GW22 transfer thread

F1ngers

Have 2 FTs and only Rashford for next week.

Have Williams and Perraud(don't ask) stinking up my defence.

Most likely Shaw or Dalot in for one of them.

Considering KdB to Fernandes also.

macraignil

Have already taken a -4 to get ready for the potential double game week incoming.

Potential blanks in week 25 means not bringing in too many ManUtd., Newcastle, Brighton and Brentford, but tempted to play the wildcard to shake things up and try maintain some recent positive momentum. Already done Cancelo and Almiron to Shaw and Fernandes for the -4. Wildcard would mean also shipping out Saliba, Castagne, Alexander-Arnold, March and Mitrovic and bringing in Aurier, Kilman, Estupinan, Saka and Johnson with the money in the bank to allow me swap Fernandes to KDB for the Man City double in week 23. Or should I just stick with the current team for another few weeks? Opinions appreciated.

ArmaniJeanss

Most posters probably know but just a reminder that the Leeds & MUFC double next gameweek is conditional on neither requiring an FA Cup replay (MUFC home to Reading, and Leeds away at Accrington or Boreham). On the face of it neither should require a replay but if possible you should hold off until it's confirmed.

Fitz*

Bruno rising in price tonight more than likely, and he is my intended transfer in, for 1 GW only.

There is a chance of getting a double rise out of him, given the 2 week break to the next GW. But there is also the chance of him not having the DGW, or being injured. I would imgaine the DGW does go ahead.

I might just take the chance, as I am tight on funds. What @ArmaniJeanss says is 110% correct but I may have to ignore that advice.

Ace2007

Not tuned in this year at all - when is the blank that people are talking about and what teams does it impact?

Salah out, Rashford in.

Mbeumo out, Kane in.

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120143562#Comment_120143562

GW 25 - the league cup final weekend.

Man United, Brentford, Brighton, Newcastle can all be affected as far as I know, and maybe more.

Newbie20

Cancelo out, Botman in. I’d usually wait but can’t stand having Cancelo any longer.

Father Hernandez

Have 2 FT's

Looking at KDB & Almiron out

Mahrez & Odegaard in. Will leave me a whooping 5.3 ITB 😲

Already have Shaw, Martinez and Rashford for the DGW pending it goes ahead as planned. Martinez a nice differential this week and fancy United to get 2 CS's in the double. Very tempted to stick the TC on Rashford too.

macraignil

Current wildcard selection:

Pope(Ward)

Trippier, Shaw, Estupinan, (Stones), (Coufal)

Odegaard, Saka, Rashford, Fernandes, (Mahrez)

Nketiah, Haaland, Kane

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148602#Comment_120148602

Based purely on form, who would you bench in the top 8 players, Marhez tore Spurs up only last week.

So purely based on form, you would have to bench Nketiah/Kane/Bruno

Based on fixtures it would have to be Kane

And for those reason I don't think I would WC in that strong front 8 team, because your likely to pick the wrong option every single week

macraignil

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148648#Comment_120148648

Agreed there is a chance of having points on the bench each week but want to set team up to have no real need for transfers up to week 25 in case I need to bring in players who don't blank that week with my free transfers. Mahrez and Stones are in for their double game week in 23 and just think with a home game there is a chance Spurs make a better attempt at keeping them quiet this week. Kane got a goal again this evening and is also a tough choice to leave out. Also thinking of maybe captaining Rashford instead of Haaland since he could have the double game week and while I think Haaland is likely to score I'd be surprised if he got another hat trick.

Cartman78

Should my priority be getting rid of Salah or Wilson this week? Or both...

Replacements would be Nketiah and Mahrez/Bruno.

Am at the point now where taking hits is absolutely not a problem

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148818#Comment_120148818

Salah -> Bruno is a no-brainer, IMO.

In turn, Bruno can become Mahrez or Saka for the DGW after that. In theory you'd be getting 4 games instead of 2. And saving some cash.

As for the other part, I know you're mad to get rid of Wilson so it might just be worth it for peace of mind! 😂 Do you have Newcastle attack for GW23?

macraignil

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148818#Comment_120148818

Read recently (link) that one reason Wilson has been off form is that he came back from the England world cup squad with some illness and has taken time to get his energy levels back and has even missed some training sessions so there may be a chance he will get back to scoring form again soon.

Shedite27

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148917#Comment_120148917

Yeah I did Salah - Bruno early too. Reckon he could be a 0.3 riser this week with the DGW and the longer than usual between gameweeks

Cartman78

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148917#Comment_120148917

I got rid of Almiron last GW so Wilson is my only Newcastle attacker right now ...hard to justify dumping for a hit I guess 🤔

Gusser09

I'll be getting rid of KDB for Bruno.

Also probably take a punt and captain Rashford with the fixtures United have. Obviously with Halaand going so well getting the captaincy right in one DGW like this could be crucial.

thefallingman

Almiron and ings out, Bruno and bamford in for a gamble

CSWS101

Any love for mudryk? looked seriously good off the bench against pool

F1ngers

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120149386#Comment_120149386

Could be a -3 dropper if he gets injured.

I plan on bringing him in myself, will be waiting until after FA cup.

Shedite27

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150378#Comment_120150378

Reading in the cup, doubt he even plays TBH. I can see them giving the WC players a 10 day break now

Gusser09

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150282#Comment_120150282

Pool players are toxic at the moment though bar perhaps Allison.

sheroman01

KDB & Mitro to Fernandes & Nketiah for a -4, most likely.

