Pre-season Friendlies

CSF

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

He's a midfielder but can play at the back too, not sure where he played exactly last night though as he came on for Borini. Out wide possibly

For me, he reminds me of Ramires with a bit more technique and a bit less pace. Would have watched him a good bit in the Bundesliga last year.

Mr.Prodston

CSF wrote: »

For me, he reminds me of Ramires with a bit more technique and a bit less pace. Would have watched him a good bit in the Bundesliga last year.

Not even remotely worth considering in an FPL context so I'd imagine?

CSF

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Not even remotely worth considering in an FPL context so I'd imagine?

Not really, no. With the amount of attacking players Liverpool have his role is definitely going to be more defensive than attacking even if he is quite explosive in his movements.

SpaceCowb0y

CSF wrote: »

For me, he reminds me of Ramires with a bit more technique and a bit less pace. Would have watched him a good bit in the Bundesliga last year.

From articles i've read online they are saying he is "the future star of Germany" I haven't seen him in action at all so cant say but other reports suggest he is developing into a similar style player as Schweinsteiger.

Bold statements... hopefully they prove to be true, i'll certainly be keeping an eye on him, at 5.5mil he offers serious value if he becomes a regular starter and makes an impact. Can't see it though as there is more then enough attacking coverage at Liverpool now and i see him being used in a much more defensive role.

manual_man

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Will be keeping an eye on Can and Lovren (if he makes the move to Liverpool) but it depends on how our defense holds up this season compared to last. Can't see Lambert featuring in my team at all, or Remy (on the basis he moves to Liverpool, could be decent for QPR), Liverpool need someone a little more prolific at banging them in to keep challenging.

Seeing al sorts of names bandied around this morning, transfer rumours would break your heart though!

Skrtl is a little bit under the radar. He was a beast for the goals last season and if we can improve a bit clean sheets wise he'd be definitely worth considering in the more expensive defender bracket

SpaceCowb0y

manual_man wrote: »

Skrtl is a little bit under the radar. He was a beast for the goals last season and if we can improve a bit clean sheets wise he'd be definitely worth considering in the more expensive defender bracket

Fully agree, just has to be seen how we fare up defensively once the league kicks off. I'm hoping with the introduction of Lovren (apparently deal is going through this weekend??), Enrique back from injury and more then likely the addition of another left-back before the end of the window things should be a bit tighter!

I'm more worried about that donkey Johnson, he was poison last season can't believe he got another contract he needs to be replaced too! Sakho will hopefully come good this season though after a solid performance in the World Cup.

Anyway i'm digressing, i'm optimistic for the new season and if things improve I'll definitely be looking at a Pool defender, most likely Lovren at 5.5mil.

OneColdHand

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Fully agree, just has to be seen how we fare up defensively once the league kicks off. I'm hoping with the introduction of Lovren (apparently deal is going through this weekend??), Enrique back from injury and more then likely the addition of another left-back before the end of the window things should be a bit tighter!

I'm more worried about that donkey Johnson, he was poison last season can't believe he got another contract he needs to be replaced too! Sakho will hopefully come good this season though after a solid performance in the World Cup.

Anyway i'm digressing, i'm optimistic for the new season and if things improve I'll definitely be looking at a Pool defender, most likely Lovren at 5.5mil.

Will Enrique be first choice.

SpaceCowb0y

OneColdHand wrote: »

Will Enrique be first choice.

Granted they don't bring another LB in and he is fit i would imagine so! He started the last two pre season games anyway IIRC. Would have played a lot more last season but was injured for most it.

CSF

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

From articles i've read online they are saying he is "the future star of Germany" I haven't seen him in action at all so cant say but other reports suggest he is developing into a similar style player as Schweinsteiger.

Bold statements... hopefully they prove to be true, i'll certainly be keeping an eye on him, at 5.5mil he offers serious value if he becomes a regular starter and makes an impact. Can't see it though as there is more then enough attacking coverage at Liverpool now and i see him being used in a much more defensive role.

