FPL Wildcard Thread 2019/20

Ace2007

gandalfio wrote: »

Moved Sterling out to get KDB in to free up funds for Aguero.

Pope Heaton

TAA Digne Ward Hanley Lundstram

KDB Salah Mount Cantwell James

Aguero Abraham Pukki

Are two mids and forwards from both Chelsea and Norwich overkill? Can't think of who else to get in for Mount in the 6.5 bracket...

If KdB blanked and Sterling scored yesterday would you still have done the move?

Sterling and Aguero if stay injury free will be probably be within top 5 scorers by end of season. KdB if injury free in the top 10 - are you ok missing out on Sterling goals?

gandalfio

Ace2007 wrote: »

If KdB blanked and Sterling scored yesterday would you still have done the move?

Sterling and Aguero if stay injury free will be probably be within top 5 scorers by end of season. KdB if injury free in the top 10 - are you ok missing out on Sterling goals?

KDB has one point less than Sterling and costs 2.6m less than Sterling. That's my reasoning.

gandalfio

Ace2007 wrote: »

If KdB blanked and Sterling scored yesterday would you still have done the move?

And yes I would have in order to get Aguero in and keep a city mid

Benimar

Morning all!

rgace

Pope + 4m GK

TAA, Zinchenko, Lindstrom, Guillbert, Kelly

Salah, Sterling, KDB, James, Hayden

Pukki, Haller, Abraham

0.5 itb

Happy enough with that I think, would like Aguero but can't put together a team with him without losing one of Saah/Sterling/KDB.

I could upgrade the sub keeper but Pope's fixtures are reasonable for the next few weeks so I will leave the 0.5 itb just in case!

Rikand

:pac:

Ace2007

rgace wrote: »

Pope + 4m GK

TAA, Zinchenko, Lindstrom, Guillbert, Kelly

Salah, Sterling, KDB, James, Hayden

Pukki, Haller, Abraham

0.5 itb

Happy enough with that I think, would like Aguero but can't put together a team with him without losing one of Saah/Sterling/KDB.

I could upgrade the sub keeper but Pope's fixtures are reasonable for the next few weeks so I will leave the 0.5 itb just in case!

If your on Wild Card then you should be able to make it happen to get Aguero if you really want.

It's probably now or January if you wait to get him in.

Earleybird

gandalfio wrote: »

KDB has one point less than Sterling and costs 2.6m less than Sterling. That's my reasoning.

That won't last. Plus KDB will never light it up, Sterling has potential for scoring 3 or 4 in a game and/or a bag of assists.

POKERKING

rgace wrote: »

Pope + 4m GK

TAA, Zinchenko, Lindstrom, Guillbert, Kelly

Salah, Sterling, KDB, James, Hayden

Pukki, Haller, Abraham

0.5 itb

Happy enough with that I think, would like Aguero but can't put together a team with him without losing one of Saah/Sterling/KDB.

I could upgrade the sub keeper but Pope's fixtures are reasonable for the next few weeks so I will leave the 0.5 itb just in case!

Pretty much my team on my first go. Have since swapped kdb to aguero and abraham to cantwell.

Porthallian

KdB Mount Zinchenko

Or

Sterling Cantwell Lundstrom?

Really think Sterling hampers the rest of the team. Also have Aguero, Salah

Rikand

I'd prefer the second option. Remains to be seen how zincenko will stay in the team when Mendy returns.

I think sterling has a much higher ceiling for points.

I'm currently last in the world though, so maybe get advice elsewhere

skippy15

gandalfio wrote: »

Moved Sterling out to get KDB in to free up funds for Aguero.

Pope Heaton

TAA Digne Ward Hanley Lundstram

KDB Salah Mount Cantwell James

Aguero Abraham Pukki

Are two mids and forwards from both Chelsea and Norwich overkill? Can't think of who else to get in for Mount in the 6.5 bracket...

My WC team is practically the same except ward for zincenko, sterling is the only issue but agree the balance of the team is much better as we have it

jamesbere

Going to wildcard as I want to make a 4 or 5 changes so might aswell. I'm gambling on a price rise over international break so we'll see if it pays off.

