2021/2022 Wildcard thread.

joeyboy11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118008317#Comment_118008317

Looks good. As mentioned Chilwell is the only question mark but he has a very high potential for a high score and like you said you have a strong bench. I have Rudiger and think I’ll switch him out for Reece James next week if he’s available and looking like he could start

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118008317#Comment_118008317

I like it in general though as said Azpi might be a better pick than Chilwell who has Alonso for competition and the CL is back next week so there will likely be rotation. Im thinking of going Mbewmo on my own WC as his underlying numbers are very good at his price so expecting to see more from him.

Ive got Hwang in there too for now but I might find the extra money for Toney. Hwang is more of a punt than Toney who you know will play 90 minutes. Recency bias of his 2 goals scored probably convinced me to get him in but now Im thinking if he doesnt start he will likely be subbed in which could mean frustrating 1 pointers. Have you got a set formation, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3?

Luxembourgo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118012058#Comment_118012058

The big problem with Hwang is where do you go if it doesnt work. Increasingly thinking that I might either go up to Armstrong (great fixtures) or down to an Archer/Davis - which is my standard move.

On the formation - I am not really sure and its something I need to look more at today.

And finally, I agree Azpi might be a better pick, and might switch to him, but would caution against James having looked into it. Chilwell has never been subbed on in a PL game for Chelsea (which is a good thing FPL wise) - him and Alonso are like for like. James on the other hand has way more 1 point potential (as has been proven over the last few years) as both CHO and Azpi are very different footballers to him and he is a game/system changer. And I say that as a massive fan of James the footballer

Cartman78

Wildy active :-)

I was going to wait until next week but pulled the trigger this morning.

Main changes are in defence which had gone a bit ragged I'm recent weeks.

Not 100% yet on Jiminez, Rudiger and Saka.

Downgrading Jimmi to Hwang/Toney allows move to Greenwood/Pogba/Grealish etc.

All feedback welcome

Ros1234

Strong 13 outfield players Cartman, you'll probably have a good few points left on the bench each week, some players don't mind having that headache though.

Maybe switch White to Duffy, better chance of attacking points as long as Duffy keeps his place, so a small risk there for more reward. I'd lose Sanchez for Ramsdale then and maybe down grade one attacker and get Raya instead of Foster, but matter of opinion really.

Really like you're attacking players, Saka (1 game where Aresnal scored more than 1 goal, 5 goals in 7 games) & Doucoure (will DCL & Ricky coming back effect his output) are probably the players you'll be moving on in a few weeks, the other attackers are really good players and central to their teams.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118012375#Comment_118012375

yeah after I wrote that post I had an about turn on Hwang and got Toney in instead before his price rise last night. Ive got Mbeumo in there as well as Im positive about the outlook for Brentford. Theyve beaten Arsenal at home, put 3 past Liverpool and also beaten both Wolves and West Ham away. Which is pretty impressive for a newly promoted team, they have no fear about them and are looking like this seasons Sheffield. It'll be interesting to see how they get on v Chelsea this weekend.

Anyone got any ideas of a Veltman replacement or whether to replace him at all? I have Sanchez so was thinking of getting away from the double Brighton defence though part of me is feeling its just thinking the grass is greener elsewhere when it might not be. I already hold Livra as the other cheap defender.

Luxembourgo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118013942#Comment_118013942

Yeah the more I think the closer I am to welcoming K. Davis back to my team.

Looking at trying to squeeze in TAA, Son, Salah and Lukaku and its not too bad

Ramsdale, Foster

TAA, Cancelo, Christensen, Duffy, Livermento

Son, Raphina, Salah, Saka, Mbeumo

Antonio, Lukaku, Davis

Might downgrade Saka and upgrade Christensen, need to get the planner out

swoody

My big at the back build…any thoughts? I’ve 0.3 in the bank.

Luxembourgo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118017402#Comment_118017402

Go for it, looks good. Arguably too atrong a bench given you have gone mostly for the safe players at the back

rekluse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118013025#Comment_118013025

Looks good but would Townsend not be a better pick than doucore feels like he has a higher points ceiling and is cheaper.

Luxembourgo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118017437#Comment_118017437

Might he miss out with Richarlison and DCL back?

dr.kenneth noisewater

Down to the below choices, still unsure if Son is needed but opinions welcome

Son, ESR, Brownhill, Williams

Grealish, Saka, Sissoko, Duffy

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118017402#Comment_118017402

I like it and my own WC team is similar except just two Chelsea defenders and 1 City rather than 2+2. Only thing Id say is to have a plan of how you can get TAA back in if it becomes necessary. Im still unsure of whether or not to go without him but was thinking it will only take one big haul from him and suddenly I might have to do two transfers to get him back. So Im leaning towards keeping him on the WC now that we know he is back from injury and will play v Watford.

