Wildcard thread 2017/18

km79

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Thinking of using WC about 4 weeks before I had planned.

Current team -

Foster, Elliott

Stephens, Mee, Cedric, Hegazi, Long

KDB, Mooy, Salah, RLC, Carroll

Jesus, Lukaku, Kane


WC team -

Fabianski, Elliot

Alonso, Cedric, Hegazi, Mbemba, Long

Pogba, Alli, Salah, RLC, Carroll

Firmino, Morata, Kane

7 changes from current team. Think I'm happy to go without City cover as they look a mess and too much risk of rotation.

Mbemba is a worry if he loses his place as it leaves me with only 3 playing defenders.

My other choice is to take a -4 and swap out Stephens and KDB for Alonso and Pogba but I don't really want 2 United attackers.

Should also mention that my WC team uses all my funds so I'll have zero itb which means I'll have to do it before any further price changes.

Any thoughts ?

Mbemba will lose his place
Possibly even next week
Hegazi could also do then you are down to 2.......these questions sand a few more will have answers by the end of next gameweek. The following gamweek also starts on a Friday night so I'd wait until then

I probably would sell Stephens this week just in case both himself and hegazi lose their place

km79

km79 wrote: »

Mbemba will lose his place
Possibly even next week
Hegazi could also do then you are down to 2.......these questions sand a few more will have answers by the end of next gameweek. The following gamweek also starts on a Friday night so I'd wait until then

I probably would sell Stephens this week just in case both himself and hegazi lose their place

Yeah. Was hoping Mbemba impressed enough to keep his place.

I do think Hegazi will keep his place for the season.

The other option is safe first teamers in a WC team -

Fabianski, Elliott

Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Hegazi, Long or Mbemba

Pogba, Salah, Alli, Richarlison, Carroll or RLC

Kane, Firmino, Chicharito

Leaves 0.4m itb

km79

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yeah. Was hoping Mbemba impressed enough to keep his place.

I do think Hegazi will keep his place for the season.

The other option is safe first teamers in a WC team -

Fabianski, Elliott

Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Hegazi, Long or Mbemba

Pogba, Salah, Alli, Richarlison, Carroll or RLC

Kane, Firmino, Chicharito

Leaves 0.4m itb

Solid looking team
The obvious risk being no lukaku at 60% ownership
Tbh I can see myself going without him when United's fixtures turn
But not yet

alchemist33

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yeah. Was hoping Mbemba impressed enough to keep his place.

I do think Hegazi will keep his place for the season.

The other option is safe first teamers in a WC team -

Fabianski, Elliott

Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Hegazi, Long or Mbemba

Pogba, Salah, Alli, Richarlison, Carroll or RLC

Kane, Firmino, Chicharito

Leaves 0.4m itb

With Carroll and RLC are you going 433? If so you'll likely have a non-player in Mbemba or Long and you're relying on one of the two cheapie mids as first sub. I'm going 433 with my WC but will have five sure starters in defence.

alchemist33

alchemist33 wrote: »

With Carroll and RLC are you going 433? If so you'll likely have a non-player in Mbemba or Long and you're relying on one of the two cheapie mids as first sub. I'm going 433 with my WC but will have five sure starters in defence.

It's RLC or Carroll.

I'll only be carrying one non playing 4.0m defender which is fairly normal.

I could play 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 depending on if I fancy Hegazi or Richarlison on any given week. So my first sub would be the one I'm not playing. With Carroll or RLC (depending which I go for) being second sub.

Scorpion Sting

One thing to keep in mind is that a full 15-man playing squad should be everyone's aim on a wildcard with the hectic Christmas schedule this season. 10 gameweeks in the space of 38 days, there will be lots of rotation.

Paully D

Thanks for the feedback on my team, guys.

PVA wrote: »

Nice team, although it's interesting we have both chosen different routes for midfield. I fancy Eriksen over Alli, Mkhitaryan over Pogba, and Mane over Salah!

Also went with Firmino over Lukaku - I think the £3m difference is too big unless you plan on captaining Lukaku regularly, and with Kane in the team (despite current form) I think he will get the armband most weeks.

