2016/17 FPL Rate My Team Thread

SpaceCowb0y

alchemist33 wrote: »

Why get Foster if you're going to start DDG every week? And Foster might well give you a headache in selection every week as well.

Nice defence, very good midfield, and a good attack IF Long is nailed. On the bench, I fear for Hull now, so I'd change Robertson.

Overall though, I quite like this team.

Cheers for the feedback

Foster is there for the weeks UTD are away to the likes of UTD, City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea etc and for the sake of .5mil i always liek to have a second keeper that starts.

Long up front is long shot (...gets coat) but if Pelle leaves he might just well lead the way for Southampton this season and could be gold! Not really sure where else to sacrifice to upgrade him. Maybe Alli could make way for someone cheaper to free up funds but i fully expect him to pick up where he left off last season.

km79

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Cheers for the feedback

Foster is there for the weeks UTD are away to the likes of UTD, City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea etc and for the sake of .5mil i always liek to have a second keeper that starts.

Long up front is long shot (...gets coat) but if Pelle leaves he might just well lead the way for Southampton this season and could be gold! Not really sure where else to sacrifice to upgrade him. Maybe Alli could make way for someone cheaper to free up funds but i fully expect him to pick up where he left off last season.

PELLE is gone to China already
Austin could be interesting too

Iused2likebusts

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Cheers for the feedback

Foster is there for the weeks UTD are away to the likes of UTD, City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea etc and for the sake of .5mil i always liek to have a second keeper that starts.

Long up front is long shot (...gets coat) but if Pelle leaves he might just well lead the way for Southampton this season and could be gold! Not really sure where else to sacrifice to upgrade him. Maybe Alli could make way for someone cheaper to free up funds but i fully expect him to pick up where he left off last season.

Those tough away games are actually a good time to play a utd defender. Mourinho is great at getting a clean sheet in that circumstance.

alchemist33

km79 wrote: »

PELLE is gone to China already
Austin could be interesting too

Indeed, I currently have Austin instead of Long. I'm hoping for some clarity before the season starts.

bodking

Invincible wrote: »

Wouldn't be sold on Alli at his price or William, apart from that, grand.

Still tinkering.

chris445

Courtois(CHE)

Shaw(MUN), Sagna(MCI), Gabriel(ARS)

Mkhitaryan(MUN), Fabregas(CHE), Siggy(SWA), Cabaye(CRY)

Zlatan(MUN), Aguero(MCI), Long(SOU)


Jakupovic(HUL), McAuley(WBA), Darren Fletcher(WBA), Brad Smith(BOU)




First draft up....


Keepers
Gone with Courtois for Chelsea defence. Conte to bring the Italian influence and get some clean sheets.
Jakupovic is a likely 4m starter but will likely not be used

Defense
I think Shaw will have a good year with clean sheets for Mourinho and will get forward down the left
Sagna will likely start at RB for city and will have an attaking presence too I feel
Gabriel should get points for Arsenal clean sheets with Mertesaker injured. Threat from corners too
McAuley because WBA have a decent enough start and the Pulis effect but will be on the bench at times too
Smith as a 4m possible starter but even if he doesn't start he wont see much time off the bench in this team

Midfield
I think Mkhitarian will chip in with a good few goals and assists this year. Could still be changed for Martial/Payet/Mahrez
With Kante and Matic in the squad I think Fab will play behind the striker and rack up points
Siggy - Still not sure here. Possible change to Arnautivic or Barkley
Cabaye for 6m.Again still not sure but could be worth it for free kicks/pens.
Fletcher as a 4.5m who i think will start every game but wont set the world alight with points. Maybe Capoue will be better if pushed further forward

Striker
Ibrahimovic because I'm scared not to have him. It seems he is in all teams.
Aguero is a must with Pep taking over I think he will be top points scorer this year
I think Long is certain to start ahead of Austin and is coming off some good form at the end of last season.




Thoughts on this???

I'm fairly happy with keepers, defenders and strikers but think it may be a bit light in midfield.


Why can't we have 102m

bodking

Any thoughts on S Downing - Middlesborough ?

uRbaN

Foster (WBA)

Shaw(MUN), Sagna(MCI), Gabriel(ARS)

Fabregas(ARS), Payet (WHAM) , Townsend (CRY), Mikih (MUN)

Lukaku(EVE), KUN (MCI), Long (SOU)


Jakupovic(HULL) Drinkwater (LEI) Paredes (WAT) Kone (SUN)

Not wild on the bench. The alternative is reduce Lukaku to something more reasonable and upgrade Drinkwater or an equivalent. I'm all ears on a bargain 5.5M Midfield layer.

As above, looked at Downing/Dier and a few others.
Kante has massive ownership, but doesn't he sit and disrupt?

PARlance

First Draft and only 1 playing sub unless a 4m defender pops up. If one did, it'd be magic and I would nearly go with this as I'll be WC'ing in GW3.

