GW 34 captain poll

alchemist33

The most important captain choice of the year!!! Well, the rest of the season, maybe. With Suarez having a single game against Man City, we're actually going to have to think about this one...

G1032

Went with Yaya last week and I'll go with him again this week.

Hogey007

alchemist33 wrote: »

The most important captain choice of the year!!! Well, the rest of the season, maybe. With Suarez having a single game against Man City, we're actually going to have to think about this one...

would prefer to put in on yaya but if there's any doubt over him starting it'll be lukaku.
with silva playing through the pain i'm not risking it on him as he might be rested v sunderland, they said he can't train for 2 to 3 days after a match so 2 games in 4 days might be too much for him.

Mint Sauce

When in doub........

Hang on...

YAYA!!

The Megaphone

Im going with Aguero - im taking the 'if im going to win, then i might as well win big' approach!!!!

Ziegler1988

Haven't captained (and thus been burned by) Lukaku yet this season, so I have no problem putting it on him this week. Sunderland are woeful and Palace aren't usually good away from home.

irish son

Lukaku or Baines for me, depends how much of a gambling mood Im in Saturday morning.

ChoiChoi

I promised myself I would never get burned by lukaku again, so get your boots Gnegneri you're my cap baby!

FHFC

Heart says Aguero.
Head says Lukaku
Inner crazy person says Baines.

Rikand

FHFC wrote: »

Heart says Aguero.
Head says Lukaku
Inner crazy person says Baines.

this all means, captain yaya!

CSF

I've captained Lukaku a number of times and been burned by him, but that's a stupid reason not to captain him if I analyse it and reckon he's the most likely to score high. So yeah probably Romelu.

TaytoCrisps

Only 20 off the top in my money league so Lukaku as i think the guy on top will as well. not a time to gamble when the rest of my team is stronger than his. pulled in a 100 point gap since 31

FHFC

Rikand wrote: »

this all means, captain yaya!

Not really feeling it for Yaya.

Aguero back on penalties. Possible return to 2 up front. But most of all has a knock and will probably be patched up to play against Liverpool and therefore I think there's a risk he could be rested for Sunderland.

Think I'll probably do Aguero.

Lemlin

Aguero is too much of a risk IMO. Just having him should be enough of a differential if he performs.

Lukaku is winning the FFS poll, is in good form and I reckon both my rivals will go for him. That's enough for me.

iroced

I've been (one of) Yaya's first advocate(s) on here! Even for home captaincies lately considering his phenomenal home scoring rate. But I think, for what I remember, I never pulled the trigger on him myself. Because there always was a "safer" option. For this DGW, if Aguero wasn't back and if he was not carrying a knock, I would really consider him. So that's 2 "ifs". Also his monster score for GW31 included 2 pens. He's not going to have the opportunity to score 2 pens every weeks.

On the other hand, Lukaku's on form in an in form team which has 2 handy fixtures and is fighting for a top 4 finish without any Cup distraction. He also seems safe from Martinez' rotations.

In the end the million £ question is always the same: is it really worth taking a captaincy risk?

Liam2012

iroced wrote: »

I've been (one of) Yaya's first advocate(s) on here! Even for home captaincies lately considering his phenomenal home scoring rate. But I think, for what I remember, I never pulled the trigger on him myself. Because there always was a "safer" option. For this DGW, if Aguero wasn't back and if he was not carrying a knock, I would really consider him. So that's 2 "ifs". Also his monster score for GW31 included 2 pens. He's not going to have the opportunity to score 2 pens every weeks.

On the other hand, Lukaku's on form in an in form team which has 2 handy fixtures and is fighting for a top 4 finish without any Cup distraction. He also seems safe from Martinez' rotations.

In the end the million £ question is always the same: is it really worth taking a captaincy risk?

I agree with your assessment, and while I don't have Aguero yet, I am toying with the idea of bringing him in for Sturridge. However I don't think I'd captain him. I don't think even Pellegrini knows how many minutes Aguero will play over the 2 games this week. And while I acknowledge that in the past Aguero has needed limited minutes to put up points, he is coming back from a long lay off so he has no form. If would be a massive risk to give him the arm band.

As you say, the same factors affect Yaya too as Aguero directly influences his potential returns.

I'll be putting it on Lukaku this week. Form, fixtures, more or less guaranteed 180 minutes. I think it's the lowest risk option this week. Unless someone can talk me off the ledge!

CSF

Aguero is the ultimate risk to have in your team this week, never mind captain him. You'd wanna be seriously chasing to do it I think.

HighClass

Don't have Lukaku so I have no clue who to go with. Even though he only has one game I'm still tempted by Suarez, he can score more points in one game than most can do in two when he's on form.

Ziegler1988

I could really use a Suarez blank this week since #1 in my league never takes the armband off him. I just checked and Luis has only blanked twice in 20 GWs :eek:. Unreal.

iroced

HighClass wrote: »

Don't have Lukaku so I have no clue who to go with. Even though he only has one game I'm still tempted by Suarez, he can score more points in one game than most can do in two when he's on form.