Really is a toss of a coin on Eriksen/Alli, Mane/Salah and Mkhitaryan/Pogba. I think all 6 players will supply a steady amount of points, especially if Pogba now gets penalties, but probably just a case of picking one or the other and sticking with them as there will be weeks when one scores big and the other blanks and vice-versa.

Deleted User wrote: »

I did a mock WC team and it's same as yours.

When Jones gets injured it's an easy swap over to another 5.0 defender. You could downgrade Cedric to Mee as he rotates with Lejune. It would leave you 0.5 itb.

That Lukaku peno miss would be the reason I'd pick Pogba over Mkhi as I'd expect him to be on penos now.

And I think that's the perfect front 3.

Edit - just seen you have Brady. Wouldn't be in my team. I'd have Chadli in there if he moves to Swansea or Gray if he gets his move to Bournemouth.

Colking wrote: »

A very well balanced side. I like Brady and think/hope he'll do well. I take it that leaves 0 in the bank ? You could look at Carrol for Swansea (if Bony comes he'll benefit from set piece delivery) and I'd take a look at Chalobah from Watford. This could potentially free up 1.0 m for you and allow you some flexibility in future gameweeks. e.g. if Rooney continues his initial form you could swap him in for Chich etc.

Are you tempted to put in Alonso when you're on a wild card ? Part of the reason I didn't go with him from the start was the fear of him not starting as Chelsea would buy a "proper" defender. I'll continue to keep an eye on the window but it doesn't seem like someone will be bought to oust Alonso. I'd consider using him as a 4th defender which was actually my 4th midfielder.

Yep, 0 in the bank with that team.

I'd never be tempted with Carroll or Chalobah as a 4th midfielder to be honest. I think they are just 2 points 9 weeks out of 10 type FPL players whereas Brady has a lot more FPL potential in terms of point scoring.

Alonso is tempting and if I wasn't going with Kane I'd probably serious consider him (with Firmino in Kane's place), but I think my defenders will score enough with their upcoming fixtures in terms of clean sheets to keep me ticking over at the back and I'm at a stage now where Kane is a differential for me in my main leagues and I want to stick with him. He will explode and go on a run very soon.

PVA

Paully D wrote: »

Alonso is tempting and if I wasn't going with Kane I'd probably serious consider him (with Firmino in Kane's place), but I think my defenders will score enough with their upcoming fixtures in terms of clean sheets to keep me ticking over at the back and I'm at a stage now where Kane is a differential for me in my main leagues and I want to stick with him. He will explode and go on a run very soon.

So you would always go for Lukaku over Kane then, even assuming he loses pen duty? Captaincy potential is a big factor in players above £11m imo

the whole year inn

Forster/Elliot
Lowe Jones Hegazi /Rangel Mbemba
Pogba Eirksen Mkhitaryan Mooy /Carroll
Aguero Kane Firmino.

Kane and Aguero seem to be differentials for now and will rake in the points, Firmino on penos and is a huge threat and no brainer really.
Pogba potenial on pens and seems to be firing off alot more shots than last season decent form.Eirkson cert for points on set pieces ,Mkhitaryan looks like to be living up to his Germany stats Mooy cheap and good form,Carroll starter bench fodder.
Back line taking a hit with 3 starters but potential for high return need to change Mbemba as he might be injured.

I think Aguero over Lukaku could play out well playing 2 United mids as alot of the attack goes through them,City midfield is difficult to pick and Aguero wont play every minute but I expect him to get alot.

Thoughts and improvements ?

extra gravy

Currently on

Foster Elliot
Mee Jones Naughton Cedric Schindler
Mkhi Eriksen Mahrez RLC Carroll
Kane Lukaku Firmino

Main question marks are:
Keep Firmino or downgrade to Chicarito
Swap Mahrez and one of the cheap mids to two mid priced options.

Thoughts?

extra gravy

the whole year inn wrote: »

Forster/Elliot
Lowe Jones Hegazi /Rangel Mbemba
Pogba Eirksen Mkhitaryan Mooy /Carroll
Aguero Kane Firmino.

