UFPL 2015/16

jimmii

Anyone put much time into their team yet?

I've only really gone through MD rotation for the defense (Darmian will obv change did this a week or so ago!) Plan is to move money towards a few bargain players as they, hopefully, emerge over the first few weeks and get rid of the dead wood there at the moment. Not expecting Wilson to get much game time but if United don't sign a striker I would imagine that at some point of the season he will be handy to have around!

jimmii

Planning on going through it a bit today so it will probably be a completely different team in an hour or so!

manual_man

2 teams and 2 different approaches

Team 1 absolutely loading up in midfield

Ozil Cazorla Fab Hazard Mata Depay Silva Henderson. Kane only premium striker

Team 2 more focused on the strikers

Aguero Kane Giroud Rooney

A challenge as always, the difference could be how one uses the opening transfers for some weekly punts with the aim obviously of getting off to a good start, while keeping some transfers left over to have the squad your happy to go forward with post GW4

jimmii

The MD rotation dictates a lot its nice when you have a Saturday punt knowing you have a few heavy hitters ready to pick up the pieces I'd things should go wrong! Players like Ritchie and Deeney are very appealing in ufpl think I might start with both of them have the playing Wilson in there too fixtures rotate nicely with Deeney to start with. This year I hope to save up the transfers last season that didn't happen so much!

manual_man

jimmii wrote: »

The MD rotation dictates a lot its nice when you have a Saturday punt knowing you have a few heavy hitters ready to pick up the pieces I'd things should go wrong! Players like Ritchie and Deeney are very appealing in ufpl think I might start with both of them have the playing Wilson in there too fixtures rotate nicely with Deeney to start with. This year I hope to save up the transfers last season that didn't happen so much!

Yeah you need a bit of a rub of the green too, for instance if a couple of defenders get injured and a couple more dropped that can fack with your prospects with no weekly transfers. Fab and Ozil are my two picks to give best value, i have them in both teams along with Hendo, Ritchie I have in my 2nd team and Payet both players that could mop up on the extras for key passes and big chances created, don't have Tadic though we all remember how good he was in ufpl last season so long as he was playing

jimmii

Yeh Tadic was superb last year when he played ufpl is designed for players like him you could count on him for 4 or 5 points just for turning up!

Wenger is talking Ozil up a lot be interesting to see if he can live up to it!

Dearg81

I'm going to pick 2 teams this season, 1 of them will be purely for the monthly prize. I haven't picked either team yet but the new players I'm looking at are Depay, Payet, Deeney, Ritchie and Wilson. I think the promoted teams tend to rotate less so I like the idea of taking punts on their players.

Dearg81

jimmii wrote: »

Anyone put much time into their team yet?

I've only really gone through MD rotation for the defense (Darmian will obv change did this a week or so ago!) Plan is to move money towards a few bargain players as they, hopefully, emerge over the first few weeks and get rid of the dead wood there at the moment. Not expecting Wilson to get much game time but if United don't sign a striker I would imagine that at some point of the season he will be handy to have around!

Looks good. I'd probably switch Wilson for Wilson(Bou) though if you can find 0.5

jimmii

Dearg81 wrote: »

I'm going to pick 2 teams this season, 1 of them will be purely for the monthly prize. I haven't picked either team yet but the new players I'm looking at are Depay, Payet, Deeney, Ritchie and Wilson. I think the promoted teams tend to rotate less so I like the idea of taking punts on their players.

I am planning on doing the same try snag one of those 1k prizes! I think a lot will be doing that this year though.

The thing that is handy with the promoted teams is they normally play on Saturday so they are good for punting on knowing you more than likely have a few big hitters to come on Sunday.

Dearg81 wrote: »

Looks good. I'd probably switch Wilson for Wilson(Bou) though if you can find 0.5

I have a lot of changed! Have WilsonB in there now there will probably be a lot more tinkering to go!!

manual_man

on the prizes note what a pity they didn't change things up this season, picture the heartbreak if you finish second in the overall by a point or 3

jimmii

manual_man wrote: »

on the prizes note what a pity they didn't change things up this season, picture the heartbreak if you finish second in the overall by a point or 3

Yeh its brutal and with how many are likely to enter thats some amount going into their coffers I don't think anyone is going to mind if they made it 16k for first than 1k for 2-10!

manual_man

jimmii wrote: »

Yeh its brutal and with how many are likely to enter thats some amount going into their coffers I don't think anyone is going to mind if they made it 16k for first than 1k for 2-10!

not unreasonable to expect prizes for 1-10, but how and ever it is how it is!

Hackers

5 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this at €10 a man. Will continue on this thread going forward with progress on numbers as better to have in this seasons thread rather than last seasons one.

