: »

The same concerns made me opt for Oscar, but the Brazil factor and chance of being rested may mean I go for Michu and then in a few weeks go for oscar instead of Eriksen after feeing up a few quid. Or else get mata in for Ozil if he looks like he's back in the team for keeps.

Tought call between oscar and Michu as both have good fixtures and potential for good points return. And of course whichever you pick will get injured the next day while the other will get a hat trick, such is the joy of FPL.

Im having the same dilemma as you and may go with michu over oscar. Oscar didnt start the last time after the international break. There has to be a doubt this time aswell particularly as they play schalke away which they need a result in, a few days after the cardiff game.They also have city the following week. I may then do the eriksen to oscar move myself after the city game. Its a shame there is a few doubts as if you were sure oscar would start he is captain material for a home game v cardiff.

Iused2likebusts

Santi101 wrote: »

Lamps out is my main goal before the next gameweek.

After that, I'm thinking Coleman might be moved on. Anyone thinking of moving Mignolet on, so many have him at this point and his price is almost 5.9m now....a differential might not be a bad idea?

Gonna hang tight on Rooney and Giroud as I expect better returns to come.......nice fixtures for United to come and Arsenal are getting attacking players back after internationals which should help Giroud. Also we have Palace away after Norwich which could get ugly, perfect game for us IMO.

My concern with Rooney is that he drops into non-dangerous areas alot with RVP on the field. He never looked like scoring at Sunderland for example.

when glen johnsons fit I think its time to offload mig. DDG and glen johnson should outscore mig and vidic. Alternatively toure at 5.0 is a cheaper way to get pool defensive coverage.

FHFC

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

when glen johnsons fit I think its time to offload mig. DDG and glen johnson should outscore mig and vidic. Alternatively toure at 5.0 is a cheaper way to get pool defensive coverage.

Good shout. Saw someone mention Johnson on another thread but you've reminded me. My next move after I shift Barfa would be to sort out either a replacement or cover for Mig as I currently have a non playing 2nd keeper. Am also carrying Chester still, and no Southampton def which is looking like a must.

I was gonna look at mcgregor and clyne along with mig, but Johnson opens up a whole other option.

Had toyed with getting rid of Coleman too but could not really see a better option, esp with clean sheets getting scarce.

Edit: it'd only take another 0.6m to do migs to ddg and Merts to Johnson which would look a lot better to me.....

Forever And Ever

When I activate my Wildcard im looking for a starting XI similar to

De Gea

Johnson
Mertesacker
Terry
Baines

Ozil
Oscar
Toure

Giroud
Rooney
Sturridge

Iused2likebusts

FHFC wrote: »

Good shout. Saw someone mention Johnson on another thread but you've reminded me. My next move after I shift Barfa would be to sort out either a replacement or cover for Mig as I currently have a non playing 2nd keeper. Am also carrying Chester still, and no Southampton def which is looking like a must.

I was gonna look at mcgregor and clyne along with mig, but Johnson opens up a whole other option.

Had toyed with getting rid of Coleman too but could not really see a better option, esp with clean sheets getting scarce.

I wouldnt bother with cover for mig if you are keeping him just play him every week. Its only from jan on when games get called off because of fa cup involvement you will need a 2nd goalkeeper. Once g johnsons fit and pool play 3 5 2 I reckon the best defensive set up is.
DDG Davis
johnson terry dawson(if he keeps his place) clyne rat
Clyne and rat rotate perfectly and give you the option to go 4 at the back if needed.
Obviously most are on mig and he is good value however for those that bought at 5.5 ddg will only be .2 more expensive if mig hits 5.9 which he is very close to doing. Those that selected mig at the start of the season correctly identified him as the best value GK and he was even though boruc is currently outscoring him. I just feel there is better ways of accomodating players from certain teams I want to be on defensively and that involves not having mig.

jimjamcos

Forever And Ever wrote: »

When I activate my Wildcard im looking for a starting XI similar to

De Gea

Johnson
Mertesacker
Terry
Baines

Ozil
Oscar
Toure

Giroud
Rooney
Sturridge

You probably wont agree but one thing I can't understand is why anyone would play with 4 at the back this season..