Kane and Aguero seem to be differentials for now and will rake in the points, Firmino on penos and is a huge threat and no brainer really.
Pogba potenial on pens and seems to be firing off alot more shots than last season decent form.Eirkson cert for points on set pieces ,Mkhitaryan looks like to be living up to his Germany stats Mooy cheap and good form,Carroll starter bench fodder.
Back line taking a hit with 3 starters but potential for high return need to change Mbemba as he might be injured.

I think Aguero over Lukaku could play out well playing 2 United mids as alot of the attack goes through them,City midfield is difficult to pick and Aguero wont play every minute but I expect him to get alot.

Thoughts and improvements ?

Defence is a bit dodgy, Hegazi Rangel and Mbemba may not start.

km79

the whole year inn wrote: »

Forster/Elliot
Lowe Jones Hegazi /Rangel Mbemba
Pogba Eirksen Mkhitaryan Mooy /Carroll
Aguero Kane Firmino.

Kane and Aguero seem to be differentials for now and will rake in the points, Firmino on penos and is a huge threat and no brainer really.
Pogba potenial on pens and seems to be firing off alot more shots than last season decent form.Eirkson cert for points on set pieces ,Mkhitaryan looks like to be living up to his Germany stats Mooy cheap and good form,Carroll starter bench fodder.
Back line taking a hit with 3 starters but potential for high return need to change Mbemba as he might be injured.

I think Aguero over Lukaku could play out well playing 2 United mids as alot of the attack goes through them,City midfield is difficult to pick and Aguero wont play every minute but I expect him to get alot.

Thoughts and improvements ?

I have hegazi but I would not be keeping in that defence on a WC with McCauley back just in case
Rangel won't play mbemba won't play
You are asking for trouble then having hegazi along with jones in your only 3 starters
Midfield is ok but personally not mad on double united mids
There is no reason to justify that outlay on aguero
First chance he got pep dropped him. And that was the last game ....

Colking

extra gravy wrote: »

Currently on

Foster Elliot
Mee Jones Naughton Cedric Schindler
Mkhi Eriksen Mahrez RLC Carroll
Kane Lukaku Firmino

Main question marks are:
Keep Firmino or downgrade to Chicarito
Swap Mahrez and one of the cheap mids to two mid priced options.

Thoughts?

I'd look at downgrading Mee or Schindler (Personally I'd prefer Lowe from Huddersfield as we think he's on penalties) to a 4.0 enabler and upgrading Mahrez to Salah.

PVA

Colking wrote: »

I'd look at downgrading Mee or Schindler (Personally I'd prefer Lowe from Huddersfield as we think he's on penalties) to a 4.0 enabler and upgrading Mahrez to Salah.

Chatting to a Huddersfield fan last week (they exist!) who was surprised I asked about Lowe and penalties. Its his understanding that Mooy is their primary pen taker.

I have both, but only chose Lowe pre-season due to the chance he could be on pens. Not too bothered as its not like there is a stand out £4.5m option, and Huddersfield have somehow kept three clean sheets.

Good to know for those on a wildcard.

extra gravy

Colking wrote: »

I'd look at downgrading Mee or Schindler (Personally I'd prefer Lowe from Huddersfield as we think he's on penalties) to a 4.0 enabler and upgrading Mahrez to Salah.

If I get another rise out of Hegazi I'll have exactly enough to downgrade Schindler to Francis and do Mahrez to Salah then. I don't really want a non playing defender going forward.

Colking

extra gravy wrote: »

If I get another rise out of Hegazi I'll have exactly enough to downgrade Schindler to Francis and do Mahrez to Salah then. I don't really want a non playing defender going forward.