The week after I'll then likely do Fernandes to KDB/Mahrez (and possibly another -4 for Digne to Akanje).

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150453#Comment_120150453

Will probably play against Forest thought?

Ozvaldo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120149386#Comment_120149386

.3 rise dont think so

nice bit of green

Thinking Mitrovic and Andreas out for Gnonto & Rodrigo. Purely for the DGW if it goes ahead. Already have 3 United.

If not, Mitro out and Nketiah in.

Fitz*

Might not be applicable for this thread but there doesn't seem to be a DGW thread yet this season.

It looks like Man Utd will be in the LC final now, so will blank in GW25. They would have played Brighton then. Brighton already have 2 games to reschedule, and now this 3rd game. If they beat Liverpool in the FA cup, there could be even more again. I wonder what are the odds of moving one of their rescheduled games to GW25 so that they don't need to blank then? Either way, looks like Brighton could have 3+ DGWs coming up in the second half of the season. They will have 2 at least.

ArmaniJeanss

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120158722#Comment_120158722

It's actually MUFC v Brentford in GW25 which is now likely off.

But as Brighton play Newcastle that week then all the above could be true anyway as Newcastle have a foot in the LC final as well.

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120158770#Comment_120158770

sorry, you're correct. was getting them mixed up in my late night thinking!

Flaneur OBrien

Oooh, I'll hold on to my TC for the rare triple game week 😂

rekluse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120159361#Comment_120159361

On the subject of TC rashford could be a good shout this weekend. Anyone thinking along the same lines ?

joeyboy11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120166163#Comment_120166163

I'm pretty sure I'll Pull the trigger on it

Newbie20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120166163#Comment_120166163

Yeah thinking strongly about it.

Im wondering what people’s thoughts are on playing wildcard? I’m happy enough with my team but I’m half considering playing it to try and get the few changes I want made without having to wait weeks and take hits.

I would be going

Cancelo to Botman

Martinelli to Odegaard

KDB to Bruno

Ward Prowse to Saka

Mirtovic to Ferguson

The remainder would stay as they are:

Kepa Ward Trippier Bueno White Shaw Mitoma Rashford Haaland Kane

Flaneur OBrien

I am being convinced by ye to use TC on Rashford this week. Anyone want to set up a captain poll for this week? Last time I tried to do it, I fluffed it.

F1ngers

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120173070#Comment_120173070

There is a GW22 captains poll.

ngunners

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120172681#Comment_120172681

I like those changes but your wildcard may be more valuable later in the season. How many free transfers do you have?

Newbie20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120173581#Comment_120173581

Yeah that’s what I’m afraid of, only have 1 FT unfortunately. Could take a -8 to make a few of the changes but am top of mini league and don’t want to give up easy ground. I’ll be torn for the week!

ngunners

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120173706#Comment_120173706

My rule of thumb is 7-8 transfers means wildcard time. Anything less and I try to be patient/ take hits as required.

Newbie20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120173793#Comment_120173793

Yeah I’d agree with you in general, I’m just wondering when it’s United, Arsenal and City with the doubles if there’s something to be said for making the most of it. But could easily regret it later on alright. Might take a -8

COH

Season currently stagnating .... languishing around 2.5 mil OR since GW 1. Awful stuff. Everyone in main league seems to have a very similar team so not climbing at all.

Anyway team currently has some dead wood that needs amputating so thinking about the WC

Sanchez - Ward

Shaw - Trippier - Estupinan - Botman - Bueno

Fernandes - Odegaard - Saka - Rashford - Mitoma

Haaland - Toney - Nketia

5.4 mil ITB with a view to doing Bruno > KDB the following week then getting Kane back in at some stage down the line if needs be. Would be well set up for the upcoming doubles.

Thoughts?

macraignil

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120174633#Comment_120174633

Looks like a good team to me with 9 of the same players in my likely wild card selection. I'm currently thinking of swapping out Ward for Leno because of the potential blank for my first choice goal keeper in week 25. Leno would be facing Wolves when Ward would be facing Arsenal. Not sure how many you could field from your team if the Newcastle v Brighton and Man Utd v Brentford games are off in week 25 if it is a Newcastle v Man Utd EFL cup final.

COH

Yikes - hadnt even considered that tbh. Show where my head is at this year!

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120174633#Comment_120174633

Who would you be benching this GW? I feel the problem with WC and bringing in certain players, your probably benching them, so is it worth bringing them in? I also wouldn't be boo bothered about brining KDB back in, he's had little to no form.

COH

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120175163#Comment_120175163

Would have been benching Ward - Mitoma - Bueno - Estipinan

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120175316#Comment_120175316

Brighton (and Mitoma) are flying atm, while Bournemouth are struggling especially in front of goals. One could argue when will you play them if not at home against Bournmouth?

Mitomas goal today against pool was a beauty

dr.kenneth noisewater

Sell, sell, sell!

https://theathletic.com/4138015/2023/01/30/joao-cancelo-bayern-munich-manchester-city/

extra gravy

Jaysus wasn't expecting that!

Cartman78

Poor aul Joao got cancello-ed.

Some comedown from being an FPL must-have to getting dumped in the January window

Fitz*

Is Ake nailed now?

The Guru 123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120177699#Comment_120177699

Wouldn’t have thought so, Laporte back now can also play that cb/Lb role.

think Lewis is defender to go for. He’s the only one now that can play that half in half dm/full back role and he’s 3.9 so no big deal if he gets left out.