That's right. Though it's a high stake tough game to come. It could be a title decider!

Don't you have anyone from City you could take a punt on?
Despite what I said about Yaya, if you don't have Lukaku he may be a more than decent option. Hopefully we'll know more about his knock before the deadline.
Silva seems too risky with Pellegrini stating he's been playing through pain for a while and needing 2 to 3 days off to recover each time. I'd say he's a major risk for City's second game.
Nasri could be your man if you have him. I never liked the player but he showed some good form lately and is desperate to go to the WC (though I think it's too late for him now)

Or an Everton defender? I'm not a fan of captaining defenders and Everton do concede goals often but they certainly have a chance of a CS this week plus the added attacking potential of Coleman and Baines if you own one of them.

Lemlin

iroced wrote: »

Or an Everton defender? I'm not a fan of captaining defenders and Everton do concede goals often but they certainly have a chance of a CS this week plus the added attacking potential of Coleman and Baines if you own one of them.

Could be a very good shout if chasing a league in fairness. I remember two years back when Spurs had a DGW and Benoit Assou Ekotto (anyone remember him!?) outscored even Bale.

Swiper the fox

It could well work out to captain Suarez but with your captain finished his business for the week on Sunday and City and Everton playing again on Wednesday it would be a massive anticlimax and source of undue worry unless he scores 15 points.

Oh, and BAE was one of the best full backs in the league for a few years, no surprise he scored well in a DGW.

Lemlin

Swiper the fox wrote: »

It could well work out to captain Suarez but with your captain finished his business for the week on Sunday and City and Everton playing again on Wednesday it would be a massive anticlimax and source of undue worry unless he scores 15 points.

Oh, and BAE was one of the best full backs in the league for a few years, no surprise he scored well in a DGW.

He was a huge forum favourite here two years ago under Redknapp. Hard to believe he's now in the Championship at QPR. I couldn't believe last year when Spurs sent him on loan.

FHFC

Lemlin wrote: »

Aguero is too much of a risk IMO. Just having him should be enough of a differential if he performs.

Lukaku is winning the FFS poll, is in good form and I reckon both my rivals will go for him. That's enough for me.

You see I know this is sound advice, and as I said my head says Lukaku. None of the lads I'm chasing have him but I'd expect a few Sturridge-Lukaku transfers. Hard to trust him, but probably the safest move. The fact that I'm only 20 off the pace means less need to take risks like when I was 60+ behind.

Regarding City players game time my gut is that with Yaya and Silva carrying hurts one of them is likely to get a rest against Sunderland, while I'd more expect Aguero to get rested v West Brom in GW35

FHFC

Btw, if a man was up for taking a risk there's a lot to be said for Baines.

8-10

Suarez

Lemlin

FHFC wrote: »

You see I know this is sound advice, and as I said my head says Lukaku. None of the lads I'm chasing have him but I'd expect a few Sturridge-Lukaku transfers. Hard to trust him, but probably the safest move. The fact that I'm only 20 off the pace means less need to take risks like when I was 60+ behind.

Regarding City players game time my gut is that with Yaya and Silva carrying hurts one of them is likely to get a rest against Sunderland, while I'd more expect Aguero to get rested v West Brom in GW35

Aguero is too much of a risk for captain though for me. As I said above, just having him should be a decent differential. The last time he played regularly was back in December. That's now 4 months ago.

I'd go with Baines or Coleman, as suggested by iroced above, as a risk over Aguero. At least you're guaranteed playing time.

yomtea98

Not sure who to go with- Coleman the probably safe option. Will get a clean sheet, maybe two and always good for a goal/assist. Aguero-Big risk but my rivals don't have him. He could destroy Sunderland and even a 60 min 2 pointer against Pool would do or Lukaku , between safe and a risk, could score nothing or could go big. I'm a long way behind so I might as well gamble on Aguero.

Dearg81

FHFC wrote: »

Btw, if a man was up for taking a risk there's a lot to be said for Baines.

I am that only man at the moment! I thought he was back to his best against Arsenal and fancy them for at least one clean sheet in this gameweek.

FHFC

Dearg81 wrote: »

I am that only man at the moment! I thought he was back to his best against Arsenal and fancy them for at least one clean sheet in this gameweek.

Tempted by baines but have already doubled up on Everton defence so couldn't handle it if they won 4 1 twice!! Too many eggs in the same basket big time.

Will listen to reason and do Lukaku (c) and let Aguero and Evertons clean sheets be my differential.

Ziegler1988

FHFC wrote: »

Tempted by baines but have already doubled up on Everton defence so couldn't handle it if they won 4 1 twice!! Too many eggs in the same basket big time.

Same. I wouldn't be able to decide between Baines or Coleman captain in that case; I also never captain defenders :P.

Mr. Incognito

Dzeko for me.