Good thinking. You also have Wimmer for Stoke and Yedlin for Newcastle @ 4.4

The real mccoy 91

To Sanchez or not to Sanchez..... On form he'd be a great captain option in 4 of the next 5 weeks and no champions league to worry about this year.. Its either him or Kane as the big hitter and Kane will be playing an awful lot of football over the next few days think it will be 5 games in 21 days possibly 6 if you add in the league cup it just seems a heavy workload to me

The real mccoy 91

Drawn up an intersting 1st draft

Elliot foster
Nyom naughton mee Cedric tuanzebe
Pogba Sanchez eriksen salah hazard
Calvert lewin Hernandez Gabbi

SeamusAFA

Foster Lossl
Hegazi Clark Maguire Keane Naughton
Alli Mane Mikhit Matic Sanches (swansea)
Rooney Firmino Lukaku

I know defence is piss poor but doing that to get the rest.
Rooney is a worry, what will happen him with the drink driving stuff

SeamusAFA

WD_Raceway wrote: »

Foster Lossl
Hegazi Clark Maguire Keane Naughton
Alli Mane Mikhit Matic Sanches (swansea)
Rooney Firmino Lukaku

I know defence is piss poor but doing that to get the rest.
Rooney is a worry, what will happen him with the drink driving stuff

Changed to
Foster Elliot
Hegazi Clark Maguire Jones Naughton
Alli Mane Mikhit Richarlison Sanches(swansea)
Vardy Firmino Lukaku

2nd Row Donkey

The real mccoy 91 wrote:

Drawn up an intersting 1st draft

The real mccoy 91 wrote:

Elliot foster Nyom naughton mee Cedric tuanzebe Pogba Sanchez eriksen salah hazard Calvert lewin Hernandez Gabbi

Interesting is one way of putting it.

GLaDOS

I nearly always go 3-4-3, but wasn't able to fit a team I was 100% happy with.

Going with this:

Lossl (Elliot)
Bailly/Yoshida/Davies/Hegazi (Duffy)
Salah/Alli/Mkhitaryan (Cork/Carroll)
Lukaku/Morata/Firminho

No City players is the big issue, but Pep's rotation is a nightmare.

The real mccoy 91

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Interesting is one way of putting it.

Not your cup of tea? The midfield looks fun but risky with Sanchez and hazard only back

callaway92

The real mccoy 91 wrote: »

To Sanchez or not to Sanchez..... On form he'd be a great captain option in 4 of the next 5 weeks and no champions league to worry about this year.. Its either him or Kane as the big hitter and Kane will be playing an awful lot of football over the next few days think it will be 5 games in 21 days possibly 6 if you add in the league cup it just seems a heavy workload to me

It's a risk of sorts, especially for the price, but I'm going for him anyway.

CSF

Looking at:
Elliot/Woodman
Daniels/Jones/Cedric/Mee/Hunemeier (if he drops by Saturday morning)
Carroll (ahead of a 4.4 if Hunemeier drops)/Renato Sanches/Mane/Alli/Pogba
Kane/Lukaku/Firmino

It's a strong team I think, but it's definitely a cause for concern that I'm doubled up on United, Tottenham and Liverpool in attacking areas with no attacking players from Chelsea, City or Arsenal. But it's hard to find someone from those 3 that I would actually want until Alexis or Hazard find their way back into a rhythm.

2nd Row Donkey

The real mccoy 91 wrote:

Not your cup of tea? The midfield looks fun but risky with Sanchez and hazard only back

If Sanchez and Hazard show the kind of FF form we all know they are capable of then that midfield could compensate for the light front line.

Id be more conservative and would downgrade one of your midfielders to a 4.5/5 to allow you to upgrade one of your front 2 to include 1 from Lukaku, Kane or Aguero

....or even a less risky combo of something like 2 fron Jesus/Firmino/Morata

2nd Row Donkey

GLaDOS wrote:

Lossl (Elliot) Bailly/Yoshida/Davies/Hegazi (Duffy) Salah/Alli/Mkhitaryan (Cork/Carroll) Lukaku/Morata/Firminho

I too have Yoshida, Davies and Hegazi but Im not wildcarding yet as all 3 are going to be under pressure to keep their places in the coming weeks.

Which is crazy considering how much they've scored so far this season but Rose will be back soon, VVD and that new signing for Southampton are both in contention and Hegazi could be effected by McAuleys return (not to mention that howler by Hegazi that cost WBA points in gw3)

GLaDOS

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

I too have Yoshida, Davies and Hegazi but Im not wildcarding yet as all 3 are going to be under pressure to keep their places in the coming weeks.