DDG, (dud)
Cedric, Williams, Evans, Morgan, (4.0)
Mkhitarayan, Silva, Fabregas, Siggy, (Fletcher)
Zlatan, Aguero, (dud)

Obviously hoping both Manchester sides get off to a flyer, home captain between Zlatan and Kun for the first 3 GW's. Fab (could opt for Pedro too) and Siggy have a decent few games. Happy with DDG in goal under Jose. Defence is a little blah, but favourable enough starts so hoping for a few CS's but not expecting much.

Finding a playing 4.0m defender is key as even though it's a short term team, Fletcher being the only sub is too risky. I would happily just have 2 though.

OneColdHand

PARlance wrote: »

First Draft and only 1 playing sub unless a 4m defender pops up. If one did, it'd be magic and I would nearly go with this as I'll be WC'ing in GW3.

DDG, (dud)
Cedric, Williams, Evans, Morgan, (4.0)
Mkhitarayan, Silva, Fabregas, Siggy, (Fletcher)
Zlatan, Aguero, (dud)

Obviously hoping both Manchester sides get off to a flyer, home captain between Zlatan and Kun for the first 3 GW's. Fab (could opt for Pedro too) and Siggy have a decent few games. Happy with DDG in goal under Jose. Defence is a little blah, but favourable enough starts so hoping for a few CS's but not expecting much.

Finding a playing 4.0m defender is key as even though it's a short term team, Fletcher being the only sub is too risky. I would happily just have 2 though.

I like the team, good balance throughout, and no real players that I'd classify as weak anywhere. I'm interested to know your thoughts on 4-4-2 formation? Most on here would go for 3-4-3 or 3-5-2...

OneColdHand

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

First proper draught with a little thought put into it



I feel it's quite balanced although normally i would start with a stronger top 3, Last year didn't go to plan though so I'm willing to try something different to begin this season.

De Gea will start nearly every week

Defence is a mix bag but i've tried to keep a few old reliables along with a couple of new cheapies in to keep costs down. Terry if he starts could be a great shout but it remains to be seen if he will under Conte.

Midfield is my strong point here. it was a toss up between having KDB in and Costa + another 9mil+ up front or Aguero and Fab. Had to go with Aguero to begin with.

Aguero, Long and Gray - really not sure how i feel about this.... really not sure.


Thoughts please.

I really like this team. I like the midfield A LOT! I see what you're saying with regard to the forward line. For me, I'm struggling to justify including Ibra. I know he could go off on one from the start and I'd be behind. But by leaving him out there are a lot of good options in the 6.5 to 7.5 range, which would give a really good balance to the rest of the team.

Iused2likebusts

Parlance. Barnes 4.5 might be the attacker you are looking for. Gray and vokes will be first choice for burnley but votes may not start the first couple of games due to finishing late with wales. Even if he does Barnes will get subbed on for him or gray most games.

Turkey Creek

With Welbeck out - is Giroud a good bet at 9 million?

PARlance

OneColdHand wrote: »

I like the team, good balance throughout, and no real players that I'd classify as weak anywhere. I'm interested to know your thoughts on 4-4-2 formation? Most on here would go for 3-4-3 or 3-5-2...

I can't remember the last time I went 4-4-2 tbh, but with Zlatan and Aguero, I can't see another way of keeping a decent balance without going for a weak 3rd striker & 5th midfielder. I'm happy to give 4-4-2 a go for the first 3 weeks anyway.

PARlance

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Parlance. Barnes 4.5 might be the attacker you are looking for. Gray and vokes will be first choice for burnley but votes may not start the first couple of games due to finishing late with wales. Even if he does Barnes will get subbed on for him or gray most games.

Thanks Busts, I might just throw in Barnes and go with that team, or there abouts, so.

Cartman78

Cartman78 wrote: »

Butland Jakupovic

Browning Friend Gabriel Williams Kone

Arnie Barkley Ayew Coutinho Spacecraft Fabregas

Zlatan Aguero Negredo Gray

Cheers for the feedback - changes now made as above....gonna stop tinkering for a few days now and go firmly on Zlatan-Watch

JakeArmitage

Opinions of this

Foster
Jakupovic

Kosceisky
McAuley
Souare
Wilson
wassilewski

Hazard
Mkhitaryian
Siggy or Ayew
Bojan
Leko

Zlatan
Aquero
Long

extra gravy

Courtois Jak
Shaw Bertrand Fernandez Souare Mee
Ayew Mahrez Mkhitaryan Townsend Leko
Aguero Lukaku Gray

I swore Lukaku would never grace my team again after last season's triple captain catastrophe but there he is. Everton's fixtures look too good to ignore. First draft had Ibra in it and may end up going back to him out of fear.

Iused2likebusts

PARlance wrote: »

Thanks Busts, I might just throw in Barnes and go with that team, or there abouts, so.

Barnes picked up a hamstring injury I just read.

PARlance

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Barnes picked up a hamstring injury I just read.