BALLS OF STEEL

mailburner

i'd be happy to go with lambert if this were a single gw

brought lukaku in to captain him which in my experience
having him means he will do sweet fa

Irish Aris

I voted Lukaku, although I'm still debating between him and Dzeko.
Practically last chance to get to closer to first (currently I'm second) in a friendly league we have at work.

Iused2likebusts

Im going lukaku best fixtures and guaranteed to start both games. Lukaku and ade are much maligned around these parts both offer great value IMO. People just need to realise they are not 11million + FF players.

manual_man

Went with Suarez. Hardest captain choice so far of this year for me! Liverpool scoring for fun at Anfield this year, v Arsenal and Spurs coming to mind, plus City well dodgy at back, think Suarez and Sturridge will rip Demich a new one!! A bit surprised Luk (have him myself) has over 50% of vote, away to S'land who are TYPICALLY pretty tight at the back at home while Everton haven't been pretty prolific on the road, and then CP who are on a good run themselves. Anyway we'll see I just have a feeling Liverpool are going to comprehensively beat City, the whole 25 yr anniversary for the 96 will have emotions high, and I think we'll be inspired, there's growing belief that this is our year

duffman21

Ah... I dont know who to captain.

I've given the armband to Lukaku 4 times this season to try and pick up extra points and it backfired every time. He did nothing each time.

I have Yaya and Dzeko also but not sure if both will play both matches this gameweek.

For some mad reason I'm looking at Barkley as capt as I doubt anybody else will pick him in my league and I just dont want to be let down again by Lukaku.....

manual_man

bizarre - totalfpl poll - Suarez 44%, Lukaku 7.5%
fsa poll - Suarez 7.5%, Lukaku 50%!

Lukaku-love a-plenty on the boards!!

iroced

manual_man wrote: »

bizarre - totalfpl poll - Suarez 44%, Lukaku 7.5%
fsa poll - Suarez 7.5%, Lukaku 50%!

Lukaku-love a-plenty on the boards!!

You looked at the GW33 poll . They haven't updated their captain poll tab.

The one from GW34 is found from the first live news link and it's: Lukaku 46%, Suarez 4% (=> http://polldaddy.com/poll/7958110/)

manual_man

iroced wrote: »

You looked at the GW33 poll . They haven't updated their captain poll tab.

The one from GW34 is found from the first live news link and it's: Lukaku 46%, Suarez 4% (=> http://polldaddy.com/poll/7958110/)

Suarez 4% :eek: Frankly i'm quite disgusted with that

John83

I'm chasing second place in both my paid leagues. Teams are quite similar and both will undoubtedly captain Lukaku. I need some sort of differential.

Suarez it is :eek:

Liam2012

manual_man wrote: »

Suarez 4% :eek: Frankly i'm quite disgusted with that

I don't understand how Suarez got 4%. He only has one fixture and it's against Man City who have improved a lot at the back. He's a risky pick this week imo. I'd have Lukaku and Yaya ahead of him and maybe even Baines.

iroced

manual_man wrote: »

Suarez 4% :eek: Frankly i'm quite disgusted with that

If it's any consolation he's on 5% on FFS poll ...

AlanDeGenerous

Gonna wait and see what Manuel has to say later. Only 13 behind the leader in my league so there's not really much point in me taking a risk.... but it's Aguero... and its a DGW!

Mint Sauce

Dang, Sunday night Morning I was thinking Yaya. Had not considered City away Liverpool at the time.

After head scratching till last night over transfers, and finalizing the line up, on selecting Yaya as Captain, and Lukaku, as Vice-Captain, I am now thinking the other way round.

Oh this game does my head in at times.

AdMMM

I took a deep breath and made Baines my captain.

On their day, Sunderland and Palace can be solid at the back and frustrate the likes of Lukaku, They offer very little in the way of going forward though so I can easily see Baines picking up two clean sheets in addition to his attacking contribution!

CSF

AdMMM wrote: »

I took a deep breath and made Baines my captain.

On their day, Sunderland and Palace can be solid at the back and frustrate the likes of Lukaku, They offer very little in the way of going forward though so I can easily see Baines picking up two clean sheets in addition to his attacking contribution!

Don't do it.

Mint Sauce

AdMMM wrote: »

I took a deep breath and made Baines my captain.

On their day, Sunderland and Palace can be solid at the back and frustrate the likes of Lukaku, They offer very little in the way of going forward though so I can easily see Baines picking up two clean sheets in addition to his attacking contribution!

Same could be said for Coleman, thats now added to my frustration over this stupid game.

Fowler87

Going against the grain for a change. The auld fpl favourite Baines gets the armband for me. 100k in the world for last few weeks so **** it might as well take a chance and he has rarely let me down too

CSF

**** it, I'm going against all my better judgement and captaining Aguero. I just don't fancy Lukaku's chances enough.

CSF

CSF wrote: »

**** it, I'm going against all my better judgement and captaining Aguero. I just don't fancy Lukaku's chances enough.

No I'm not. I need to stop getting overexcited with myself.