Which is crazy considering how much they've scored so far this season but Rose will be back soon, VVD and that new signing for Southampton are both in contention and Hegazi could be effected by McAuleys return (not to mention that howler by Hegazi that cost WBA points in gw3)

Cheers for that, valid points.

Had actually forgotten about VVD! Will bring in Cedric instead for the same price.

Davies I reckon will be ok for a few weeks. FPL have Rose back next week, but physioroom has him out til the end of September and they're usually reliable. Given the severity of his injury I'd say he'll be eased back in.

Hegazi is a tricky one. Would like a WBA defender, but there's a lot of uncertainty as to who will start. May have to look elsewhere.

Shedite27

Think I'm set on the bulk of my team.

Currently trying to debate if I can go without Lukaku and double up on Pogba/Mkhitaryan instead.

Also considering going 3-5-2 and adding Siggy to the mix.

For premium players I think I've a choice of Alonso/Jesus or Kane/Maguire. Don't think I can fit Kane AND Alonso.

I'm considering Mane, Eriksen and Pogba/Mkhitaryan essentials, trying to avoid doubling Mane with Firmino but he's the best sub 10m striker at the moment.

PVA

CSF wrote: »

Looking at:
Elliot/Woodman
Daniels/Jones/Cedric/Mee/Hunemeier (if he drops by Saturday morning)
Carroll (ahead of a 4.4 if Hunemeier drops)/Renato Sanches/Mane/Alli/Pogba
Kane/Lukaku/Firmino

It's a strong team I think, but it's definitely a cause for concern that I'm doubled up on United, Tottenham and Liverpool in attacking areas with no attacking players from Chelsea, City or Arsenal. But it's hard to find someone from those 3 that I would actually want until Alexis or Hazard find their way back into a rhythm.

2 x £4m keepers is asking for trouble, although I think we can be confident in Elliot until Christmas. The problem is, will he get many clean sheets? Also, whats the craic with Darlow? If for some reason he ends up playing you may need to take a points hit to have a playing keeper... Defence is OK although some concerns around Daniels - a tough run of fixtures, you would play him every week and may be relying on attacking points. Jones and Cedric seem to have cemented their spots, for now.

Midfield you've gone with the Spurs/Liverpool/United mix which is becoming something of a template. I think Carroll is still the standout £4.5m 5th MF, although I'm not sold on Renato Sanchez. If you go with 3-4-3 you would be playing one of these every week. Up front is where you are really strong, with 1/3 of your total budget spent on three strikers. This is at the expense of a premium keeper, premium defender, and 4th midfielder. It also leaves you with a decision on captaincy, which will inevitably lead to frustration some weeks!

There's no right or wrong decision, but the £4m-£5m you could save by downgrading either Kane or Lukaku could really strengthen the rest of the team. I think an inherent part of the £11m+ pricetag on players is linked to the return when you captain them.

extra gravy

Colking wrote: »

Good thinking. You also have Wimmer for Stoke and Yedlin for Newcastle @ 4.4

Great shout on Yedlin, he looks the pick of the 4.4 defenders I think. Will probably ditch Francis for him, Bournemouth can't defend and Wimmer's fixtures don't look appealing for another month or so.

extra gravy

Alli vs Eriksen and Pogba vs Mkhi is wrecking my head. Alli being suspended for the first 3 CL games might swing it in his favour. Mkhi is more creative but will probably see less game. Will probably end up going Alli/Pogba.

the whole year inn

extra gravy wrote: »

Alli vs Eriksen and Pogba vs Mkhi is wrecking my head. Alli being suspended for the first 3 CL games might swing it in his favour. Mkhi is more creative but will probably see less game. Will probably end up going Alli/Pogba.

Gone with Pogba and Eirksen myself,Pogba might be on Penos and Eirksen edges it slightly for me even tho theres not much in it.