Luxembourgo

Anyone got a spare 0.5m?

markc91

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118007155#Comment_118007155

Latest Draft:

Mendy (Foster)

Gabriel Dias Cancelo Semedo (Duffy)

Grealish Salah Sarr Townsend (Raphinha)

Ronaldo Maupay (Davis)

Getting close to what I want now I think!

Cartman78

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118013025#Comment_118013025

Nearly there now I think...

Gone: Saka, Doucoure, Jiminez

In: Spacecraft, Foden/Grealish, Hwang

Wanted Jimmi but I reckon himself and Hwang will be sharing points if the last couple of GWs are anything to go by

Spacecraft in form and prob higher points ceiling that Doucoure.

Foden/Grealish and undoubted rotation risks but the upside is worth it imho

Leaves 0.4m ITB too so Rudiger can become Azpi if needs be

mdwexford

Currently on this.

Still a bit unsure on Foden and Antonio.

dr.kenneth noisewater

Fairly set on most of my team

Ramsdale/Foster

TAA/Cancelo/Azpi/Duffy/Livramento

Salah/Saka/Foden/Townsend/Sissoko

Lukaku/Antonio/Toney

My main choices are

Foden or Grealish, think Foden has more potential but Grealish will probably play more

Townsend/Toney vs Raphinia/Hwang, really want Raphinia but Hwang is diffucult to upgrade if he loses form/place so the first option seems safer

keane2097

Who is Spacecraft?

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118024303#Comment_118024303

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student7890

Currently on this team, with 4m ITB

Looking for balance with enough spare cash to upgrade to TAA in a few weeks. Double everton gives me anxiety but still they're in form, playing and striving..

I welcome comments

Father Hernandez

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118024904#Comment_118024904

Looks good and non templatey but I would be wary of double Brentford and double Everton attack.

Pick one of each and spread your money IMO. Toney prob the better pick for Brentford, I would prefer Townsend at Everton.

mdwexford

Going without Lukaku is a no go.

dr.kenneth noisewater

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118024904#Comment_118024904

Downgrade a GK to Foster and ditch double Everton

Luxembourgo

Going to wait till next week (or tomorrow morning) to WC

Don't mind United vs Leicester and its one more week of data/less headaches (Raphina)

Benimar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118025085#Comment_118025085

Don't agree. I may end up with him, but he's far from 'essential'.

If I go Vardy instead it gives me the option of Son in midfield. Seriously tempted by it.

Benimar

Opinions welcome:

Ramsdale, Foster

TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Duffy, Livramento

Salah, Son, Raphinha, Doucoure(or Townsend), Smith Rowe

Vardy, Saint Maximin, Toney.

0.2m ITB

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118025371#Comment_118025371

I would agree with this, but I would say Lukaku is the same as TAA really (cost being the only real difference), so while people say Lukaka isn't performing and hence not essential, they will still keep TAA despite the same logic really.

mdwexford

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118025371#Comment_118025371

Over the next four games I think it’s very important to have him.

We shall see I guess.

Lukaku, Antonio and Foden for me, Vardy, Saint Maximin and Son for you.

dsmythy

May as well lob my own in. I'm actively laying Chelsea. This may change rapidly after one week but I've the money in the bank for that.

Meslier Foster

TAA Cancelo White Konsa Livramento

Salah Raphinha Townsend Mbuemo Brownhill

Vardy Antonio Jimenez

Benimar

Well that Son news has put a spanner in the works. Probably change Son and ASM to Mbuemo and Lukaku now.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118026683#Comment_118026683

I only just heard about Son and Covid now, at least it makes the TAA decision a lot easier and I can figure out a way to get Son in GW12 for Spurs nice run.

Would like some Rudiger news, I know he is not playing but not sure if its a one week injury or what the story is. I think its his back so shouldnt be too bad but would be nice to know

bantee

Agreed, it's dampened things, swapped Son & Saka to KDB & Mbuemo but I'm still fairly happy with it:

Sanchez Foster

TAA Cancelo White Semedo Livra

KDB Salah Mbuemo Raph Brownhill

Lukaku Hwang Armstrong

Jim Gazebo

My wildcard team as it stands:

Martinez, Steer

Chilwell, TAA, Cancelo, White, Duffy

Salah, Townsend, Mbuemo, Mahrez, Douglas Luiz

Antonio, Vardy, Toney

Couple of points, I thought of changing Townsend for ESR or Saka but Townsend a man in form and a switch I can easily make later. Raphinha also in thoughts but was not bought on him missing this week. I'm not taken on Lukaku Vs Brentford. I have the money to get him next week. For some reason I think vardy against MU is better. I fell into this trap last year captaining Vardy Vs Liverpool due to depleted defence and not capt this time but here we go again.... 🤷‍♂️ Would like to cap Mahrez but will prob go Salah alright.

