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GW21 Transfer thread - What to do with AFCON/AFCAC players

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    #32
    wrestlemaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭wrestlemaniac


    Any thoughts on using the free hit? Seriously considering it as it gets let's me keep Bowen, Salah, TAA etc. long term and allows a punt on Haaland, as I can ensure a good bench in case he's a no show



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    #33
    Ace2007
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121599130#Comment_121599130

    I had thought about it - reasons not to do it would be:

    Who am I bringing in that I actually trust to perform and return a decent score that justifies playing the FH. What mid field players do you want? what strikers do you want. No one really has form.

    How many points do you reckon the FH is worth, in order for it to be worthwhile playing? If you can get 10 players with a -8 is that better?



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    #34
    bantee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭bantee


    -4 to field a possible 11 if Nkunku recovers to feature: TAA & Salah to Estupinan & Foden.



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    #35
    wrestlemaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭wrestlemaniac


    Well a -8, and playing 10 players such as Gordon, Solanke, with no subs versus a possible Estupinian, Odegaard, Doku, Foden, JPedro, Haaland FH team with suns if needed.

    I'd be hoping for a 20 point swing in total, half of which you'd be getting from hits and a full playing team alone. Spread the chances of any one of the above having a good week by having all of them.

    Plus a chance to gain ground if Haaland plays. Put him as captain and have a solid vc.

    Just think it may be a good risk week to play it.



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    #36
    Green&Red
    Registered Users Posts: 11,387 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Went early on Bowen, burnt this time.

    As someone who goes early on transfers to protect team value I'd disagree with a lot of the I told you so narrative. It's happens so rarely that you get burnt like this. I'd say it's 4 seasons since the last time, might have saved up to 5million over that period. A -4 could sort it out now. Worth it IMO but each to their own.

    Not sure what to do here, will probably just leave as is, decision over whether to play Gordon or Braintwaite, probably Gordon

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    #37
    The Guru 123
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121600614#Comment_121600614

    Exactly no one ever thinks of all the times it goes right which might allow you an extra 2 big moves per season maybe which could be huge.

    You’re still not in bad shape (I’ve 6 flags myself so will likely need a -4 to get 10 out) because you’ve 2 subs that will definitely play so worse case scenario you’ve 11 fit players. Bowen and TAA injuries don’t sound serious so with 1 game in the next 3 weeks I think the play is to keep them.



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    #38
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    I'm thinking having 25% of my money tied up in Salah/Son is a waste of funds.

    Might restructure so I can get EBH in for Alvarez in the next week or so.



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    #39
    Porthallian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,343 ✭✭✭Porthallian


    Any love for Ivan Toney?



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    #40
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605365#Comment_121605365

    Did you look at his fixtures after this gw?



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    #41
    Porthallian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,343 ✭✭✭Porthallian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605481#Comment_121605481

    I actually didn't until now. Tough run alright. He did score 2 against city last season and 1 against Spurs I think. Just thought people might want to get ahead of the curve. He could be highly owned by end of February



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    #42
    dr.kenneth noisewater
    Registered Users Posts: 5,638 ✭✭✭dr.kenneth noisewater


    Thinking Hwang/Son to Diaby/Foden. Was set on Bowne and then JWP but with another game before their league game its hard to justify. Although KDB coming back is potentially bad news for Foden I think I'll be getting Son back for him soon anyway. Will leave Salah on the bench for this GW



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    #43
    Fitz*
    Registered Users Posts: 15,174 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605365#Comment_121605365
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605589#Comment_121605589

    Without looking at the stats, I'd say that Toney has a good record in games where Brentford can sit back against the 'bigger' sides in a counter attacking fashion. Granted, those games would have included Mbuemo too.



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    #44
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605589#Comment_121605589

    Would be a luxury transfer for most people.

    A lot will have Salah/Son/TAA/Bowen issues to resolve 1st.

    Does he start, play 60 or come on for last 20?