I don't think he is rounded a player as Schweinsteiger, don't think he is value at 5.5 to be honest, because he won't be playing in the sort of position you want your fantasy football players playing in.

SpaceCowb0y

CSF wrote: »

I don't think he is rounded a player as Schweinsteiger, don't think he is value at 5.5 to be honest, because he won't be playing in the sort of position you want your fantasy football players playing in.

Oh i know, i'm just stating what i had read about him is all. the way i see it he has been brought in to replace Lucas who was never known for his massive points haul in this game BUT and it's a big but ("i like big butts :pac:") if he is the type to get forward you just never know.

daithijjj

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

From articles i've read online they are saying he is "the future star of Germany" I haven't seen him in action at all so cant say but other reports suggest he is developing into a similar style player as Schweinsteiger.

Bold statements... hopefully they prove to be true, i'll certainly be keeping an eye on him, at 5.5mil he offers serious value if he becomes a regular starter and makes an impact. Can't see it though as there is more then enough attacking coverage at Liverpool now and i see him being used in a much more defensive role.

Vid here from last night, he came on for injured Borini.

roryc

The Guinness International Champions Cup starts in America tomorrow, with the likes of Liverpool, City, United, Real, Inter and AC Milan all taking part.

8-10

roryc wrote: »

The Guinness International Champions Cup starts in America tomorrow, with the likes of Liverpool, City, United, Real, Inter and AC Milan all taking part.

It actually started last night, AC Milan lost 3-0 to Olympiakos. No EPL teams have played yet

Missing Links

Having terrible probs getting internet on holliers!Here's a quick link to 5th Bohs FF Comp launched today (will post something more comprehensive in the next few days).Don't worry if you don't get the league code quickly...I'll be back home Sunday night!

http://bohemianfc.com/?page_id=6961

FHFC

Missing Links wrote: »

Having terrible probs getting internet on holliers!Here's a quick link to 5th Bohs FF Comp launched today (will post something more comprehensive in the next few days).Don't worry if you don't get the league code quickly...I'll be back home Sunday night!

http://bohemianfc.com/?page_id=6961

Think we took this thread off topic there a while back. There is actually a thread on league codes. Since you're offline I've taken the liberty of reposting out of LOI solidarity!

FHFC

Targett started again for Saints v Bournemouth.

Boruc, Clyne, Fonte, Yoshida, Targett, S Davis, Ward-Prowse, Tadic, Ramírez, Isgrove, Pelle.

dahat

Ramirez catches the eye now as well, should be priced reasonable as well.

CSF

dahat wrote: »

Ramirez catches the eye now as well, should be priced reasonable as well.

Was thinking this too

dahat

De Jong went off injured for Newcastle last night, lasted 30m is all, some sort of toe injury.

Paully D

dahat wrote: »

De Jong went off injured for Newcastle last night, lasted 30m is all, some sort of toe injury.

Just a bruised toe according to the local press, he should be fine in a few days.

FHFC

http://www.fantasyfootballgeek.co.uk/fantasy-premier-league-preseason-catch-21-25-july-games-part-1/

Hmmm. Brady.....?

manual_man

Paully D wrote: »

Just a bruised toe according to the local press, he should be fine in a few days.

Watched the first half, De Jong looked pretty decent. Gouffran scored and looked a threat too. Down as a mid and 6.5(was he classed as a forward last season???)

Scorpion Sting

manual_man wrote: »

Watched the first half, De Jong looked pretty decent. Gouffran scored and looked a threat too. Down as a mid and 6.5(was he classed as a forward last season???)

Yeah he was.

Iused2likebusts

Ings off the mark against Accrington Stanley who are they. Exactly.

JokerD

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Ings off the mark against Accrington Stanley who are they. Exactly.

Goal was disallowed.

Iused2likebusts

JokerD wrote: »

Goal was disallowed.

Thank god the league hasn't started a call like that would get me in trouble around these parts.

Paully D

This Rooney bloke might be a good option at £10.5m.

km79

Rooney fantastic goal
mata assist ..../

km79

mata goal
Rooney assist

km79

Rooney pen
welbeck assist