Pope
TAA Otamendi Pieters maitland Niles
Sterling Salah De Bruyne Richarlison
Haller Abraham

Button Greenwood Kelly Lansbury

If one of guendouzi or lundstrom can price rise I'll be able to to keep one so have better bench option

Double Burnley is a gamble but it might be well worth it

crushproof

jamesbere wrote: »

Double Burnley is a gamble but it might be well worth it

On paper Burnley have a good run coming up so I think you'll be alright. I've gone Barnes up front so they better do alright!

skippy15

My WC team comes down to sterling or kdb and more balance, have fear about sterling I don't with kdb

Pete_Cavan

jamesbere wrote: »

If one of guendouzi or lundstrom can price rise I'll be able to to keep one so have better bench option

Not sure what you mean by this. Do you mean you need to sell one for 0.1 more to be able to afford the team you want? You will only get the 0.1 if the player rises by 0.2, this is not going to happen with Guendouzi and only applies to Lundstram if you bought him at 4.1.

And, assuming you don't have him already, why go for Pieters at 4.6 when you could have someone like Soyuncu at 4.5, good fixtures and likely to rise in price at least once? Burnley double defence is too risky, particularly on a WC when you can easily spread the risk.

jamesbere

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

Not sure what you mean by this. Do you mean you need to sell one for 0.1 more to be able to afford the team you want? You will only get the 0.1 if the player rises by 0.2, this is not going to happen with Guendouzi and only applies to Lundstram if you bought him at 4.1.

And, assuming you don't have him already, why go for Pieters at 4.6 when you could have someone like Soyuncu at 4.5, good fixtures and likely to rise in price at least once? Burnley double defence is too risky, particularly on a WC when you can easily spread the risk.

Currently I have guendouzi and lundstrom (him from the start) I'm .1 short for Otamendi so need one of them to go up to do it, if not I'll have to go with Lansbury at 4.4 which is a weaker bench option.

3 out 4 of Leicesters fixtures are against top 6. So don't fancy that. Double Burnley is a gamble but I like there next 3 and the rest of the team I safe enough I can afford a gamble

Pete_Cavan

jamesbere wrote: »

Currently I have guendouzi and lundstrom (him from the start) I'm .1 short for Otamendi so need one of them to go up to do it, if not I'll have to go with Lansbury at 4.4 which is a weaker bench option.

3 out 4 of Leicesters fixtures are against top 6. So don't fancy that. Double Burnley is a gamble but I like there next 3 and the rest of the team I safe enough I can afford a gamble

Guendouzi going up will be no good to you, same with Lundstram going up again. You would need two risers from either to benefit from them. I'm assuming you don't have Pieters already, which would mean you can save yourself 0.1 by going for a 4.5 defender instead. Soyuncu was just an example, but he is a good option longer term and, assuming he rises soon and doesn't fall soon after, you could make a profit on him in time.

jamesbere

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

Guendouzi going up will be no good to you, same with Lundstram going up again. You would need two risers from either to benefit from them. I'm assuming you don't have Pieters already, which would mean you can save yourself 0.1 by going for a 4.5 defender instead. Soyuncu was just an example, but he is a good option longer term and, assuming he rises soon and doesn't fall soon after, you could make a profit on him in time.

Oh I have Pieters alright, I'll stick with the plan for now. Soyuncu is tempting but I'll hold tough and see. Thanks for advice

Pete_Cavan

jamesbere wrote: »

Oh I have Pieters alright, I'll stick with the plan for now. Soyuncu is tempting but I'll hold tough and see. Thanks for advice

Doesn't your plan require an extra 0.1 though? My point is if you are hoping for an extra 0.1 from Guendouzi or Lundstram there is very little chance of that happening. If you got Pieters at 4.5, you will likely be able to sell him for 4.6 before the deadline which is where the extra 0.1 comes from. Notwithstanding any of that, double Burnley defence is not a good strategy, particularly with a weak bench.

tomwaits48

played my wildcard at the start of the IB, now I've no idea what to do with my team!

beaver111

Pope. Ryan
Van aanholt. Luntstrom zinchenko
James mane caballos debruyne richarlson
Kane aubame


Kelly greenwood Rico

Opinion please, wondering about getting in
Ageuro😨

Pete_Cavan

beaver111 wrote: »

Pope. Ryan
Van aanholt. Luntstrom zinchenko
James mane caballos debruyne richarlson
Kane aubame


Kelly greenwood Rico

Opinion please, wondering about getting in
Ageuro😨

PVA is an odd choice for most expensive defender, better options at same price or less, particularly when you already have CP defence covered.