Benimar

Going to go with:

Ramsdale, Foster

TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo, Duffy, Livramento

Salah, Raphinha, Townsend, Smith Rowe, Mbuemo,

Lukaku, Vardy, Toney.

Not overly keen on the Brentford double up, but Mbuemo will be a sub most weeks. I like the 3rd attacking premium as it gives more flexibility if I want/need to move to Son, Ronaldo, Kane etc.

Cheese Wagstaff

Very close to pulling trigger. The one selection choice I have left is either:

Mahrez/Hwang or Foden/A. Armstrong.

Mahrez would be a punt for a week, but could downgrade to anybody and his numbers against Burnley are astonishing. Still in two minds though.

Temped to keep Rüdiger aswell even as I type 👀

sheroman01

I’m quite happy with this. Any glaring omissions? I’d love a Havertz punt but can’t really fit him in. Unless I drop Vardy. I’m gonna stick with Antonio, have a feeling he’ll punish owners for dropping him.

Ederson Foster

TAA Chillwell Marcel Livramento White

Salah KDB Raphina Mbuembo Brownhill

Vardy Antonio Davis

sheroman01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118051237#Comment_118051237

Havertz is too tempting to ignore. KDB out. Latest draft below.

Ederson Foster

TAA Chillwell Marcel Livramento White

Salah Raphina Havertz Townsend Brownhill

Vardy Antonio Jimi

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118055805#Comment_118055805

Maybe switch Jimi for Edouard/Toney and upgrade Marcal to Rudiger.

sheroman01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118055814#Comment_118055814

I did think about Toney in but I think I'll keep the faith in Jimi. I really like his fixtures.

I'm now thinking do I keep KDB and ditch Vardy. That Palace game at home in two weeks for KDB is so tempting, but over the course of the next few weeks I think Vardy is a better option.

joeyboy11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118055805#Comment_118055805

Any money in the bank to get cancelo or Dias for marcal?

sheroman01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118055840#Comment_118055840

I could actually do Ederson+Marcal out to Sa+Cancelo. I just wonder am I very light at the back then with Chillwell and Cancelo?

joeyboy11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118055850#Comment_118055850

I think Sa/Cancello is a better combo. You run the risk of rotation with Chilwell and Cancello but I think in the long run it will be worth it due to their attacking threat, and White/Liveramento is good cover. If it makes you really uneasy maybe set up with one of rudiger/dias and one of Chilwell/Cancello.

sheroman01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118056009#Comment_118056009

Thanks. That’s a fair point. I actually have cover for once. Cancelo really seems to have his place cemented,rested for the odd game is fine.

I’m now thinking Raya+Chillwell+Cancelo.

I also have enough for Chillwell to Azpi. Part of me thinks stick with Chillwell as my cover should be enough.

All in all

Thinking of going very attacking

Sanchez Steele

Matip Marcal Livramento Henry Manquillo

Salah KDB Son Raphina Mbuemo

Vardy Antonio Davis

Obviously going without the City and Chelsea defenders and will rotate defence, should i sacrifice Son or KDB and get a stronger defence?

greedygoblin

Sanchez Steele

TAA Dias Dave Livramento Alonso

Salah Raphina Saka Benrahma Gilmour

CR7 Armstrong Antonio

Time for a bit of a clear out. Too many non-performers/non-starters lately.

Raya Foster

TAA Dias Dave Livramento Chilwell

Salah Raphina Havertz Mbeumo Brownhill

Vardy Toney Antonio

Have 1.0m in the bank. Had Cancelo in place of Chilwell for most of the week, but those Chelsea fixtures are hard to ignore. There's surely attacking potential there for Chilwell added to the clean sheet likelihood. The downside is if Lukaku or Werner are back early & become must-haves then a bit of juggling around/hits might be required.

Doubling up on Brentford too also with an eye on those fixtures.

Would like to have one of Son/Kane but will wait til GW12 to figure out a way to fit them in.

internet_user

Any love out there at all for Rondon?

Deployed the wildcard, cleared out misfiring dross. Not picking Salah until now was a monumental error, trail near last in an invitational league. Better late never, Mendy takes the sticks and Vardy replaces Lukaku. Azpi/Cancelo/Chilwell across the back. Have a good feeling about Raphinha & Toney, due to catch fire.

shmeee

WC active, 8 changes so far. Actually fun this week with all the "punts" you can make! This could go up **** creek very easily though with a few 1 point appearances maybe....

Raya, (Foster)

James, Rudiger, Cancelo, Dias, TAA

BSilva, Salah, Raphinha, Havertz, (Mbeumo)

Antonio, (Toney, Edouard)

0.3 ITB

276k OR

Will James start?

What will Pep do?

Armband on Havertz.

joeyboy11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118058865#Comment_118058865

Who’s on the bench??