FPL Wildcard Thread 2020/2021

Green&Red

Green&Red wrote: »

A team without any TAA or Robbo looks lovely


Ryan/Steele

Konsa/Holding/Marcel/James/Taylor

Son/KDB/Salah/Podence/Burke

DCL/Jimi/Jesus

FHFC wrote: »

4.5/4.0 keepers TBC (May stretch to a 5m keeper if funds permit)
Coleman, Saiss, Lamptey, Justin (or maybe KWP), 4.0
Salah, KDB, Son, Prodence, Burke
Werner, Jiminez, DCL

1m in bank at that assuming Werner eventually drops in price.

No Liverpool defence teams look great till you realise they have no Liverpool defence.

But if Coleman or Saiss (with those superb fixtures) can get a 6 or 7 pointer when Trent gets his 15 it's a matter of what the 2.5m for you elsewhere. Gonna gamble without most likely. Its 2 transfers to revert.

KWP - I know Southampton have been awful but they surely have to tighten up a bit. And kwp rotates quite well with Lamptey and has looked to have good assist potential so far. Justin has looked good but still could be dropped when Pereira returns. James at 5.0 also remains a gametime risk I think.

Dont know if this Burke fella is worth the risk. He played OOP but is he in any way nailed? Especially if and when SHU sign a striker. Bissouma is the best 4.5 mid otherwise I think and may go with him despite the suspension.

Jiminez is pricey for not being explosive in the past, but with those fixtures perhaps his ceiling is higher and even captainable.

Werner I want and will probably captain against WBA but needs to justify his spot pretty quick after that. Can be swapped to a lot of options especially with 1m in bank.

Cant see what to spend the 1m on right now. It doesnt change a 5m def to a liverpool def. It doesnt change a Podence to a Hamez, and I dont think spending it on say Klitch as a 5th mid is worth it. And I dont see many of the 5m keepers worth 0.5 more than the 4.5 options.
Rather keep it for flexibility for now.

That's my current thinking. Feedback welcomed.

greedygoblin

Had 2 FTs heading into this GW. Originally intended to make 3 or 4 transfers for a -8 maximum. Out went Auba, JWP & Ings. In arrived KdB, Klich & Richarlison. All well and good. Decided to do a bit more tinkering & now find myself on -52!!!



I suppose I better use that chip now before the deadline? :pac:

Fitz*

Holding starts tonight for Arsenal and Luiz is back now too, so that will probably reduce his game time further in the league. There are other good 4.5 options out there and I have too much money invested in Bavies.

I'm not happy with my 4.5 striker, or midfielders, even if I have got good returns from them so far.

Goalkeepers are just the wrong options.

Edging closer to that wildcard button.

FHFC

Anything to be said for doubling on City with Sterling and KDB for next 4 games or so, instead of Salah.

Sterling a serious differential and could outscored Mo in the next 4 games. Maybe one of the next 4 where Mo would be overwhelming captain choice

CSF

FHFC wrote: »

Anything to be said for doubling on City with Sterling and KDB for next 4 games or so, instead of Salah.

Sterling a serious differential and could outscored Mo in the next 4 games. Maybe one of the next 4 where Mo would be overwhelming captain choice

It’s not the worst idea, but I’d be edging towards Salah in that duel. When you add the fact that it’s easier to captain Salah than Sterling (if you already have De Bruyne) that’s another factor too.

eggy81

Will greenwood get a run of games from now fo we think.

Shedite27

eggy81 wrote: »

Will greenwood get a run of games from now fo we think.

YEs, United were aful without him against Palace

munster87

Anyone else worried about Podence rotation now that they have signed Semedo and Douglas Costa rumours too?

ThunbergsAreGo

Draft 2

Martinez/Steer

Robertson, James, Saiss, Mitchell, Lamptey

Podence, KDB, Son, James R, Angiussa

Werner, Jesus, Jiminez

Worried its a bit too heavy up top, but great fixtures for all in the next while and all should start, and an easy swap after these games to a 6M with an upgrade to Anguissa (to Foden) or James to TAA or Podence to Greenwood

My mantra on this WC was to attack, and this does just that - only issue might be the lack of pen takers

ThunbergsAreGo

munster87 wrote: »

Anyone else worried about Podence rotation now that they have signed Semedo and Douglas Costa rumours too?

Yes - major worries, but Klich etc provide a jumping off point if it all goes wrong.

Green&Red

FHFC wrote: »

Anything to be said for doubling on City with Sterling and KDB for next 4 games or so, instead of Salah.

Sterling a serious differential and could outscored Mo in the next 4 games. Maybe one of the next 4 where Mo would be overwhelming captain choice

I’m considering that. Also considering Werner for this week only and then move him onto Jesus

Green&Red

Fitz* wrote: »

Holding starts tonight for Arsenal and Luiz is back now too, so that will probably reduce his game time further in the league. There are other good 4.5 options out there and I have too much money invested in Bavies.

I'm not happy with my 4.5 striker, or midfielders, even if I have got good returns from them so far.

Goalkeepers are just the wrong options.

Edging closer to that wildcard button.

What makes you think Holding will lose game time?

eggy81

Current draft.

Ryan, miazek
Ake, Saiss, vvd, Justin, dunne

Jamrod, Zaha, Kdb,son klich

Kane, werner brewster.

Thoughts. Still have .3 in the bank. Tempted by greenwood instead of son or Jamrod

ThunbergsAreGo

eggy81 wrote: »

Current draft.