Personally, I don't think Caballos is a good choice, he isn't guaranteed enough minutes. You could see a good few 1s from him but you are relying on him as a starter. Imo, go cheaper there and upgrade elsewhere. You could easily upgrade your bench to more useful players without getting rid of premiums.

skippy15

Getting close
Pope
AA Digne Pieters
Salah Sterling KDB Mount
Abraham Pukki Barnes

Button/ Cantwell/ Lund/ Hanley


Two choices are Digne or Zink thinking Digne

Then its KDB/ Barnes V Aguero/ dedonker with cantwell starting

Pete_Cavan

Am I the only one who thinks that Pieters is a terrible player to have? At least one of his assists on opening day was a ball hoofed forward and history suggests that that is the end of his attacking points for the season. He isn't worth 4.6 when there are plenty of others at 4.5. Burnley defence certainly isn't good enough to justify a double up for those with Pope. Pieters ownership on GW1 was almost nothing and for good reason, if he hadn't got two assists that day nobody would even consider him.

Father Hernandez

Had a decent GW1 & 2 sitting at 140k

Since it's all gone sour - 1.4mil

WC is:

Pope (Button)

Digne | Robertson | Walker | Lundstrum (Kelly)

Sterling | Salah | Cantwell | McGinn (Robinson)

Aguero (C) | Abraham (Greenwood)

Couple of risks and a lot riding on the top 2. Both are in smashing form. Any thoughts?

Iused2likebusts

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

Am I the only one who thinks that Pieters is a terrible player to have? At least one of his assists on opening day was a ball hoofed forward and history suggests that that is the end of his attacking points for the season. He isn't worth 4.6 when there are plenty of others at 4.5. Burnley defence certainly isn't good enough to justify a double up for those with Pope. Pieters ownership on GW1 was almost nothing and for good reason, if he hadn't got two assists that day nobody would even consider him.

I think he is an alright pick but would expect Taylor to take his place. Dyche tends to leave a player in once he is doing alright , whereas most other managers would move back to the first choice Taylor quicker. I got lowton as he is more assured of his spot than Pieters. Apart from Lundstram, soynucu a C pal defender . I can't see any better value than a 4.5 burnley defender. Their very favourable fixtures almost move them to the top of the pile .

markc91

Just activated my WC made 5 changes to my squad have went from:

Ederson (Button)
Digne Trent Laporte Sanchez (Lundstram)
Sterling Pogba Cantwell (Dendoncker,Martial)
Auba Pukki Greenwood

to

Adrian (Button)
Digne Trent Walker Lundstram (Lascelles)
Sterling Mane Ceballos Martial (Cantwell)
Auba Pukki (Greenwood)

Anyone i shouldnt be bringing in or how does that look?

scotchy

markc91 wrote: »

Just activated my WC made 5 changes to my squad have went from:

Ederson (Button)
Digne Trent Laporte Sanchez (Lundstram)
Sterling Pogba Cantwell (Dendoncker,Martial)
Auba Pukki Greenwood

to

Adrian (Button)
Digne Trent Walker Lundstram (Lascelles)
Sterling Mane Ceballos Martial (Cantwell)
Auba Pukki (Greenwood)

Anyone i shouldnt be bringing in or how does that look?

Martial due to drop in price tonight, Take him out and bring back in tomorrow if you really want him.

.

dsmythy

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

Am I the only one who thinks that Pieters is a terrible player to have? At least one of his assists on opening day was a ball hoofed forward and history suggests that that is the end of his attacking points for the season. He isn't worth 4.6 when there are plenty of others at 4.5. Burnley defence certainly isn't good enough to justify a double up for those with Pope. Pieters ownership on GW1 was almost nothing and for good reason, if he hadn't got two assists that day nobody would even consider him.