Any others interested, please drop a note here and I will send PMs with payment details.

8-10

Ah yeah I'll play

Dearg81

If you are entering 2 teams I presume you have to use 2 different email addresses - right?

jimmii

Dearg81 wrote: »

If you are entering 2 teams I presume you have to use 2 different email addresses - right?

Yeh one team per email address.

8-10

Dearg81 wrote: »

If you are entering 2 teams I presume you have to use 2 different email addresses - right?

Hmm....

Dearg81 wrote: »

My brother wants to enter so you can add him to the list, he's not on boards though. He's entering a team and just wants to join at least 1 league. I can sort out his payment.

jimmii

Rumbled!!

Dearg81

8-10 wrote: »

Hmm....

Haha I knew someone would pick up on that

In fairness even if I was entering my 2nd team(which I'm not) you should be happy as I'll be going for the monthly prize so taking lots of loans.

jimmii

Dearg81 wrote: »

Haha I knew someone would pick up on that

In fairness even if I was entering my 2nd team(which I'm not) you should be happy as I'll be going for the monthly prize so taking lots of loans.

Feel free to stick them in then so even more chance to win!!

Hackers

7 paid up now and 6 have joined the league itself ( Kev IRL to join but has paid).

Have PM'ed 5 others with payment details so potentially we have 12 so far.

Hackers wrote: »

5 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this at €10 a man. Will continue on this thread going forward with progress on numbers as better to have in this seasons thread rather than last seasons one.

Any others interested, please drop a note here and I will send PMs with payment details.

manual_man

Can anyone remember, with the initial 16 transfers... i know it says transfers can be carried over, does that mean, say, if i make 3 transfers in the first transfer window, that i can then make 5 in the second window?

jimmii

manual_man wrote: »

Can anyone remember, with the initial 16 transfers... i know it says transfers can be carried over, does that mean, say, if i make 3 transfers in the first transfer window, that i can then make 5 in the second window?

No they don't carry over if you don't use the 16 transfers between gw1 & 4 you lose them.

Or do you mean weeks? If you use 3 during gw1 you will have 5 during gw2 but if you only use 3 in gw4 you won't have the extra one for gw20.

manual_man

jimmii wrote: »

No they don't carry over if you don't use the 16 transfers between gw1 & 4 you lose them.

Or do you mean weeks? If you use 3 during gw1 you will have 5 during gw2 but if you only use 3 in gw4 you won't have the extra one for gw20.

Cheers yeah i meant just gw1 gw2 scenario i mentioned... i know after gw4 if you haven't used them that's it! (at least until January :pac::pac:)

jimmii

manual_man wrote: »

Cheers yeah i meant just gw1 gw2 scenario i mentioned... i know after gw4 if you haven't used them that's it! (at least until January :pac::pac:)

Yeh I did think that was what you meant just trying to catch people out saying windows! Handy having the transfers means you don't have to go in with Aguero from the start and just carry him for a couple of weeks.

basillarkin

going to study up on tis during the week and will be back on later for an invite

jimmii

basillarkin wrote: »

going to study up on tis during the week and will be back on later for an invite

If you have played FPL for a while a lot of it will be very similar (point scoring mainly). The main difference is the match day rotation vs the traditional fixture rotation in FPL and learning how to make the most of the loan market. At first it may seem that getting a core squad of around 18 players and then fillers is a good idea you will be amazed how quickly between gw4 (first transder window end) and gw20 (second window open) you will rack up the injuries! For most of last season I carried a full reserve bench full of injured players so having depth is very important but at the same time you obviously don't want to have a large amount of cash wasting away in the reserves so its a tricky thing to get right! Ideally you stream line your squad to avoid the players that do get injured but obiously thats not realistic so a good balance is important. I have found UFPL a lot more interesting than FPL for the last 20 months or so since the beta started hope you find it the same!

james123

Anyone else having trouble with the age verification passport section? Doesnt allow me to click on the submit button.

manual_man

james123 wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble with the age verification passport section? Doesnt allow me to click on the submit button.

did it no problem for me, though you have to include all the <<<<< symbols in your passport number. i used CAPS LOCK for the letters too. failing that, mail them!

james123

manual_man wrote: »

did it no problem for me, though you have to include all the <<<<< symbols in your passport number. i used CAPS LOCK for the letters too. failing that, mail them!

Left the <<<<<< out so most likely that, thanks!

Hackers

9 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this. For anyone else interested, fee is €10. If interested, drop a note here and I will send payment options via PM

manual_man

heads melted going through all the permutations/transfers/fixtures/GW1-GW4/post-GW4 i'm leaving it til Saturday :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Hackers

Still at 9 for this so any more takers let me know.