Sanchez is temping me aswell,is Yedlin going to start?

extra gravy

the whole year inn wrote: »

Gone with Pogba and Eirksen myself,Pogba might be on Penos and Eirksen edges it slightly for me even tho theres not much in it.

Sanchez is temping me aswell,is Yedlin going to start?

He should do, pretty sure he was first choice last season.

Scorpion Sting

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

If Sanchez and Hazard show the kind of FF form we all know they are capable of then that midfield could compensate for the light front line.

Id be more conservative and would downgrade one of your midfielders to a 4.5/5 to allow you to upgrade one of your front 2 to include 1 from Lukaku, Kane or Aguero

....or even a less risky combo of something like 2 fron Jesus/Firmino/Morata

Aguero? He's an 11.5 million rotation risk now. Not a good fantasy asset in my opinion.

DJIMI TRARORE

Surely Hazard goes straight back into the Chelsea team,nicely eased in by Belgium in both games

patmac

Team A (current Wildcard team)
Foster, Elliot,
Alonso,Jones, Bavies, Cedric, Rosenior,
Mane, Pogba, Eriksen, Brady, Carroll
Lukaku, Firmino,Chicarito
Team B
De Gea,Elliot,
Jones, Bavies, Gomez, Yedlin,Cedric,
Mane, Pogba, Eriksen, Brady, Sanches
Kane, Firmino,Chicarito
No Chelsea or City in B but I prefer that one I think.

extra gravy

Final draft hopefully, not a penny left in the bank

Foster Elliot
Jones Cedric Naughton Mee Yedlin
Salah Eriksen Mkhi Carroll RLC
Kane Lukaku Firmino

the whole year inn

Any love for Siggy, he got two goals few nights ago, I'm thinking about getting him in.

The real mccoy 91

the whole year inn wrote: »

Any love for Siggy, he got two goals few nights ago, I'm thinking about getting him in.

In 2 weeks his fixtures take a nice upturn

Shedite27

the whole year inn wrote: »

Any love for Siggy, he got two goals few nights ago, I'm thinking about getting him in.

I'm thinking about it alright. Although everyone needs a Liverpool/United/Spurs mid so you'll need a cheap striker to afford a 4th expensive mid.

ShaneU

This team is for a monthly competition, so only considering the next 4 fixtures

extra gravy

Just a heads up for anyone with Mee on wc, he's 88% to a drop so could be a nice 4.4 by Saturday morning.

Jesper

Opinions on my WC? 
Thought I'd hit a hell of a lot more price rises than I did! 
I'll change out Mbemba. I'd love to find an extra 0.5m to upgrade my 5th defender to another 4.5 (Holgate in 2 weeks). Still not convinced in a Swansea defender either. 
Foster      Elliot
Bailly       Hegazi     Naughton      Alonso      Mbemba
Alli             Mané            Pogba          Chicharito          Carroll
Lukaku          Morata        Chicho

PARlance

Jesper wrote: »

Opinions on my WC? 
Thought I'd hit a hell of a lot more price rises than I did! 
I'll change out Mbemba. I'd love to find an extra 0.5m to upgrade my 5th defender to another 4.5 (Holgate in 2 weeks). Still not convinced in a Swansea defender either. 
Foster      Elliot
Bailly       Hegazi     Naughton      Alonso      Mbemba
Alli             Mané            Pogba          Chicharito          Carroll
Lukaku          Morata        Chicho

Chicho Time 2...

The real mccoy 91

Right opinions on this please

Foster Elliot

Simpson naughton Cedric lejeune tuanzebe

Salah eriksen Pogba Sanchez Antonio/Willian

Hernandez Jesus Calvert Lewin

Looking at a 3-5-2 most weeks obviously

patmac

Lukaku or Kane lads? Don't want both.

PVA

Kane for me

shineon23

Anyone else curious how Oxlade-Chamberlain will fit into the Liverpool lineup. He'll surely get minutes after they've paid £35 mill for him?

If he becomes a certain starter he could be a nice cheap way to buy a ticket for the Pool midfielder lottery at 6.0.

Shanotheslayer

Gents,

Kane and Silva

or

Jesus and Alli?

Absolute head wreck.