You convinced me enough to look into that. Just glancing over the local newspapers ratings of their players, there seems to be a little criticism on his defending in each game he's played. If true you'd imagine Dyche would be well aware of what he's seen too. I'm switching to Lowton for now unless some other 4.5 flutters at me before deadline. Pity we didn't know Taylor was taking over. Him being 4.4 and all that!

Porthallian

Opinions please lads:

Team A
Pope Button
Zinchenko Lowton Masuaku Guilbert Hanley
Salah KdB Son Hayden Guendozi
Aguero Auba Ayew

Team B
Pope Button
Digne Lowton Maitland-Niles Guilbert Hanley
Salah Sterling H.Wilson Mount Guendozi
Aguero Haller Barnes

Team C
Pope Button
Lowton Maitland-Niles Guilbert Hanley Kelly
Salah Sterling Richarlison Mount Guendozi
Aguero Haller Barnes

Rikand

Pukki or Haller

Mount or James

My only remaining decisions

Rikand

Rikand wrote: »

Pukki or Haller

Mount or James

My only remaining decisions

Mount and Haller.

Honestly a very very easy decision.

Benimar

Porthallian wrote: »

Opinions please lads:

Team A
Pope Button
Zinchenko Lowton Masuaku Guilbert Hanley
Salah KdB Son Hayden Guendozi
Aguero Auba Ayew

Team B
Pope Button
Digne Lowton Maitland-Niles Guilbert Hanley
Salah Sterling H.Wilson Mount Guendozi
Aguero Haller Barnes

Team C
Pope Button
Lowton Maitland-Niles Guilbert Hanley Kelly
Salah Sterling Richarlison Mount Guendozi
Aguero Haller Barnes

Team A is a definite no for me. Playing 3 of Masuaku, Guilbert, Hanley, Hayden, Guendouzi and Ayew each week would fill me with dread tbh.

It's a toss up between the other 2 teams, but I don't like either back line. I think you need to downgrade Sterling or Aguero and put cash elsewhere.

I have similar issues, I want Auba, but its either him or Sterling (I have Salah and KdB also). Both would destroy the rest of my team.

Porthallian

Benimar wrote: »

Team A is a definite no for me. Playing 3 of Masuaku, Guilbert, Hanley, Hayden, Guendouzi and Ayew each week would fill me with dread tbh.

It's a toss up between the other 2 teams, but I don't like either back line. I think you need to downgrade Sterling or Aguero and put cash elsewhere.

I have similar issues, I want Auba, but its either him or Sterling (I have Salah and KdB also). Both would destroy the rest of my team.

Thanks for the advice. I just can't seem to settle on a team that doesn't include Sterling AND Aguero. Could have 1 with KdB instead it's just worrying not having Kun at this stage.

Back to the drawing board....

Benimar

Porthallian wrote: »

Thanks for the advice. I just can't seem to settle on a team that doesn't include Sterling AND Aguero. Could have 1 with KdB instead it's just worrying not having Kun at this stage.

Back to the drawing board....

The only way Sterling and Aguero would work is to sell Salah, which isn't something I'd recommend either!

I think its 2 from Sterling, Aguero and Salah. The 3rd one will kill you at times, but you just have to live with it. Very few team will have all 3 (especially if they have KdB, Auba, Vardy etc) so we are all in a similar boat.

Necronomicon

Similarly, I can't decide between Aguero and KDB. At the moment it looks like:

Aguero + James, or:
KDB + Pukki

The latter also allows me to do Tielemans to Maddison (who I think will ultimately be the better Leicester choice) and have TAA over VVD.

Alternatively, I could keep Tielemans and do Pukki to Haller.

km79

Considering doing it next week now
Carrying a fair few passengers and should have a bit more info on a few players

jamesbere

Right wildcard done

Pope
TAA Otamendi Digne KWP
Sterling Kdb Mane Tielemans
Abraham Haller

Button Lundstram Greenwood Guendouzi
1.0 itb
Going for Mane over Salah cos it gives me that extra money to adapt my side if I need to.
Happy with this now, at last

893bet

Is sterling worth it over KDG?

Problem with taking him out is that it would be so hard to get him back.