With the PL so unpredictable there just isn't 3/4 teams who look like they are consistently going to shut out opponents at the moment - Southampton are the closest. I've had 3 at the back since the start of the season and it's worked out well. My theory is that with the way things are, it's better to have 4 top midfielders and hope that 2/3 get an assist or goal rather than have 4 top defenders and hope that 2/3 keep clean sheets - not likely.

9 out of the top 10 teams in the game at present played 3 at the back in the last GW too.

I'd stay clear of Mertesacker if I was you.

Fizman

jimjamcos wrote: »

You probably wont agree but one thing I can't understand is why anyone would play with 4 at the back this season..

With the PL so unpredictable there just isn't 3/4 teams who look like they are consistently going to shut out opponents at the moment - Southampton are the closest. I've had 3 at the back since the start of the season and it's worked out well. My theory is that with the way things are, it's better to have 4 top midfielders and hope that 2/3 get an assist or goal rather than have 4 top defenders and hope that 2/3 keep clean sheets - not likely.

9 out of the top 10 teams in the game at present played 3 at the back in the last GW too.

I'd stay clear of Mertesacker if I was you.

The thing is though, defenders are out-performing strikers in general.

There are 10 defenders on 34 points or more so far, whereas there are only 5 strikers who are in that bracket.

roryc

Fizman wrote: »

There are 10 defenders on 34 points or more so far, whereas there are only 5 strikers who are in that bracket.

There are twice as many defenders as attackers

Forever And Ever

jimjamcos wrote: »

You probably wont agree but one thing I can't understand is why anyone would play with 4 at the back this season..

With the PL so unpredictable there just isn't 3/4 teams who look like they are consistently going to shut out opponents at the moment - Southampton are the closest. I've had 3 at the back since the start of the season and it's worked out well. My theory is that with the way things are, it's better to have 4 top midfielders and hope that 2/3 get an assist or goal rather than have 4 top defenders and hope that 2/3 keep clean sheets - not likely.

9 out of the top 10 teams in the game at present played 3 at the back in the last GW too.

I'd stay clear of Mertesacker if I was you.

I'm basically looking at Baines as a midfielder though with the benfit of being able to claim clean sheets.

He'll score just as many goals and make as many assists as the other midfielders in my team, so I still consider this a 3-4-3

AdpRo

Forever And Ever wrote: »

When I activate my Wildcard im looking for a starting XI similar to

De Gea

Johnson
Mertesacker
Terry
Baines

Ozil
Oscar
Toure

Giroud
Rooney
Sturridge

I find it hard to see how you could afford that team, I've had Terry / Ozil / Giroud / Rooney / Sturridge from very early and reckon I would still be about 4m short of that team even with deadweight on the bench. Good team if you can afford it but I would be getting some Southampton defensive cover over Mert if it was me.

FHFC

Fizman wrote: »

The thing is though, defenders are out-performing strikers in general.

This was the case in the first few weeks, when there were statistically abnormally low numbers of goals and more than usual clean sheets. Last two gameweeks, I think without checking exact stats, that of 40 possible clean sheets there were only 5, 3 this week and 2 the week before.

I've stuck with 343, but I hope to have a decent 4th defender rotation option so I can play 433 if the fixture suit.

Regarding Mingolet, given that Liverpools CS ability seemed to be worsening I was going to invest 0.5 to have McGregor for the odd time when Hull had a decent home game, but I'd be wary of the keeper rotation option being a headwreck and more tempted to go with the DDG / Johnston option.

Defence would likely be Johnston, Dawson, Terry, Coleman, Clyne or Chester.

billymitchell

Weetabix wrote: »

I find it hard to see how you could afford that team, I've had Terry / Ozil / Giroud / Rooney / Sturridge from very early and reckon I would still be about 4m short of that team even with deadweight on the bench. Good team if you can afford it but I would be getting some Southampton defensive cover over Mert if it was me.

I was bored so I priced that team up, and it will cost at least £107m. I doubt anybody has that at this stage of the season