Ryan, miazek
Ake, Saiss, vvd, Justin, dunne

Jamrod, Zaha, Kdb,son klich

Kane, werner brewster.

Thoughts. Still have .3 in the bank. Tempted by greenwood instead of son or Jamrod

I worry about Dunne, Ake and Justins gametime in a few weeks

ThunbergsAreGo

Abrahams performance tonight worrying any WC Werner owners?

Fitz*

eggy81 wrote: »

Current draft.

Ryan, miazek
Ake, Saiss, vvd, Justin, dunne

Jamrod, Zaha, Kdb,son klich

Kane, werner brewster.

Thoughts. Still have .3 in the bank. Tempted by greenwood instead of son or Jamrod

You're basically going without any Liverpool attackers.

Could you downgrade Ake, switch Werner for Jimi and then try move up one of your mids to Mane perhaps? 3 higher priced mids there, so take your pick.

FHFC

CSF wrote: »

It’s not the worst idea, but I’d be edging towards Salah in that duel. When you add the fact that it’s easier to captain Salah than Sterling (if you already have De Bruyne) that’s another factor too.

It's a bit of a hail mary pass yeah, and it's a bit early for those yet. Reacting to a desperate week last week looking for a quick differential fix.

ThunbergsAreGo

FHFC wrote: »

It's a bit of a hail mary pass yeah, and it's a bit early for those yet. Reacting to a desperate week last week looking for a quick differential fix.

I can't see a game in the next 6 id be going Salah over KDB as captain

macraignil

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Abrahams performance tonight worrying any WC Werner owners?

I don't have Werner in the team currently with the fear of a price drop but most drafts of the wildcard team have him in as captain for the game against WBA. I did not see the Chelsea Liverpool game last game week but the premier league site has Werner on the left of a front three with Havertz in the middle. I'm more worried by the Havertz hat trick and might have to go for a new wildcard team draft with him in instead of Werner.

Beef or Salmon

Have you seen Havertz in the 2 Prem games? Not good.

ThunbergsAreGo

macraignil wrote: »

I don't have Werner in the team currently with the fear of a price drop but most drafts of the wildcard team have him in as captain for the game against WBA. I did not see the Chelsea Liverpool game last game week but the premier league site has Werner on the left of a front three with Havertz in the middle. I'm more worried by the Havertz hat trick and might have to go for a new wildcard team draft with him in instead of Werner.

Yeah this season is messing my head, the Havertz drop was the primary reason I wildcarded and now I might put him back in.....

This game...

Easiest is to avoid Chelsea but West Brom are awful

CSF

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

I can't see a game in the next 6 id be going Salah over KDB as captain

Gameweek 7 against West Ham. Salah at home would be a lock for captain if you had him. I’d probably go for him at home to Sheff United soon too given his home record and Sheff United not looking quite as impenetrable.

Fitz*

macraignil wrote: »

I don't have Werner in the team currently with the fear of a price drop but most drafts of the wildcard team have him in as captain for the game against WBA. I did not see the Chelsea Liverpool game last game week but the premier league site has Werner on the left of a front three with Havertz in the middle. I'm more worried by the Havertz hat trick and might have to go for a new wildcard team draft with him in instead of Werner.

If you are on wildcard, just take out Werner tonight, and just replace him with someone who is not near a drop. You can bring him in tomorrow again, possibly for cheaper.

Ace2007

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

I worry about Dunne, Ake and Justins gametime in a few weeks

Whose going to take Ake's spot - they went out and bought him because they needed a central defender and he cost £41m.

Ace2007

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Yeah this season is messing my head, the Havertz drop was the primary reason I wildcarded and now I might put him back in.....

This game...

Easiest is to avoid Chelsea but West Brom are awful

Just how bad are West Brom?

Yes they conceded 5 the last day, but there were down to 10 men for 3 of those goals. In the first game of the season, Leicester scored two penalties.

PARlance

Ace2007 wrote: »

Whose going to take Ake's spot - they went out and bought him because they needed a central defender and he cost £41m.

Wouldn't be the first defender City bought for big money who lost his place in fairness

Ace2007

PARlance wrote: »

Wouldn't be the first defender City bought for big money who lost his place in fairness

While that is true, he's only just joined and all reviews where that he did good.

Look at the list of central defenders that they have

John Stones - liability when he plays
Garcia - won't sign a new contact so can't see him playing much
Otamendi - usually on bench - says a lot when Stones plays ahead of you

I don't think it's fair to say that his place could be gone in a few weeks in the same way Dunne might lose his spot.

BoysNoize

Martinez (Steer)
Robertson James Saiss (Dunne, Mitchell)
KDB Salah James Podence (Burke)
DCL Werner Jimi

My main consideration is trying to squeeze Son in, would need to remove DCL and Robertson probably.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

eggy81

Do any of ye trust that kane will hit form having to deal with jose ball. Is he risky. Must fancy himself against Newcastle given their start.

macraignil

BoysNoize wrote: »

Martinez (Steer)
Robertson James Saiss (Dunne, Mitchell)
KDB Salah James Podence (Burke)
DCL Werner Jimi

My main consideration is trying to squeeze Son in, would need to remove DCL and Robertson probably.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

Looks good to me.


Bench might not be the strongest and there is a danger all of them could loose their starting positions in my opinion.



I was all set for bringing in Werner but after the EFL cup result I'm not sure he will be played as centre forward so might go with someone else in my own team.