Have sent out a PM to 4 others who expressed an interest but haven't heard back since

Hackers wrote: »

9 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this. For anyone else interested, fee is €10. If interested, drop a note here and I will send payment options via PM

F1ngers

Hackers wrote: »

9 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this. For anyone else interested, fee is €10. If interested, drop a note here and I will send payment options via PM

Is PokerStars a payment option?

Hackers

Afraid not, I have enough vices without adding poker to the list:)

F1ngers wrote: »

Is PokerStars a payment option?

jimmii

F1ngers wrote: »

Is PokerStars a payment option?

If you want you can send it to me and I will send it on when I finally get round to paying!

Hackers

That will work, thanks!!

jimmii wrote: »

If you want you can send it to me and I will send it on when I finally get round to paying!

F1ngers

jimmii wrote: »

If you want you can send it to me and I will send it on when I finally get round to paying!

PM me your PokerStars name and I'll send it tonight when I get home from work.

jimmii

F1ngers wrote: »

PM me your PokerStars name and I'll send it tonight when I get home from work.

Sent

manual_man

Right folks so how are we looking starting out?

I'm looking like this:



Though things will be very different come GW5

jimmii

Is that tripple Norwich upfront! Thats what I love about UFPL! Haven't gone through the MD rotation to know how well that works the 6 defender idea is probably a good idea to start with it looks as if you are going to end up with a ton of midfield money sitting on the bench or reserves though most weeks.

manual_man

jimmii wrote: »

Is that tripple Norwich upfront! Thats what I love about UFPL! Haven't gone through the MD rotation to know how well that works the 6 defender idea is probably a good idea to start with it looks as if you are going to end up with a ton of midfield money sitting on the bench or reserves though most weeks.

It is indeed :D:D the plan is to have 7x 4.5m defs and above come GW5, the 2 4.0's just suits me for my early plan re. transfers. Stacked with talent in midfield for sure, but that's where the most value was last season in ufpl, having perused the fixtures going forward i'll be able to fit them all in the majority of gameweeks. Just the two premium strikers, but covered for Norwich too!!

jimmii

manual_man wrote: »

It is indeed :D:D the plan is to have 7x 4.5m defs and above come GW5, the 2 4.0's just suits me for my early plan re. transfers. Stacked with talent in midfield for sure, but that's where the most value was last season in ufpl, having perused the fixtures going forward i'll be able to fit them all in the majority of gameweeks. Just the two premium strikers, but covered for Norwich too!!

Yeh UFPL is very kind on the midfield. Definitely fair to say you are covered on Nowich! I really need to put some UFPL time in really haven't looked at it near enough.

Hackers

10 paid up now for this and 9 have joined the league. I think jimmi and fingers are going to join too so that would give a decent pot of €120 for the winner.

I will only have limited access to here tomorrow but if any other PM's come in wanting to join I will get back to you at some point during the day.

Hackers wrote: »

9 paid up now for the FSA pay league in this. For anyone else interested, fee is €10. If interested, drop a note here and I will send payment options via PM

F1ngers

Hackers wrote: »

10 paid up now for this and 9 have joined the league. I think jimmi and fingers are going to join too so that would give a decent pot of €120 for the winner.

I will only have limited access to here tomorrow but if any other PM's come in wanting to join I will get back to you at some point during the day.

I gave the money to jimmii on stars last night - he said he'll forward it on today.

jimmii

Hackers wrote: »

10 paid up now for this and 9 have joined the league. I think jimmi and fingers are going to join too so that would give a decent pot of €120 for the winner.

I will only have limited access to here tomorrow but if any other PM's come in wanting to join I will get back to you at some point during the day.

€20 Sent. Marked it Katy Perry FanClub so hope you don't have your fan club subscription coming out soon as it could get a bit confusing.

manual_man

jimmii wrote: »

€20 Sent. Marked it Katy Perry FanClub so hope you don't have your fan club subscription coming out soon as it could get a bit confusing.

i wanna hear u roar, jimmii.........

manual_man

manual_man wrote: »

A few small changes made from this. Mata/Wijnaldum/Azpi OUT, and Depay/Mane/Cahill IN. Let the masterplan commence

jimmii

manual_man wrote: »

i wanna hear u roar, jimmii.........

Hackers

Got that now thanks!

14 paid in now, 12 have joined the league

jimmii wrote: »

€20 Sent. Marked it Katy Perry FanClub so hope you don't have your fan club subscription coming out soon as it could get a bit confusing.

Dearg81

manual_man wrote: »

A few small changes made from this. Mata/Wijnaldum/Azpi OUT, and Depay/Mane/Cahill IN. Let the masterplan commence

Whats with the Norwich forward love fest?