Rikand

Deleted User wrote: »

Mount and Haller.

Honestly a very very easy decision.

Sometimes the mind is clouded....

Thanks

Benimar

Really, really tempted by Auba now that Lacazette is out. Would mean leaving Sterling or KdB out though?

Benimar

Is this asking for trouble?

Pope

Digne, Otamendi, Mings, Lundstram
Salah, Sterling, KdB, McGinn
Aubameyang, Barnes

Button, Dunk, Cantwell, Greenwood

I can't shake the feeling that Auba could be gold.

The 'sensible' option would be:

Pope
Robertson, Digne, Otamendi, Mings, Lundstram
Salah, Sterling, KdB, Cantwell, Guendouzi
Haller, Pukki, Barnes

Any opinions?

stephenl15

Benimar wrote: »

Is this asking for trouble?

Pope

Digne, Otamendi, Mings, Lundstram
Salah, Sterling, KdB, McGinn
Aubameyang, Barnes

Button, Dunk, Cantwell, Greenwood

I can't shake the feeling that Auba could be gold.

The 'sensible' option would be:

Pope
Robertson, Digne, Otamendi, Mings, Lundstram
Salah, Sterling, KdB, Cantwell, Guendouzi
Haller, Pukki, Barnes

Any opinions?

Not asking for trouble at all. I like option one. Make your own decisions, go with your gut, That's what this game is all about.

For example I've had TAA and Robertson from gw, not many seem to still do but I just think they will be worth the doble up long term.

In saying that, I'd try squeeze one of them in :P

Porthallian

Pope
Digne Maitland-Niles Lowton Lundstram
Salah KdB Mount
Aguero Haller Auba
(Button Douglas L. Guendozi Hanley)

Think I'm done....

skippy15

Pope
Trent Digne Zinc Lund
Salah KDB Mount James
Aguero C Abraham

Button Pukki Cantwell Hanley

Aguero V Sterling was the main balance question, but C Aguero just feels right
Obviously Pukki will play ahead of Lund most weeks-
Abraham just gets nod for me over Barnes, think Chelsea will score more goals even if Barnes will be involved in a higher % of goals

galwaylad14

stephenl15 wrote: »

Not asking for trouble at all. I like option one. Make your own decisions, go with your gut, That's what this game is all about.

For example I've had TAA and Robertson from gw, not many seem to still do but I just think they will be worth the doble up long term.

In saying that, I'd try squeeze one of them in :P

Ya I’d love that team if it had some Liverpool defensive cover, could maybe downgrade McGinn or else get Mane instead of Salah?

KevIRL

Pope (4.0)
Taa, digne, ota, pieters, Lund
Salah, kdb, sterling, mount, cant
Pukki Haller ayew

V template that

Pope (4.0)
Taa, digne, ota, pieters, Lund
Salah, kdb, sterling, ceballos, cant
Abrahams, Haller, ayew

Less template with ceb and Abraham in for mount and pukki

Pope (4.0)
Taa, ota, soy, lowton, Lund
Salah, kdb, sterling, gwendooozi, cant
PEA, pukki ayew

Four premiums including pea.

Which one ye think? First the safest but third looks pretty fun

Pete_Cavan

KevIRL wrote: »

Pope (4.0)
Taa, ota, soy, lowton, Lund
Salah, kdb, sterling, gwendooozi, cant
PEA, pukki ayew

Personally, I'd go with this but I'd switch Cantwell to Dendonker and Pukki to Abraham. I think you need Chelsea attacking cover for their run of good fixtures. I also have no faith in Norwich. They have the worst defence in the league and their goals against will likely be a lot worse by the end of the day. Sooner or later they will realise that they are in a relegation dogfight and change their style of play to concede less.

Rikand

Think I'm more or less set

Pope(4.0)
TAA Digne Lund Mings (Kelly)
Salah Sterling Mount Ceballos (Douglas)
Aguero Haller (ayew)

Worried about Ceballos a little given his game time but surely emery has to realise that arsenal just look so.much better when he's on the pitch sooner or later.

Might consider rotating swaps of Haller to pukki and back in depending on their fixtures for the weeks ahead