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    #45
    gammygils
    Registered Users Posts: 17,236 ✭✭✭✭gammygils


    Did Trent/Son to Perv/Foden for a hit

    Reluctantly sold Trent but only have 2 definite defenders in Saliba and Porro

    Lascelles and Taylor my other 2



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    #46
    Fitz*
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    Might take a hit.

    Looking between Walker & Estupinan. Walker has a chance of a DGW in 25 which is very tempting but I already have double Man City. Estupinan has a longer run of favourable fixtures.



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    #47
    Dr. Bre
    Registered Users Posts: 7,540 ✭✭✭Dr. Bre


    Estupinan in for trent. To get Trent back in I will have to get rid of Tripp.

    I have no bench this week so need all eleven to start.



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    #48
    Gusser09
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    Salah to Saka.

    I'll deal with Son next week. Dont think it worth a -4 this week.



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    #49
    sheroman01
    Registered Users Posts: 4,650 ✭✭✭sheroman01


    People bringing in Foden - any concern over his minutes, now that KDB is back? I'm torn between bringing Foden in, or playing it more safe with Richarlison.



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    #50
    Porthallian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,343 ✭✭✭Porthallian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605727#Comment_121605727

    I pulled the trigger on an early WC so just mulling over options alongside Watkins and Alvarez/Haaland.

    FWIW I do think Toney goes straight back into the starting 11.

    Anything think Werner gets a start or decent minutes off the bench? Against a shaky Utd team and only 6.5m. Tempted



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    #51
    bantee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭bantee


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606144#Comment_121606144

    Not for a few GWs anyway, KDB was quoted himself during the week saying that his own minutes will be managed very tightly for a few weeks so I'd say Fodens minutes are more steady for another while. That's what swung me towards him over Jota.

    Does anyone know if Nkunku will be back this weekend? I'm struggling to field 11.



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    #52
    markc91
    Registered Users Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭markc91


    Only have 10 definite starters this week so looking to do son out for a one week punt, don't know who for?


    Then next week will do said player + one of Watkins/solanke/Raul for EBH


    Any suggestions for this week?



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    #53
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606450#Comment_121606450

    Richarlison, Palmer or Groß.



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    #54
    markc91
    Registered Users Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭markc91


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606486#Comment_121606486

    Was actually looking at groß



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    #55
    dr.kenneth noisewater
    Registered Users Posts: 5,638 ✭✭✭dr.kenneth noisewater


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606144#Comment_121606144

    Worried as well but will be getting Son back in few weeks so worth the punt I feel. KDB minutes will be managed and I think Foden will still play plenty



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    #56
    F1ngers
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606492#Comment_121606492

    Great run of fixtures to GW28.



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    #57
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121606198#Comment_121606198

    Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Christopher Nkunku's injury: "I'm a little bit worried about the situation of Nkunku because it's now 10 days that he cannot train.




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    #58
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Salah for Foden and Son for either Richarlison or Groß i think.



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    #59
    Fitz*
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605953#Comment_121605953

    Brentford Man City DGW 25 was confirmed then deleted but is confirmed again.

    Might away me towards Walker over Estupinan now for the -4.



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    #60
    Cartman78
    Registered Users Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭Cartman78


    Calling all Bowen owners....are you starting him and hoping he's fit for next weekend, or just benching him?

    I have Elanga as well who also seems to be out for a couple of weeks 😡



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    #61
    Fitz*
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121607457#Comment_121607457

    If it was a full strength West Ham team, I'd start him and have my autosubs in the correct order.

    But it's not and with Kudus & Pacqueta also injured/unavailable it means that if Bowen does start, he will be the primary (and virtually the only) source of West Ham attacks. This will allow defences to double up on him as they won't have to concentrate on others too. Now being the primary source of goals has its benefits too but I think it's 1 player too many missing in attack for WHU, and the creativity is lost with Paqueta too if Bowen is playing as the CF.



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