Spotted that when I went to bring him in. The search continues.

bezuaua

1.0 ITB. fire at will...

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MarkSRFC21

bezuaua wrote: »

1.0 ITB. fire at will...

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Looks a decent side. I would definitely downgrade one at least 1 of your 5.5 defender to a 4.5. Things will hopefully become clearer re starting 4.0 def closer to the time. With that extra 2m I would look to upgrade one of your mids to a heavy hitter. Berahino is a risk but if he gets a move could be a bargain. Still not the worst team I've seen

SantryRed

Can't screen grab but the team on first draft is as follows. Note that the plan is for a wildcard after GW3:

GK: Foster(WBA), Jakupovic (HUL)
DF: Terry (CHE), Shaw (MUN), Gabriel (ARS), Mee (BUR), Friend (MID)
MF: Redmond (SOU), Mhkitaryan (MUN), Sigurdsson (SWA), Silva (MCI), Capoue (WAT)
FW: Long (SOU), Costa (CHE), Aguero (MCI)

I've 1m in the bank but I'm open to suggestions. Obviously this is massively open to change depending on the rest of the pre season results. I know I have no Leicester cover but I refuse to believe they're gonna be the same this year and I think Vardy is massively overpriced. However, I may downgrade Gabriel or Terry by 1m to go Sigurdsson to Mahrez. Two Southampton players also isn't great so I may move Long on.

km79

SantryRed wrote: »

Can't screen grab but the team on first draft is as follows. Note that the plan is for a wildcard after GW3:

GK: Foster(WBA), Jakupovic (HUL)
DF: Terry (CHE), Shaw (MUN), Gabriel (ARS), Mee (BUR), Friend (MID)
MF: Redmond (SOU), Mhkitaryan (MUN), Sigurdsson (SWA), Silva (MCI), Capoue (WAT)
FW: Long (SOU), Costa (CHE), Aguero (MCI)

I've 1m in the bank but I'm open to suggestions. Obviously this is massively open to change depending on the rest of the pre season results. I know I have no Leicester cover but I refuse to believe they're gonna be the same this year and I think Vardy is massively overpriced. However, I may downgrade Gabriel or Terry by 1m to go Sigurdsson to Mahrez. Two Southampton players also isn't great so I may move Long on.

would not go near Costa ! Not mad on Silva either tbh. think there are better options instead of both.
for .5 more you could get Heaton in to rotate with foster if you wanted .
maybe by downgrading mee as you'll play Terry Shaw every week anyway and most likely Gabriel ?

Nerdlingr

First draft :

Courtois Jakupovic
Gabriel Smith Shaw Stones McAuley
Eriksen Fabregas Mkhittaryan Silva Kouyate
Aguero Wilson Deeney

Turkey Creek

Opinions please lads

chris445

Finally got a screenshot




First draft up....


Keepers
Gone with Courtois for Chelsea defence. Conte to bring the Italian influence and get some clean sheets.
Jakupovic is a likely 4m starter but will likely not be used

Defense
I think Shaw will have a good year with clean sheets for Mourinho and will get forward down the left
Sagna will likely start at RB for city and will have an attaking presence too I feel
Gabriel should get points for Arsenal clean sheets with Mertesaker injured. Threat from corners too
McAuley because WBA have a decent enough start and the Pulis effect but will be on the bench at times too
Smith as a 4m possible starter but even if he doesn't start he wont see much time off the bench in this team

Midfield
I think Mkhitarian will chip in with a good few goals and assists this year. Could still be changed for Martial/Payet/Mahrez
With Kante and Matic in the squad I think Fab will play behind the striker and rack up points
Siggy - Still not sure here. Possible change to Arnautivic or Barkley
Cabaye for 6m.Again still not sure but could be worth it for free kicks/pens.
Fletcher as a 4.5m who i think will start every game but wont set the world alight with points. Maybe Capoue will be better if pushed further forward

Striker
Ibrahimovic because I'm scared not to have him. It seems he is in all teams.
Aguero is a must with Pep taking over I think he will be top points scorer this year
I think Long is certain to start ahead of Austin and is coming off some good form at the end of last season.




Thoughts on this???

I'm fairly happy with keepers, defenders and strikers but think it may be a bit light in midfield.


Why can't we have 102m

extra gravy

Turkey Creek wrote: »

Opinions please lads

Giroud won't start against Liverpool. Think both Martial and Mkh is overkill. You could get a Southampton/Swansea mid instead of one of them. Smith and Wlson may not be starters so could leave you light in defence.

Turkey Creek

extra gravy wrote: »

Giroud won't start against Liverpool. Think both Martial and Mkh is overkill. You could get a Southampton/Swansea mid instead of one of them. Smith and Wlson may not be starters so could leave you light in defence.

Cheers mate

A suitable alternative to Giroud?

extra gravy

Turkey Creek wrote: »

Cheers mate

A suitable alternative to Giroud?

I've Lukaku at the moment but not sure I'll stick with him. Another option is to downgrade your mids and upgrade Giroud to Ibra.